Dislocation, Acromioclavicular Joint


Related Terms

  • AC Separation
  • Shoulder Separation

Differential Diagnoses

Specialists

  • Occupational Therapist
  • Orthopedic (Orthopaedic) Surgeon
  • Physiatrist
  • Physical Therapist
  • Sports Medicine Physician

Comorbid Conditions

Factors Influencing Duration

Duration is determined by the grade of AC joint separation, whether the injury occurred on the dominant or the non-dominant side, and presence of other injuries. For non-dominant injuries, individuals may return to work earlier if duties can be performed with one hand. Dominant-side injuries may require longer disability, because individuals are not able to use their arm above the waist until healing is complete.

Disability may be longer for occupations that require manual dexterity, lifting, carrying, throwing, or overhead work. Surgical repair/reconstruction may increase the duration of disability.

Medical Codes

ICD-9-CM:
831 - Dislocation of Glenohumeral Joint (Shoulder)
831.04 - Dislocation of Glenohumeral Joint (Shoulder), Closed, Acromioclavicular Joint
831.14 - Dislocation of Glenohumeral Joint (Shoulder), Open, Acromioclavicular Joint (Clavicle)




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