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 ...

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 ...

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 . Results showed that acute and chronic acromioclavicular joint surgery had no functional or radiographic ...

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 ...

The flipptack fixation button technique effectively treats severe acromioclavicular joint dislocation, according to researchers’ findings. The researchers performed the flipptack fixation button ...

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 ...

Your acromioclavicular (AC) joint provides stability and motion within your shoulder. When it becomes severely injured, AC joint surgery is one option to help you regain function. The AC joint is ...

The following text summarizes information provided in the video. Shoulder pain leads many patients to see a primary care physician. Obtaining a focused history and performing a proper examination of ...

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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. • ...