Compression Fractures Osteoporotic fractures which occur in the spine are also known as wedge fractures, due to the shape changes associated with the fracture. The front portion of the vertebrae collapses whilst the posterior region which is made of harder bone,...

Intro The scapulothoracic articulation is not actually a ‘true’ joint, as there is no union of the bone ends via fibrous, cartilaginous or synovial tissue which is usually what’s required. Rather is ‘sits’ on the rob cage posteriorly and does not have any bone to bone...

Acromioclavicular Joint Commonly referred to as the ACJ, this is where the scapula and clavicle join via a tough fibrous capsule and ligaments The joint ends can vary from person to person, being flat, concave-convex, or convex-concave, and the angle of the joint ends...