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The acromioclavicular joint is an important component of the shoulder girdle; it links the axial skeleton with the upper limb.
This joint, a planar diarthrodial articulation between the clavicle and the acromion, contains a meniscus-like fibrous disk that is prone to degeneration.
The acromioclavicular capsule and ligaments stabilize the joint in the horizontal direction, while the coracoclavicular ligament complex provides vertical stability.
Dynamic stability is afforded by the deltoid and trapezius muscles during clavicular and scapular motion.
The acromioclavicular joint is susceptible to a broad spectrum of pathologic entities, traumatic and degenerative disorders being the most common.
Acromioclavicular joint injury typically affects young adult males and can be categorized by using the Rockwood classification system as one of six types on the basis of the direction and degree of osseous displacement seen on conventional radiographs.
MRI enables the radiologist to more accurately assess the regional soft-tissue structures in the setting of high-grade acromioclavicular separation, helping to guide the surgeon’s selection of the appropriate management.
Involvement of the acromioclavicular joint and its stabilizing ligaments is also important for understanding and classifying distal clavicle fractures.
Other pathologic processes encountered at this joint include degenerative disorders; overuse syndromes; and, less commonly, inflammatory arthritides, infection, metabolic disorders, and developmental malformations.
Treatment options for acromioclavicular dysfunction include conservative measures, resection arthroplasty for recalcitrant symptoms, and surgical reconstruction techniques for stabilization after major trauma.
(Flores DV, Goes PK, Gómez CM, Umpire DF, Pathria MN. Imaging of the acromioclavicular joint: Anatomy, function, pathologic features, and treatment. Radiographics [Internet]. 2020;40(5):1355–82. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1148/rg.2020200039)
Évaluer l’évolution naturelle de la cicatrisation du ligament croisé antérieur (LCA) à l’IRM dans les 5 années suivant une rupture aiguë du LCA, et comparer les résultats à 2 ans et à 5 ans en fonction du statut de cicatrisation et du type de traitement reçu.
(Filbay SR, Roemer FW, Lohmander LS, Turkiewicz A, Roos EM, Frobell R, et al. Evidence of ACL healing on MRI following ACL rupture treated with rehabilitation alone may be associated with better patient-reported outcomes: a secondary analysis from the KANON trial. Br J Sports Med [Internet]. 2023;57(2):91–8. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2022-105473)
Evaluate the natural course of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) healing on MRI within 5 years of acute ACL rupture and compare 2- year and 5- year outcomes based on healing status and treatment group.
(Filbay SR, Roemer FW, Lohmander LS, Turkiewicz A, Roos EM, Frobell R, et al. Evidence of ACL healing on MRI following ACL rupture treated with rehabilitation alone may be associated with better patient-reported outcomes: a secondary analysis from the KANON trial. Br J Sports Med [Internet]. 2023;57(2):91–8. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2022-105473)
Évaluer l’efficacité d’une introduction précoce versus retardée des exercices de mise en tension (c’est-à-dire de renforcement excentrique), en complément d’un programme de rééducation établi, sur la durée de retour au sport après une lésion aiguë des ischio-jambiers, dans le cadre d’un essai contrôlé randomisé de supériorité.
(Vermeulen R, Whiteley R, van der Made AD, van Dyk N, Almusa E, Geertsema C, et al. Early versus delayed lengthening exercises for acute hamstring injury in male athletes: a randomised controlled clinical trial. Br J Sports Med [Internet]. 2022;56(14):792–800. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2020-103405)
To evaluate the efficacy of early versus delayed introduction of lengthening (ie, eccentric strengthening) exercises in addition to an established rehabilitation programme on return to sport duration for acute hamstring injuries in a randomised controlled superiority trial.
(Vermeulen R, Whiteley R, van der Made AD, van Dyk N, Almusa E, Geertsema C, et al. Early versus delayed lengthening exercises for acute hamstring injury in male athletes: a randomised controlled clinical trial. Br J Sports Med [Internet]. 2022;56(14):792–800. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2020-103405)
Évaluer l’efficacité de la rééducation avec faible compression tendineuse (LTCR) par rapport à la rééducation avec forte compression tendineuse (HTCR) dans le traitement des patients atteints de tendinopathie d’insertion du tendon d’Achille.
(Pringels L, Capelleman R, Van den Abeele A, Burssens A, Planckaert G, Wezenbeek E, et al. Effectiveness of reducing tendon compression in the rehabilitation of insertional Achilles tendinopathy: a randomised clinical trial. Br J Sports Med [Internet]. 2025;59(9):640–50. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2024-109138)
To assess the effectiveness of low tendon compression rehabilitation (LTCR) versus high tendon compression rehabilitation (HTCR) for treating patients with insertional Achilles tendinopathy.
(Pringels L, Capelleman R, Van den Abeele A, Burssens A, Planckaert G, Wezenbeek E, et al. Effectiveness of reducing tendon compression in the rehabilitation of insertional Achilles tendinopathy: a randomised clinical trial. Br J Sports Med [Internet]. 2025;59(9):640–50. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2024-109138)
Cette revue systématique avec méta-analyse en réseau, intitulée « Meilleures options d’exercices pour réduire la douleur et le handicap chez les adultes souffrant de lombalgie chronique : Pilates, renforcement, exercices centrés sur le tronc et approche corps-esprit », évalue l’efficacité de différentes modalités d’exercices dans la prise en charge de la lombalgie chronique.
Les auteurs, Fernández-Rodríguez et al., ont analysé 118 essais contrôlés randomisés portant sur 9 710 participants, afin d’identifier les interventions les plus efficaces pour réduire à la fois la douleur et le handicap.
Leurs résultats montrent que les exercices de Pilates, de renforcement musculaire et centrés sur le tronc sont particulièrement bénéfiques. En revanche, les étirements (pour la douleur) et la méthode McKenzie (pour le handicap) se sont révélés moins efficaces.
L’étude se conclut par des recommandations précises de prescription d’exercices, en termes de fréquence, durée et longueur du programme, tout en insistant sur l’importance d’une prise en charge personnalisée.
(Fernández-Rodríguez R, Álvarez-Bueno C, Cavero-Redondo I, Torres-Costoso A, Pozuelo-Carrascosa DP, Reina-Gutiérrez S, et al. Best exercise options for reducing pain and disability in adults with chronic low back pain: Pilates, strength, core-based, and mind-body. A network meta-analysis. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther [Internet]. 2022;52(8):505–21. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.2519/jospt.2022.10671)
This systematic review with network meta-analysis, "Best Exercise Options for Reducing Pain and Disability in Adults With Chronic Low Back Pain: Pilates, Strength, Core-Based, and Mind-Body. A Network Meta-analysis," assesses the efficacy of various exercise modalities for managing chronic low back pain. The authors Fernández-Rodríguez et al. analyzed 118 randomized controlled trials involving 9,710 participants to determine the most effective interventions for reducing both pain and disability. Their findings indicate that Pilates, strength, and core-based exercises are particularly beneficial, while stretching exercises for pain and the McKenzie method for disability were less effective. The study concludes with specific exercise prescription recommendations based on frequency, duration, and program length, emphasizing personalized approaches to care.
(Fernández-Rodríguez R, Álvarez-Bueno C, Cavero-Redondo I, Torres-Costoso A, Pozuelo-Carrascosa DP, Reina-Gutiérrez S, et al. Best exercise options for reducing pain and disability in adults with chronic low back pain: Pilates, strength, core-based, and mind-body. A network meta-analysis. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther [Internet]. 2022;52(8):505–21. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.2519/jospt.2022.10671)
Ce texte présente un guide de pratique clinique fondé sur des preuves pour les troubles de la coiffe des rotateurs (RC), qui représentent plus de la moitié des affections de l'épaule. Il propose des recommandations cliniques pour l'évaluation, le diagnostic, la prise en charge non chirurgicale (médicale et réadaptation), et le retour au sport chez les adultes souffrant de tendinopathie de la coiffe des rotateurs, avec ou sans calcifications, ainsi que les déchirures partielles. Le guide met l'accent sur une approche basée sur des données probantes, décourageant l'imagerie diagnostique excessive dans la gestion initiale et soulignant l'importance de l'évaluation clinique et des traitements conservateurs comme l'exercice. Il exclut les déchirures complètes et sert de ressource aux patients, décideurs politiques, payeurs et professionnels de la santé.
(Desmeules F, Roy J-S, Lafrance S, Charron M, Dubé M-O, Dupuis F, et al. Rotator cuff tendinopathy diagnosis, nonsurgical medical care, and rehabilitation: A clinical practice guideline. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther [Internet]. 2025;55(4):235–74. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.2519/jospt.2025.13182)
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