Acromioclavicular joint dislocation - Rockwood V

Case contributed by Roberto Schubert
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Fall on the shoulder in a cycling accident.

Patient Data

Age: 40 years
Gender: Male

Complete disruption of the acromioclavicular and coracoclavicular ligaments with large hematomas. Upward migration of the lateral clavicle with contact loss of the acromioclavicular joint surface. Muscle fiber tear of the trapezius.

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