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AC joint separation repair
Surgery is still controversial. Repair could include pinning, screw fixation, and/or ligament reconstruction, or some combination thereof. Pinning or screw fixation has shown limited long-term success without concomitant ligament reconstruction. New ligament reconstruction techniques seem promising, but limited long-term studies exist.
Dr. Andrew DeGruccio reviewed this
31 year experience in Orthopedic Surgery
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What is the definition or description of: AC joint separation repair?
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Will an AC joint separation affect me much?
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Any weights routine for post-ac joint separation?
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Is a widening AC joint the same a AC joint separation?
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What is the definition or description of: AC joint separation?
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Will a grade 2 AC joint separation disqualify me from the army?
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Is it necessary to go to the doctors if AC joint separation?
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Should i go to the doctor for a AC joint separation?
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What can be done about AC joint separation ?
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Ac joint separation question. What is AC joint?
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Please tell me what are the usual symptoms of AC joint separation?
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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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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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Is surgery the only option for a grade II AC joint separation?
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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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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 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 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 39-year old asked:
What rehabilitative exercises help a acromioclavicular joint separation?
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What rehabilitative exercises can be done with an acromioclavicular joint separation?
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Should I see a specialist forac joint separation, or can my regular doctor take care of it?
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What rehabilitation can be done for a acromioclavicular joint separation?
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A 40-year old female asked:
Severe knee pain 8 months after partial meniscectomy. New MRI says consider lateral meniscocapular separation but no discrete tear, Sprain /partial tear ACL, joint effusion. What does this mean?? Does this mean surgery again?
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