Anatomy
What joint is involved in this injury
Shoulder joint!
What are signs and symptoms of a grade 1 AC tear
Pain, weakness, limited mobility.
What is the treatment for a grade 1 AC tear
RICE (Rest, Ice, Compress, Elevate).
What are the main bones involved in this injury
Clavicle, Acromium, Scapula, Humerus.
What are signs and symptoms of a grade 2 AC tear
Pain, swelling, small bump on top of the shoulder, clavicle may move when pushed.
What is the treatment for a grade 2 AC tear
RICE + Sling.
What main muscles are involved in this injury
Deltoid, Trapezius, Pectoralis major.
What are signs and symptoms of a grade 3 AC tear
Pain, swelling, popping sound may occur, shoulder deformity.
What is the treatment for a grade 3 AC tear
RICE + Sling + Pain medication.
What are the main sub muscles of this injury
Infraspinatus, Teres minor, Teres major
What are signs and symptoms of a grade 4 AC tear
Pain, swelling, Permanent bump on the shoulder, little to no range of motion, does not necessarily require surgery.
RICE + Sling + Pain medication + May require surgery.
What is the treatment for a grade 4 AC tear
What main tendons and ligaments are involved in this injury
AC ligament, Coracohumera ligament, Conoid ligament, Trapezoid ligament, Cupsular ligaments.
What are signs and symptoms of a grade 5 AC tear
Pain, swelling, Permanent bump on the shoulder, little to no range of motion, requires surgery.
What is the treatment for a grade 5 AC tear
REQUIRES SURGERY!