Anatomía y función de la articulación acromioclavicular

Abstract

In order to treat acromioclavicular disorders, one should know the anatomy of the joint and the nearby structures that influence it. This knowledge is necessary to know how to diagnose what may be the cause of the disorder, to assess which are the structures that must be rebuilt after a joint injury, and to know which structures should be respected during the surgery. In this article, the bony anatomy, the anatomy and function of the ligaments that act on this joint, biomechanics, and the pathophysiology of the acromioclavicular joint is presented.