Coracoid fracture with recurrent AC joint separation after Tightrope repair of AC joint dislocation

doi:10.2484/rcr.v6i4.624

Radiology Case Reports, Vol 6, No 4 (2011)

Coracoid fracture with recurrent AC joint separation after Tightrope repair of AC joint dislocation

Jasjeet Bindra, James VanDenBogaerde, John C Hunter

Abstract

We present a case of failure of acromioclavicular joint(ACJ) reduction performed with low-profile double-metallic button technique (Tightrope; Arthrex Inc) presenting with coracoid fracture and loss of reduction within 8 weeks of surgery.

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