Arthroscopic Resection of Acromioclavicular Joint Cysts and Distal Clavicle: A Report of 3 Cases

JBJS Case Connect. 2024 Oct 18;14(4). doi: 10.2106/JBJS.CC.24.00297. eCollection 2024 Oct 1.

Abstract

Case: This case report describes 3 patients who developed acromioclavicular joint cysts secondary to rotator cuff arthropathy. The patients underwent arthroscopic cyst decompression and distal clavicle resection, resulting in successful excision of the cyst and minimal cyst recurrence.

Conclusion: Based on these cases, arthroscopic cyst decompression with concomitant distal clavicle resection should be considered as an effective alternative to serial aspirations or open cyst excision and distal clavicle resection.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acromioclavicular Joint* / diagnostic imaging
  • Acromioclavicular Joint* / surgery
  • Aged
  • Arthroscopy* / methods
  • Clavicle* / diagnostic imaging
  • Clavicle* / surgery
  • Cysts / diagnostic imaging
  • Cysts / surgery
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Rotator Cuff Tear Arthropathy / diagnostic imaging
  • Rotator Cuff Tear Arthropathy / surgery