TightRope vs Clavicular Hook Plate for Rockwood III-V Acromioclavicular Dislocations: A Meta-Analysis.

Objective: To assess and compare the clinical outcomes and complications of TightRope® fixation vs hook plate fixation for the treatment of Rockwood III-VI Acromioclavicular joint (ACJ) dislocations.

Methods: Relevant studies were identified by searching PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science databases, from their inception to 12 April, 2019. The main outcomes of interest included Constant Score, University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) Shoulder Score, Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), coracoclavicular distance (CCD), and complications.