Presentation
Pain in shoulder post tackled at football.
Patient Data
Age: 30 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Acromioclavicular joint injury - type 3
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Right AC joint is widened with increased coracoclavicular distance and superior displacement of the distal clavicle compared to acromion process. Overlying soft tissue swelling.
CONCLUSION:
Grade III AC joint injury.
From the case:
Acromioclavicular joint injury - type 3
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AC joint stabilization has been performed with fixation present at the origin/insertion of the CC ligament. Mild subluxation of the AC joint persists.
Case Discussion
The defining aspect of a Rockwood type 3 AC joint injury is superior displacement of the clavicle compared to the acromion as well as an increased coracoclavicular distance.