Soft tissue injuries are a major global health challenge. Each year:

• Acromioclavicular joint (ACJ) dislocations are common, representing 10% of all shoulder injuries in an urban population.¹ Up to 40–50% of shoulder injuries in athletes participating in contact sports such as football, rugby, ice hockey, and wrestling. The incidence among young athletes is approximately 9.2 per 1000 person-years, with the highest risk observed in males and those participating in collision sports. Most injuries are low-grade sprains, but high-grade dislocations are more frequently seen in high-energy trauma and elite athletes. These injuries can result in pain, shoulder weakness, and impaired range of motion, directly affecting athletic performance.