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Distal Clavicle Resection

Impingement syndrome andassociated rotator cuff tears arecommonly encountered shoulderproblems. This condition is causedwhen the rotator cuff tendons rub theunderside of the acromion bone.Chronic rubbing can lead to aweakening and even tearing of therotator cuff. Symptoms include pain,weakness and loss of motion.

Whether this procedure is doneusing a scope or through a smallincision is dependent on the severityof the tear and the doctor’spreference. The method shown inthese animations is with a scope.

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Distal Clavicle Resection IntroductionImpingement syndrome and associated rotator cuff tears arecommonly encountered shoulder problems. This condition iscaused when the rotator cuff tendons rub the underside of theacromion bone. Chronic rubbing can lead to a weakening andeven tearing of the rotator cuff. Symptoms include pain, weaknessand loss of motion. Whether this procedure is done using a scopeor through a small incision is dependent on the severity of the tearand the doctor’s preference. The method shown in theseanimations is with a scope.

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Bursitis and Bone SpursOne of the most common problems causing shoulder pain isknown as bursitis. Bursitis consists of chronic inflammation of thegliding tissue (bursa) that protects the rotator cuff tendons fromrubbing against the undersurface of the bone. Adding to theproblem, a bone spur may develop on the undersurface of theacromion which reduces the space in which the rotator cufftendons can glide.




IncisionsSmall incisions (portals) are made around the joint. The scope andsurgical instruments will go into these incisions.

VisualizationThe scope is inserted into the back of the shoulder. Saline solutionflows through a tube (cannula) and into the bursa sac to expandthe joint and to improve visualization. The image is sent to a videomonitor where the surgeon can see inside the joint.

Bursa Sac and Bone Spur RemovalA specialized surgical instrument is used to remove the inflamedand irritated bursa sac. A surgical bur is used to remove bone andbone spurs from the underside of the acromion and clavicle. Morespace is created for the rotator cuff tendons.




Creating SpaceIn the case of an arthritic AC joint some of the bone is removedfrom the end of the clavicle to create more space.

End of ProcedureFollowing the procedure, patients should expect to be in a sling for5-7 days until the incisions are healed. Physical therapy may berecommended by your physician to restore motion and strength toyour arm and shoulder. A full recovery may take 2-3 months.



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