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Acromioclavicular Joint Separation

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Acromioclavicular joint separations are common injuries that usually occur after a fall onto the shoulder. Classification of these injuries is based on the degree and direction of the separation. The Rockwood classification is the most commonly used classification. Treatment often depends on the classification but is individualized to each patient according to their symptoms and function. Nonoperative treatment includes a sling for comfort and early range of motion. Operative treatment consists of a variety of options to stabilize the joint that allows return of function.

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  1. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL, USA

    Stephen White MD & Albert Pearsall MD

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  1. Warren Alpert Medical School, Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island, USA

    Adam E. M. Eltorai

  2. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Division of Pediatric Surgery, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island, USA

    Craig P. Eberson

  3. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Division of Spine Surgery, Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, Rhode Island, USA

    Alan H. Daniels

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White, S., Pearsall, A. (2017). Acromioclavicular Joint Separation. In: Eltorai, A., Eberson, C., Daniels, A. (eds) Orthopedic Surgery Clerkship. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-52567-9_13

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