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Acromioclavicular joint injury grade II

Case contributed by: Dr Roberto Schubert

Presentation:

Fall on the shoulder when climbing a tree.

Patient Data:

Age: 24
Gender: Female
Race: Caucasian
From the case: Acromioclavicular joint injury grade II
Modality: MRI

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T2*

Disruption of the AC joint capsule and the AC ligaments. Partial rupture of the CC ligaments (the conoid portion seems to be left intact).

Case Discussion:

This is a Tossy or Rockwood grade 2 lesion justifying conservative treatment.

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