Acromioclavicular joint injury grading

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contributed by Dr Frank Gaillard on May 2, 2008

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Grade Description Xray findings MRI findings
1 mild sprain normal Increased T2 signal
2 moderate sprain subluxation by less than 50% clavicular height Fluid outside joint capsule
3 complete disruption widening of joint, > 50% subluxation usually not performed

Imaging differential diagnosis

  • X-Ray: [image] . Imageset Acromioclavicular joint injury

    Grade 3

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