AC Joint Dislocation, Case 2: TightRope Tunnel Technique

Study AC Joint Dislocation, Case 2: TightRope Tunnel Technique through an immersive first-person surgical case from the Bone Reconstruction channel on Surgie. The module focuses on operative management of acromioclavicular dislocation with a TightRope device, preoperative planning and precise demarcation, and careful dissection and surgical field management.

Procedure Overview

The case is organized for structured review of surgical anatomy, procedural sequencing, instrument handling, reduction or reconstruction strategy, implant positioning, and intraoperative verification. Expert narration connects the visual field with the decisions documented during the procedure.

What You Will Observe

• Operative management of acromioclavicular dislocation with a TightRope device
• Preoperative planning and precise demarcation
• Careful dissection and surgical field management
• Creation of bone tunnels in the clavicle and coracoid process
• Insertion and locking of the TightRope device

Key Technical Decisions

• Preoperative Planning
• Surgical Access and Controlled Dissection
• Anatomical Exposure
• Bone Tunnel Creation
• TightRope Insertion

Included With This Training

• Technical PDF summarizing the procedure, operative sequence, and key review points.

Learning Format

First-person operative footage, surgeon-led narration, and case-based visual review designed to support preparation before supervised clinical training.

Educational notice: This content supports professional education and does not replace formal training, institutional protocols, patient-specific planning, or supervised clinical judgment.