Medical history (history of the patient) is an important component in the diagnosis of osteoarthritis of the acromioclavicular joint (arthritis of the acromioclavicular joint).
Family history
- Are there any diseases of the bones and joints in your family that are common?
- What is the general health of your relatives?
Social history
- What is your profession?
- Do you have heavy physical workload in your job?
Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints).
- Do you have pain in the joint(s)?
- Does pain occur with the following movements:
- Abduction (lateral displacement or the splaying of the arm) of the arm above the vertical arc (> 120°).
- Abduction, especially in the range between 60° and 120° – painful horizontal arc (“painful arc”).
- Movement of the arm in front of the body (“bow movement”).
- Lying on the affected side
- Pain at rest? Radiation to the neck area?
- Do you suffer from joint stiffness or a feeling of tension in the joint(s)?
- Can you detect any swelling at the affected joint?
- Do you have any loss of function in the joint(s)?
- Do you have any other symptoms such as joint noises, sensitivity to wetness or cold?
- Do you suffer from muscle tension?
Vegetative anamnesis incl. nutritional anamnesis
- Do you get enough exercise every day?
- Do you engage in competitive sports? Strength training?
Self history incl. medication history.
- Pre-existing conditions (bone and joint diseases).
- Operations
- Allergies
- Medication history
