Patient outcomes following arthroscopic distal clavicle excision: a prospective case series.

Background: Distal clavicle excision for acromioclavicular joint (ACJ) pathology is currently the mainstay of surgical management in patients with symptoms refractory to nonoperative treatment. There have been few high quality studies outlining the efficacy of arthroscopic excision of the distal clavicle as a single procedure in patients with isolated disease.

Aim: To characterize function and pain outcomes in patients undergoing arthroscopic distal clavicle excision by utilizing stringent inclusion criteria to isolate ACJ pathology.

Clinical outcomes and safety of distal biceps repair using a modified entry point.

Background: The purpose of this study is to determine the safety of a one-incision technique for distal biceps repair with modified repair entry point in regards to the distance from the posterior interosseous nerve (PIN). Secondly, we present the clinical results of patients having undergone this procedure.

Methods: Ten cadaveric specimens were dissected to reveal the radial tuberosity.