Clinical Study

Management of Type 3 Acromioclavicular Joint Dislocation: Comparison of Long-Term Functional Results of Two Operative Methods

Table 1

Group 1 (modified WD procedure).

AgeSexOccupationMechanism of injuryInjured sideInterval b/w injury and surgery (months)ComplicationsTotal duration of followup (years)Oxford shoulder scoreStrengthAppearanceReturn to preinjury level of activity

28 MEngineer RugbyDominant 18Nil6.5 57FullSatisfactory Yes
35 MBuilding site manager RTADominant 2Rolled out of bed 6 weeks postop.? rupture6 50 FullNot satisfactory Yes
39 FHome care assistant FallDominant 3 Nil5 60 FullSatisfactory Yes
35 M MechanicMotor Cross RacingDominant 5 Nil6.3 60FullSatisfactory Yes
59 FHouse wife FallNon-dominant 5 Nil6 56 FullSatisfactory Yes
43 MLandscape gardener FallNon-dominant 16Shoulder pain 8 months postop.5.6 58 FullSatisfactory Yes
22 MPolice officer RugbyNon-dominant 18 Nil6.6 58YesSatisfactory Yes
16 FStudent FallNon-dominant 24 Nil6.6 58FullSatisfactory Yes
18 MStudent FallDominant 24 Nil6.6 58FullSatisfactory Yes
31 MWelder FallDominant 48 Nil6.6 58FullSatisfactory Yes
23 MStudent Fall Dominant 120 Nil6.6 58FullSatisfactory Yes