Injuries to the acromioclavicular joint

Injuries to the acromioclavicular joint are common but underdiagnosed. Sprains and minor subluxations are best managed conservatively, but there is debate concerning the treatment of complete dislocations and the more complex combined injuries in which other elements of the shoulder girdle are damag...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of bone and joint surgery. British volume 2008-06, Vol.90 (6), p.697-707
Hauptverfasser: FRASER-MOODIE, J. A, SHORTT, N. L, ROBINSON, C. M
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:Injuries to the acromioclavicular joint are common but underdiagnosed. Sprains and minor subluxations are best managed conservatively, but there is debate concerning the treatment of complete dislocations and the more complex combined injuries in which other elements of the shoulder girdle are damaged. Confusion has been caused by existing systems for classification of these injuries, the plethora of available operative techniques and the lack of well-designed clinical trials comparing alternative methods of management. Recent advances in arthroscopic surgery have produced an even greater variety of surgical options for which, as yet, there are no objective data on outcome of high quality. We review the current concepts of the treatment of these injuries.
ISSN:0301-620X
2049-4394
2044-5377
2049-4408
DOI:10.1302/0301-620X.90B6.20704