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Complicated Acromioclavicular Joint Cyst With Massive Rotator Cuff Tear

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Author(s)
Chul-Hyun Cho
Keimyung Author(s)
Cho, Chul Hyun
Department
Dept. of Orthopedic Surgery (정형외과학)
Journal Title
American Journal of Orthopedics
Issued Date
2014
Volume
43
Issue
2
Abstract
An acromioclavicular (AC) joint cyst is an unusual
presentation of full-thickness rotator cuff tears in
patients with degenerative changes of the AC joint. It
is important to understand the relationship between
AC joint cysts and rotator cuff tears because there
is a high recurrence rate if the cyst is treated without
addressing the rotator cuff tear. Furthermore, recurrence
or draining sinus caused by failure to treat the
cyst may lead to infection. To our knowledge, there
have been no reports of infected AC joint cyst as a
serious complication. We present 2 cases involving
an infected AC joint cyst with a massive rotator cuff
tear caused by simple cyst excision. When patients
have an AC joint cyst, physicians should consider
the following points: (1) There is the possibility of an
underlying rotator cuff tear, (2) Surgical treatment is
indicated for a symptomatic cyst, (3) Aspiration and
simple cyst excision are not recommended, because
of the potential for postoperative complications such
as recurrence, a draining sinus, and infection, and
(4) Lateral clavicle resection should be performed if
there is an irreparable rotator cuff tear.
Keimyung Author(s)(Kor)
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Publisher
School of Medicine
Citation
Chul-Hyun Cho. (2014). Complicated Acromioclavicular Joint Cyst With Massive Rotator Cuff Tear. American Journal of Orthopedics, 43(2), 70–73.
Type
Article
ISSN
1078-4519
URI
https://kumel.medlib.dsmc.or.kr/handle/2015.oak/34935
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