title: Stabilization of the clavicle in acromioclavicular separation.
abstract: The authors describe the case of a 19-year-old male who fell on his left shoulder suffering a complete Type 3 separation of the acromioclavicular joint. They describe the management of the patient and note that early excision of the meniscus and the outer end of the clavicle minimizes disability and morbidity. They also point out that rehabilitation of the muscles of the shoulder stabilizes the clavicle and restores the patient to pre-injury status.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center, New York.
authors.forename: A I
authors.initials: AI
authors.lastname: Schildhaus
authors.forename: W J
authors.initials: WJ
authors.lastname: Meyers
mesh_terms: D000173:Acromioclavicular Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D002968:Clavicle / Q000601:surgery; D005081:Exercise Therapy / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography