Mumford procedure

The Mumford procedure, also known as distal clavicle excision or distal clavicle resection, is a medical operation performed to ameliorate shoulder pain and discomfort by excising the distal (lateral) end of the clavicle. Those suffering from osteoarthritis in the Acromioclavicular joint can opt for this procedure when non-surgical alternatives are unsuccessful. The surgery can be performed through open or arthroscopic procedure. A regimen of physical therapy following surgery is prescribed and most patients experience full recovery in 8 to 10 weeks post-surgery. Mumford surgery is not a complicated surgery. It is a fairly simple and common medical procedure most patients who underwent the surgery spoke of pain reduction. The success rate between 75% - 90% is very common in mumford procedure.