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AC Joint Stabilisation

intermediate Level

Primary Indication

Type 4, 5, 6 AC joint dislocations; +/- Type 3 (overhead work, athlete); Fractured lateral clavicle with displacement in adult

Danger Structures

  • Brachial plexus injury
  • Vascular injury - axillary artery and vein
  • Supraclavicular nerve injury
  • Wire migration
  • Implant failure

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Step-by-Step Technique

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AC PIN FIXATION TECHNIQUE

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CC SCREW FIXATION TECHNIQUE

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MODIFIED WEAVER DUNN TECHNIQUE