Journal: JSES International. 2020. Authors: Yeranosian, M., Rangarajan, R., Bastian, S., Blout, C., Patel, V., Lee, B. and Itamura, J. Summary: The technique using a luggage-tag synthetic ligament along with an anatomic allograft coracoclavicular ligament reconstruction is a safe, effective alternative to other techniques described in the literature. Paper Link: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666638320300530
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The clinical outcome of the ‘Surgilig’technique for the reconstruction of acromioclavicular dislocations: A systematic review
Journal: Journal of Orthopaedics, 18, pp.126-131.2020. Authors: Malahias, M.A., Sarlikiotis, T., Brilakis, E., Gerogiannis, D., Avramidis, G. and Antonogiannakis, E. Summary: The failure rate of the “Surgilig” implant was very low (3.5%), while patients’ satisfaction was high (88.3%). Paper Link: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0972978X19301084
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Outcomes of acute and delayed acromioclavicular joint (ACJ) reconstruction for high grade dislocations using LockDown
BESS Conference, 2017 Ng JWG, Gooding BW, Wijeratna MD, Nottingham Shoulder & Elbow Unit The study showed that the LockDown™ device provides good results in acute ACJ reconstructions and that the device can achieve comparable functional outcomes when used in either the acute or chronic setting. For a copy of this presentation, please contact us.
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Current practice in the management of Rockwood type III acromioclavicular joint dislocations – National Survey
Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery 25(2) 1-6 Peter Domos, Frank Sim, Mike Dunne and Andrew White This paper reports that the LockDown™ device is the most widely preferred technique for all groups of patients for both acute and chronic management of AC joint reconstructions. You can access the full paper here.
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Chronic acromioclavicular separation: The medium term results of coracoclavicular ligament reconstruction using braided polyester prosthetic ligament
Injury, Int. J. Care Injured (2007) 38, 1247—1253 In-Ho Jeon, Girish Dewnany, Richard Hartley, Lars Neumann, W. Angus Wallace LockDown™ allows early mobilisation when comparing to other methods, resulting in financial savings and reduction in patient inconvenience, absence from work etc. You can access the full paper here.
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The Nottingham Clavicle Score –
A Clavicle, ACJ and SCJ specific Patient
Reported Outcome Measure
Presentation by Dr. Edmund Charles, Nottingham University Hospital Presented at SECEC, Dubrovnik, Croatia on September 20th, Scientific Session-2 on Shoulder Fractures
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Antero-Posterior Position of the Lateral Clavicle Following AC Joint Reconstruction.
Presentation by Dr. Richard Heasley, Royal Preston Hospital Presented at SECEC, Dubrovnik, Croatia on September 22nd, 2012, Scientific Session 12.
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LockDown in AC Joint Instability –
Why, When, How?
Presentation by Dr. Peter Hughes, Royal Preston Hospital Provide insights on the conservative management of Grade III dislocations, a review of surgical options and the presentation of a novel minimally invasive approach with detailed surgery footage.
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Reconstruction of Chronic ACJ dislocation
using braided polyester prosthetic mesh (LockDown) and the modified Weaver-Dunn (WD) procedure.
Presentation by Prof. Angus Wallace, Nottingham University Hospital Includes a comparative study on the alignment of the Clavicle pre-op, post-op and at 6 months.
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Surgical Repair of Posterolateral Rotary Instability of the Elbow Using Surgilig/Lockdown: A Novel Surgical Technique
Techniques in Shoulder & Elbow Surgery, Volume 15, Number 3, Sept 2014 Daniel Williams, Guy Martin & Livio Di Mascio This paper describes a novel surgical technique for the treatment of PLRI using the LockDown™. Using the tensioned double-braided polyester synthetic ligament to reconstruct the lateral ulnar collateral ligament it is possible to reconstitute elbow stability. You can access the full article here.
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