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ACJ DislocationsAcromioclavicular Joint dislocations The Acromioclavicular Joint is usually injured by a direct fall onto the point of the shoulder. The shoulder blade (scapula) is forced downwards and the clavicle (collarbone) appears prominent.
The degree of damage to the joint is classified by the joint displacement and injury to the ligaments which support the AC joint.:
Complete Classification:
TREATMENT:Grade 4,5 and 6 injuries often require early surgical reduction and fixation . Most Grade 1,2 and 3 ACJ dislocations do not require surgery (see links below) and almost all can be managed with: Surgery is indicated if the shoulder is still painful and there is some functional loss at about 3-6 months after the injury. For Grade 1 and 2 injuries removal of the damaged joint is performed. This is done by keyhole surgery (arthroscopically) and is known as an arthroscopic ACJ Excision . For Grade 3,4,5 and 6 injuries the collarbone needs to be reduced to the acromion fixed in place. Numerous surgical options exist and your surgeon will discuss this in more detail with you. For more information on the surgical stabilisation procedures Click Here . Also see:
A tough band of connective tissue that connects two bones to each other. "Ligament" is a fitting term; it comes from the Latin "ligare" meaning "to bind or tie."
joint comes out of it's socket completely 'key-hole' surgery. Surgery performed via small incisions, using special instruments and a viewing scope.. Acromio-clavicular Joint - the small joint at the top of your shoulder. A firm lump that you can feel.
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