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No effect of distal clavicle resection in patients with ACJ arthritis & rotator cuff tear
June 2015
No effect of distal clavicle resection in patients with ACJ arthritis & rotator cuff tear
Study Type:Randomized Trial
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Arthroscopic distal clavicle resection in symptomatic acromioclavicular joint arthritis combined with rotator cuff tear: a prospective randomized trial
Am J Sports Med. 2015 Apr;43(4):985-90Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
56 patients (58 shoulders), with rotator cuff (RC) tear and acromioclavicular (AC) joint arthritis were randomized to two groups that either underwent RC repair with distal clavicle resection, or isolated RC repair without distal clavicle resection. AC joint tenderness, the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons score, the Constant shoulder score, Visual analog scale (VAS), range of motion, patient ...
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