Evaluation of the coracoclavicular reconstruction using LARS artificial ligament in acute acromioclavicular joint dislocation

Abstract

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Acromioclavicular joint reconstruction with the LARS ligament in professional versus non-professional athletes

“…Postoperative good clinical results achieved by both groups were comparable to those reported by other authors with lArS ligament reconstruction at short-term follow-up [6,10,11]. Postoperative good clinical results achieved by both groups were comparable to those reported by other authors with lArS ligament reconstruction at short-term follow-up [6,10,11].…”

“…Other authors (Fauci et al [6] and lu et al [11]) reported similar rate of postoperative dislocation (16.7 and 20 %, respectively). Postoperative slight loss of reduction (21 % of overall patients) occurred all at 3-month follow-up.…”

“…lArS ligaments are made by polyethylene terephthalate (PeT). however, there are only few clinical reports about the use of lArS artificial ligaments for AC joint repair and this is the first study reporting outcomes of this procedure in professional athletes [6,[9][10][11]. It also is has been shown to encourage collagen ingrowth [16].…”

Acromioclavicular Joint Reconstruction

“…10,[13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22] For instance, CC screw fixation is the strongest type of fixation. Despite this, there are numerous complications from its use including iatrogenic fracture, hardware migration, and the need for hardware removal with remaining stress risers.…”

“…11,12 Anatomic CC ligament reconstruction may be performed in both acute and chronic cases. [13][14][15] However, …”