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  • Home
  • Professor Steve Gwilym
  • Patient booklets
  • Patient rehab videos
  • Explainer images & videos
  • Shoulder conditions
  • Shoulder arthritis
  • Steroid injections
  • Evidence
  • Frozen Shoulder

Acromio-clavicular Joint

ACJ dislocation

Overview

The acromio-clavicular joint is the point where the collarbone meets the shoulder blade. It is prone to injury if you are involved in a heavy impact to the shoulder area and injury may lead to arthritis. Symptoms include pain and a visible deformity of the shoulder area.


Key Points — Diagnosis and Management

These points will be discussed in more detail when you meet your surgeon.

  • ACJ injuries range from a sprain to a complex dislocation.
  • The majority of people with this problem can be managed without surgery.
  • People with physical jobs, ongoing pain, or concerns regarding the way the shoulder looks are more likely to undergo surgery.

Key Points — Surgical Treatment

  • Most people go home on the same or next day.
  • You will have a general anaesthetic (you will be asleep).
  • You will be in a sling for 2–3 weeks.
  • You will not be driving for 4–6 weeks.
  • You cannot do any heavy work or sport for 3 months.
  • This is a safe, reliable and effective operation for 90{45b031cbbaeb733800beb0ea37219f485e2a0afe82905ca5c17c31332adcc620} of people.
  • More information can be found at http://lockdownsurgical.com/usa/patients-caregivers/acj-injury/

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