Acromioclavicular joint injury Flashcards
1
Q
Mechanism of injury
A
- contact
- fall on to the shoulder
- popping sensation
2
Q
Investigation?
A
X-ray to rule out clavicle fracture
3
Q
Type 1?
A
- sprain of capsule
- locallised tenerness
- pain on movement (horizontal flexion)
4
Q
Type 2?
A
- Complete tear of AC ligaments
- Sprain of coracoclavicular ligaments
- Palpable step deformity
5
Q
Type 3?
A
- Complete tear of coracoclavicular ligaments conoid and trapeziod
- Step deformity
6
Q
Type 4?
A
- Posterior displacement of clavicle
- Complete rupture of ligament structures
- -Rare
7
Q
Type 5?
A
- Complete tear of coracoclavicular ligaments, conoid, trapeziod
- Step deformity
- rare
8
Q
Type 6?
A
- Complete tear of ligaments
- inferior displacement clavicle
9
Q
Joint management?
A
- General priciples of ligament injury
- surgery type 4, 5 and 6
