This week, we are going to discuss AC joint separation of the shoulder—a specific injury that occurs when pressure is applied to the shoulder from top to bottom, such as landing on the shoulder or ...

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.

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 ...

A 23-year-old Junior-A hockey player presents with a grade III acromioclavicular (AC) joint dislocation. His question is: "Doc, can I play the season?" (Figure 1). A radiograph demonstrates that the ...

TORONTO, Oct. 23 (UPI) --The most common form of shoulder dislocation -- acromio-clavicular joint dislocation -- is often treated with surgery, however a new study suggests it may not be necessary ...

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 ...

(HealthDay News) — There is no clear evidence that operative treatment improves short-term outcome for complete acromioclavicular (AC) joint dislocation, according to research published in the ...

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 ...

Acromio-clavicular joint dislocation is one of the most common shoulder injuries orthopedic surgeons treat. Severe dislocations are often treated with surgery, but patients who opt for non-surgical ...

TORONTO, Oct. 22, 2015--Acromio-clavicular joint dislocation is one of the most common shoulder injuries orthopedic surgeons treat. Severe dislocations are often treated with surgery, but patients who ...