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(Created page with "<section begin="traumatology" />'''Acromioclavicular (AC) joint dislocation''' occurs due to rupture of the acromioclavicular and coracoclavicular ligaments. It is also known as a “separated shoulder”. It occurs due to direct trauma to the shoulder, like rugby or ice hockey. == Classification == AC dislocations are classified according to the Rockwood or Tossy classification. == Clinical features == AC dislocation presents with pain over the AC joint. In case of ty...")
 
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<section begin="traumatology" />'''Acromioclavicular (AC) joint dislocation''' occurs due to rupture of the acromioclavicular and coracoclavicular ligaments. It is also known as a “separated shoulder”. It occurs due to direct trauma to the shoulder, like rugby or ice hockey.
<section begin="traumatology" />'''Acromioclavicular (AC) joint dislocation''' occurs due to rupture of the acromioclavicular and coracoclavicular ligaments. It is also known as a “separated shoulder”. It occurs due to direct trauma to the shoulder, like rugby or ice hockey. They’re classified according to Rockwood or Tossy. The “piano key” sign may be present. Stress view on x-ray may be required. Treatment is conservative for type I – II and surgical for III – VI.


== Classification ==
== Classification ==