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Shoulder Separation (cont.)

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Simple separations typically do well if the ligaments are not greatly damaged. More serious ligament damage, especially in athletes and people who depend on their arms for work, may require surgery and physical therapy to return to baseline functioning.

Some people will have frustrating pain and decrease in mobility despite therapy, though the vast majority of people will recover to full function within a short period.

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