{"id":8852,"date":"2026-04-28T16:35:44","date_gmt":"2026-04-28T13:35:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leonidou.alexandros.aboutdev.gr\/eksarthrima-akromiokleidikis-arthrosis\/"},"modified":"2026-09-22T14:46:10","modified_gmt":"2026-09-22T11:46:10","slug":"eksarthrima-akromiokleidikis-arthrosis","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/leonidou.alexandros.aboutdev.gr\/en\/omos\/eksarthrima-akromiokleidikis-arthrosis\/","title":{"rendered":"Acromioclavicular Joint Dislocation"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"8852\" class=\"elementor elementor-8852 elementor-2131\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-620d89e wd-section-stretch-content e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"620d89e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ac4762 wd-el-breadcrumbs 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elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"00e1b5c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Symptoms<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" 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class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-619765c elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-view-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon\" data-id=\"619765c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c74cd03 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c74cd03\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d1b6de color-scheme-inherit text-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7d1b6de\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>What Is Acromioclavicular Joint Dislocation?<\/h2><p>It is the joint between the clavicle and the acromion (the upper and anterior part of the shoulder blade).<\/p><h2>How Is Acromioclavicular Joint Dislocation Caused and What Are the Causes?<\/h2><p>It is usually the result of a fall onto the shoulder. The dislocation is classified into 6 types depending on its severity, ranging from a simple sprain to a severe rupture of the ligaments and displ<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-323bb28 color-scheme-inherit text-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"323bb28\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Basic Symptoms of Acromioclavicular Joint Dislocation<\/h2><p>Patients may experience the following symptoms:<\/p><ul><li><p>Severe pain on the upper surface of the shoulder<\/p><\/li><li><p>Visible deformity with protrusion of the outer part of the clavicle beneath the skin and tenderness on palpation<\/p><\/li><li><p>Night pain that wakes the patient, especially if they sleep on the affected shoulder<\/p><\/li><li><p>Severe and persistent pain even when the shoulder is not moving<\/p><\/li><li><p>Weakness of the upper limb<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ee4466 color-scheme-inherit text-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2ee4466\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>How Is the Diagnosis Made?<\/h2><p>A patient with acromioclavicular joint dislocation requires assessment by a <strong>specialist<\/strong> Orthopaedic Surgeon. Dr Leonidou will take a detailed medical history and examine you. The doctor will perform an <a href=\"https:\/\/leonidou.gr\/en\/yperhxo_myoskeletikou_systimatos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ultrasound scan<\/a> of the shoulder to assess the integrity of the underlying tendons. An X-ray of the shoulder will be required to evaluate the degree and severity of the dislocation. In some cases, further investigation with a shoulder CT scan may be required.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b895d5 color-scheme-inherit text-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5b895d5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Treatment and Management of Acromioclavicular Joint Dislocation<\/h2><p>Treatment depends on the severity of the injury. Type 1 and 2 injuries are treated conservatively with a sling and anti-inflammatory medication for one week, followed by a gradual return to daily activities with the help of an individualised physiotherapy programme.<\/p><p>Surgical treatment is indicated in severe injuries, significant joint deformities, or in cases where pain persists.<\/p><p>Surgical treatment involves replacing the torn ligaments with a synthetic graft (LARS ligament) through a small incision on the anterior and superior surface of the shoulder.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c829f5a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c829f5a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-86377d7 color-scheme-inherit text-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"86377d7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>How Successful Is the Surgery?<\/h2><p>The repair of acromioclavicular joint dislocation is a safe and bloodless procedure with extremely low complication rates and excellent functional outcomes. The patient is discharged from the hospital a few hours after the operation, wearing a sling for a few weeks. With the support of physiotherapy, the patient returns to daily activities within a few days and safely returns to sports within 3 months.<\/p><h2>What Is the Cost of the Procedure?<\/h2><p>The cost is quite <strong>affordable<\/strong>. For more information, please <a href=\"https:\/\/leonidou.gr\/en\/epikoinonia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">contact us<\/a>.<\/p><p>If you have an acromioclavicular joint dislocation, consult the specialist <a href=\"https:\/\/leonidou.gr\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Orthopaedic Surgeon<\/a> Dr Andreas Leonidou. The doctor has 14 years<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8498500 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8498500\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-abbe437 color-scheme-inherit text-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"abbe437\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Book your appointment for immediate diagnosis, specialist care, and targeted treatment <strong>in just one visit.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ce6160 elementor-align-center grow-dot-btn elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"6ce6160\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/leonidou.alexandros.aboutdev.gr\/en\/online-rantevou\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Book an Appointment<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u0391\u03c1\u03c7\u03b9\u03ba\u03ae\u03a3\u03b5\u03bb\u03af\u03b4\u03b1 Acromioclavicular Joint Dislocation Andreas Leonidou Andreas Leonidou 56 Kifisias Ave. &amp; Delfon St.,Marousi, 15125 +30 694 5993809+30 210 6862039<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":8903,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"episode_type":"","audio_file":"","podmotor_file_id":"","podmotor_episode_id":"","cover_image":"","cover_image_id":"","duration":"","filesize":"","filesize_raw":"","date_recorded":"","explicit":"","block":"","itunes_episode_number":"","itunes_title":"","itunes_season_number":"","itunes_episode_type":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-8852","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/leonidou.alexandros.aboutdev.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8852","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/leonidou.alexandros.aboutdev.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/leonidou.alexandros.aboutdev.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/leonidou.alexandros.aboutdev.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/leonidou.alexandros.aboutdev.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8852"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/leonidou.alexandros.aboutdev.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8852\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10223,"href":"https:\/\/leonidou.alexandros.aboutdev.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8852\/revisions\/10223"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/leonidou.alexandros.aboutdev.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8903"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/leonidou.alexandros.aboutdev.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8852"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}