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A-C Joint Dislocations
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Description: The ac-joint dislocation is a common injury in contact sports such as hockey, football, and even snowboarding.
Classification - Rockwood
* Type 1 sprain
* Type 2 partial subluxation tear of ac joint ligaments only
* Type 3 complete tear of ac joint ligaments and coraco-clavicular ligaments
* Type 4 - posterior dislocation
* Type 5 - marked superior dislocation
* Type 6 - anterior dislocation under coracoid
Type: Reference Material
Author/Contact: Don Johnson
Institution: Carleton Sports Medicine Clinic
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Added: Wed Jun 09 2010