[Surgical repair of complete acromioclavicular separation (Tossy III) by tension wire bending and suture of the ligaments (author's transl)].

The diagnosis of a complete acromioclavicular separation (Tossy III) is a indication for a surgical repair. Many and different methods are reported in history. 33 patients with a fresh, complete acromioclavicular separation are treated at the BG-Unfallklinik Tübingen from 1. 1. 1970--31. 12. 1978 by suturing the ligaments, inserting pins across the joint and tension-bending. With this method good results have been achieved, possible intra- and postoperative complications are reported. The incision along the clavicula gives quite often scar problems. Therefore we now use an arched incision across the AC-joint.