Acromioclavicular joint reconstruction with coracoacromial ligament transfer using the docking technique.

Background: Symptomatic Acromioclavicular (AC) dislocations have historically been surgically treated with Coracoclavicular (CC) ligament reconstruction with transfer of the Coracoacromial (CA) ligament. Tensioning the CA ligament is the key to success.

Methods: Seventeen patients with chronic, symptomatic Type III AC joint or acute Type IV and V injuries were treated surgically.