AC joint sprain

What does the AC joint connect?

• The Acromion and the Sternum

• The Humerus and the Acromion

• The Acromion and the Clavicle

• The Clavicle and the Sternum

What happens in a type I AC joint sprain?

• The AC joint and the CC joint ligament partially tear

• There is a partial tear in the AC but not in the CC ligament

• The AS ligament is partially ruptured

• The CC joint is partially ruptured

What happens in a type III AC joint sprain?

• There is a complete tear in the AC joint

• There is a compete tear in the AC joint and a partial tear in the CC joint

• There is a partial tear in both AC and CC joints

• There is a complete tear in the AC joint and CC joint

The AC joint sprain can occur in a car accident.

• True

• False

Which is the CC joint?

• Red

• Purple

• Green

• Orange

Which is the AC joint?

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What type of treatments would you take for a type II AC joint sprain?

• A. Surgery to place bones and repair ligaments with sutures

• B. Physical therapy

• C. Taking anti inflammatories and using ice to reduce swelling

• D. Both B&C

What are the signs and symptoms for an AC joint sprain?

• A. No shoulder pain

• B. No shoulder swelling

• C. Both A&B

• D. None of the above

What is the recovery time for a type I AC joint sprain?

• Up to 3 weeks

• 5 weeks or more

• 4 weeks

• 6 weeks

How many types of AC joint sprains are there?

• 2

• 4

• 5

• 6