AOSSM Youth to the NFL Sports Medicine Course no CME-Managing AC & SC Joint Injuries in Football

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Video Summary

The video is a talk given by a presenter who discusses the AC joint and SC joint injuries. They explain that the SC joint is uncommon but important to diagnose quickly due to changing treatment options and prognosis. They discuss the anatomy and diagnosis of the SC joint, recommending CT scans for evaluation. Treatment options include reduction and possible ligamentous reconstruction. The speaker then moves on to discuss AC joint injuries, explaining the mechanism of injury and classifying them using the Rockwood classification. They mention that most injuries are nonoperative, but some may require surgery for clavicle tenting or severe displacement. The talk emphasizes the importance of timing and mentions various operative options. The speaker concludes by stating the need for more research on the treatment of AC joint injuries in high-level athletes. No credits were given in the video.

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Presented by John E. Zvijac MD

Keywords

AC joint injuries

SC joint injuries

diagnosis

treatment options

Rockwood classification