Acromioclavicular Dislocation
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When a blow or fall onto the shoulder causes intense pain and deformity, it is worth considering an acromioclavicular dislocation, an injury to the joint that connects the collarbone with the tip of the shoulder blade. It is common in sports falls or direct impacts to the shoulder.
Common symptoms: pain in the upper part of the shoulder, a visible bump or step-off, and swelling that limits raising the arm.
Which specialist evaluates it? The orthopedist and the trauma surgeon are the ones who assess this type of injury, relying on imaging studies; the sports medicine physician can also take part in the recovery.
When to seek care? After trauma with shoulder pain and deformity, the prudent course is a timely evaluation to determine the extent of the injury.
Data on 4,260 doctors who treat acromioclavicular dislocation
Which specialist treats acromioclavicular dislocation?
Acromioclavicular dislocation is treated by an orthopedist, a specialist in bones and joints. A sports medicine specialist, a general practitioner, a radiologist, or a hand surgeon may also be involved. Find these specialists.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in acromioclavicular dislocation
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. José G. Padilla López
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. César Nájera
Dr. Hugo Arturo González Martínez
Dr. Karla Areyda Reyes León
Dr. Carolina Garcia
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Diego Alejandro Oliva Vallejo
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Eleazar Hernández Ruíz
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Rogelio García Cruz
Dr. Christian Jonathan Ventoledo López
Dr. José Francisco Mendiola González
Dr. JORGE RAMIRO PEREZ PASTRANA
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Frequently asked questions
What is acromioclavicular dislocation?
When a blow or fall onto the shoulder causes intense pain and deformity, it is worth considering an acromioclavicular dislocation, an injury to the joint that connects the collarbone with the tip of the shoulder blade. It is common in sports falls or direct impacts to the shoulder.
Which doctor treats acromioclavicular dislocation?
Acromioclavicular dislocation is treated by an orthopedist, a specialist in bones and joints. A sports medicine specialist, a general practitioner, a radiologist, or a hand surgeon may also be involved. Find these specialists.