Biomedical Letters

Endobutton Technique and its Outcomes in Surgical Treatment of Acromioclavicular Joint Dislocation: A Review Article

Gopal Prasad Yadav, Wu Hao, Ji Ming Liang, Lu Jun*

Department of Orthopedics, The Affiliated Zhong Da Hospital of Southeast University, No. 87 Dingjiaqiao, Nanjing, China.

Abstract

Acromioclavicular joint dislocation is one of the common problems among young athletes. A gold standard technique for AC-joint separation is still awaited. The current techniques beings used these days fail to manage the anatomical structure and biomechanical functions in AC-joint separation. Recently, hardware being used led to high risk of failure with slippage of the initial reduction. Nowadays, recent researches reported a novel technique for the treatment of shoulder AC-joint dislocation by endobutton CL. This review highlights a new approach called endobutton technique and its outcomes in the surgical treatment of acromioclavicular joint dislocation. Endobutton CL material is found with both the strength and actual anatomy assistance for a stable reduction. This surgical technique is minimal invasive, simple, and proved to be a safe and effective for reconstruction of AC-joint. The use of endobutton in AC-joint dislocation is very consistent and have no complication associated with minimal blood loss along with the level of pain decreased as compared to other techniques.

Keyword: Endobutton, acromioclavicular joint, coracoclavicular ligament, AC-joint separation.

Received February 13, 2017 Revised March 26, 2017 Accepted April 5, 2017

*Correspondence: Lu Jun Email: lujun@medmail.com.cn Contact: +8613813389966