FOR a lesion that appears to be so simple, complete acromioclavicular dislocation can be one of the least satisfactory of traumatic injuries to treat. It is rarely difficult to reduce the dislocation ...

Success rates for surgery on your acromioclavicular joint from shoulder injuries are generally high, with many people able to regain full function and return to sports or normal activity. Your ...

The management of acromioclavicular joint dislocations has evolved considerably, with treatment strategies principally guided by the severity of injury as determined by the Rockwood Classification.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The flipptack fixation button technique effectively treats severe acromioclavicular joint dislocation, according ...

Shoulder injuries and different types of arthritis may cause acromioclavicular (AC) joint pain. The AC joint in the shoulder connects the collarbone to part of the shoulder blade. One of the AC ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The patient is a young active athlete with a chronic grade III acromioclavicular separation. He presents 5 ...

This week we are going to discuss acromioclavicular joint injuries of the shoulder and the specifics of each individual type in order that the reader understand first and foremost that an AC joint ...

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Osteoarthritis of the acromioclavicular joint is a common cause of pain in patients aged over 50. Patients present with pain directly over the joint, and the diagnosis is confirmed on examination. • ...

To the Editor: A perusal of Dr. Boardman Marsh Bosworth's paper, "Complete Acromioclavicular Dislocation," which appeared in the August 11 issue of the Journal, prompts the following observations.