Post-operative outcomes and complications of suspensory loop fixation device versus hook plate in acute unstable acromioclavicular joint dislocation: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background Treatment of acute (≤3 weeks) acromioclavicular joint dislocation type III–VI is still controversial. Currently, the two modern techniques that are widely used are hook plate (HP) fixation and coracoclavicular ligament fixation using a suspensory loop device that consists of eith...

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Main Authors: Alisara Arirachakaran, Manusak Boonard, Peerapong Piyapittayanun, Wichan Kanchanatawan, Kornkit Chaijenkij, Akom Prommahachai, Jatupon Kongtharvonskul
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2017-02-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10195-017-0451-1