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.