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What is resection of the collarbone?

Resection of the collarbone is a minimally invasive surgery performed using small instruments and a camera called an arthroscope. During the surgery, the end of the clavicle where it joins the shoulder is partially removed. This procedure is used to treat chronic painful conditions of the shoulder. 

Reasons why you might need a collarbone resection include:

  • Arthritis of the joint between the end of the collarbone and the shoulder (AC joint)
  • Shoulder joint impingement (narrowing of the AC joint)
  • Rotator cuff tears

Is distal clavicle resection with endoscopy painful?

How long does it take to recover from distal clavicle resection?

What can I expect after distal clavicle excision?

How do you sleep after distal clavicle excision?

Is distal clavicle resection worth it?

* Savings estimate based on a study of more than 1 billion claims comparing self-pay (or cash pay) prices of a frequency-weighted market basket of procedures to insurer-negotiated rates for the same. Claims were collected between July 2017 and July 2019. R.Lawrence Van Horn, Arthur Laffer, Robert L.Metcalf. 2019. The Transformative Potential for Price Transparency in Healthcare: Benefits for Consumers and Providers. Health Management Policy and Innovation, Volume 4, Issue 3.

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