Functionality of the acromioclavicular joint as a result of surgical repair

Authors

  • Carlos Fernando Arriola Guerra Centro Universitario de Oriente -CUNORI-, Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36314/cunori.v2i1.48

Keywords:

Western ontario shoulder instability index, functionality, dislocation, acromioclavicular joint, quality of life

Abstract

Grade V acromioclavicular dislocation of Rockwood is a disease caused by high impact trauma, producing pain and functional disability. The treatment for this condition is surgical and the quality of life of these patients is assessed based on the functionality of the affected upper limb. The use of the Western Ontario Shoulder Instability Index scale (W.O.S.I.) to evaluate the functionality of the acromioclavicular joint in patients who are treated surgically allows us to determine if the treatment implemented was adequate for patients and thus improve their quality of life. A cross-sectional descriptive study was carried out, where the functionality of the upper limb of 30 patients diagnosed with grade V acromioclavicular dislocation of Rockwood who were operated in the General Accident Hospital “Ceibal” was evaluated. Results were obtained above 70%, obtaining an average value of 86.76% of functionality, result that shows anadequate quality of life of the patient after being subjected to a surgical intervention. The type of surgical technique most commonly used in the General Accident Hospital “Ceibal” was the coracoclavicular fixation plus acromioclavicular supplementation with 63% (n = 19), with the second technique being arthroscopy, with 37% (n = 11). ).

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Author Biography

Carlos Fernando Arriola Guerra, Centro Universitario de Oriente -CUNORI-, Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala

Médico y Cirujano egresado del Centro Universitario de Oriente CUNORI de la Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala, realizó investigaciones sobre la “Funcionalidad de la articulación acromioclavicular como resultado de reparación quirúrgica”. Actualmente se desempeña trabajando en clínica privada en el municipio de Jocotán, Chiquimula.

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Published

2018-08-17

How to Cite

Arriola Guerra, C. F. (2018). Functionality of the acromioclavicular joint as a result of surgical repair. Revista Ciencia Multidisciplinaria CUNORI, 2(1), 23–28. https://doi.org/10.36314/cunori.v2i1.48