[The surgical treatment of acromioclavicular joint separation with a resorbable PDS cord]

Abstract

Osteosynthetic complications in surgery of acromioclavicular separations are common. Also, one more intervention is necessary for removing the metallic implants. Use of self-resorbing materials resolves such disadvantages. One more indirect surgical method is presented. After reposition of dislocated acromioclavicular joint and suture of the disrupted ligaments clavicula is fixed to the coracoid processus by a cord of polydioxanone (= PDS). Early postoperative mobilisation without risks is possible in cooperative patients. Self-resorbing implants don't modify the well known indications of conservative and operative treatment.