Osteoarthritis of acromioclavicular joint

Question 1

What age group is involved in osteoarthritis of acromioclavicular joint?

Answer 1

Large age range

30-60 yrs

Question 2

What are the causes of acromioclavicular osteoarthritis?

Answer 2

(Primary/Idiopathic)

(Secondary) Trauma, weightlifting

Question 3

What are the clinical features of acromioclavicular oesteoarthritis?

Answer 3

(Pain) Well localised to acromioclavicular joint

(Movement restriction) High painful arc of between 170 to 180 degrees

Question 4

How is acromioclavicular joint arthritis diagnosed?

Answer 4

(X-ray) With typical osteoarthritis findings (e.g. reduced joint space + bone spurs)
(MRI)
(Condition responds well to steroids)

Question 5

What is the treatment for acromioclavicular joint arthritis?

Answer 5

(Conservative) Rest, NSAIDs, steroid injection

(Surgical) Resection of lateral end of clavicle