Shoulder Separation (cont.)
Medical Author:
Samuel M Keim, MD
Coauthor:
Stephen Hocheder, MD
Medical Editor:
Patrick Taylor, MD, FAAEM
Medical Editor:
Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD
Medical Editor:
Thomas Rebbecchi, MD, FAAEM
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Next StepsFollow-upYour doctor will advise you about follow-up care. Possibly, no follow-up care may be needed unless problems persist. Many times, an office visit in a week to assess recovery progress and function may be advised. From that visit, determinations regarding referrals for physical therapy or orthopedic consultation may be made. |
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The acromioclavicular (AC) joint is a diarthrodial articulation with an interposed fibrocartilaginous meniscal disk that links the hyaline cartilage articular surfaces of the acromial process and the clavicle.
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