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Rockwood classification of AC injuries. (AC = acromioclavicular; CC = coracoclavicular.)

he Rockwood system is widely used
classification of AC ... (AC = acromioclavicular ... the six types of acromioclavicular ... Diagnosis #ACJoint #Acromioclavicular
Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint Anatomy on POCUS

Abhilash Koratala MD - NephroPOCUS @NephroP

#Acromioclavicular #AC #Joint #Anatomy #POCUS #clinical
Acromioclavicular ... (AC) Joint Anatomy ... NephroPOCUS @NephroP #Acromioclavicular ... #AC #Joint #Anatomy
Type II Acromioclavicular (AC) joint separation
Type I: normal x-ray, sprain
Type II (x-ray as shown above): widened
Type II Acromioclavicular ... (AC) joint separation ... above): widened AC ... to rupture of AC ... inferiorly #Acromioclavicular
Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint Separation on POCUS with overlying hematoma

40yo M presents after falling off his bicycle
Acromioclavicular ... (AC) Joint Separation ... Resolution: AC separation ... #Acromioclavicular ... #AC #Joint #Separation
Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint Separation on POCUS with overlying hematoma

40yo M presents after falling off his bicycle
Acromioclavicular ... (AC) Joint Separation ... Resolution: AC separation ... #Acromioclavicular ... #AC #Joint #Separation
Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint Septic Arthritis on POCUS

IVDU with severe left shoulder pain.  Can fully range
Acromioclavicular ... (AC) Joint Septic ... Scan over AC joint ... AC joint septic ... RJonesSonoEM #Acromioclavicular
Evaluation of Electrical Injury in the Emergency Department 

Common Injuries by System:

CNS - Seizure, coma, spinal
posterior shoulder - AC ... especially with AC
Shoulder Radiograph AP View Anatomy and Interpretation Checklist
Normal Measurements:
 • Acromioclavicular Joint 5-8mm
 • Coracoclavicular Distance
Measurements: • Acromioclavicular
Shoulder Radiograph AP View Anatomy and Checklist
Normal Measurements:
 • Acromioclavicular Joint 5-8mm
 • Coracoclavicular Distance 11-13mm
Measurements: • Acromioclavicular
Chronic Shoulder Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
4 tests for the AC joint:
1. Direct palpation
2. Cross-arm shoulder
tests for the AC