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SUBMITTER: Paci JM
PROVIDER: S-EPMC6408589 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jan
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Arthroscopy techniques 20181210 1
Distal clavicle fractures and acromioclavicular injuries are common shoulder injuries. Despite the frequency of these injuries, there is no gold standard for treatment. Recent suspensory fixation techniques have minimized the amount of hardware required for surgical treatment of both acromioclavicular separations and distal clavicle fractures. Advantages include reconstruction of ligamentous anatomy, minimal hardware irritation, earlier return to activity, and decreased need for hardware removal ...[more]