Ac separation? or other shoulder injury? someone, tackled me three nights ago while i was not looking. i felt 3-4 "pops" and thought it was just my neck. my shoulder hurt immediately and has not stopped hurting. i went to an urgent care. there were no

AN : An ac separation can occur with negative xrays for fracture. A grade ! separation may not show any xray findings. A higher grade injury may only be apparent with a weight holding film. A more severe injury may show that physically there is a notch, bump or step off at the ac joint even if the radiologist read the xray as "negative" the ac joint is stressed if one brings their arm across their chest trying to touch the opposite shoulder. This ois called adduction of the arm. Elevation will also be a problem . If the ac joint is sprained even a low grade injury may take 4-5 weeks or more to feel better. Tennis, especially overhead shots may take longer it sound as if an evaluation by an orthopedic surgeon who takes care of shoulder problems is needed.

Get evaluated.: See a sports medicine physician, who will start with xrays. An ac sprain can be diagnosed with xray and an exam. If it's something else, an MRI may be necessary.

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