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Suggest Treatment For A First Degree AC Tear
Hi DR. I just had seen my doctor after the day I had my fall.it was a hard fall on the sidewalk on my right shoulder,it is causing me a great deal of pain.My dr.checked me over and said it might be a AC tear 1st or 2nd degree.He didnt send me for ANY tests,Ive been using ice paks and 400mg each Motrin 4 times a day and doesnt seem to be calming the pain down.What kind of test should I ask my dr for.
Mon, 14 Jan 2019
Hi,
An acromioclavicular joint separation, or AC tear, is a frequent injury seen among physically active people. In such injury, the clavicle (collar bone) separates from the scapula (shoulder blade).
Grade I or 1st-degree tear means that there is a slight displacement of the joint. The acromioclavicular ligament may be stretched or partially torn. Generally, most AC injuries don't require surgery.
The vast majority of patients will have a period of discomfort. Once this discomfort disappears, the shoulder usually becomes fully functional.
Application of ice packs is needed to reduce pain and swelling. Rest and a protective sling until the pain subsides for about 1-2 weeks.
Pain and anti-inflammatory medications need to be taken. By above measures, it usually takes about 2 weeks for a grade I injury or 1st-degree tear and 6 weeks for a grade II injury or 2nd-degree tear, to heal completely.
A rehabilitation program to restore normal motion and strength is begun as soon as the pain becomes tolerable with gentle exercises and progresses as healing allows.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Ashakiran S, General & Family Physician
An acromioclavicular joint separation, or AC tear, is a frequent injury seen among physically active people. In such injury, the clavicle (collar bone) separates from the scapula (shoulder blade).
Grade I or 1st-degree tear means that there is a slight displacement of the joint. The acromioclavicular ligament may be stretched or partially torn. Generally, most AC injuries don't require surgery.
The vast majority of patients will have a period of discomfort. Once this discomfort disappears, the shoulder usually becomes fully functional.
Application of ice packs is needed to reduce pain and swelling. Rest and a protective sling until the pain subsides for about 1-2 weeks.
Pain and anti-inflammatory medications need to be taken. By above measures, it usually takes about 2 weeks for a grade I injury or 1st-degree tear and 6 weeks for a grade II injury or 2nd-degree tear, to heal completely.
A rehabilitation program to restore normal motion and strength is begun as soon as the pain becomes tolerable with gentle exercises and progresses as healing allows.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Ashakiran S, General & Family Physician
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