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AC joint separation
Wherever two bones meet is a joint. Joints move in certain directions and use ligaments from one bone to the other to prevent movement in other directions. ie ligaments on the sides of the knee keep it from bending sideways. When ligaments tear partially its called a sprain, completely its called a separation. The acromioclavicular (AC) joint is where the collarbone meets the scapula or shoulder.
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A 44-year old asked:
Will an AC joint separation affect me much?
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A 47-year old asked:
What can be done about AC joint separation ?
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A 39-year old asked:
Ac joint separation question. What is AC joint?
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A 48-year old asked:
Any weights routine for post-ac joint separation?
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A 29-year old asked:
Is a widening AC joint the same a AC joint separation?
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A 32-year old male asked:
What is the definition or description of: AC joint separation?
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A 35-year old asked:
Will a grade 2 AC joint separation disqualify me from the army?
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A 43-year old asked:
Please tell me what are the usual symptoms of AC joint separation?
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A 28-year old male asked:
What is the definition or description of: AC joint separation repair?
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A 44-year old asked:
Rotary cuff injury or possible AC joint separation. What's the difference?
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A 41-year old female asked:
How long does it take for AC joint separation to heal? XR 3 years ago showed AC joint separation. Recent XR shows grade 2 separation. Still have pain
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A 36-year old asked:
Is it necessary to go to the doctors if AC joint separation?
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A 47-year old asked:
What is the treatment for AC joint separation?
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A 57-year old male asked:
Can a tens unit be used to help AC joint separation heal?
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A 41-year old asked:
Is surgery the only option for a grade II AC joint separation?
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A 46-year old asked:
Ac joint separation, will this cause any physical problems with sports?
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A 25-year old female asked:
4 years ago i was in an accident that caused an AC joint separation (type II or iii). Never treated, still painful. Any options other than surgery?
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A 18-year old male asked:
Should i go to the doctor for a AC joint separation?
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A 37-year old asked:
How long is the usual recovery period of an AC joint separation in the shoulder?
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A 24-year old asked:
I have an AC joint separation of 12 mm how long until I can play rugby 100% again?
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A 33-year old asked:
Ac joint separation: will the bump cause any physical problems when doing sports?
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A 17-year old female asked:
May have sustained grade 3 AC Joint Separation.Left it to heal on its own never went to docter.Pain and weakness showing over time.What is causing it?
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A 17-year old female asked:
May have sustained grade 3 AC Joint Separation. Left it to heal on its own never went to docter. Pain and weakness showing over time.What should I do?
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A 19-year old male asked:
I have a grade 3-5 AC joint separation, i'm 8 weeks post-injury. My clavicle pops out of place when i'm physicaly active, would you recommend surgery?
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A 28-year old male asked:
I just had surgery on my shoulder to reduce a fracture in my coracoid process and help fix an ac joint separation. Is it safe to masturbate after this procedure or should I wait due to the increased blood pressure it will cause?
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A 21-year old male asked:
I have a bump where my AC joint is, thought I have a grade 2 separation but an MRI stated that my AC and cc capsules, ligaments are intact. Whats up?
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A 39-year old asked:
What rehabilitative exercises help a acromioclavicular joint separation?
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A 24-year old asked:
What rehabilitative exercises can be done with an acromioclavicular joint separation?
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A member asked:
Should I see a specialist forac joint separation, or can my regular doctor take care of it?
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A 24-year old asked:
What rehabilitation can be done for a acromioclavicular joint separation?
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