Question 1

i have knee, hip, pelvis and shoulder dislocations and subluxations, and most- almost all my joints are hypermobile. what could this be caused by?

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Hypermobile joint sy: Dear you probably  suffer from congenital hypermobile syndrome.They are several conditions and all of thben are due to abnormalities of the connective tissue.You should see a pediatrician or a dr that specializes in genetics, a lot of this diseases are inherited.

Question 2

whats it mean to have joints subluxation?

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Out of place: Sub means under, luxation relates to movement.  In some manner, the joint has moved from its normal position, resulting in pain, limited range of motion, and deformity.

Question 3

ac joint seperation, what to do?

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Depends on severity: Ac joint separation treatment depends on the severity of the injury.  Treatment ranges from a sling for mild injuries up to requiring surgery for the most severe injuries. You should have a doctor evaluate the injury to determine the best course of treatment.

Question 4

separated shoulder (ac joint), treatment?

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AC SEPARATION: Typically 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 or you have pain with activities then sometimes surgical intervention is warranted. Consult an Orthopaedic surgeon for a complete work up. Hope this information is helpful. Take care. Wilsonshoulder.com

Question 5

what all happens in shoulder-ac joint surgery?

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AC joint surgery: In ac joint surgery the clavicle is secured to the coracoid process of the scapula to decrease the separation of the ac joint. A graft is frequently used to reconstruct the torn coracoclavicular ligaments.

Question 6

ac joint pain from bench press how long to heal?

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It depends: That sort of trauma needs to be evaluated by an orthopedist if the pain is significant. It may be ac joint but it could also be tendinitis, bursitis, rotator cuff tear or other issues.

Question 7

how painful is the recovery for  ac joint surgery?

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AC joint surgery: There is usually not very severe pain after ac joint surgery because the incision and diissection is not too traumatic. If indicated, an arthroscopic assisted repair can be even less pain than an open repair.

Question 8

what is the average recovery time of an ac joint surgery?

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Depends...: Depending upon the severity of the injury, the skill of the sugeon, and the overall health of your body in general i would say 6-12 weeks.

Question 9

is it possible that a torn rotator cuff cause other injuries within the shoulder such as: separated shoulder(ac joint)?

Accepted Answer

Possibly related: Questioner asks if rotator cuff ; acromialclavicular (ac) joint injuries are related. These are two separate injuries of contiguous tissues. Significant mechanical trauma can cause injury to both structures, but not common. Ac joint separation observed grossly as superior projection of distal clavicle relative to acromion ; palpation of ac joint is painful. Mri necessary to visualize rotator tear.

Question 10

they say my daughter has a sprained ac joint it has been 3 weeks  and it still hurts  she said it doesn't feel any better .is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Sprains: Mild sprains can take a week to heal, but more severe ones can take up to 6 weeks to heal depending on the location amount of use.  Rest from sports, anti-inflammatory medications such as ibuprofen and heat pads can help.  Severe injuries may need PT.  If she has not seen one already, your daughter should probably see a pediatric orthopedist to  be sure there is not a more serious problem.

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I have knee, hip, pelvis and shoulder dislocations and subluxations, and most- almost all my joints are hypermobile. what could this be caused by?

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Ac joint seperation, what to do?

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Separated shoulder (ac joint), treatment?

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What all happens in shoulder-ac joint surgery?

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Ac joint pain from bench press how long to heal?

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How painful is the recovery for ac joint surgery?

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What is the average recovery time of an ac joint surgery?

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Is it possible that a torn rotator cuff cause other injuries within the shoulder such as: separated shoulder(ac joint)?

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They say my daughter has a sprained ac joint it has been 3 weeks and it still hurts she said it doesn't feel any better .is this normal?

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