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Recurring osteoarthosis of ac joint after arthroscopic surgery. i had an injection this morning. i'm sore & in pain all around a shoulder.suggetions?
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AC jt arthritis: Unless you are a competitive athlete of a heavy laborer the AC joint can be removed with relative impunity. The cortisone shot usual takes a couple days to work. Rarely. you can be allergic to the material in the shot but that will pass too. Let you doc known.
Answered 3/16/2016
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