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Sports Medicine
intermediate
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AC Joint Injuries in Athletes MCQs

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A 24-year-old professional rugby player sustains a Type III AC joint separation during the season. According to current evidence, what is the recommended initial management?

Mark each as TRUE or FALSE

A

Immediate surgical reconstruction to ensure anatomic reduction

B

Conservative treatment with sling, physiotherapy, and protected return to sport

C

Hook plate fixation within 3 weeks

D

Distal clavicle excision

E

Weaver-Dunn procedure

Answer the questions to see explanations

Click T (True) or F (False) for each option