The Effects of Hook Plates on the Subacromial Space. A Clinical and MRI Study.

The disruption of the acromioclavicular joint is a relatively common injury of the shoulder girdle, often occurring in young athletes. The therapy of third degree injuries (Tossy III or Rockwood III-VI) is still controversial, and several operative techniques are practiced. In a retrospective study, 28 (= 72%) of the total number of 39 cases with a Tossy III disruption operated in our hospital between January 1998 until December 2002 with a hook plate according to Dreithaler were followed up.