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Shoulder AC Separation

Underlying Cause

Shoulder AC Separation Underlying Cause

The most common cause of a shoulder A-C separation is a direct force applied to the shoulder, such as a fall onto the shoulder.

Causes of shoulder A-C separation include:

Sports
Occupational injuries
Automobile accidents
Falls

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Last Updated: Aug 1, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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Shoulder AC Separation References:

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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.