Arthroscopic Versus Open Distal Clavicle Excision: A Comparative Assessment at Intermediate-Term Follow-up

Robertson WJ, Griffith MH, Carroll K, et al (UT Southwestern Med Ctr at Dallas, TX; Reston Hosp Ctr, VA; Massachusetts General Hosp, Boston) Am J Sports Med 39:2415-2420, 2011^§

Abstract

Background

While few comparative studies exist, it has been suggested that open distal clavicle excisions (DCEs) provide inferior results when compared with the all-arthroscopic technique.

Purpose

The purpose of this study was to compare the intermediate-term (5-year follow-up) results of patients undergoing arthroscopic versus open DCE for the treatment of recalcitrant acromioclavicular joint pain.

Study Design

Cohort study; Level of evidence, 3.

Methods

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