A combined technique for acromioclavicular reconstruction after acute dislocation - technical description and functional outcomes.

Objective: This study aims to describe the surgical approach to such injuries and to present the clinical and functional outcomes obtained in a cohort of patients.

Methods: This is an observational retrospective study that included 153 patients with acute acromioclavicular joint dislocation, operated between 1999 and 2015. Clinical evaluation included the following outcomes: Constant functional scale, development of complications, time to return to previous work/sport activities, and satisfaction index.