[Treatment of patients with dislocation of acromio-clavicular joint using kuntsher nail with steel wire: report of 27 cases]

Zhonghua Wai Ke Za Zhi. 1997 May;35(5):281-2.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

There has been much controversy about ways of operation of the traumatic dislocation of acromio-clavicular joint. Our studies revealed that internal fixation of acromio-clavicular joint using kuntsher nail with steel wire is superior to traditional internal fixation of crossing kuntsher nail. We treated 27 cases in this way who were followed-up for 22 months to 9 years. Excellent result was achieved in 25 cases (92.6%) and good in 2 (7.4%). No complication was observed. We conclude that the way of internal fixation using kuntsher nail with steel wire to treat the dislocation of acromio-clavicular joint has following advantages: (1) simple operation; (2) minimum injury to articular surface; (3) stable internal fixation; and (4) no side effect.

MeSH terms

  • Acromioclavicular Joint / injuries*
  • Acromioclavicular Joint / surgery*
  • Adult
  • Athletic Injuries / surgery
  • Bone Nails*
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Joint Dislocations / surgery*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged