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After an accident, I injured my AC joint. Does it need surgery?

Query: Hi doctor, Five months ago, I was in a UTV accident, and I landed on my right shoulder. I never saw a doctor as I am busy and just brushed it off, although the pain has never gone away completely. I am a swimmer, and it has gotten much worse throughout the season to the point it hurts while I am res... Read Full »

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I thoroughly read your query and understand your concern. Yes, I think it can be a minor injury to the rotator cuff. Mostly, you will require an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging). I do not think surgery will be required. I suggest the following tablets: Tablet Ibuprof... Read Full »

I have injured my shoulder three times during horse riding accidents. How can I correct it?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 21-year-old female 5'2" in height and 70kg weight. I have injured my left shoulder three times in horse riding accidents over the years but never got it checked. I then recently carried a heavy bag with the arm hanging down for roughly 10 minutes, four times over a few hours. Th... Read Full »

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I will answer your last question first, the answer is no. You can strain your ligaments but cannot tear them by carrying heavy loads unless you have strained a poorly healed torn ligament. Unlikely if you had no deformity to start within the shoulder and no immediate... Read Full »

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