AC Joint Repair & Separation

Treating the 'Separated Shoulder'.

Injury to the joint between the collarbone and shoulder blade. Most grades (I-III) heal excellently without surgery, leaving only a cosmetic bump.

Symptoms

Bump on shoulder
Pain reaching across chest
Swelling
Bruising

Conservative treatment

Sling immobilization
Taping
Scapular rehab
Activity modification

When is surgery needed?

Ligament reconstruction only for high-grade (IV-VI) severe deformities.