
Treatment Options:
Genesis Orthopedics & Sports Medicine uses cortisone injections for reducing pain and inflammation for an array of joint injuries. In certain injuries that are solely inflammation based, such as tendonitis, cortisone injections can act as a cure but with injuries that involve tearing of ligaments, cortisone injections are used for long term inflammation reduction. For AC joint sprain, cortisone is injected into the joint to reduce pain and swelling. If more than one cortisone shots does not ease the inflammation and pain, surgery may be necessary.
Physical Therapy
Consult Genesis Orthopedics & Sports Medicine for a recommended physical therapy plan. Therapy is conducted with the goal of decreasing the pain associated with AC joint sprain, restore the shoulder’s range of motion, and help it gradually regain strength.
Surgery
Distal clavicle excision is a procedure associated with complications from bursitis and bone spurs, impingement syndrome, or AC joint injury. In the instance of injury to the AC joint some of the bone is removed from the end of the clavicle to create space, while maintaining the integrity of the ligaments surrounding it. Therefore, once healed, the shoulder should regain its strength and full range of motion. The highly trained surgeons at Genesis Orthopedics & Sports Medicine can perform this procedure if deemed crucial.