TY - JOUR AU - Leidel, Bernd A. AU - Braunstein, Volker AU - Pilotto, Susann AU - Mutschler, Wolf AU - Kirchhoff, Chlodwig PY - 2009 DA - 2009/05/09 TI - Mid-term outcome comparing temporary K-wire fixation versus PDS augmentation of Rockwood grade III acromioclavicular joint separations JO - BMC Research Notes SP - 84 VL - 2 IS - 1 AB - The treatment of acute acromioclavicular (AC) joint injuries depends mainly on the type of the dislocation and patient demands. This study compares the mid term outcome of two frequently performed surgical concepts of Rockwood grade III AC joint separations: The temporary articular fixation with K-wires (TKW) and the refixation with an absorbable polydioxansulfate (PDS) sling. SN - 1756-0500 UR - https://doi.org/10.1186/1756-0500-2-84 DO - 10.1186/1756-0500-2-84 ID - Leidel2009 ER -