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Acromioclavicular Joint Separation

New England Journal of Medicine, 2017
A 30-year-old man presented after a recent fall that had resulted from a loss of balance while he was walking. On examination, his vital signs were normal, but a palpable posterior fullness with swelling was seen over his left shoulder.
Kayaalp, Mahmut Enes, Şeker, Ali
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Arthroscopy of the Acromioclavicular Joint

Orthopedic Clinics of North America, 1995
For many years the Mumford procedure or open resection of the distal clavicle has been the procedure of choice for the treatment of recalcitrant acromioclavicular joint pain. With advancement in shoulder arthroscopy and bursoscopy, arthroscopic resection of the distal clavicle can reproduce similar excellent results, avoiding some of the risks of the ...
S J, Corso, E, Furie
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Injuries to the acromioclavicular joint

Injury, 1973
Summary Two hundred and twenty-five patients with injuries to the acromioclavicular joint were reviewed. The natural history of this type of injury is outlined. A follow-up of 50 patients who were first treated at least 10 years ago is presented, and the long-term results of those analysed. Criteria for different methods of treatment are discussed.
J C, Scott, M M, Orr
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Acromioclavicular joint disorders

Medicine &amp Science in Sports &amp Exercise, 1998
The acromioclavicular joint is commonly involved in athletic injuries. Most commonly, a sprain to the joint occurs with variability in the amount of ligamentous damage and displacement that occurs. In all but the most severe dislocations, treatment consists of initial sling immobilization and early functional rehabilitation.
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Ganglion of the acromioclavicular joint

Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, 1997
B urns and Zvirbulis’ were the first to report a ganglion over the acromioclavicular (AC) joint in 1984. It occurred in a 63-year-old woman, and 1 year after resection there was no recurrence. Nardini,* while reporting two cases of acromioclavicular cysts associated with a torn rotator cuff, additionally mentioned two cases of possibly isolated AC ...
Segmuller, H. E., Saies, A. D., Hayes, Michael G.   +2 more
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Pseudodislocation of the acromioclavicular joint

The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. British volume, 1982
Case I. A 21-year-old man was injured playing kotball. Clinically and radiologically he appeared to have an acromioclavicular dislocation of the right shoulder (Fig. 2). At operation six days later the lateral part of the clavicle was found to be denuded and displaced through a longitudinal rupture of the periosteum.
S, Falstie-Jensen, P, Mikkelsen
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Acromioclavicular joint

2011
♦ The acromioclavicular joint is the sole skeletal connection between the upper limb and the axial skeleton, providing strength and stability to the shoulder♦ The acromioclavicular joint is one of the most commonly injured joints of the body♦ Arthropathy of the joint is often associated with contact sport or heavy manual work♦ Treatment of arthropathy ...
Paul Harwood, Peter V. Giannoudis
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Acromioclavicular Joint Injuries in Sport

Current Sports Medicine Reports, 2023
Abstract Sport-related shoulder injuries, including disruptions to the acromioclavicular joint (ACJ), are common. An ACJ injury is classified by the degree and direction of the clavicle displacement. Although the diagnosis can be made clinically, standard radiographic views are important to determine the severity of the ACJ disruption and ...
Naomi, Kelley, Matthew, Tuttle, Stephen M, Sylvia, Jason L, Dragoo, Morteza, Khodaee   +4 more
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Coplaning of the acromioclavicular joint

Arthroscopy, 2001
Abstract Purpose: Coplaning removes inferior spurs or portions of the distal clavicle to decrease injury to the rotator cuff. This study sought to determine if the presence or degree of coplaning influenced the results and if reoperations for distal clavicle symptoms were needed.
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Acromioclavicular Joint: The Other Joint in the Shoulder

American Journal of Roentgenology, 2014
The purpose of this article is to provide a review of acromioclavicular joint anatomy, describe common pathologies at the joint, and present normal and abnormal postoperative imaging findings after surgical treatments.Knowledge of anatomy with related pathologies, orthopedic trends, imaging findings, and complications, is important in assessing the ...
Alice S, Ha, Jonelle M, Petscavage-Thomas, Gino H, Tagoylo   +2 more
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