To which ISS body region are shoulder joint injuries such as acromioclavicular and sternoclavicular assigned?

Shoulder joint injuries, including acromioclavicular and sternoclavicular injuries, are categorized under the extremities and pelvic girdle region. This classification is due to the anatomical location of the shoulder joints, which connect the upper extremities (the arms) to the body.

The acromioclavicular joint is the joint where the acromion (part of the shoulder blade) meets the clavicle (collarbone), while the sternoclavicular joint connects the clavicle to the sternum (breastbone). Both of these joints are integral to the function and movement of the arms, playing a critical role in the upper body’s range of motion and stability.

In contrast, injuries categorized under the head and neck would involve the cranial and cervical regions, while the chest and abdomen region typically pertains to organs and structures within the thoracic cavity and abdominal cavity. The spine region focuses on vertebral column injuries. Thus, shoulder joint injuries are specifically linked to the extremities and pelvic girdle due to their direct association with limb movement and structural support.