Zeitschrift für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie
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Many different procedures are used for the operative treatment of acute AC joint dislocations type Rockwood III - VI. We discuss the clinical results for an exact anatomical reconstruction of the AC-joint by transosseal acromioclavicular and coracoclavicular FiberWire cerclage. ⋯ This procedure for an exact anatomic AC joint reconstruction shows good objective results with a high Constant and Rowe scores for shoulder function. Postoperative ossifications of the AC joint ligaments are common, but seem to have no influence on the clinical results.
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The current gold standard for operatively treated acetabular fractures is open reduction and internal fixation. In this study we report the early results of percutaneous screw osteosynthesis of acetabular fractures in 14 cases, using a computer navigation system to reduce screw misplacement, approach associated risks and radiation exposure. ⋯ Our first experience with this novel approach is promising and serious advances of fluoroscopic navigated percutaneous screw osteosynthesis of well selected acetabular fractures can be expected.