Acromioclavicular joint dislocation - Rockwood III

Case contributed by Domenico Nicoletti , 26 Jul 2016
Diagnosis almost certain
Changed by Domenico Nicoletti, 12 Aug 2016
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Abnormal displacement of the fibrocartilaginous meniscus that appears hyperecogenic

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AcromioAcromion-clavicular joint dislocation: Rockwood type 3III
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In the dislocation type III is appreciable lesion of the acromion-clavicular and coraco acromial ligaments (periosteal sleeve in children, rarely in adults) with increase of coraco-acromial  space. Sometimes it can detect extra articular dislocation of the meniscal fibrocartilage.

  • +<p>In the dislocation type III is appreciable lesion of the acromion-clavicular and coraco acromial ligaments (periosteal sleeve in children, rarely in adults) with increase of coraco-acromial  space. Sometimes it can detect extra articular dislocation of the meniscal fibrocartilage.</p>

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