Question 1

will an ac joint separation affect me much?

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Depends on grade: An ac joint sprain can range from a minor stretch of the ligaments, to a complete rupture with significant displacement of the clavicle.  Grade i-ii sprains will resolve on their own, grade iv-vi injuries require surgery. Grade iii injuries can be treated with surgery or non-operative treatment. Non-operative treatment takes about 6 weeks to show improvement. Shoulder activity will be limited.

Question 2

what can be done about ac joint separation ?

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AC separation: Most of the time we treat ac separations with a sling. In some cases, especially in thin patients we may do surgery to try and reduce the ac joint.  Two ligaments help hold the joint in place and if they are torn it is difficult to just reconstruct them and maintain the reduction.  There are some newer implants that reduce ac separations nicely.

Question 3

ac joint separation question. what is ac joint?

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Acromio-clavicular: It's where your clavicle (collar bone) connects to your shoulder blade. Check out http://en.Wikipedia.Org/wiki/acromioclavicular_joint.

Question 4

any weights routine for post-ac joint separation?

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None til healed: After it has healed(no pain) start range of motion for the shoulder then add gradually increasing weights for the shoulder and add shrugs last.

Question 5

is a widening ac joint the same a ac joint separation?

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Probably: Especially if acute and tender. Older injuries tend to be painless.

Question 6

what is the definition or description of: ac joint separation?

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Shoulder sprain: Wherever two bones meet is a joint. Joints move in certain directions and use ligaments from one bone to the other to prevent movement in other directions. ie ligaments on the sides of the knee keep it from bending sideways. When ligaments tear partially its called a sprain, completely its called a separation. The acromioclavicular (AC) joint is where the collarbone meets the scapula or shoulder.

Question 7

will a grade 2 ac joint separation disqualify me from the army?

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AC SEPARATION: An AC JOINT separation can be treated conservatively when it is only a type 2 or 3. Treatment consists of therapy to regain motion after a short period in a sling.  If pain persists then sometimes surgical intervention is warranted. Consult an Orthopaedic surgeon for a complete work up. If pain free with full motion this should not disqualify you from the Army. Take care, WilsonShoulder.com .

Question 8

please tell me what are the usual symptoms of ac joint separation?

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Pain at AC joint: The typical symptoms are pain at the ac joint. It will be tender on the top of the shoulder at the joint when touched. You may be able to see an elevation of the end of the clavicle bone at the ac joint.  You may have pain with shoulder motion and crossing the arm on front of the chest.

Question 9

what is the definition or description of: ac joint separation repair?

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Shoulder Separation: The a-c joint is the joint between the acromion (outer shoulder blade) and the clavicle (collarbone).  An a-c joint separation involves injury to the joint capsule and ligaments that stabilize the joint.  Injuries can range from mild to severe.

Question 10

rotary cuff injury or possible ac joint separation. what's the difference?

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These are 2 differen: Conditions, like a tooth problem and a gum problem.
The ac joint separation is the result of an injury to the joint on top of the shoulder; while the rc injury is a tear of the tendons (which from the rc). They are like 1/2 an inch from each other. The ac injury would be obvious on the xrays while rc injury is mostly seen on mri.

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