Acromioclavicular joint configuration
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Gaillard F, Jones J, Weerakkody Y, et al. Acromioclavicular joint configuration. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 09 Dec 2024) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-844
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There is much variation in acromioclavicular joint configuration, which may be confused with pathology. The relationship of the acromion to the distal clavicle at the AC joint can be described in the coronal plane as 1-3:
- horizontal: normal
- low-lying: associated with shoulder impingement (unfortunately, there are no criteria for distinguishing a low-lying acromion from a high-riding clavicle) 2
- inferolateral: associated with shoulder impingement
References
- 1. Phoebe Kaplan, Clyde A. Helms, Robert Dussault et al. Musculoskeletal MRI. (2001) ISBN: 0721690270
- 2. Haaga, John R. 1945-. CT and MR Imaging of the Whole Body. (2009) ISBN: 9780323053754
- 3. Green, David P.. Rockwood and Green's Fractures in Adults. (2010) ISBN: 1605476773
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