Jose Palma

Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital Traumatologico, Concepcion, Chile

Publications

• Research Article
  Double-button technique for the treatment of high degree AC-joint dislocations
  Author(s): Fredy Montoya*, Jose Palma, Beatriz A. Koryzma and Edgardo S. Sanzana
  
  Background: To evaluate clinical and radiological outcomes of Rockwood Type-V Acromioclavicular joint (AC-joint) dislocations, surgically treated with a double button device, within 5 days after trauma. Methods: Eighty-six patients (80 males, 6 females) operated under radiological guidance with the Zip-Tight® fixation device were evaluated. The mean age of these patients was 37.9 years old (18-60). Radiological evaluation measuring Clavicle-coracoid (CC) distance was performed. Clinical evaluation was made by Acromioclavicular Joint Instability score (ACJI) and Simple Shoulder Test (SST). Results: The average Follow-up (FU) was 24.2 months (12-32). The mean CC distance was 8.5 mm after surgery, and at the last FU it was 8.9 mm (not significant). Clinical outcomes at the last FU were; mean ACJI score: 84.7. .. Read More»