Separation of the clavicle and acromion due to injury of the acromioclavicular (AC) and coracoclavicular (CC) ligaments
Classified based on radiographic findings, indicating severity of injury t...
Present following a fall on the shoulder or collision and pain at the AC joint
Exact mechanism of injury helpful to indicate severity of the injury and potential associated injuries
Ass...
Types I and II:
Types I and II injuries involve minimal disruption of the joint and are stable. Treatment is conservative (nonoperative) 2[A].
Conservative treatment includes a...
If types IV to VI, refer to orthopedics.
Refer type III AC separations for discussion of surgical options for high-level athletes, patients refusing conservative therapy, heavy manual labo...
Types I and II AC separations generally do well with conservative treatment.
Management of type III injuries should be made on a case-by-case basis.
In general, full return to contact sp...
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