AC Joint Injury Surgery in Bangalore – The Top of the wing bone is called acromion. Usually there is a protuberance at this spot and can be seen as larger than usual. The place where joint acromion establishes to the collarbone or clavicle known as AC joint. This joint is a combination of capsule and a clavicle.
This condition can occur if fall directly on the exact spot of the shoulder or if impacted by immediate blow received in a contact sport .
As it involved shoulder dislocation, can be really painful condition. Here are symptoms-
There are various grades/types scales for AC Joint injuries, Slightly torn/completely torn condition can identify problem type.
Type I – No severe tearing or fracture but trauma/sprain to the joint ligaments found
Type II – Tearing of the acromioclavicular ligament completely
Type III – If both ligaments – acromioclavicular and coracoclavicular ligaments are torn.
Digital measurement can identify type and treatment can be done. It can be diagnosed using an X-ray which compares the injured side with the patient’s other joint.
RICER protocol – rest, ice, compression, elevation and referral can be helpful as immediate painful conditions and can reduce swelling as well. It can take upto two to three weeks for healing but in severe cases, surgery is recommended. Doctor can also suggest Surgery as an option if patients has remanent pain or unacceptable deformity in the joint even after months of conservative treatment which is type 3 – complete dislocation of the AC Joint.
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