Acromioclavicular (AC) joint injury
![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5b26c2_656e43424d414857a072913a1e1b4b2b~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_451,h_469,al_c,lg_1,q_80/5b26c2_656e43424d414857a072913a1e1b4b2b~mv2.jpg)
ACROMIOCLAVICULAR (AC) JOINT INJURY AC joint pain is associated with pain and tenderness at the top of the shoulder and difficulty reaching the arm across the body, like putting on a seat belt, for example. The AC joint is located at the top of the shoulder where the collarbone joins with the shoulder blade. This joint deals with high compressive forces and can also be associated with arthritis. Symptoms • Localised tenderness and pain at the top, front of the shoulder that comes and goes, p
![](https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2223512.png)
Shoulder acromioclavicular joint injuries common in athletes: Orthopedic Center for Sports Medicine: Sports Medicine Physicians
![](https://www.physio-pedia.com/images/thumb/3/38/RMP2.jpg/300px-RMP2.jpg)
Acromioclavicular Joint Disorders - Physiopedia
![](https://i0.wp.com/coreem.net/content/uploads/2015/09/AC-3.jpg?fit=800%2C599&ssl=1)
Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint Injuries – Core EM
![](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/daPnkXo03yM/mqdefault.jpg)
Acromioclavicular Joint Disorders - Physiopedia
![](https://www.advancephysiotherapy.co.nz/uploads/1/1/3/1/113175497/editor/ligament-tear.jpg?1532378634)
Acromioclavicular Joint Injuries diagnosis and treatment
![](https://d2yjegym0lbr1w.cloudfront.net/thumbs/acjointseprepair_1280.jpg?v=201600118)
Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint Separation Repair - The Institute for Athletic Medicine
![](https://www.osmifw.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Separated-shoulder--400x500.jpg)
Shoulder Separation (AC Separation)
![](http://www.windsorupperlimb.com/data/images/Acromio%20joint%202.png)
Acromioclavicular joint dislocation
![](https://radsource.us/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/1a.jpg)
Acromioclavicular Joint Trauma
Separated Shoulder: Symptoms, Treatment & Recovery