What is a Claviculectomy?
What is a Claviculectomy?
If you are experiencing pain caused by arthritis and some of the clavicle has degenerated because of arthritis of the shoulder joint, you may need to undergo a distal claviculectomy. This procedure involves removing part of the collarbone to alleviate discomfort and restore range of motion in the joint.
How long does it take to recover from distal clavicle excision?
A regimen of physical therapy following surgery is prescribed and most patients experience full recovery in 8 to 10 weeks post-surgery.
Is distal clavicle excision painful?
After distal clavicle excision, you will need to take steps to reduce the pain and inflammation in the shoulder. Rest, icing, and anti-inflammatory painkillers such as ibuprofen or aspirin can ease pain, as will immobilizing the shoulder in a sling – particularly when you are up and active.
Is a Mumford procedure painful?
Abstract. Persistent pain after distal claviculectomy (the Mumford procedure) has been attributed to both inadequate and excessive clavicle resection or incomplete supraspinatus outlet decompression with continued impingement.
Why do a distal clavicle excision?
Distal clavicle excision is a procedure which involves removal of the outer end of the clavicle (collarbone) to treat shoulder pain and disability due to arthritis or impingement.
What is a partial Claviculectomy?
Partial resection of the clavicle Arch.
How soon can I drive after clavicle surgery?
It may be 6-8 weeks after surgery before it is safe for you to drive. For your safety, you must not drive until you are no longer taking narcotic pain medicines and you can move and react easily.
Is distal clavicle resection worth it?
Outcome Scores Some studies have found that distal clavicle resection can help manage refractory symptomatic acromioclavicular joint arthritis in patients without rotator cuff tears [25, 27] and that it can be performed arthroscopically [6, 29].
How much bone is removed in Mumford procedure?
A Mumford procedure can either be performed through a small incision or as part of arthroscopic shoulder surgery. During the surgery, the end of the collarbone is removed. Approximately 1 cm of the clavicle is typically removed; taking too much or too little can both cause problems.
How much does a Mumford procedure cost?
Cash Pay Prices
| EVALUATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Shoulder Replacement | $24,629.89 |
| Shoulder arthroscopy: remove end of clavicle (Mumford procedure) | $5,944.28 |
| Torn Labrum in Shoulder | |
| Shoulder arthroscopy: repair of SLAP lesion or labral repair | $12,183.19 |
How long is recovery after clavicle surgery?
In general, recovery is similar to treating a broken clavicle without surgery with return to normal activity around three months or so and full recovery up to six to 12 months after surgery.
How long does Acromioplasty surgery take?
The surgery lasts approximately one hour, and you will likely go home after the procedure. Most patients recover from minimally invasive arthroscopic shoulder surgery within six weeks after the procedure.
