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Shoulder AC Separation Definition
Common names:
  • AC Separation
  • Acromioclavicular Sprain
  • Separated Shoulder
  • Shoulder AC Separation
  • Shoulder Separation
A person with shoulder A-C separation has torn the acromioclavicular ligaments. These ligaments hold the clavicle to the acromion of the scapula. Images

The most common cause of shoulder A-C separation is a direct force applied to the shoulder, such as a fall onto the shoulder.
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Last Updated: Aug 2, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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