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Direct approach to arthroscopic distal clavicle resection results in faster sports return

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August 2013

Direct approach to arthroscopic distal clavicle resection results in faster sports return

Vol: 2| Issue: 7| Number:33| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A

Arthroscopic distal clavicle resection in athletes: a prospective comparison of the direct and indirect approach

Am J Sports Med. 2007 Jan;35(1):53-8. Epub 2006 Nov 27

Contributing Authors:
KM Charron AA Schepsis I Voloshin

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38 athletes who required arthroscopic distal clavicle resection were randomized into 2 groups. The first group received a direct superior approach in arthroscopic distal clavicle resection and the second group received an indirect subacromial approach. Outcomes were measured by the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Score (ASES) and Athletic Shoulder Scoring System (ATH) scores. Results demonstr...

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