An AC shoulder separation is different from a shoulder dislocation. Rather than the ball of the shoulder separating from the socket, AC shoulder separation refers to damage to the ligaments of the acromioclavicular joint. This joint is located at the end point of the collarbone and the shoulder blade. Treatment options for an AC shoulder…
Read MoreIt’s a harsh reality, but when you suffer an AC shoulder injury, it can make using your arm impossible. There are multiple issues that may arise from this type of injury. The severity and location of the injury are both important considerations. Some sufferers may experience limited movement in the shoulder, where others will find…
Read MoreWhat you know for sure is that you have shoulder pain. Direct trauma to the shoulder involving the acromion process can create unforgettable pain. This type of injury can be the result of an accident, a fall or a sports-related injury. Both shoulder separation and dislocation are common in all three cases, but they are…
Read MoreChildren are explorers by nature, and sometimes that sense of adventure leads to injuries. Every parent expects their child to sustain cuts and bruises, but the fear of a serious injury is always on their minds. When children suffer damage to a ligament or bone, it is vital to get the correct treatment. Common Causes…
Read MoreThe AC joint is located in the shoulder where the collarbone and shoulder blade meet. The shoulder blade, also known as the scapula, has an area called the acromion where it is joined with the collarbone, or clavicle. As with other joints in the body, the areas where these bones meet have cartilage to reduce…
Read MoreAlong with eating healthy foods, regular exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. Many people choose to participate in sports for fun and to meet exercise goals. Certain sports also increase the risk for injuries like AC joint separation. Such an injury can be very painful and sideline you for weeks. What is…
Read MoreNot everyone who suffers an AC joint separation injury undergoes surgery for repair. Some minor AC joint injuries may not require surgery and respond well to conservative treatment. For others, surgery may put their health at risk, negating the benefits. However, for many people with AC joint separation injuries with major damage, surgery can be…
Read MoreNew research questions the reliability of the Rockwood grading system for AC joint separations A new research study in the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow surgery by Ringenberg et al. questions the reliability of grading AC joint separations. In patients with AC joint separations the treatment plan relies heavily on the severity of the injury….
Read MoreAs an MMA fighter and trainer specializing in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Brandon “B-52” Medina is used to being hit and dropping bombs on his opponents. However, he met his match one night while crossing the street when a yellow cab going the wrong way in NYC hit him going 15-20 mph. “I was blind sided and…
Read MoreIn May 2008 while cycling on the west side of Manhattan, Ash E. was struck by another cyclist that resulted in an ac joint separation. While in the ER, he was informed that he would need to have ac joint surgery to repair the damage to his shoulder separation and his protruding clavicle. Ash began…
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