APEX Shoulder Mastering Surgical Techniques for Clinical Success-Shoulder AC Joint

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In a panel discussion on orthopedic surgery, focusing on shoulder injuries and reconstruction, Tiger Lee, who specializes in disaster medicine in Boston, presented several complex cases. The session explored a 26-year-old male with a snowboard injury leading to AC joint complications. Through a review of radiographs, the panel debated non-operative treatments versus surgery, using tools like MRI and weighted radiographs to guide decisions. For chronic cases, they considered surgical reconstruction using various graft techniques, while acknowledging such procedures may not always be necessary. The discussion also touched upon SC joint reconstruction, highlighting osteotomy and ligament reconstruction techniques. The importance of individualized patient care was a recurring theme, with decisions on surgery being based on factors like symptom severity and patient recovery goals. The experts emphasized that insights from both conservative and surgical perspectives contribute to effective patient management in orthopedic practice.

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Moderator: Xinning Li, M.D.
Panel: Alberto Guevara, M.D., Ganesh Kamath M.D., Colten Luedke, D.O.

Keywords

orthopedic surgery

shoulder injuries

AC joint complications

surgical reconstruction

individualized patient care

SC joint reconstruction