An Overview on AC Joint Separation Grading A separation of the collarbone from the shoulder blade is medically classified as an acromioclavicular (AC) joint separation. Typically sustained from a hard fall or direct hit to the AC joint, an AC joint separation is a common injury in the active population. When an injury occurs, [...]
AC Joint Injury Overview The AC (acromioclavicular) joint is located in the shoulder where the collarbone (clavicle) meets the acromion process of the shoulder blade (scapula). This joint is reinforced by ligaments which provide stability while allowing for some motion to occur between the collar bone and acromion. The ends of the bones are [...]
AC Fracture Overview The acromioclavicular (AC) joint is located where the clavicle (collarbone) meets the highest point of the acromion (shoulder blade). Injuries to this joint are among the most common shoulder injuries in the active population. An AC fracture can occur from a direct hit to the “point” of the shoulder or from [...]
An Overview on AC Arthritis AC arthritis, otherwise known as osteoarthritis of the acromioclavicular joint, is fairly common in middle aged adults and the active population. When the AC joint begins to deteriorate from loss of cartilage and causes AC joint pain, inflammation and limited range of motion in the shoulder joint, shoulder arthritis [...]
Partial Psoas Lengthening Surgeon Are you an athlete who engages in sports or activities that involve the hip flexor muscles with repetitive motion? If so, you are at a greater risk of injuring the iliopsoas muscle/tendon. Hip surgeon, Dr. Jeff Padalecki provides diagnosis and both surgical and nonsurgical treatment options for patients [...]