Acromioclavicular Joint Resection

This video captures arthroscopic resection of the acromioclavicular joint. This joint is located over our shoulder and is responsible for the tip of the shoulder on either side. It can get arthritic and painful especially in athletes involved in overhead sports as well as weight-lifters. In the video, the location of the joint is first identified and resection is performed through keyhole surgical techniques. The rationale is to excise the 2 rough joint surfaces so that there is no more contact and hence no pain. Recovery is quick and patients can often return to their previous sports.