Shoulder AC Separation
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Shoulder AC Separation Risk Factors
Risk factors for shoulder A-C separation include:
Sports:
Hockey
Rugby
Martial arts
Football
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Shoulder AC Separation Symptoms
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Last Updated: Jul 29, 2008
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Shoulder AC Separation References:
Breslow MJ, Jazrawi LM, Bernstein AD, Kummer FJ, Rokito AS. Treatment of acromioclavicular joint separation: suture or suture anchors? J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2002 May-Jun;11(3):225-9.
Jerosch J, Filler T, Peuker E, Greig M, Siewering U. Which stabilization technique corrects anatomy best in patients with AC-separation? An experimental study. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 1999;7(6):365-72.
Rolla PR, Surace MF, Murena L. Arthroscopic treatment of acute acromioclavicular joint dislocation. Arthroscopy. 2004 Jul;20(6):662-8.
