Is Arthroscopic Distal Clavicle Resection Necessary for Patients With Radiological Acromioclavicular Joint Arthritis and Rotator Cuff Tears?: A Prospective Randomized Comparative Study.

The article presents research which examined the need of patients diagnosed with radiological acromioclavicular joint arthritis as well as rotator cuff tears for undergoing arthroscopic distal clavicle resection. Topics covered include the assessment of the clinical effectiveness of the approach in managing the condition. Also mentioned is the association of the method with failed healing of repaired cuffs.