Nonoperative Management of Traumatic Acromioclavicular Joint Injury: A Clinical Commentary with Clinical Practice Considerations

Overview

Journal Int J Sports Phys Ther

Specialty Rehabilitation Medicine

Date 2022 Apr 8

PMID 35391875

Authors

Aaron Sciascia

Aaron J Bois

W Ben Kibler

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Abstract

Level Of Evidence: 5.

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