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acromioplasty

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acromioplasty /acro·mio·plas·ty/ (ah-kro´me-o-plas″te) surgical removal of the anterior hook of the acromion to relieve mechanical compression of the rotator cuff during movement of the glenohumeral joint.
acromion [ah-kro´me-on]
the lateral extension of the spine of the scapula, forming the highest point of the shoulder. adj., adj acro´mial.
 Posterior (dorsal) surface of the scapula, showing the acromion. From Dorland's, 2000.
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Functional outcome data are mixed concerning surgical procedures with patients with SCI such as anterior acromioplasty (to decompress the subacromial space and relieve impingement) and repairs of ruptured tendons or rotator cuff tears.
Overuse shoulder problems after spinal cord injury: a conceptual ... by Figoni, Stephen F. / Clinical Kinesiology: Journal of the American Kinesiotherapy Association
In addition, an acromioplasty is performed in many cases where impingement signs are seen at surgery.
The painful shoulder is commonly managed by the non-specialist by Roche, Stephen J.L.; Greeff, Gerhard / CME: Your SA Journal of CPD
 
 
 
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