Skjaker 2020 population study on AC joint injury incidence and demographics
AC joint injuries 11 percent of shoulder injuries
Incidence 45 per 100000 person years
Kim 2018 review on Rockwood type III management
Nonoperative first line recommendation for type III unless unstable variant
Smith 2011 meta analysis on AC joint dislocation management consensus
Conservative management consensus for types I and II
Operative management consensus for types V and VI
Orthobullets AC joint injury reference
Radiograph approach and treatment overview
Moyal 2025 review on AC and SC joint injuries in athletes
Contact athlete burden up to 50 percent of shoulder injuries reported
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