title: Extra-articular uses of the arthroscope--acromioclavicular arthroplasty.
abstract: Arthroscopic resection of the acromioclavicular joint is obviously in its infancy. Nonetheless, the procedure seems to be well founded in theory and laboratory work. The early clinical results seem supportive.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas.
authors.forename: G M
authors.initials: GM
authors.lastname: Gartsman
mesh_terms: D000173:Acromioclavicular Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D001168:Arthritis / Q000601:surgery; D001178:Arthroplasty / Q000379:methods*; D001182:Arthroscopy; D000075202:Contraindications; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D011859:Radiography