PMC9395734_01
Timeline of presentation and management.
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F1
A 30 year old right hand dominant male presented to our institution following a pushbike accident (Figure 1).
Radiographs demonstrating midshaft clavicle fracture with associated acromioclavicular joint dislocation (white arrow demonstrating the fracture site, red arrow demonstrating the dislocation site).
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F2
Type V acromioclavicular joint dislocation (Figure 2). The injury was confirmed on computed tomography (CT) scan undertaken as part of the routine trauma protocol (Figure 3).
Axial computed tomography demonstrating concomitant midshaft clavicle fracture and Rockwood Type V acromioclavicular joint dislocation.
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F3
Type V acromioclavicular joint dislocation (Figure 2). The injury was confirmed on computed tomography (CT) scan undertaken as part of the routine trauma protocol (Figure 3).
Radiographs demonstrating fixation of the fracture and dislocation with a hook plate and anterior clavicle plate.
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F4
Suture anchor repair of the acromioclavicular ligaments was then undertaken to augment the repair of the AC joint complex (Figure 4).
Radiographs demonstrating a united fracture and stable acromioclavicular joint post removal of hook plate.
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F5
Radiographs demonstrated a united fracture and stable acromioclavicular joint (Figure 5).