Introduction
Physical Therapy in Hazle Township for Shoulder
Welcome to FYZICAL Hazleton's patient resource about Acromioclavicular Joint Separation.
A shoulder separation is a fairly common injury, especially in certain sports. Most shoulder separations are actually injuries to the acromioclavicular (AC) joint. The AC joint is the connection between the scapula (shoulder blade) and the clavicle (collarbone). Shoulder dislocations and AC joint separations are often mistaken for each other. But they are very different injuries.
This article will help you understand:
- what the AC joint is
- what happens when the AC joint is separated
- how an AC joint separation is treated.