Zamora Dislocates Clavicle

 

Zamora being helped from the pitch.

Fulham FC striker Bobby Zamora has reportedly dislocated his right clavicle (AC Dislocation) in Fulham's midweek game against Stoke.

 

Zamora following the challenge by Stoke's Abdoulaye Faye

Having personally had the misfortune of having this injury I can vouch for the pain he is feeling. Although I can say I enjoyed the laughing gas they gave me! The AC joint is a common site of injury amongst athletes however I have not seen it reported so often in football. Having said that Zamora is the second Fulham FC striker to dislocate his clavicle in 6 months.

 I was disappointed to see that Zamora walked off the pitch with his arm unsupported, compare that to Nani's shoulder dislocation last year and you see a different approach. They have not mentioned the severity of the injury and from the photo's you cannot see if he has the marked step deformity that typifies this injury. 

If Zamora is lucky enough to have a grade I or II injury he should be fit to return in 6-8 weeks, however if he has a grade III-VI he will need  surgery to reduce the joint and enable the ligaments to heal. 

 A typical AC surgical fixation.

I had a grade IV dislocation and surgery was required however I don't imagine Zamora will need to wait 18 months for both his operations like I did. We wish Zamora all the best for his rehabilitation.


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