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Shoulder clavicle ligaments got separated in a car accident 3 mnt ago. left shoulder juts out now.also aches wen it's cold n i carry stuff wit d arm?

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See othropedic doc: If you are still having pain and deformity after 3 months you ought to see an orthopedic surgeon.

Answered 10/10/2013

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AC separation: Type 1-3 ac separations are typically treated without surgery. A type 3 indicates you tore the capsule and cc ligaments. If you walk thru most football or hockey locker rooms alot of players have this. A type 5 indicates the clavicle has pierced thru the trapezial fascia. These are generally fixed but can carry a high failure rate of 20%. I would see a shoulder specialist to identify yours.

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