Modified Weaver Dunn Versus Ligamentous Reconstruction Grafts in Chronic Acromioclavicular Joint Dislocation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Comparative Studies

• Published in: Journal of shoulder and elbow arthroplasty Vol. 8; p. 24715492241266133
• Main Authors: Daher, Mohammad, Ghoul, Ali, Farhat, Charbel, Boufadel, Peter, Fares, Mohamad Y, El Hassan, Bassem, Abboud, Joseph A
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States SAGE Publications 2024; SAGE Publishing
• Subjects: Review; horizontal stability; semitendinosis; modified Weaver Dunn; palmaris longus; tendinous grafts; AC joint dislocation

Acromioclavicular (AC) joint trauma is a frequent sports injury. Modified Weaver Dunn (MWD) is a commonly used technique to address this injury. However, tendinous grafts (Autogenous Palmaris Longus or Semitendinosus tendons) are increasingly being used due to the biologic weakness of MWD. Three sea...