Acromioclavicular separation

Case contributed by Maulik S Patel
Diagnosis certain

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History of trauma

Patient Data

Age: Adult

Left shoulder

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Separation of the acromioclavicular joint with superior displacement of the clavicle compared to the acromion. Increased coracoclavicular distance more than double the normal distance.

Right cervical rib is noted.

Case Discussion

Increased coracoclavicular distance more than double the normal distance, is in keeping with type V acromioclavicular joint injury according to Rockwood classification.

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