Independent Arthroscopy-assisted Acromioclavicular Ligament Reconstruction: A Novel Technique

A large number of surgical techniques have been described for acromioclavicular (AC) joint (ACJ) dislocations. Most are based on the reconstruction of the coracoclavicular ligaments. These techniques provide the ACJ with vertical stability and have a high. complication rate. Advances in material technology and implants have allowed us to develop a surgical, technique approach to treat ACJ dislocations, that provides this joint with stability in both, vertical and horizontal planes, reconstructing only the AC ligaments. Two drilled holes are made in the acromion under arthoscopic control. Then, 2 tape-type sutures are passed through these holes and fixed to the distal clavicle with anchors, in a suture bridge configuration.