Epidemiology of Acromioclavicular Joint Sprains in 25 National Collegiate Athletic Association Sports: 2009-2010 to 2014-2015 Academic Years

Conclusion: The highest rates of AC joint sprains occurred in men’s football, ice hockey, and wrestling as well as women’s ice hockey. Most AC joint sprains across all sports occurred because of a contact mechanism, particularly from player-player contact. Further research into the specific activities and exposures at the time of injury may lend a better understanding of the causation of these injuries and lead to appropriate interventions to decrease their incidence and severity.
Source: The American Journal of Sports Medicine - Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Tags: Epidemiology Shoulder Source Type: research