Key result
Excision arthroplasty and anterior acromioplasty are highly effective for impingement under the acromion, but only moderately effective for impingement under the acromioclavicular joint.
Why the study?
Is excision arthroplasty of the acromioclavicular joint and anterior acromioplasty effective in patients with impingement syndrome of the rotator cuff?
Observational (n=33)
Is excision arthroplasty of the acromioclavicular joint and anterior acromioplasty effective in patients with impingement syndrome of the rotator cuff?
Excision arthroplasty and anterior acromioplasty are highly effective for subacromial impingement but less so for acromioclavicular impingement.
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May inform site-specific expectations in rotator cuff surgery; leaves open randomized confirmation before practice change.
M. Watson (1989) conducted an observational in Impingement syndrome of the rotator cuff (n=33). Excision arthroplasty of the acromioclavicular joint and anterior acromioplasty was evaluated on Effectiveness of surgery for impingement. Excision arthroplasty and anterior acromioplasty are highly effective for impingement under the acromion, but only moderately effective for impingement under the acromioclavicular joint.
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