AJSM Webinar Series - February 2023: AC Joint Dislocation - State of the Art in 2023-Webinar Recording 3/23/2023 - AJSM Webinar Series - February 2023: AC Joint Dislocation

Webinar Recording 3/23/2023 - AJSM Webinar Series - February 2023: AC Joint Dislocation - State of the Art in 2023

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Video Summary

The video is a webinar facilitated by the American Journal of Sports Medicine and the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine. The panel of experts, including Dr. Knut Beitzel, Dr. Alexander Fontongle, Dr. Berthe Boe, Dr. Pete Millett, Dr. Johannes Barth, Dr. Gus Mazzocca, and Dr. Marcus Scheibel, engage in a discussion on the management of AC joint instabilities. They explore the differences between conservative treatment and surgical intervention, emphasizing the need for individualized treatment plans based on patient characteristics. The panelists present case studies to illustrate various scenarios and treatment approaches. The webinar emphasizes the goal of improving patient outcomes and function. The importance of conservative management is highlighted, with surgery generally reserved for chronic or symptomatic cases. When surgical intervention is necessary, strong fixation techniques and graft options are recommended. The use of grafts like tibialis tendon allografts for CC ligament reconstruction is discussed, along with the importance of accurate tunnel placement and surgical technique. Other considerations include the use of fluoroscopy for tunnel placement, potential distal clavicle excision, and the use of suture cerclages for tensioning and reduction. The panelists share their experiences and provide valuable insights into successful treatment of AC joint instabilities. Overall, the webinar provides valuable information and perspectives on the management of AC joint instabilities.

Keywords

webinar

American Journal of Sports Medicine

American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine

AC joint instabilities

conservative treatment

surgical intervention

individualized treatment plans

patient characteristics

case studies

improving patient outcomes

graft options

tunnel placement