Presentation
Motorcycle accident.
Patient Data
Elevated right clavicle above the superior border of the acromion with a coracoclavicular distance at 15 mm, less than twice normal (i.e. <25 mm).
The MRI sequences demonstrate an elevation of the right clavicle above the upper border of the acromion with a ruptured joint capsule as well as the acromioclavicular and coracoclavicular ligaments. Note edematous infiltration of the adjacent soft tissues and bone marrow of the distal clavicle. No evidence of deltoid or trapezius muscles rupture.
Case Discussion
Radiographic and MRI features of an acromioclavicular injury type III according to the Rockwood classification.
Additional contributor: R. Bouguelaa, MD.