Introduction

Modern surgical techniques can make a traditional treatment obsolete. Think of the Herbert screw for scaphoid fracture. Professor Bob McCormack tested a new hook plate in a Canadian multi-centre trial of management of complete dissociation & dislocation of the AC joint. You have to listen to find out how the story ends! Enjoy this 3rd of Bob McCormack’s 3 BJSM podcasts. You can find Bob’s other podcasts here: 1.First time shoulder dislocation: https://soundcloud.com/bmjpodcasts/shoulder-dislocation-to-operate-or-rehabilitate-prof-bob-mccormack-olympic-physician?in=bmjpodcasts/sets/bjsm-1

2.Managing mid-clavicular fractures. https://soundcloud.com/bmjpodcasts/mid-clavicular-fracture-open-surgery-or-collar-cuff-prof-bob-mccormack-olympic-physician?in=bmjpodcasts/sets/bjsm-1