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  • Acromioclavicular joint (ACJ) dislocations and distal clavicle fractures are common shoulder injuries, and this study evaluates the effectiveness of hook plate fixation as a treatment method, despite its associated risks.
  • The research involved 96 cases and used the Constant-Murley score for clinical evaluations, showing good outcomes for both injuries after at least 12 months of follow-up.
  • While subacromial osteolysis was more prevalent in patients with distal clavicle fractures, it didn't lead to an increase in symptoms, suggesting the hook plate may still be a viable option for fixing these types of shoulder injuries.*
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Background: Dega osteotomy is becoming more widely used for the treatment of developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH).

Objective: A thorough description of this procedure is needed as many of the technical aspects are not fully defined. Moreover, more follow-up series are also needed to evaluate its outcomes.

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