title: [Resection of the coracoacromial ligament. A simple surgical procedure for decompression of the subacromial space].
abstract: Resection of the coracoacromial ligament is a simple method for decompression of the subacromial space. The operation can be performed under arthroscopic control or by means of a small incision above the ligament. 61 patients were operated on by this method during the period between July 1987 and August 1988. 37 patients were questioned regarding the results. In 40% of these there was an alleviation of pain, 48% had an improved motility and 67% would again agree to the operation that appeared indicated (in the patients referred for surgery) both in the impingement syndrome and in antiquated ruptures of the rotator cuffs.
authors.affiliation: Berufsgenossenschaftliche Unfallklinik Murnau.
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Brandner
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Hempfling
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Probst
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Richt
mesh_terms: D000174:Acromion / Q000601:surgery*; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001168:Arthritis / Q000601:surgery*; D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008023:Ligaments, Articular / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology; D012540:Scapula / Q000601:surgery*; D012783:Shoulder Dislocation / Q000601:surgery*
vernacular_title: Die Resektion des Ligamentum coracoacromiale. Ein einfaches operatives Verfahren zur Dekompression des subakromialen Raumes.