Stabilisation for the disrupted acromioclavicular joint using a braided polyester prosthetic ligament.

Purpose: To report outcomes of 21 men who underwent stabilisation for the disrupted acromioclavicular joint (ACJ) using a braided polyester prosthetic ligament.

Methods: 21 men aged 23 to 76 (mean, 43) years underwent stabilisation for the disrupted ACJ of Rockwood type 3 (n=12), type 4 (n=1), and type 5 (n=8) using a braided polyester prosthetic ligament.

Results: The mean time from injury to surgery was 6.

The Targon FN system for the management of intracapsular neck of femur fractures: minimum 2-year experience and outcome in an independent hospital.

Background: The Targon FN implant was developed in 2007 to treat intracapsular neck of femur fractures. Early results from the design centre have shown good results in terms of fracture complications. We wished to see if these results can be reproduced in an independent institution.