2021 Annual Meeting Shoulder Access Pass-Case Panel: My Worst Complications-Bottoni

Case Panel: My Worst Complications-Bottoni

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The video content discusses key points in joint surgery for AC joints. The speaker advises against operating on all AC joints and highlights the effectiveness of non-operative treatment for type 3 and type 5 injuries. Late reconstruction is also mentioned as a viable option. Anatomic reconstruction using a graft, either autograft or allograft, is recommended for best success. The importance of preserving the distal clavicle for bony stability and ensuring a central coracoid tunnel is emphasized. The need for fluoroscopy to confirm reduction and the potential variation of the distal clavicle are mentioned. Lastly, the speaker emphasizes the importance of slow post-operative rehabilitation and prolonged immobilization to prevent failure. No credits are mentioned in the transcript.

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Dr. Craig Bottoni

Keywords

joint surgery

non-operative treatment

anatomic reconstruction

distal clavicle

post-operative rehabilitation