ArticleInternational journal of sports physical therapy2022
Nonoperative Management of Traumatic Acromioclavicular Joint Injury: A Clinical Commentary with Clinical Practice Considerations.
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- Comparison of Open vs. Mini-Open Approach in Treatment of Acute Acromioclavicular Joint Dislocation Using a Suspensory Fixation System: A Retrospective Cohort Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- Observational case series on the clinical performance of the Variable Angle Clavicle Plate and Clavicle Hook Plate 2.7 systems: a study protocol.Frontiers in surgery · 2025Article
- Current trends in surgical treatment of the acromioclavicular joint injuries in 2023: a review of the literature.JSES international · 2024Review
- Management of Common Football-Related Injuries About the Shoulder.HSS journal : the musculoskeletal journal of Hospital for Special Surgery · 2023Article
- Acromioclavicular joint injuries revisited: Pathoanatomy, pathomechanics, and clinical presentation.Shoulder & elbow · 2022Review
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Abstract
Traumatic injuries of the acromioclavicular joint result in pain and potentially long-term alterations in scapulohumeral rhythm that occurs due to disruption of the clavicular strut function which is integral to scapular kinematics. Nonoperative treatment remains a valid option in most acromioclavicular joint injuries with the potential of minimizing pain and restoring scapulohumeral rhythm. However, few studies have provided nonoperative treatment details. Therefore, the purpose of this clinical commentary is to discuss the rationale, indications, and techniques of nonoperative treatment and present an organized approach for evaluating and managing such patients based on the best available evidence. Attention will be focused on identifying the treatment methods employed and the results/outcomes of such treatments. Level of Evidence: 5.
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