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ACJ Dislocation

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What?

The Acromio-Clavicular joint (ACJ) is where the collar bone meets the front edge of the shoulder blade. When the ligaments (CC -ligaments) are ruptured the collar bone separates.

Why?

An ACJ dislocation is caused by an injury  usually a fall or direct blow onto the shoulder. These are usually high energy sporting injuries.

The Coraco-clavicuclar (CC) ligaments are strong ligaments that stabilise the clavicle (collar bone).

If these Ligaments are injured the collar bone separates moving in an upwards direction. 

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