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The acromioclavicular (AC) joint is a common but sometimes overlooked source of shoulder problems. Degenerative disease of the AC joint frequently accompanies extrinsic impingement and cuff deterioration and must be addressed at the same time as decompression and/or cuff repair. Conversely, AC disease may also be isolated (osteolysis) and must be distinguished from and treated apart from the rest of the uninvolved shoulder. This chapter discusses the diagnosis and arthroscopic treatment of AC disease.
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Rogerson, J.S. (2001). Acromioclavicular Joint Arthroscopy and Distal Clavicle Excision. In: Chow, J.C.Y. (eds) Advanced Arthroscopy. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-21541-9_18
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