INTRODUCTION Techniques for reconstruction of the dislocated acromioclavicular (AC) joint are numerous. Most, however, do not incorporate reconstruction of the disrupted acromioclavicular ligaments and capsule. Evidence exists supporting the importance of these ligaments particularly in providing horizontal stability to the AC joint. Recently, biomechanical studies have demonstrated improved AC...

Two patients are reported, one adolescent and one young adult, each of whom sustained a fracture separation of the lateral part of the clavicle which gave the clinical and radiological appearance of a complete acromioclavicular dislocation. At operation a longitudinal rupture was found in the periosteal envelope, and the lateral part ofthe clavicle was displaced through it; thejoint itself and ...

Candida species inhabit the skin and mucous membranes of healthy individuals with low virulence, and osteomyelitis due to candida is very rare. However, the incidence of invasive candidal infection caused by intravenous drug use, broad-spectrum antibiotics, and indwelling central venous catheter is increasing. A 73-year old man visited the outpatient clinic complaining of right shoulder pain th...

Physicians can usually diagnose the cause of shoulder pain by performing a focused history and physical examination and ordering anteroposterior and lateral radiographs. Treatment depends on the cause and can include physical therapy, injections of corticosteroids into the joint space or bursa, and surgery. This paper reviews the diagnosis and treatment of impingement syndrome, adhesive capsuli...

OBJECTIVE To evaluate the approaches and procedures used by Brazilian orthopedic surgeons in treatment and rehabilitation of acromioclavicular dislocation of the shoulder. METHODS A questionnaire comprising eight closed questions that addressed topics relating to treatment and rehabilitation of acromioclavicular dislocation was applied to Brazilian orthopedic surgeons over the three days of t...