title: Surgical treatment for acromioclavicular joint osteoarthritis: patient selection, surgical options, complications, and outcome.
abstract: Osteoarthritis is one of the most common causes of pain originating from the acromioclavicular (AC) joint. An awareness of appropriate diagnostic techniques is necessary in order to localize clinical symptoms to the AC joint. Initial treatments for AC joint osteoarthritis, which include non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) and corticosteroids, are recommended prior to surgical interventions. Distal clavicle excision, the main surgical treatment option, can be performed by various surgical approaches, such as open procedures, direct arthroscopic, and indirect arthroscopic techniques. When choosing the best surgical option, factors such as avoidance of AC ligament damage, clavicular instability, and post-operative pain must be considered. This article examines patient selection, complications, and outcomes of surgical treatment options for AC joint osteoarthritis.
authors.affiliation: Anatomy and Pathology Academic Medicine Fellow, New York College of Osteopathic Medline, Old Westbury, NY, USA. sdocimo@nyit.edu
authors.forename: Salvatore
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Docimo
authors.forename: Dellene
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Kornitsky
authors.forename: Bennett
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Futterman
authors.forename: David E
authors.initials: DE
authors.lastname: Elkowitz