I always get very nervous when i go to drs but dr Abbasi put me at ease He is very easy to speak with and has great way of communicating So if u want a dr who is cool and knows his stuff he is the man to see. I also want say his staff is very professional and friendly. And when people are nice like they all are it makes things so much easier especially when your a nervous nelly
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Treatment of a separated AC joint, from a sling for the lower grades to surgical repair or reconstruction for the higher ones.
AC Joint Separation Treatment
The acromioclavicular, or AC, joint is where the collarbone meets the top of the shoulder blade, and it is held together by ligaments around and beneath it. A separation happens when those ligaments are stretched or torn, most often in a fall directly onto the point of the shoulder, and the injury is graded by how far the collarbone has moved out of place. At PRIME Orthopedics & Regenerative Center, Dr. Abbasi, board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, offers both non-surgical treatment and surgical repair of the joint.
Common Questions
Do I have to have surgery?
Not necessarily. Treatment begins with the most conservative appropriate option, and Dr. Abbasi recommends surgery only when he believes it is warranted.
How is an AC joint separation graded?
By how badly the ligaments are torn and how far the collarbone has moved out of position, seen on examination and on X-ray. The lower grades are stretched or partly torn ligaments with little displacement; the higher grades are complete tears with the collarbone well out of place.
Is an AC joint separation the same as a dislocated shoulder?
No. A dislocated shoulder is the ball of the main shoulder joint coming out of its socket. An AC joint separation is an injury to the smaller joint at the top of the shoulder, where the collarbone meets the shoulder blade.
Will the bump on my shoulder go away without surgery?
A visible bump often remains after non-surgical treatment of a separation. It is a change in the shape of the shoulder, and on its own it is not usually the reason to operate.
How long is the arm in a sling after surgery?
Usually for around the first six weeks, while the repair is protected. Dr. Abbasi sets the timing for your shoulder at your follow-up.
Do you take insurance?
Medicare and most PPO plans are accepted for consultations and surgical care. Regenerative injections are paid for directly. Please call the office to confirm what applies to your plan.To check your plan, call (561) 465-8884, or Book an Appointment.
Have a question that is not answered here? Call (561) 465-8884, or Book an Appointment to arrange a visit.
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