Degenerative disease of th...
History of trauma (prior AC separation and/or distal clavicular fracture)
History of overhead sports such as baseball, weight-lifting, tennis, and swimming
May complain of popping, clic...
Most patients respond well to combination of activity modification, occupational therapy, medications, and steroid injections (2)[C].
Activity modifications
Decrease cross-body motions (golf,...
Chronic degenerative condition that often progresses over time
Activity modification may slow progression.
Surgery may be definitive treatment.
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Krill MK, Rosas S,...
M13.819 Other specified arthritis, unspecified shoulder
M19.019 Primary osteoarthritis, unspecified shoulder
M12.519 Traumatic arthropathy, unspecified shoulder
M19.219 Secondary osteoarthriti...
AC joint arthritis is the second most common cause of shoulder pathology.
AC pain in younger patients < 40 years is typically due to trauma.
AC pain in middle-aged adults > 40 year...
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