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Open versus arthroscopic distal clavicle resection.

Michael Pensak1, Robert C Grumet, Mark A Slabaugh

  • 1Division of Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois 60612, USA.

Arthroscopy : the Journal of Arthroscopic & Related Surgery : Official Publication of the Arthroscopy Association of North America and the International Arthroscopy Association
|May 4, 2010
PubMed
Summary

Arthroscopic distal clavicle resection offers better outcomes than open surgery for acromioclavicular joint pathology. Patients experience a faster return to activities with similar long-term results using the arthroscopic approach.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Sports Medicine
  • Arthroscopy

Background:

  • Acromioclavicular (AC) joint pathology is a common cause of shoulder pain.
  • Distal clavicle resection is a surgical option for AC joint arthritis.
  • Comparing open and arthroscopic techniques is crucial for optimizing patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review and compare the outcomes of open versus arthroscopic distal clavicle resection.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of different surgical approaches for AC joint pathology.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of literature from January 1966 to December 2008.
  • Inclusion of studies comparing open and arthroscopic distal clavicle resection.
  • Exclusion of non-English or non-peer-reviewed studies.

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Main Results:

  • Arthroscopic distal clavicle excision showed more "good" or "excellent" outcomes compared to open procedures.
  • Both techniques achieved success rates over 90%, with arthroscopic offering a quicker return to activity.
  • Combined procedures (e.g., with rotator cuff repair) demonstrated high success.

Conclusions:

  • Arthroscopic distal clavicle excision, particularly the direct approach, provides faster return to activities.
  • Arthroscopic procedures yield comparable long-term outcomes to open surgery for AC joint pathology.
  • Consideration of patient-specific factors (e.g., Workers' Compensation) may influence results.