Acromio-clavicular joint synovitis

Case contributed by Maulik S Patel
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Non-traumatic pain in region of Acromio-clavicular joint. Recent radiograph of shoulder - Normal.

Patient Data

Age: 30 yrs
Gender: Female
ultrasound

Symptomatic right AC joint shows capsular bulge due to synovial thickening along with hypervascularity. 

Asymptomatic AC joint is normal.

Cuff was normal ( Image not uploaded ).

Case Discussion

Findings are consistent with synovial thickening along with hypervascularity favor synovitis which become more obvious when compared to asymptomatic side.

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