Key Takeaways: The shoulder is made of two joints: the glenohumeral joint and the acromioclavicular joint. The acromioclavicular joint is where your collarbone connects to your shoulder blade. A shoulder adductor test can help identify if shoulder pain originates from the acromioclavicular joint. If you are feeling pain in your shoulder, your doctor may conduct… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Acromioclavicular Joint
What is an AC Joint Dislocation?
The AC joint is located in the shoulder where two bones meet. You can experience an AC joint dislocation with some traumatic injuries. Read on to learn more. AC Joint The AC joint is located between the clavicle and acromion in your shoulder. AC stands for acromioclavicular (acromion plus clavicle). The joint has a few… Read more »
Acromioclavicular Joint or AC Joint Injury
If you separate your acromioclavicular joint or experience an AC joint injury, are there other structures within the shoulder that may have been damaged? Separation of the AC joint typically occurs from a direct blow to the shoulder. This common shoulder injury may happen as a result of some type of sports injury, during an… Read more »
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