This week, we are going to discuss AC joint separation of the shoulder—a specific injury that occurs when pressure is applied to the shoulder from top to bottom, such as landing on the shoulder or ...

TORONTO, Oct. 23 (UPI) --The most common form of shoulder dislocation -- acromio-clavicular joint dislocation -- is often treated with surgery, however a new study suggests it may not be necessary ...

(HealthDay News) — There is no clear evidence that operative treatment improves short-term outcome for complete acromioclavicular (AC) joint dislocation, according to research published in the ...

A 23-year-old Junior-A hockey player presents with a grade III acromioclavicular (AC) joint dislocation. His question is: "Doc, can I play the season?" (Figure 1). A radiograph demonstrates that the ...

Surgical treatment may not be the best fix for common types of shoulder injuries, a new study revealed. Most cases of shoulder injuries, the dislocation of the acromio-clavicular joint, can be treated ...

Acromio-clavicular joint dislocation is one of the most common shoulder injuries orthopedic surgeons treat. Severe dislocations are often treated with surgery, but patients who opt for non-surgical ...

You have a bump on your shoulder after a fall. You are told you have a shoulder separation or AC joint dislocation. Now what do you do? A shoulder separation is an injury to the acromioclavicular (AC) ...

Scrolling through injury updates following the Chief’s Xavier Worthy week one injury vs the Chargers, most articles reported a shoulder dislocation, however a few news outlets reported it as a ...

The management of acromioclavicular joint dislocations has evolved considerably, with treatment strategies principally guided by the severity of injury as determined by the Rockwood Classification.

INDIANAPOLIS — Anthony Richardson’s rookie season is over. The Indianapolis Colts announced Wednesday that the dual-threat quarterback will undergo season-ending shoulder surgery. Richardson suffered ...

TORONTO, Oct. 22, 2015--Acromio-clavicular joint dislocation is one of the most common shoulder injuries orthopedic surgeons treat. Severe dislocations are often treated with surgery, but patients who ...