Acromioclavicular Separation

GENERAL INFORMATION:

What is it? An acromioclavicular (uh-kro-mee-o-kluh-vik-u-ler) injury is an injury that causes the shoulder and collarbone to change position. These bones move or come apart because the ligament (tissue) that holds the bones in place is stretched or torn. This injury is caused by falling on your shoulder. Or you may be injured from a blow to your upper body. You may have pain, swelling, stiffness, or numbness. Or you may have problems moving the arm on the injured side.

CARE AGREEMENT:

You have the right to help plan your care. To help with this plan, you must learn about your health condition and how it may be treated. You can then discuss treatment options with your caregivers. Work with them to decide what care may be used to treat you. You always have the right to refuse treatment.



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