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Han, Yun, and Park: Acromioclavicular dislocation treated by weaver and drum operation
Original Article

Journal of the Korean Society of Fractures 1992; 5(1): 14-21.

Published online: 28 June 2016

DOI: https://doi.org/10.12671/jksf.1992.5.1.14

Acromioclavicular dislocation treated by weaver and drum operation

Dae Yong Han, M.D., Yeo Hon Yun, M.D., Jin Soo Park, M.D.

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Yonsei University college of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.

Copyright © The Korean Fracture Society

Abstract

Sixty cases of acromioclavicular dislocation were evaluated after Weaver and Dunn procedure with mean follow up of 2 year and 1 month.
The following conclusions were obtained.
1. Among 60 cases, there were 54 males and 6 females (M:F=14:1).
2. In terms of age distribution. third and fourth decades of age were most Common (75%).
3. causes of injury were traffic accidents in 30 cases, sports Injuries In 24 cases, and falling down injuries in 6 cases.
4. Associated injuries were head injuries in 15 cases. chest injuries in 10 cases. spine injuries in 3 cases, limb fractures in 4 cases, ipsilateral clavicle fractures in 2 cases and ipsilateral coracoid fractures in 2 cases.
5. Interval between injury and operation was within 1 week in most cases (40 cases, 65.7%).
6. When compared to the normal side, the distance of acromioclavicular joint was 110% and the coracoclavicular distance was 9mm.
7. According to Imatani criteria, excellent result were obtained in 12 cases, good in 39 cases, fair in 6 cases, and poor in 3 cases.
8. Complications were skin infection in 3 cases and displacement of distal clavicle in 3 cases.

Keywords: Acromioclavicular joint, Weaver and dunn operation

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