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Locked superior dislocation of the acromioclavicular joint
Salma Eltoum Elamin1, Apurv Sinha1, Mark Webb1
1Department of Trauma & Orthopaedics, Countess of Chester Hospital, Liverpool Road, Chester CH2 1UL, UK.
Case Reports in Orthopedics
|January 24, 2014
Summary
Acromioclavicular joint injuries are uncommon shoulder problems. This report details a rare case of a locked superior dislocation of the acromioclavicular joint and its successful surgical treatment.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Sports Medicine
- Traumatology
Background:
- Acromioclavicular (AC) joint injuries represent 3-5% of shoulder girdle injuries.
- The Rockwood classification system categorizes AC joint dislocations based on injury severity and displacement direction.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report an unusual case of a locked superior dislocation of the AC joint.
- To highlight the clinical presentation and successful surgical management of this rare injury.
Main Methods:
- Case report of a patient with a locked superior AC joint dislocation.
- Description of the diagnostic process and surgical intervention.
Main Results:
- Successful surgical management of a previously unreported type of AC joint dislocation.
- Resolution of symptoms and restoration of joint function.
Conclusions:
- Locked superior dislocation of the AC joint is a rare but treatable injury.
- Prompt diagnosis and surgical intervention are crucial for favorable outcomes in complex AC joint dislocations.
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