A Nondrilling and Self-locking Suture Fixation Technique Assisted by Arthroscopy for Treating Acromioclavicular Joint Dislocation

Surgical techniques for acromioclavicular joint dislocations have been disputed. Recently, arthroscopic nonrigid fixation techniques had become the mainstream for treating acute acromioclavicular joint dislocations. Nevertheless, complications of these techniques, which drill bone tunnels and mainta...

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Main Authors: Xinyi Lai, M.M., Yaoli Hu, M.M., Zitao Liu, M.M., Shanchuang Chen, M.M., Qiyu Liu, M.M., Tao Jiang, M.D.
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Published: Elsevier 2025-05-01
Series:Arthroscopy Techniques
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2212628724005206
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author Xinyi Lai, M.M.
Yaoli Hu, M.M.
Zitao Liu, M.M.
Shanchuang Chen, M.M.
Qiyu Liu, M.M.
Tao Jiang, M.D.
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Yaoli Hu, M.M.
Zitao Liu, M.M.
Shanchuang Chen, M.M.
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description Surgical techniques for acromioclavicular joint dislocations have been disputed. Recently, arthroscopic nonrigid fixation techniques had become the mainstream for treating acute acromioclavicular joint dislocations. Nevertheless, complications of these techniques, which drill bone tunnels and maintain reduction by metal suspensory devices, are increasingly reported. We designed an arthroscopic nondrilling and nonrigid fixation technique. The main innovations of our technique are nondrilling suture fixation and unique self-locking “Zhuti” knot. A nondrilling technique avoids risk of fractures. Soft-wire knots lead to milder stimulation. Furthermore, the simpler procedures and lower costs of this technique make it easier to promote.
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spelling doaj-art-4ec26cbd49bc46e784f34a56db4028c82025-08-20T03:10:30ZengElsevierArthroscopy Techniques2212-62872025-05-0114510335210.1016/j.eats.2024.103352A Nondrilling and Self-locking Suture Fixation Technique Assisted by Arthroscopy for Treating Acromioclavicular Joint DislocationXinyi Lai, M.M.0Yaoli Hu, M.M.1Zitao Liu, M.M.2Shanchuang Chen, M.M.3Qiyu Liu, M.M.4Tao Jiang, M.D.5Second Clinical College, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, ChinaSecond Clinical College, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, ChinaSports Injury Center, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, ChinaSports Injury Center, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, ChinaSports Injury Center, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, ChinaSports Injury Center, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China; Address correspondence to Tao Jiang, M.D., Sports Injury Center, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.Surgical techniques for acromioclavicular joint dislocations have been disputed. Recently, arthroscopic nonrigid fixation techniques had become the mainstream for treating acute acromioclavicular joint dislocations. Nevertheless, complications of these techniques, which drill bone tunnels and maintain reduction by metal suspensory devices, are increasingly reported. We designed an arthroscopic nondrilling and nonrigid fixation technique. The main innovations of our technique are nondrilling suture fixation and unique self-locking “Zhuti” knot. A nondrilling technique avoids risk of fractures. Soft-wire knots lead to milder stimulation. Furthermore, the simpler procedures and lower costs of this technique make it easier to promote.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2212628724005206
spellingShingle Xinyi Lai, M.M.
Yaoli Hu, M.M.
Zitao Liu, M.M.
Shanchuang Chen, M.M.
Qiyu Liu, M.M.
Tao Jiang, M.D.
A Nondrilling and Self-locking Suture Fixation Technique Assisted by Arthroscopy for Treating Acromioclavicular Joint Dislocation
Arthroscopy Techniques
title A Nondrilling and Self-locking Suture Fixation Technique Assisted by Arthroscopy for Treating Acromioclavicular Joint Dislocation
title_full A Nondrilling and Self-locking Suture Fixation Technique Assisted by Arthroscopy for Treating Acromioclavicular Joint Dislocation
title_fullStr A Nondrilling and Self-locking Suture Fixation Technique Assisted by Arthroscopy for Treating Acromioclavicular Joint Dislocation
title_full_unstemmed A Nondrilling and Self-locking Suture Fixation Technique Assisted by Arthroscopy for Treating Acromioclavicular Joint Dislocation
title_short A Nondrilling and Self-locking Suture Fixation Technique Assisted by Arthroscopy for Treating Acromioclavicular Joint Dislocation
title_sort nondrilling and self locking suture fixation technique assisted by arthroscopy for treating acromioclavicular joint dislocation
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2212628724005206
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