WHAT IS THE CAUSE OF ACROMIO CLAVICULAR JOINT DISLOCATION?
The main cause of acromio clavicular joint dislocation is an injury. This could be a fall on the point of the shoulder, a tackle or fall onto an outstretched hand. WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS? –> Content on this page requires a newer version of Adobe Flash Player. –> The appearance of a prominent bump can be unsightly. Pain, particularly with movement of the shoulder and clicking is common. If the clavicle has been dislocated backwards into the muscle or is tucked underneath the acromion this could be very painful. HOW IS THIS DIAGNOSED? The diagnosis is made by history and examination. A plain x ray confirms the dislocation. Computer generated dislocation (X-Ray) –> Content on this page requires a newer version of Adobe Flash Player. –> WHAT IS THE TREATMENT? –> Content on this page requires a newer version of Adobe Flash Player. –> Most acromio clavicular joint dislocations settle down once the acute stage is over. During this phase painkillers and rest are beneficial. Following this
