AC Joint Arthrosis / Open Distal Clavicle Excision

Discussion

• general discussion: clinical and radiographic findings

Surgical Technique

• Subacromial Decrompression
• Arthroscopic Distal Clavicle Excision:
• Open Clavicle Excision: Surgical Technique:
• Modified Weaver Dunn Procedure:

Complications

• lateral elevation of the clavicle:
  • lateral elevation is often associated w/ pain;
  • ref: Sequential Resection of the Distal Clavicle and Its Effects on Horizontal Acromioclavicular Joint Translation
• references:
  • Complications after open distal clavicle excision.
  • The evaluation and management of failed distal clavicle excision.

References

• Open versus arthroscopic acromioclavicular joint resection: a systematic review and meta-analysis
• The results of operative resection of the lateral end of the clavicle.
• Painful conditions of the acromioclavicular joint