Abstract:Introduction: Acromioclavicular (AC) joint separations account for 12% of all shoulder injuries. People doing high-energy physical activities such as athletes are at risk for AC joint separation. The mechanism of injury could be direct or indirect. Direct mechanism involves a direct blow to the AC and coracoclavicular (CC) ligaments. Indirect mechanism happens when the injury force hits the AC joint indirectly, involving axial compression, as seen in a fall with an extended arm, where caput humeri is pressed a… Show more
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