Abstract:Objective: The aim of this study is to present the radiographic and functional results of patients undergoing treatment for chronic acromioclavicular dislocation with coracoclavicular ligament reconstruction using tendon graft. Method: Between 2007 and 2008, fifteen patients with chronic Rockwood type III through V acromioclavicular joint dislocations underwent reconstruction of the coracoclavicular ligaments using semitendinosus tendon graft. Two patients were excluded due to inadequate follow up. Thirteen pa… Show more
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