Affection of the Acromioclavicular Articulation

In our opinion, an acromioclavicular affection is quite frequent. But in view of a small possibility to be objective to pathology of the acromioclavicular articulation by means of device methods, it still leaks the medical public sight. Even so we have to realize that the acromioclavicular articulation is a worthy joint which is affected with rheumatoid processes as frequently as other joints. During an examination of a patient we can meet some symptoms which can point out that there is some affection.

 

Symptoms of the Affection of the Acromioclavicular Articulation

 

In the following points we introduce the most frequent causes of pains in the area of the acromioclavicular articulation:

 

  1. Arthritis of the acromioclavicular articulation

  2. Osteo-arthritis of the acromioclavicular articulation and osteolysis of the clavicle

  3. Luxation of the acromioclavicular articulation