BACKGROUND Although numerous suture-button fixation techniques for acromioclavicular (AC) joint reconstruction have been validated with biomechanical testing in the superior direction, clinical reports continue to demonstrate high rates of construct slippage and breakage. PURPOSE To compare the stability of a novel closed-loop double Endobutton construct with a commercially available cortical...

INTRODUCTION To report a case in which intraocular silicone oil migrated into the upper eyelid and caused ptosis. METHODS A 65-year-old woman presented with proliferative vitreoretinopathy in the right eye. Vitrectomies, injection of silicone oil and encircling were performed. Two months after the last operation, swelling of her right eyelid occurred. RESULT Magnetic resonance imaging revea...

In this case series of 74 patients with coexisting vitreoretinal injury and severe corneal opacification, after temporary keratoprosthesis (TKP) assisted pars plana vitrectomy (PPV), an allograft corneal transplant was not performed at the same time; instead, the patient's trephined corneal button was sutured back. One year after the surgery, if intraocular pressure of the injured eyes was abov...

INTRODUCTION Numerous techniques have been introduced for the treatment of acute acromioclavicular (AC) joint dislocation. We aim to report the midterm results of coracoclavicular (CC) stabilization with double augmentation for the acute AC joint dislocation. CASE DESCRIPTION Forty-three patients who underwent surgery for acute AC joint dislocation were followed up for an average of 59.6 mont...

Distal biceps tendon ruptures present with an initial tearing sensation accompanied by acute pain; weakness may follow. The hook test is very reliable for diagnosing ruptures, and magnetic resonance imaging can provide information about the integrity and any intrasubstance degeneration of the tendon. There are subtle differences between the outcomes of single and modified two-incision operative...

Both hook plate fixation and suture button–anchor have been reported to yield good results in the treatment of acute acromioclavicular joint reconstruction. In addition a mandatory secondary procedure, clearly has an increased prevalence post-traumatic arthritis short term that is likely progress long term. Conversely, fixation—a minimally invasive technique creates less soft-tissue disruption,...