Does Subacromial Osteolysis Affect Shoulder Function after Clavicle Hook Plating?

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A 30-year-old male patient was diagnosed with left Degree-III acromioclavicular joint dislocation (a) and underwent surgery with a clavicle hook plate (b). The figures show his radiography review two months after surgery (c) and the occurrence of typical subacromial osteolysis nearly five months later (d). The plate was removed at the 10th month after surgery (e-f), and the patient was satisfied with his postoperative shoulder function (g-h).

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