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Type2 Acromioclavicular Joint Disassoctn
I am male ,31, with Type2 Acromioclavicular Joint Disassoctiation. MRI AND XRAY done. I have been suggested to either strap or operate. I am confused regarding what to do next as I am worried about the after effects of surgery. Following are MRI scan report: Impression Mr scan reveals Dissociation of the acromioclavicular joint within the acromioclavicular joint distance. Tear of acromioclavicular ligament, with T2 hyperintensity successive of sprain involving the coracoclavicular ligament. Partial rupture of the joint capsule is also seen at the acromioclavicular joint. Mild STIR hyperintense edema n the adjoining deltoid and the serpigous muscle fibres. Moderate degree of adjoining soft tissue edema is seen at the acromioclavicular joint with associated hemarthrosis/joint effusion. These findings are suggestive of type II Rockwood classification acromioclavicular joint dissociation. Mild supraspinatus and subscapularis tendinosis. Trace of effusion in the glenohumeral joint.
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Share weight / stress x-rays of both shoulders.
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If there is bony prominence and pain/weakness while performing  overhead activities .
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Then CC ligament reconstruction with AC pulldown seems appropriate. Consult online.
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Send photo of mri X-ray films consult me thru practo doctor app
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need to know a more detailed history.  If you go only by the mri report you may give non operative a chance
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