远端锁骨切除术(Mumford手术) 资料 知情同意
为何建议进行此手术
本页面反映了罗克汉普顿 Mater 私人医院上肢外科医生 Kieran Hirpara 博士在门诊中的诊疗方法。患者通过全科医生或物理治疗师转诊至我科门诊。门诊评估用于明确诊断。对于退行性或长期存在的问题,我们通常首先尝试非手术治疗。当非手术治疗未能带来足够改善时,我们才会考虑手术。
锁骨远端切除术旨在切除锁骨的外侧端。这可以缓解因磨损性关节炎或陈旧性损伤引起的疼痛。我们采用关节镜入路,通过两到三个小切口进行操作。小型摄像头引导手术过程。与开放手术相比,该方法通常能更快地恢复日常活动。两种手术方式在术后 1 年均可显著减轻疼痛。主要益处在于持续缓解肩部疼痛并改善功能。
手术前
请在手术前禁食六小时。请按照您的外科医生的建议停止服用任何抗凝药物。安排专人开车送您回家。带上所有当前服用的药物清单,并穿着宽松、舒适的衣物。在手术前,您可能需要进行X光、MRI或血液检查。这些检查有助于我们安全地规划您的治疗。我们采用关节镜技术进行此手术。这意味着我们将在关节内使用两到三个小切口和一个微型摄像头。这种方法有助于我们在保持切口较小的同时清晰地观察该区域。您的外科医生将指导您完成每一步,以确保您已做好准备。
手术当天
您将抵达医院办理入院。我们的团队将指导您完成术前检查。您将会见麻醉师,讨论您的护理计划。他们将解释如何确保您的舒适与安全。
本手术在全麻联合区域神经阻滞下进行。手术期间您将完全入睡,而神经阻滞——即在您苏醒前注射以麻醉供应手臂的神经——可在术后最初12至24小时内提供镇痛效果。麻醉师将在手术前与您会面,并详细讲解这两个部分。
我们的手术采用关节镜技术。这需要在您的肩部附近进行两到三个小切口。一个小摄像头进入关节内,以引导外科医生操作。随着麻醉效果消退,您将在复苏室苏醒。我们的护士将密切监测您的舒适度与生命体征稳定性。
手术过程
您的外科医生将采用关节镜(微创)方式实施该手术。这意味着我们将在您肩部前方做两到三个小切口,每个切口长约 1 厘米。通过这些小切口,我们插入微型摄像头和专用手术器械。这使我们能够在屏幕上观察关节内部,而无需进行大的开放切口。
在关节内部,我们仔细切除您锁骨(collarbone/clavicle)的外侧端。我们通常切除约 5 毫米的骨骼。这一特定切除量可确保您在活动手臂时不会发生骨与骨之间的摩擦,从而有助于预防僵硬。我们还会确保切口位置正确,以避免损伤附近的神经和血管。
骨骼切除后,我们使用缝线(stitches)或医用胶封闭小切口,并敷上敷料。整个手术通常耗时约 30 至 60 分钟。在整个过程中,您将保持清醒但舒适的状态,因为您的外科医生会通过药物管理您的疼痛和焦虑。手术后,您将被移至恢复区,我们的团队将监测您的状况,直到您可以回家。
术后
您将在复苏室苏醒,手臂用吊带固定。大多数患者术后需住院一晚,但部分患者可当天出院。我们会提供止痛药以确保您的舒适。保持敷料清洁干燥。术后24小时内需有人陪同。休息期间请佩戴吊带以提供支撑。任何肩部手术后至少六周内不得驾驶,无论手术哪一侧手臂。佩戴吊带期间严禁驾驶。经您的外科医生评估许可后(通常在六周复查时),您可恢复驾驶。详见上肢手术后驾驶指南获取完整指导。
恢复
在术后的前几天,您的肩部可能会出现酸痛和肿胀。这是正常的,因为您的身体正在从小型钥匙孔切口处愈合。我们使用小型摄像头来引导手术,这有助于我们精确地去除骨端。在初始愈合期间,您的手臂将用吊带固定以保护关节。
随着肿胀消退,您将开始进行轻柔的活动。我们的物理治疗师将指导您进行特定的练习,以恢复力量和灵活性。您将在家中进行这些练习,重点是无痛范围内的活动。在您的外科医生允许之前,避免用手术手臂提重物或推东西。起初睡眠可能会不舒服;用枕头垫高身体通常会有所帮助。
在佩戴吊带或疼痛限制您的控制能力时,不允许驾驶。我们的政策要求您在任何肩部手术后至少等待六周才能驾驶,无论治疗的是哪一侧手臂。一旦您的外科医生允许,您通常可以在六周复查后再次驾驶。更多详情,请参阅我们关于上肢手术后驾驶的指南。
重返工作和运动取决于您的日常任务以及肩部的反应情况。里程碑基于具体事件,例如当您能够无痛抓握时,或当您的外科医生批准增加活动时。您的时间表可能有所不同;您的外科医生和物理治疗师将指导您度过恢复的每个阶段。
可能出现的并发症
大多数患者恢复良好,但偶尔也会出现一些问题。您的外科医生和医疗团队会密切监测您的情况,以便尽早发现任何问题。
骨切除不彻底或骨再生 如果残留了过多的骨头,或者新的骨头在空隙处重新生长,您可能会感到肩部顶部持续疼痛。这种疼痛通常表现为深部的酸痛,或在将手臂横过身体时感到尖锐的刺痛。您可能会注意到术后症状未按预期改善。如果出现这种情况,请致电我们的诊所。我们可能需要复查您的恢复情况,并讨论进一步的治疗方案。
锁骨不稳定 切除过多的锁骨可能导致其不稳定。您可能会感到肩部松弛或无力。简单的动作可能会感觉别扭或不稳。如果您注意到明显的 instability(不稳定),请联系我们进行评估。
骨折 极少数情况下,锁骨或喙突(锁骨下方的一小块骨性突起)可能发生骨折。这可能发生在韧带修复或重建手术期间。您可能会感到突然的剧烈疼痛和明显的肿胀。该区域可能会迅速出现瘀斑。如果出现这种程度的疼痛,请立即前往急诊科。
感染及其他再次手术 部分患者,尤其是老年患者和女性,可能需要再次手术的风险较高。这可能涉及伤口清创(冲洗和清创术)或关节置换翻修。请留意感染的迹象,例如切口周围红肿扩散、局部发热或发烧。如果您发现这些迹象,请立即致电我们的诊所。
一般手术风险 由于我们使用小型摄像头和切口,精确放置对于避免损伤邻近结构至关重要。虽然我们非常小心,但任何手术都存在出现意外问题的风险。如果您注意到令您担忧的不寻常症状,请不要等待。在下次复查时提出,如果情况紧急,请尽早联系我们。
本页面的并发症表格列出了典型的发生率,如果您需要了解具体数据,请参阅该表格。
何时联系我们
如果您出现发热、伤口红肿加重或分泌物增多,或突发剧烈疼痛,请立即联系我们。若发现小腿肿胀、呼吸困难、感觉丧失或肢体无法活动,请前往急诊。我们希望确保您的康复进程顺利进行。一旦出现上述任何症状,请立即联系我们的团队,以便我们及时评估您的情况。
Evidence & references
This is the clinical evidence summary written for health professionals. It is technical, and it lists the research this page was built from. You do not need to read it to understand your treatment or to make a decision about it.
Overview
- A well-performed distal clavicle excision will likely perform better than a poorly performed one, regardless of whether an open or arthroscopic approach is chosen [1].
- Patients undergoing arthroscopic distal clavicle excision through the direct approach can expect a faster return to activities compared with the open procedure while obtaining similar long-term outcomes [2].
- Arthroscopic distal clavicle resection has provided more 'good or excellent' results than has the open procedure, though this finding is comprised of low-level evidence [3].
- Simple excision of the outer end of the clavicle has yielded satisfactory results with no residual upward displacement disturbing patients [4].
- Patients with displacement greater than 100% of the thickness of the distal clavicle had poorer postoperative clinical outcomes [5].
- Incomplete excision and regrowth of the distal clavicle are the most common causes of revision surgery [6].
- Portal placement remains paramount in facilitating surgery and avoiding injury to adjacent extra-articular structures regardless of the technique chosen for distal clavicle resection [7].
- In appropriately selected patients, open or arthroscopic distal clavicle resection is necessary to relieve symptoms [8].
- Distal clavicle excision with 2.5 mm of bone was successful in many specimens, but a 5 mm resection guaranteed no bone-to-bone abutment [9].
- Arthroscopic and open distal clavicle excisions both provide significant pain reduction at 1 year with no significant difference in outcome measures between groups, except for VAS pain score improvement [10].
- Excision of the outer end of the clavicle is preferred for old dislocations, while open reduction and internal fixation are not recommended due to complications and poor functional results [15].
- Both the direct superior approach and the indirect subacromial approach to the arthroscopic distal clavicle resection result in successful clinical outcome with clinically insignificant difference at final follow-up [16].
Anatomy & Pathophysiology
- A precise, easy to use and low-cost non-invasive method able to draw and analyze the kinematics of the shoulder complex has not been developed yet [25].
- Normative kinematic values of scapulothoracic movements in the shoulder girdle have been provided [26].
- No reconstruction strategy completely restores the shoulder girdle to its preinjured state, although each technique restores different elements of joint kinematics [27].
- The trapezoid and conoid ligaments have unique functions in normal shoulder kinematics because of their anatomic attachments [28].
- Kinematic changes could be a potential source of pain and dysfunction in the shoulder with AC joint dislocation [29].
- Scapular and clavicular kinematics were affected in AC separation models [30].
- A comprehensive clinical approach emphasizing the evaluation of the extent of the anatomic injury and understanding its mechanical consequences regarding shoulder and arm function is key in the development of guidelines for developing operative or non-operative treatment protocols and for establishing outcomes of the treatment protocols [31].
- The inconsistency of AC joint testing parameters and the lack of thorough translation studies indicate a necessity for increased attention in the overall assessment of shoulder stability to close the gap in the foundational biomechanical research [32].
- Anatomically, the pectoralis minor tendon provides sufficient tissue length, excursion, and width [33].
- Biomechanically, the pectoralis minor tendon is as strong as the coracoacromial ligament [33].
- No significant biomechanical differences in displacement or stiffness were seen between the anatomical landmark technique and the coracoid-based landmarks technique for coracoclavicular stabilization [34].
- New surgical techniques continue to evolve as more biomechanical data emerge and kinematic understanding improves [35].
- Emerging concepts and strategies regarding horizontal and rotational instability and scapular biomechanics aim to lay the foundation for future studies aimed at improving treatment outcomes and patient management [36].
- Preliminary findings revealed no detectable differences between surgically reconstructed and uninjured sides in ACJ biomechanics, range of motion, and isometric strength [37].
- Nonoperatively treated shoulders showed increased internal rotation, upward rotation, and posterior tilting [37].
- Type I and II acromioclavicular joint disruptions impair long-term shoulder function in about half of patients 10 years after injury [40].
- At 150 to 200 N of loading, coracoacromial ligament excision and acromioplasty increase the rotator cuff force required to maintain normal glenohumeral biomechanics by 25% to 30% [41].
- Centre of pressure measurement detected sensorimotor functional deficits following surgical treatment of the shoulder joint in patients with confirmed successful clinical and functional outcomes [42].
Classification
- Patients undergoing an arthroscopic procedure specifically through the direct approach can expect a faster return to activities while obtaining similar long-term outcomes compared with the open procedure [2].
- Arthroscopic distal clavicle resection has provided more 'good or excellent' results than has the open procedure, but this finding is comprised of low-level evidence [3].
- Simple excision of the outer end of the clavicle has yielded satisfactory results with no residual upward displacement disturbing the patients [4].
- Incomplete excision and regrowth of the distal clavicle are the most common causes of revision [6].
- Portal placement remains paramount in both facilitating surgery and avoiding injury to adjacent extra-articular structures regardless of the technique chosen for distal clavicle resection [7].
- Horizontal instability of the clavicle is evident with distal clavicle resection of greater than 10 mm [11].
- The new operative procedure combines resection arthroplasty with fixation of the clavicle in an anatomical position [12].
- A records review found that 10 of 894 (1.1%) rotator cuff repairs underwent subsequent distal clavicle resection [23].
- The cross-sectional A-frame morphology of the superior cortex of the distal clavicle provides a reproducible landmark that is eliminated approximately 1.0 cm medial to the distal, lateral end of the clavicle, which can be used intraoperatively to determine when adequate resection has been completed [24].
- Severe chronic symptomatic AC joint separations (Rockwood types III through V) can be repaired entirely by arthroscopy safely and effectively by transferring the coracoacromial ligament with a bone block in the distal clavicle [47].
Clinical Presentation
- Patients having an arthroscopic procedure, specifically through the direct approach, can expect a faster return to activities while obtaining similar long-term outcomes compared with the open procedure [2].
- Arthroscopic distal clavicle resection has provided more 'good or excellent' results than has the open procedure, but is comprised of low-level evidence [3].
- Simple excision of the outer end of the clavicle has yielded satisfactory results in patients with complete dislocation and subluxation of the acromioclavicular joint, with no residual upward displacement disturbing the patients [4].
- Although distal clavicle excision with 2.5 mm of bone was successful in many specimens, a 5 mm resection guaranteed no bone-to-bone abutment [9].
- Late loss of reduction was common, and clavicular resection reliably produced significant improvement in patients with persistent pain or posttraumatic arthritis [13].
- In carefully selected patients with isolated ACJ pathology, arthroscopic distal clavicle excision results in statistically and clinically significant improvements in range of motion and patient-reported outcome measures [14].
- Methods to diagnose both superior and posterior translation of the clavicle need further debate [17].
- Clinical examination and surgical treatment should address anatomic restoration of individual structures to optimize the mechanical capability of the claviscapular segment [18].
- For chronic symptomatic injuries, partial claviculectomy is believed to be the best procedure, offering negligible morbidity and rapid return to function [19].
- Operation should be considered only in thin patients with a prominent clavicle, those doing heavy work, or those whose work requires frequent shoulder abduction and flexion [20].
- Older patients and females were more likely to experience postoperative complications requiring reoperations, including revision ACJR, distal clavicle excision, and irrigation and debridement [21].
- Excellent clinical results were achieved with acromioclavicular joint reconstruction with coracoacromial ligament transfer using the docking technique, decreasing the risk of recurrent distal clavicle instability [46].
Investigations
- Simple excision of the outer end of the clavicle has yielded satisfactory results in this group of patients, with no residual upward displacement disturbing the patients [4].
- A 5-mm distal clavicle resection guaranteed no abutment but decreased joint stiffness [22].
- Weighted stress radiographs significantly increased the measured elevation of the clavicle and the coracoclavicular distance compared to non-weighted views [54].
- There was no significant difference between open or arthroscopic distal clavicle excision (DCE) [55].
- Although radiological assessment showed a statistically significant immediate superior clavicular displacement after hardware removal following ACJ stabilization, with an increased incidence in the first year following stabilization, this may not negatively influence the results of ACJ stabilization in a clinically relevant way [56].
- Fifteen years postoperatively, good clinical results persisted and anatomic reduction was overall maintained, often with asymptomatic ossification of the coracoclavicular ligaments [57].
Treatment
- Patients undergoing arthroscopic distal clavicle excision via the direct approach can expect a faster return to activities compared with the open procedure while obtaining similar long-term outcomes [2].
- Arthroscopic distal clavicle resection has provided more 'good or excellent' results than the open procedure, though this is based on low-level evidence [3].
- Both the direct superior approach and the indirect subacromial approach to arthroscopic distal clavicle resection result in successful clinical outcomes with clinically insignificant difference at final follow-up [16].
- Surgical treatment may offer early benefits in pain relief and coracoclavicular distance improvement but does not enhance long-term functional outcomes and is associated with higher specific complication rates [49].
- The slight increase in the in situ graft force only in the posterosuperior and posterior direction after distal clavicle excision suggests only a marginal protective role of the acromioclavicular articulation [50].
- A bone anchor system for distal fixation in the base of the coracoid process and a medialized hole in the clavicle restored anatomy best [52].
Complications
- A well-performed distal clavicle excision performs better than a poorly performed one, regardless of whether an open or arthroscopic approach is chosen [1].
- Portal placement is paramount in facilitating surgery and avoiding injury to adjacent extra-articular structures [7].
- The incidence of complications in operative acromioclavicular joint separations in an active population was 1.35 per 100 person-years [59].
- Clavicle and coracoid fractures occurred in 1.9 out of 100 cases of operative acromioclavicular joint separations [59].
- Fracture of the distal clavicle or coracoid process after CC ligament repair or reconstruction is a rare but serious complication that can occur independent of bone tunnels created during the index procedure [62].
- Coracoclavicular ligament reconstruction is an effective surgical approach for decreasing the incidence of subacromial osteolysis [60].
- Excellent results can be obtained with coracoacromial ligament transfer using the docking technique, decreasing the risk of recurrent distal clavicle instability [61].
Recovery
- Patients undergoing an arthroscopic procedure, specifically through the direct approach, can expect a faster return to activities compared with the open procedure while obtaining similar long-term outcomes [2].
- Arthroscopic distal clavicle resection has provided more 'good or excellent' results than has the open procedure, though this is comprised of low-level evidence [3].
- Clavicular resection reliably produced significant improvement in patients with persistent pain or posttraumatic arthritis, although late loss of reduction was common [13].
- More than 90% of patients manage to return to driving within 4 weeks and to work within 6 weeks following arthroscopic subacromial decompression and acromio-clavicular joint excision [38].
- Late reconstruction of the ligaments in young patients with complete acromioclavicular separations can yield better results than excision of the lateral clavicle, allowing patients to return to strenuous sports or heavy labor [43].
- The described single-tunnel technique for coracoclavicular and acromioclavicular ligament reconstruction results in satisfactory objective and patient-reported outcomes and return to sports while avoiding coracoid and clavicle fractures [44].
- The anatomic reconstruction complex could withstand early rehabilitation, but the decrease in the structural properties and stiffness of the clavicle should be considered in optimizing the anatomic reconstruction technique [45].
- Satisfactory outcome depends upon restoring the stability of the clavicle as well as the acromioclavicular joint [53].
- The arthroscopic partial distal clavicle beveling procedure for nonincarcerated type IV AC separations resulted in a significant reduction in pain, improved daily function, and early return to sport [58].
Key Evidence
- [L5] A well-performed distal clavicle excision will likely perform better than a poorly performed one, regardless of whether an open or arthroscopic approach is chosen. [1] (10.1016/j.arthro.2018.03.004)
- [L3] Among patients undergoing distal clavicle excision for acromioclavicular joint pathology, those having an arthroscopic procedure, specifically through the direct approach, can expect a faster return to activities while obtaining similar long-term outcomes compared with the open procedure. [2] (10.1016/j.arthro.2009.12.007)
- [L3] Arthroscopic distal clavicle resection has provided more 'good or excellent' results than has the open procedure, but is comprised of low-level evidence. [3] (10.1097/blo.0b013e31802f5450)
- [L3] Patients with displacement greater than 100% of the thickness of the distal clavicle had poorer postoperative clinical outcomes. [5] (10.1186/s12891-025-09190-x)
- [L4] Incomplete excision and regrowth of the distal clavicle are the most common causes of revision. [6] (10.1016/j.arthro.2009.06.010)
- [Case_report] Regardless of the technique chosen for distal clavicle resection, portal placement remains paramount in both facilitating surgery and avoiding injury to adjacent extra-articular structures. [7] (10.1016/j.jse.2010.08.032)
- [L5] In appropriately selected patients, open or arthroscopic distal clavicle resection is necessary to relieve symptoms. [8] (10.5435/00124635-199905000-00004)
- [Abstract] Although distal clavicle excision with 2.5 mm of bone was successful in many specimens, a 5 mm resection guaranteed no bone-to-bone abutment. [9] (10.1016/j.jse.2007.02.105)
- [L1] Arthroscopic and open distal clavicle excisions both provide significant pain reduction at 1 year with no significant difference in outcome measures between groups, except for VAS pain score improvement. [10] (10.1016/j.jse.2006.10.006)
- [L4] Horizontal instability of the clavicle is evident with distal clavicle resection of greater than 10 mm. [11] (10.1016/j.xrrt.2021.05.003)
- [L4] The new operative procedure combines resection arthroplasty with fixation of the clavicle in an anatomical position. [12] (10.2106/00004623-197254060-00005)
- [L3] Late loss of reduction was common, and clavicular resection reliably produced significant improvement in patients with persistent pain or posttraumatic arthritis. [13] (10.2106/00004623-198769070-00013)
- [L4] In carefully selected patients with isolated ACJ pathology, arthroscopic distal clavicle excision results in statistically and clinically significant improvements in range of motion and patient-reported outcome measures. [14] (10.1016/j.jseint.2023.07.014)
- [L4] Excision of the outer end of the clavicle is preferred for old dislocations, while open reduction and internal fixation are not recommended due to complications and poor functional results. [15] (10.2106/00004623-196345080-00024)
- [L2] Both the direct superior approach and the indirect subacromial approach to the arthroscopic distal clavicle resection result in successful clinical outcome with clinically insignificant difference at final follow-up. [16] (10.1177/0363546506294855)
- [L4] Methods to diagnose both superior and posterior translation of the clavicle need further debate. [17] (10.1016/j.jseint.2019.11.006)
- [L5] Clinical examination and surgical treatment should address anatomic restoration of individual structures to optimize the mechanical capability of the claviscapular segment. [18] (10.5435/jaaos-d-24-00360)
- [L1] Operation should be considered only in thin patients with a prominent clavicle, those doing heavy work, or those whose work requires frequent shoulder abduction and flexion. [20] (10.2106/00004623-198668040-00011)
- [L4] Older patients and females were more likely to experience postoperative complications requiring reoperations, including revision ACJR, distal clavicle excision, and irrigation and debridement. [21] (10.1007/s00167-016-4206-y)
- [L5] A 5-mm distal clavicle resection guaranteed no abutment but decreased joint stiffness. [22] (10.1016/j.arthro.2007.07.004)
- [L3] This records review found that 10 of 894 (1.1%) rotator cuff repairs underwent subsequent distal clavicle resection. [23] (10.1177/2325967119844295)
- [L5] The cross-sectional A-frame morphology of the superior cortex of the distal clavicle provides a reproducible landmark that is eliminated approximately 1.0 cm medial to the distal, lateral end of the clavicle, which can be used intraoperatively to determine when adequate resection has been completed. [24] (10.1016/j.jse.2021.10.013)
- [L5] Despite technology innovations, a precise, easy to use and low-cost non-invasive method able to draw and analyze the kinematics of the shoulder complex has not been developed yet. [25] (10.1177/17585732221090226)
- [L5] This study provided normative kinematic values of scapulothoracic movements in the shoulder girdle. [26] (10.1016/j.jseint.2022.09.014)
- [L5] Although each technique was able to restore different elements of the joint kinematics, none of the strategies completely restored the shoulder girdle to its preinjured state. [27] (10.1177/03635465221095231)
- [L5] The trapezoid and conoid ligaments have unique functions in normal shoulder kinematics because of their anatomic attachments. [28] (10.1016/j.arthro.2009.12.031)
- [L5] The kinematic changes could be a potential source of pain and dysfunction in the shoulder with AC joint dislocation. [29] (10.1177/0363546512458571)
- [L5] Scapular and clavicular kinematics were affected in AC separation models. [30] (10.1016/j.jse.2013.01.004)
- [L5] A comprehensive clinical approach emphasizing the evaluation of the extent of the anatomic injury and understanding its mechanical consequences regarding shoulder and arm function is a key in the development of guidelines for developing operative or non-operative treatment protocols and for establishing outcomes of the treatment protocols. [31] (10.1177/17585732221122335)
- [L4] The inconsistency of AC joint testing parameters and the lack of thorough translation studies indicate a necessity for increased attention in the overall assessment of shoulder stability to close the gap in the foundational biomechanical research. [32] (10.1016/j.xrrt.2024.06.009)
- [L5] Anatomically, it provides sufficient tissue length, excursion, and width, and biomechanically, it is as strong as the coracoacromial ligament. [33] (10.1016/j.jse.2006.09.007)
- [L5] No significant biomechanical differences in displacement or stiffness were seen between the anatomical landmark technique and the coracoid-based landmarks technique. [34] (10.1177/23259671221132541)
- [L5] New surgical techniques continue to evolve as more biomechanical data emerge and kinematic understanding improves. [35] (10.5435/jaaos-d-16-00776)
- [L5] By exploring emerging concepts and strategies regarding horizontal and rotational instability and scapular biomechanics, the article aims to lay the foundation for future studies aimed at improving treatment outcomes and patient management. [36] (10.1016/j.jseint.2023.11.018)
- [L4] Preliminary findings revealed no detectable differences between surgically reconstructed and uninjured sides in ACJ biomechanics, range of motion, and isometric strength, while nonoperatively treated shoulders showed increased internal rotation, upward rotation, and posterior tilting. [37] (10.1177/23259671241274707)
- [L3] The results obtained in the present study suggest that more than 90% of the patients manage to return to driving within 4 weeks and to work within 6 weeks following arthroscopic subacromial decompression and acromio-clavicular joint excision. [38] (10.1111/j.1758-5740.2010.00048.x)
- [L4] Type I and II acromioclavicular joint disruptions impair long-term shoulder function in about half of patients 10 years after injury. [40] (10.1177/0363546508319047)
- [L5] At 150 to 200 N of loading, CAL excision and acromioplasty increase the rotator cuff force required to maintain normal glenohumeral biomechanics by 25% to 30%. [41] (10.1016/j.jse.2015.10.022)
- [L3] Centre of pressure measurement detected sensorimotor functional deficits following surgical treatment of the shoulder joint in patients with confirmed successful clinical and functional outcomes. [42] (10.1007/s00167-021-06751-0)
- [L4] Late reconstruction of the ligaments in young patients with complete acromioclavicular separations can yield better results than excision of the lateral clavicle, allowing patients to return to strenuous sports or heavy labor. [43] (10.2106/00004623-197658060-00008)
- [L4] The described technique results in satisfactory objective and patient-reported outcomes and return to sports while avoiding coracoid and clavicle fractures. [44] (10.1016/j.jse.2017.11.032)
- [L5] The low level of permanent elongation after cyclic loading suggests that the anatomic reconstruction complex could withstand early rehabilitation; however, the decrease in the structural properties and stiffness of the clavicle should be considered in optimizing the anatomic reconstruction technique. [45] (10.1177/0363546504264637)
- [L4] Excellent clinical results were achieved, decreasing the risk of recurrent distal clavicle instability. [46] (10.1186/1471-2474-10-6)
- [L4] Severe chronic symptomatic AC joint separations (Rockwood types III through V) can be repaired entirely by arthroscopy safely and effectively by transferring the coracoacromial ligament with a bone block in the distal clavicle. [47] (10.1016/j.arthro.2009.08.008)
- [L1] Surgical treatment may offer early benefits in pain relief and coracoclavicular distance improvement but does not enhance long-term functional outcomes and is associated with higher specific complication rates. [49] (10.1186/s12891-024-08100-x)
- [L5] The slight increase in the in situ graft force only in the posterosuperior and posterior direction after distal clavicle excision suggests only a marginal protective role of the acromioclavicular articulation. [50] (10.1177/0363546510374447)
- [L5] A bone anchor system for distal fixation in the base of the coracoid process and a medialized hole in the clavicle restored anatomy best. [52] (10.1007/s001670050182)
- [L4] Satisfactory outcome depends upon restoring the stability of the clavicle as well as the acromioclavicular joint. [53] (10.1111/j.1758-5740.2010.00102.x)
- [L4] Weighted stress radiographs significantly increased the measured elevation of the clavicle and the coracoclavicular distance compared to non-weighted views. [54] (10.1016/j.jseint.2023.06.011)
- [L4] There was no significant difference between open or arthroscopic distal clavicle excision (DCE). [55] (10.1177/17585732231157090)
- [L4] Although radiological assessment showed a statistically significant immediate superior clavicular displacement after this rarely required procedure, with an increased incidence in the first year following stabilization, this may not negatively influence the results of ACJ stabilization in a clinically relevant way. [56] (10.1007/s00167-022-06978-5)
- [L3] Fifteen years postoperatively, good clinical results persisted and anatomic reduction was overall maintained, often with asymptomatic ossification of the coracoclavicular ligaments. [57] (10.1177/03635465251355958)
- [L4] The arthroscopic partial distal clavicle beveling procedure for nonincarcerated type IV AC separations resulted in a significant reduction in pain, improved daily function, and early return to sport. [58] (10.1016/j.arthro.2016.06.013)
- [L3] This review demonstrated an incidence of 1.35 complications per 100 person-years, with clavicle and coracoid fractures occurring in 1.9 out of 100 cases. [59] (10.1177/2325967121s00330)
- [L1] The current analysis suggests coracoclavicular ligament reconstruction as an effective surgical approach for decreasing the incidence of subacromial osteolysis. [60] (10.1016/j.jse.2024.03.018)
- [Abstract] Excellent results can be obtained with this technique, decreasing the risk of recurrent distal clavicle instability. [61] (10.1016/j.jse.2007.02.104)
- [L4] Fracture of the distal clavicle or coracoid process after CC ligament repair or reconstruction is a rare but serious complication that can occur independent of bone tunnels created during the index procedure. [62] (10.1177/03635465211036713)
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