AOSSM 2023 Annual Meeting Recordings no CME-AC Injuries: My Current Indications for Operative Management and How I Fix These and Avoid Failure

AC Injuries: My Current Indications for Operative Management and How I Fix These and Avoid Failure

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Video Summary

The video discusses the controversy surrounding non-operative versus operative treatment for Type 3 AC joint injuries. It mentions that surgery can provide better cosmesis and X-ray reduction, but carries the risk of infection and hardware removal. The pros and cons of non-operative and operative treatment are discussed, with the preference for non-operative treatment for Type 3 injuries unless certain factors are present. The speaker also mentions considerations for contact athletes and overhead athletes. Various techniques for reconstruction are mentioned, with emphasis on autograft and avoiding large tunnels and holes. The video also touches on Type 1 and 2 AC joint injuries and the potential for lingering pain and crepitus in contact athletes. Overall, the video examines different treatment options and considerations for AC joint injuries. No credits were provided.

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Brian Wolf, MD, MS

Keywords

AC joint injuries

non-operative treatment

operative treatment

reconstruction techniques

contact athletes