Abstract:Background: The standard radiographic view for diagnosing acromioclavicular joint (ACJ) dislocations is the Zanca view of both shoulders to assess superior displacement of the distal clavicle by measuring the coracoclavicular distance (CCD) and comparing it with the uninjured shoulder; however, there is no consensus on a gold standard for diagnostic measures to classify acute ACJ injuries. Purpose: To compare the CCD from an upright chest radiograph with a standard Zanca view of both shoulders in patients with… Show more
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