Distal clavicle osteolysis, or weightlifter’s shoulder, is a shoulder injury that affects the AC joint and is commonly associated with contact sports and weightlifting. Symptoms include pain, reduced range of motion, stiffness, and swelling. Treatment involves avoiding symptomatic activity, anti-inflammatory drugs, and ice. Surgery may be required if the bone does not remineralize. Prevention includes […]
Clavicle dislocation, caused by impact, can result in pain and limited movement. Severity is classified into six types, with types four to six requiring surgery. Recovery time is at least eight weeks, with physical therapy included. Clavicle dislocation is dislocation of the clavicle bone, more commonly known as the clavicle. Dislocation can occur in several […]
