Urgent Care Evaluation and Management of Acromioclavicular Separation

Urgent Care Evaluation and Management of Acromioclavicular Separation

Urgent Message: Urgent care management of acromioclavicular joint separation consists of patient education on immobilization and pain management with consideration for emergency department referral when red flags are present. Jerome Walsh, BS; Clinton Hartz, MD; Michael B. Weinstock, MD Keywords: acromioclavicular joint separation; ac joint injury; shoulder trauma; rockwood classification; shoulder injury; urgent care Questions for the Clinician at the Bedside Editor’s Note: While the images presented here are authentic, the patient case scenarios are …

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Clinical Challenge: April, 2010

In each issue, JUCM will challenge your diagnostic acumen with a glimpse of x-rays, electrocardiograms, and photographs of dermatologic conditions that real urgent care patients have presented with. If you would like to submit a case for consideration, please e-mail the relevant materials and presenting information to [email protected] The Case The patient is a 22-year-old male who fell and landed directly on his shoulder. On examination, you note marked local swelling and decreased range of …

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