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Arthroscopic Treatment of AC Joint Injuries

 

Our complex shoulder is made of four major joints, one of them is AC joint, or acromioclavicular joint.

What is AC Joint?

A joint is where the two bone meet, in case of AC joint is where our collarbone (clavicle) , and shoulder blade (scapula)meet. The cartilage cushioning between these two bones makes the smooth movement of joints.

Functions of AC Joint

·         To provide range of motion to our scapula

·         Allow our scapula to adjust while movement

Conditions that affect our AC joints

AC joint is part of our most complex bone in our body which is shoulder, frequent movements and chronic conditions makes it more prone to injuries, according to shoulder arthroscopy surgeon in Delhi chronic shoulder joint injuries can have longer impact on our daily routine activities.

Some common conditions of AC joints are listed below:

·         Arthritis: osteoarthritis is common kind of arthritis which affects this joint, which causes wearing out of cartilage. This condition can cause severe pain due to rubbing of joints without cartilage, non-invasive treatment include less movement of shoulder joints, and ice pack. 

·         Inflammation: inflammation is our body’s natural response while fighting with injuries, infection, and diseases. When there is injury or excruciating pain in our upper part of shoulder joints than it can result in AC joint inflammation.

·         Overuse: pain & inflammation in shoulder joints can be result of overuse of this joint over the longer period; it can also include heavy lifting, or frequent movements with heavy weights.

·         AC Joint Separation: stretched ligament, or torn ligament is defined as AC joint separation, when entire ligament torn out it can also result in joints deformity.

AC joint injuries can be from mild to severe; when non-medical methods failed to provide any relief one may opt for shoulder arthroscopy surgery

Why Arthroscopy for AC Joint Injuries?

Arthroscopy AC joint reconstruction, and revision surgery is minimal invasive method. This surgery is usually performed on outpatient basis where you get discharged within 24 hours. Arthroscopic AC joint repair often result in no complications & faster recovery.

For AC joint arthroscopy you can consult with Dr. Lalit Bafna serving in SCI International Hospital in Delhi, he provides shoulder arthroscopy treatment inDelhi for range of shoulder joint conditions & diseases.

Benefits of Arthroscopy

·         Less risk, and complications

·         Minimal effect on nearby healthy tissues

·         Outpatient basis

·         Faster recovery

For other shoulder joint injuries you may also consider arthroscopy surgery.



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