This video explains acromioclavicular (AC) joint subluxation and dislocation, covering the joint’s anatomy and supporting ligaments, the mechanism of injury, and the three grades of AC joint injury. It also covers the clinical features, X-ray investigation, and the conservative and surgical treatment options for subluxation and dislocation.
What you’ll learn?
- Anatomy of the Acromioclavicular Joint and Its Ligaments
- Mechanism of Injury (Direct Trauma to the Shoulder)
- Subluxation vs Dislocation of the AC Joint
- Grading of AC Joint Injuries (Grade I, II, and III)
- Clinical Features and Diagnosis
- Radiographic Investigation (Comparative Bilateral X-rays)
- Conservative and Surgical Treatment Options
- Complications (Shoulder Stiffness)
