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I had an x-ray of the shoulder. results were moderate to advanced into joint disease of the left acromioclavicular joint. what does this mean?

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Dr. Peter Ihle answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

That's the only thng: All that means is that u have arthritic change in the ac joint . If no other findings, if this is symptomatic a simple ac resection will take care of the problem. This will b of help only if this is very symptomatic ; ur only complaint. B sure u r not missing anything else in the image findings.

Answered 9/28/2016

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