Arthroscopic resection of the acromioclavicular joint.
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Abstract
Arthroscopic resection of the distal clavicle was used to treat 26 patients who had osteoarthritis of the acromioclavicular joint. Twenty of these patients were available for review at a minimum followup of 2 years. The preoperative ratings for pain, activities of daily living, work, and sports improved markedly in 17 patients postoperatively. No intraoperative complications were noted. The operation was unsuccessful in 3 patients and all underwent a second, open surgery. The results show that arthroscopic resection was effective in the treatment of isolated acromioclavicular joint arthritis.
Medical subject headings
- Acromioclavicular Joint
- Arthroscopy
- Osteoarthritis
Anatomy
- clavicle