Acromioclavicular Reconstruction Using Semitendinosus Tendon Autograft: A Technical Note and Case Report

Mohammad Hasan Sharafi; Hamid Rabie; Leila Oryadi Zanjani

doi:10.18502/jost.v7i1.5963

Mohammad Hasan Sharafi Resident, Department of Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery, Shariati Hospital, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Hamid Rabie Resident, Department of Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery, Shariati Hospital, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Leila Oryadi Zanjani Assistant Professor, Shariati Hospital, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

DOI: https://doi.org/10.18502/jost.v7i1.5963

Keywords: Acromioclavicular Joint; Reconstructive Surgical Procedures; Hamstring Muscles; Autografts

Abstract

Background: Although there are several surgical options for the treatment of acromioclavicular joint (ACJ) dislocation, there is no definite gold standard. Anatomical reconstruction techniques are becoming more popular due to the new understandings of the anatomy and biomechanics of the ACJ.

Case Report: A 40-year-old male with left ACJ dislocation (Type 3 Rockwood classification) underwent anatomical reconstruction with a semitendinosus tendon graft harvested from the left knee.

Conclusion: Anatomical reconstruction of ACJ by autograft is an effective treatment option.