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Imaging recommendation · Musculoskeletal

AC joint injury / separation

Recommended: X-ray Shoulder (Zanca view; weighted views rarely needed) is the preferred imaging study for ac joint injury / separation. Rockwood classification I-VI guides treatment.

Recommended study

X-ray Shoulder (Zanca view; weighted views rarely needed)

XR No contrast Preferred Musculoskeletal Emergency Reviewed

Rockwood classification I-VI guides treatment. Type I-II conservative; Type IV-VI surgical.

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