Combined Coraco-Clavicular & Acromio-Clavicular Reconstruction VS. Coraco-Clavicular Reconstruction Only For Acute Acromio-Clavicular Joint Dislocation, A Systematic Review & Meta-Analysis of Literature

Abstract

he Acromio-clavicular joint is one of four joints that comprise the shoulder complex, formed by the junction of the lateral clavicle and the acromion process of the scapula. AC joint injuries account for about 12 % of all shoulder injuries in clinical practice and nearly 50 % in athletes participating in contact sports [10] The most important ligaments are Coraco-clavicular ligaments which are composed of the Conoid (posteromedial) and Trapezoid (anterolateral) ligaments. The Coraco-clavicular ligaments run from the coracoid process to the conoid tubercle and trapezoid line of the clavicle, near the AC joint. These ligaments contribute to vertical stability, making them crucial for preventing superior dislocation of the AC joint.