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I fell on my shoulder. the bone is protruding up.mild offset of the ac joint by 0.9cm seen on xr. what is the typical treatment? hurts to move

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Dr. Cornelius Oleary answered

Specializes in Urgent Care

AC Separation: This is a low grade, grade 2 shoulder separation. Treatment is shoulder sling, ice 20 minutes 4 times per day, pain control, full exam by Orthopaedic Surgeon to rule out other injuries, and Physical Therapy. https://www.thesteadmanclinic.com/patient-education/shoulder/ac-separation

Answered 8/16/2017

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