AOSSM 2023 Annual Meeting Recordings no CME-Kinematic abnormalities in the shoulder girdle after conservative or surgical treatment of the high-grade acromioclavicular joint disruption

Kinematic abnormalities in the shoulder girdle after conservative or surgical treatment of the high-grade acromioclavicular joint disruption

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Dr. James Gregory presents a study on the treatment of high-grade acromioculavicular joint (ACJ) injuries in contact sports athletes. The study aims to determine if shoulder mechanics, strength, and range of motion are restored after ACJ reconstruction surgery, as well as to compare surgical and non-surgical treatments for grade III injuries. The study evaluates 11 surgically treated patients and three non-surgical participants. Using biomotion tests and patient-reported outcomes, the study finds that surgical treatment effectively restores ACJ biomechanics, range of motion, and isometric strengths. However, non-operative treatments show less promising outcomes, suggesting the need for further research with larger sample sizes.

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Payam Zandiyeh

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Dr. James Gregory

high-grade acromioculavicular joint injuries

shoulder mechanics

ACJ reconstruction surgery

surgical and non-surgical treatments