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Acromioclavicular joint problems in athletes and new methods of management
Clifford G Rios1, Augustus D Mazzocca
1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Connecticut Health Center, Medical Arts and Research Building, Room 4017, 263 Farmington Avenue, Farmington, CT 06030, USA.
Abstract:
The acromioclavicular (AC) complex consists of bony and ligamentous structures that stabilize the upper extremity through the scapula to the axial skeleton. The AC joint pathology in the athlete is generally caused by 1 of 3 processes: trauma (fracture, AC joint separation, or dislocation); AC joint arthrosis (posttraumatic or idiopathic); or distal clavicle osteolysis. This article presents systematically the relevant anatomy, classification, evaluation, and treatment of these disorders. Management of AC joint problems is dictated by the severity and chronicity of the injury, and the patient's needs and expectations.
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