Acromioclavicular joint(ACJ) injuries

Question 1

when do injuries of the acromioclavicular joint usually occur

Answer 1

after a fall onto the point of the shoulder

Question 2

what different injuries can occur at the acromioclavicular joint

Answer 2

can be sprained, subluxed(partially dislocated) or dislocated

Question 3

what injury comes with subluxation of the acromioclavicular joint

Answer 3

acromioclavicular ligaments are ruptured

Question 4

what injury comes with dislocation of the acromioclavicular joint

Answer 4

coracoclavicular ligaments, as well as acromioclavicular ligaments, are ruptured

Question 5

what are the coracoclavicular ligaments

Answer 5

the ligaments of the trapezoid and conoid muscles

Question 6

how are most ACJ injuries treated

Answer 6

conservative management, wearing a sling for a few weeks followed by physio

Question 7

when would surgical treatment be used for ACJ injuries

Answer 7

those with chronic pain