Acromioclavicular Joint Separations

Abstract

Acromioclavicular (AC) joint separations are common injuries of the shoulder girdle, especially in the young and active population. Typically the mechanism of this injury is a direct force against the lateral aspect of the adducted shoulder, the magnitude of which affects injury severity. While low-grade injuries are frequently managed successfully using non-surgical measures, high-grade injuries frequently warrant surgical intervention to minimize pain and maximize shoulder function. Factors such as duration of injury and activity level should also be taken into account in an effort to individualize each patient s treatment. A number of surgical techniques have been introduced to manage symptomatic, high-grade injuries. The purpose of this article is to review the important anatomy, biomechanical background, and clinical management of this entity

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2013
Accession Number
ADA583712

Entities

People

  • Frank Martetschlaeger
  • Peter J Millett
  • Ryan J. Warth
  • Trevor R. Gaskill

Organizations

  • Naval Medical Center Portsmouth

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Anatomy
  • Arthroscopy
  • Cartilage
  • Clavicle
  • Health Services
  • Joints (Anatomy)
  • Scapula
  • Shoulder
  • Skeleton
  • Surgery
  • Wound Infections
  • Wounds And Injuries

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

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