Acromioclavicular Joint Injuries Flashcards
1
Q
Cause of ACJ injuries?
A
Fall onto shoulder
Common sports injury
2
Q
Pathology of ACJ injuries?
A
Sprained
Subluxed
Dislocated
3
Q
What happens in ACJ subluxation?
A
-Acromioclavicular ligaments ruptured
4
Q
Ligaments involved in ACJ dislocations?
A
- Acromiocalvicular ligaments
- Coroclavicular ligaments (conoid and trapezoid)
5
Q
Treatment of ACJ injuries?
A
Conservative
Surgery:
-Reconstruction of coracoclavicular ligaments
(only for those with chronic pain)
