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European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology

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01-04-2017 | Original Article • SHOULDER - TRAUMA

Prevalence of remaining horizontal instability in high-grade acromioclavicular joint injuries surgically managed

Authors: Luis Natera Cisneros, Juan Sarasquete Reiriz

Published in: European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology | Issue 3/2017

Abstract

Purpose

To determine the prevalence of remaining horizontal instability in high-grade acromioclavicular joint (ACJ) injuries surgically managed by means of four different surgical strategies and to assess its relation to the clinical outcomes and the quality of life.

Methods

In this multicentric non-randomized retrospective study, 53 patients with high-grade ACJ injuries surgically managed (by means of open or arthroscopic surgery) were clinically and radiographically assessed at 24 months or more after shoulder surgery. The presence of post-surgical remaining horizontal instability was evaluated by means of Alexander or axillary X-ray views. The study population was divided into two groups: patients with evidence of post-surgical remaining horizontal instability and patients without evidence of post-surgical remaining horizontal instability at the last follow-up visit. The relationship between remaining horizontal instability and the quality-of-life questionnaires was analyzed.

Results

18.87% (10/53) of the Alexander or axillary X-rays views showed post-surgical remaining horizontal instability at the last follow-up visit (INSTAB-group). Results of the questionnaires were: (1) physical SF36 score (INSTAB-group 57.02 ± 3.17 and NO-INSTAB-group 57.66 ± 3.30, p = 0.583); (2) mental SF36 score (INSTAB-group 53.95 ± 3.98 and NO-INSTAB-group 55.71 ± 3.30, p = 0.150); (3) NRS for pain (INSTAB-group 1.30 ± 1.49 and NO-INSTAB-group 0.83 ± 1.08, p = 0.260); (4) DASH questionnaire (INSTAB-group 5.27 ± 5.42 and NO-INSTAB-group 3.06 ± 2.30, p = 0.049); (5) Constant score (INSTAB-group 93.4 ± 3.5 and NO-INSTAB-group 94.83 ± 4.3, p = 0.333); and Global satisfaction (INSTAB-group 8.7 ± 0.95 and NO-INSTAB-group 8.64 ± 1.03, p = 0.874).

Conclusion

Independently of the type of procedure, post-surgical remaining horizontal instability was present in almost one-fifth of the patients, and this group of patients showed a significantly worse DASH score. The addition of an acromioclavicular augmentation might have to be considered, taking into account that its absence may have a negative impact in terms of shoulder disabilities.

Level of evidence

Level IV, prognostic case series.

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Title: Prevalence of remaining horizontal instability in high-grade acromioclavicular joint injuries surgically managed
Authors: Luis Natera Cisneros
Juan Sarasquete Reiriz
Publication date: 01-04-2017
Publisher: Springer Paris
Published in: European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology / Issue 3/2017
Print ISSN: 1633-8065
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1068
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00590-016-1898-0

At a glance: The STEP trials

Springer Medicine

Prevalence of remaining horizontal instability in high-grade acromioclavicular joint injuries surgically managed

Abstract

Purpose

Methods

Results

Conclusion

Level of evidence

At a glance: The STEP trials

Springer Medicine

Abstract

Purpose

Methods

Results

Conclusion

Level of evidence

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