The Tightrope Study: A cadaveric, biomechanical comparison of generations of suspensory fixation with internal brace for Rockwood grade V AC joint injuries

• Published in: Journal of shoulder and elbow surgery
• Main Authors: Clifton, Thomas K, Ahmed, Adil S, Piggott, Robert P, Clarke, Elizabeth, Boudali, Mounir, Smith, Margaret M, Cass, Benjamin, Young, Allan A
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 13.08.2024
• Subjects: Biomechanics; Tightrope; Clavicle; Shoulder; ACJ; Suspensory Fixation

Surgical treatment of Rockwood grade V AC joint injuries remains varied. We hypothesized that the addition of a second suspensory device between the clavicle and coracoid would yield superior biomechanical results over a single device. We also hypothesized that the addition of an internal brace acro...