Nonoperative treatment of acute, grade III ...



Nonoperative treatment of acute, grade III acromioclavicular dislocation in judo competing athletes

Zarzycki W, Lorczynski A, Ziolkowski W.

Chir Narzadow Ruchu Ortop Pol. 1998;63(4):321-7. Polish.

Katedra i Klinika Ortopedii, Akademia Medyczna w Gdansku.

Complete acromioclavicular separation is frequent injury during practice of judo. Fourteen athletes aged 17-33 (mean 23) were treated non-operatively. All patients received cryotherapy and Velpeau bandage for two weeks, intensive rehabilitation of the shoulder followed. The patients were reviewed after mean 4.5 years (range 3-7 years). A 100-point scale designed specifically for this study, inclusive of pain, function, strength, range of motion and return to preinjury level of sports activity was used for clinical assessment. Follow-up radiographs were compared to those taken immediately after injury but no correlation with clinical results has been found. Eight results were rated excellent (90-100 points), 5 results good (80-89 points) and one result was fair (70-79 points). Short period of immobilization and early rehabilitation seems to be efficient management in highly active individuals.

Zarzycki, W., Lorczynski, A., Ziolkowski, W., (1998). Nonoperative treatment of acute, grade III acromioclavicular dislocation in judo competing athletes. Chir Narzadow Ruchu Ortop Pol; 63(4); pp.321-7.

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