Surgical Volume and Postoperative Complications of Acromioclavicular Joint Separations: Analysis of the ABOS Part II Examination

The American Journal of Sports Medicine
K J HippensteelRick Wright

Abstract

High-grade acromioclavicular (AC) joint separations are relatively rare injuries that are often treated surgically, yet more information is needed about the risks of various surgical procedures in terms of considering and counseling patients regarding operative versus nonoperative treatment. To calculate whether the volume of surgical treatment of AC joint separations increased over a recent 12-year period; to examine the nature and frequency of complications, reoperations, and readmissions associated with these procedures; and to assess whether patient- and surgeon-specific factors or surgical technique affected these rates. Cross-sectional study; Level of evidence, 3. The American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) database for orthopaedic surgeons taking the Part II examination was reviewed from 2005 to 2016 to identify surgical treatment of AC joint separations. The authors calculated the percentage of all surgical cases in the ABOS database and rates of complications, reoperations, and readmissions. Association of these sequelae with patient- and surgeon-specific factors and surgical techniques was assessed. There was no difference in the number or percentage of cases per year over the study period. There was an overall c...Continue Reading

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