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Ive been trying to read up on this topic but everyone has a different story. I had a grade 5 separation and went ahead with ac reconstruction surgery in november of 2016. It consisted of a 4 inch incision above the clavicle where they drilled two holes in the colar bone and ran a allograft ligament through the colar bone down under the coracoid bone then back up through the colar bone where two plastic screws were placed to hold it secure. Ive attached an xray of the area. 10 weeks in an immobilizer then gradual pt to regain strength for 6 month post op. Sometime during recovery i stretched the allograft somehow so now it psysically looks like i have a grade 3 separation but dr says its still intact. I still do not have full range of motion and dr said i 12-15 months to full recovery. Since we all know how dr's are and he highly stressed no riding to a guy who lives mx i decided to see if there is someone that has had the same surgery. I have rode 3 times in the last couple weeks, just testing the feel of riding and jumping again. I had no pain during but the next morning my shoulder is poping and i feel a grinding sensation. Any feedback would b appreciated. There is also a bit of discomfort along with stiffness.
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I'm surprised surgery isn't the only option. I'm interested how this turns out for you. Keep us posted and great luck!
what i gather is it is a grade 3 type 5 separation
I had a Grade 4/5 ACJ separation from a hiking accident and decided to have ACJ reconstruction with graft. It also involved a Tightrope procedure with FibreWire.. Thought I was going to have arthroscopic surgery but it turns out it had to be open surgery.
I struggled with the decision right up until the day of the surgery. Will be 6 weeks post op next week and still struggling as there is not much I can do with my arm. Next week should begin PT.
Wouldn't wish this injury on anyone and never want to go through anything like this again as I am 65 and live alone.
Do your PT and heal!
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