T Helfen1, G Siebenbürger, B Ockert, F Haasters. 1. Schulter- und Ellenbogenchirurgie, Klinik für Allgemeine, Unfall-, Hand- und Plastische Chirurgie, Klinikum der Universität München (LMU), Nußbaumstr. 20, 80336, München, Deutschland.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: A variety of surgical procedure are desrcibed for the treatment of acute acromioclavicular (AC-) joint injuries. Beside open techniques arthroscopic assisted procedures spread widely. Each surgical technique offers advantages and disadvantages, but none is currently accepted as a gold standard. Therefore, the study aims to review the evidence for arthroscopic and open surgical procedures in the treatment of acute AC joint instabilities. MATERIAL AND METHODS: According to the Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Interventions we conducted a defined search of Medline and Embase database for articles publisher over the last ten years. RESULTS: The search resulted in 961 studies of which 32 were included in this review and 3 studies were suitable for a meta-analysis. The functional outcome (Constant score) showed a tendency towards better results after arthroscopic procedures (weighted mean difference 5.60, 95% confidence interval 0.36-10.64). There were no significant differences with respect to complication rates, secondary dislocation in the vertical plane, revision surgery and AC joint instability. CONCLUSION: There is insufficient evidence to inform the surgical management of acute AC joint instability. Due to inconsistent study designs there is no evidence for a general superiority of any of the open or arthroscopic procedures. Randomized, controlled studies are necessary to demonstrate whether arthroscopic techniques show a potential benefit in terms of a better functional outcome.
BACKGROUND: A variety of surgical procedure are desrcibed for the treatment of acute acromioclavicular (AC-) joint injuries. Beside open techniques arthroscopic assisted procedures spread widely. Each surgical technique offers advantages and disadvantages, but none is currently accepted as a gold standard. Therefore, the study aims to review the evidence for arthroscopic and open surgical procedures in the treatment of acute AC joint instabilities. MATERIAL AND METHODS: According to the Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Interventions we conducted a defined search of Medline and Embase database for articles publisher over the last ten years. RESULTS: The search resulted in 961 studies of which 32 were included in this review and 3 studies were suitable for a meta-analysis. The functional outcome (Constant score) showed a tendency towards better results after arthroscopic procedures (weighted mean difference 5.60, 95% confidence interval 0.36-10.64). There were no significant differences with respect to complication rates, secondary dislocation in the vertical plane, revision surgery and AC joint instability. CONCLUSION: There is insufficient evidence to inform the surgical management of acute AC joint instability. Due to inconsistent study designs there is no evidence for a general superiority of any of the open or arthroscopic procedures. Randomized, controlled studies are necessary to demonstrate whether arthroscopic techniques show a potential benefit in terms of a better functional outcome.
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