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AC Joint Arthropathy - OrthoIndy
AC Joint Arthropathy Shoulder Anatomy The AC joint is located at the tip of the shoulder where the shoulder blade (scapula) and collarbone (clavicle) come together at a point called the acromion – on the upper surface of the shoulder blade. These two bones are held together by tough, sinewy tissues-ligaments that tie the bones together.
OPEN DISTAL CLAVICLE RESECTION - Ortho Rhode Island
OPEN DISTAL CLAVICLE RESECTION WINSLOW ALFORD, MD, and BERNARD R. BACH JR., MD Since 1941, resection of the distal clavicle has been a proven treatment for symptomatic acromioclavicular (AC) joint pathology. Although arthroscopic techniques …
IN THE APPELLATE COURT OF ILLINOIS FIRST DISTRICT …
tendinosis, a partial thickness tear in the distal insertion, and marked degenerative hypertrophic changes in the acromioclavicular (AC) joint. Dr. Dairyko noted that the claimant had aggravated preexisting AC joint arthritis due to the February 13, 2013fall. , Based on these positive findings
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23040 Arthrotomy, glenohumeral joint, including exploration, drainage, or removal of foreign body 23044 Arthrotomy, acromioclavicular, sternoclavicular joint, including exploration, drainage, or removal of foreign body Shoulder - Incision CPT Code Defined Ctgy Description
Clavicle and acromioclavicular joint injuries: a review of ...
ligaments and the acromioclavicular (AC) joint. Craig subsequently modified the Neer and Allman system, further refining the classification to include medial fractures, degree of comminution, displacement, and joint involve-ment [11]. The Allman classification, incorporating the Neer modification, is commonly used. In 1998, Robinson
MRI Shoulder Sample Report - All-American Teleradiology
Osseous analysis: There is minimal fluid located within the AC joint and minor edema present within the distal clavicle and the acromion process. There is mild AC joint hypertrophic osteoarthropathy. The acromion process is congruent with the humeral head. The arch ligaments are intact. Bone cortical and marrow signal intensity appropriate.