AC Joint Reconstruction Using Cortical Suture Button and Semitendinosus Allograft.

J Orthop Trauma · Aug 01 2026 · Review

Egol AJ, Lowe DT, Egol KA

Department of Orthopedic Surgery, NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital, NYU Langone Health

Orthopaedic Trauma Shoulder & Elbow

SUMMARY — THE REDUCTIONThis technique review describes AC joint reconstruction combining a cortical suture button with semitendinosus allograft, citing theoretical biomechanical advantages over other methods.
Abstract, as published

Acromioclavicular joint injury reconstructive options include a wide number of described techniques. Although no single technique has consistently demonstrated superior clinical outcomes in the literature, there are theoretical biomechanical benefits to a combined reconstructive technique using cortical suture button and semitendinosus allograft. This review describes an acromioclavicular joint reconstruction using a cortical suture button and semitendinosus allograft.

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