Acromioclavicular Joint Arthrosis as Complication of AC Joint Injuries

Abstract

The most common cause of discomfort in the true synovial AC joint is osteoarthritis, which can result from a variety of conditions such as degenerative changes, infections, inflammatory processes, and post-traumatic problems. The likelihood of getting osteoarthritis is greatly increased by engaging in tasks that require frequent overhead lifting. Playing contact sports and engaging in other high-risk activities can also cause blunt damage to the shoulder. Individuals suffering from AC arthritis frequently experience a progressive worsening of their shoulder pain, which can be abruptly aggravated by mild trauma, physically demanding activities, or sports involving overhead or horizontal motions.

Conclusion: NSAIDs, physical therapy, activity moderation, and local injections of corticosteroids or anaesthetics into the AC joint are the mainstays of non-surgical treatment for arthritis of the AC joint.