Acromioclavicular Joint Injuries

Acromioclavicular Joint Injuries; The acromioclavicular joint is a small joint between the blade bone (scapula) and the collarbone (clavicula).

In general, dislocations of various degrees can occur as a result of falling on the shoulder. There are 3 ligaments that connect the collarbone (clavicula) and the blade bone (scapula) to each other.

In case of the rupture of these ligaments, although the collar bone looks like it moves upwards, in fact blade bone, shoulder and arm moved downwards.

Depending on the degree of dislocation, it is treated with shoulder-arm sling or surgery. In mild dislocations, return to sports takes 2 to 6 weeks. In surgical applications, ligaments are repaired or reconstructed, and the sport is allowed after 3 to 4 months.