Controversy still surrounds treatment of Rockwood type III acromioclavicular joint separation across the various populations. This separation pattern includes disruption of the acromioclavicular ...

Fourteen fresh frozen cadaveric human shoulders were used for testing. The average age of the specimens was 65 years. Each specimen consisted of a clavicle, the acromioclavicular joint, the ...

This week, we are going to discuss AC joint separation of the shoulder—a specific injury that occurs when pressure is applied to the shoulder from top to bottom, such as landing on the shoulder or ...

Although a less common condition among soccer players, AC joint injuries may occur among athletes who frequently lift weights. Seasoned goalkeepers also are most likely to suffer AC joint injuries ...

This week we are going to discuss acromioclavicular joint injuries of the shoulder and the specifics of each individual type in order that the reader understand first and foremost that an AC joint ...

Ligaments are bands of tough elastic tissue around your joints. They connect bone to bone, give your joints support, and limit their movement. You have ligaments around your knees, ankles, elbows, ...

Tendons and ligaments are fibrous bands of connective tissue. The main difference is the part of the anatomy they connect to. Both tendons and ligaments play roles in stabilizing the skeleton and ...

One limitation of the study was the inability to apply displacement loads greater than 50 N to any of the groups tested. Unfortunately, the cadaveric specimens tested were osteoporotic and several ...