Case-based Approach to the Management of AC Joint Injuries – An International Perspective (2021 Annual Meeting)-Case-based Approach to the Management of AC Joint Injuries

Case-based Approach to the Management of AC Joint Injuries - An International Perspective-Romeo

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Video Summary

The speaker of the video discusses chronic AC joint injuries and presents different approaches to surgical management. They highlight the importance of anatomic reconstruction and the challenges of addressing rotational instability in these injuries. The speaker emphasizes the need to preserve the distal clavicle and discusses the controversy surrounding the placement of grafts and holes in the clavicle. They also mention the use of synthetic devices and the importance of repairing the deltoid trapezial fascia. The video concludes with the discussion of post-operative immobilization and the expected timeline for recovery. The speaker presents their own series of cases and highlights the relatively low complication rates. They also mention a salvage procedure in cases where the coracoid fractures. Overall, the video provides insights into surgical management strategies for chronic AC joint injuries. (No credits were mentioned in the video.)

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Dr. Anthony Romeo

Keywords

chronic AC joint injuries

surgical management

anatomic reconstruction

rotational instability

distal clavicle preservation

grafts and holes controversy