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I have shoulder pain after an impact playing football. the pain didn't materialize until several hours after the impact. what are the implications?

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Dr. David Trettin answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Get exam: Shoulder injuries occur frequently w/ football. A 'common ' injury that can make itself known after u play is an ac joint injury. A fall on the point of the shoulder or a tackle can injure the joint that the clavicle ( collarbone) makes w/ the 'tip' (acromion) of the shoulder( acromioclavicular jt). See an ors for evaluation. The majority of" shoulder separations " can be treated non-operatively

Answered 4/17/2015

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