[Use of a periosteal flap in the surgical management of rupture of the acromioclavicular joint capsule and ligament. Preliminary report].

Authors use in the treatment of acromioclavicular joint dislocations to increase the safety of the ligament sutures a periosteal flap, gained from the clavicle. The use of the periosteal flap to increase the strength of the acromioclavicular ligament sutures is described. In case of fixing the joint with a tension band the suspension of the cerclage on a screw for an easier removal is suggested.