Thank you for this, I’m having this exact issue after volunteering an MRI and contemplating what to do. You’ve kindly explained the options up to the most major surgery for this problem for me to consider.
Michael Dooley I had steroid injections in both joints, daily treatment from my personal TENS machine, PT, Voltaren gel, tramadol, methocarbamol, ice packs, heating pads, and steroid tablets for pain and inflammation control. My orthopedic surgeon say that an operation to shave off the bone and make more room in the joint is the only true fix for the issue. My pain comes and go. My left shoulder causes more daily low grade pain with the right side having bad flares from time to time.
If the bone spurs tear the rotator cuff, is there any way to repair rotator cuff? Seems like you can grind off the bone spurs but you can't do much once it's torn into the rotator cuff.
That’s what I need but these Dr don’t want to give me an MRI it’s been injured 6 months. The VA Hospital refused a private Dr refused and I Have a PPO insurance. I bet if I was an Athlete MRI day one
How often is it that someone has just an A C joint issue? I had a clavicle excision. It helped but I’ve been told before that surgery that I have a rotator cuff problem. So, since the surgery, over a year ago, that my shoulder has been in pain. I had an injection for a rotator cuff and it helped for 3 months. I’ve been in pain again. We are looking at surgery again for the rotator cuff and possible slap tear. It makes me mad the surgeon never looked into the rotator cuff or at the possible slap tear
Great Video. AC joint arthrosis is exactly my problem. Had an injection 2 weeks ago and the pain is gone. I hadn't realized how important it is to do rotator cuff exercises before the injection effects wear off in order to try to avoid another injection or surgery. I'm going to start that now and see what happens. Thanks!
any treatment that helps to start working out again? ac joint removal of small part of clavicle surgery works so that one can start gym and working out and sports again?
@@byronmerritt3507 are u now able to lift weights and do other kinds of exercises without pain ? or after surgery we cant back to what we were before arthritis
I’m a 38 year old volleyball player / cyclist. Diagnosed with ac joint arthritis. Problem has been ongoing for 8 weeks. Never had an ac joint problem there before. Had cortisone injection 1 week ago. Not feeling much of a difference yet. Will report back if I can beat this or if I had to get surgery.
Same problem dear i am also volly ball plyar and diagnoss of ac jonit artherits done defferent treatment but not feel good i am so confuse but i don't know what should i do now ! Is arthroscopic surgary is better for same case or not ? Please give me suggestions
Hey guys! I got a second, more thorough steroid injection, where the guy really aimed the needle around in the AC Joint. After that I saw a marked improvement that allowed me to avoid surgery. I play volleyball twice per week now. Sometimes the AC will pop/catch in the morning but the pain level is like a 1 out of 10 compared to "holy crap this hurts I might need surgery". My advice would be try 3 steroid shots before the surgery. Go see 2 doctors if you have to.
I am diagnosed with AC-Joint Arthritis which hasn't gotten better for 6 months now. Is there any chance I will ever be able to do high-weight powerlifting again? (Squat, Bench Press, Deadlift, Overhead Press)
Malte Nolden any treatment that helps to start working out again? ac joint removal of small part of clavicle surgery works so that one can start gym and working out and sports again?
I am also diagnosed of ac jont arthrits of right shoulder from last 3 years i feel letter pain and swelling i done defferent types of treatment mean took medicine also physio tens suction but yet i am not feel better please give me same advice what should i do now ?
Thank you for this, I’m having this exact issue after volunteering an MRI and contemplating what to do. You’ve kindly explained the options up to the most major surgery for this problem for me to consider.
Fantastic video, doctors. Thanks!
Wish there was a conservative orthopod here in Chicago like Dr. Seeds. :(
Excellent discussion, very informative!
Excellent, very comprehensive
Great info. Thanks for this.
Great video ! Thanks for the info guys .
Informative you asked and answered good questions
I have osteoarthritis in both AC joints. Thank you for producing and posting this video. The video is a great source of information.
what has your orthopedic surgeon or PT had you done about this? I am in the same predicament but remain confused and frustrated.
Michael Dooley I had steroid injections in both joints, daily treatment from my personal TENS machine, PT, Voltaren gel, tramadol, methocarbamol, ice packs, heating pads, and steroid tablets for pain and inflammation control. My orthopedic surgeon say that an operation to shave off the bone and make more room in the joint is the only true fix for the issue. My pain comes and go. My left shoulder causes more daily low grade pain with the right side having bad flares from time to time.
Jeff Sartain did you have the surgery? Im on the same situation and feel very sad
If the bone spurs tear the rotator cuff, is there any way to repair rotator cuff? Seems like you can grind off the bone spurs but you can't do much once it's torn into the rotator cuff.
Great discussion! Great advice! Are you familiar with PRP injections and have you used them for RTC injuries?
Thank you a helpful and interesting discussion.
FYI, Arthroscopic Distal Clavicectomy elimited my AC joint pain within 2 weeks.
Only regret?
Waiting.
That’s what I need but these Dr don’t want to give me an MRI it’s been injured 6 months. The VA Hospital refused a private Dr refused and I Have a PPO insurance. I bet if I was an Athlete MRI day one
I have had 4 cortisone injections 2nd and 4th ones have failed.I'm unsure about surgery.
How often is it that someone has just an A C joint issue? I had a clavicle excision. It helped but I’ve been told before that surgery that I have a rotator cuff problem. So, since the surgery, over a year ago, that my shoulder has been in pain. I had an injection for a rotator cuff and it helped for 3 months. I’ve been in pain again. We are looking at surgery again for the rotator cuff and possible slap tear. It makes me mad the surgeon never looked into the rotator cuff or at the possible slap tear
Great Video. AC joint arthrosis is exactly my problem. Had an injection 2 weeks ago and the pain is gone. I hadn't realized how important it is to do rotator cuff exercises before the injection effects wear off in order to try to avoid another injection or surgery. I'm going to start that now and see what happens. Thanks!
Did you’re pain come back ? I have had 2 injections the lasting about 10 weeks then pain come back , I’m planned for surgery in sep 2021
Hello - how have you progressed since your surgery? Thanks
any treatment that helps to start working out again? ac joint removal of small part of clavicle surgery works so that one can start gym and working out and sports again?
How you doing now do you lift now???????? I'm having same I'm worried
I have ac arthroscopy scheduled f for Jan 31, 2023. This video is helpful, informative for me
How did the surgery and recovery go?!
It went well. Recovery wasn’t too hard, but I had soreness for about 8 months.
@@byronmerritt3507 are u now able to lift weights and do other kinds of exercises without pain ? or after surgery we cant back to what we were before arthritis
#WilliamSeeds I wish you were here in the UK where I am because I would definitely want you to fix my shoulder.
I’m a 38 year old volleyball player / cyclist. Diagnosed with ac joint arthritis. Problem has been ongoing for 8 weeks. Never had an ac joint problem there before. Had cortisone injection 1 week ago. Not feeling much of a difference yet. Will report back if I can beat this or if I had to get surgery.
Mark, how are you feeling today? Did you hve the surgery? I was diagnosed this a couple weeks ago
Yeah I’m curious on how you’re doing now too Mark.
Same problem dear i am also volly ball plyar and diagnoss of ac jonit artherits done defferent treatment but not feel good i am so confuse but i don't know what should i do now ! Is arthroscopic surgary is better for same case or not ? Please give me suggestions
Hey guys! I got a second, more thorough steroid injection, where the guy really aimed the needle around in the AC Joint. After that I saw a marked improvement that allowed me to avoid surgery. I play volleyball twice per week now. Sometimes the AC will pop/catch in the morning but the pain level is like a 1 out of 10 compared to "holy crap this hurts I might need surgery". My advice would be try 3 steroid shots before the surgery. Go see 2 doctors if you have to.
I am diagnosed with AC-Joint Arthritis which hasn't gotten better for 6 months now. Is there any chance I will ever be able to do high-weight powerlifting again? (Squat, Bench Press, Deadlift, Overhead Press)
Malte Nolden have you found any solution so that to start working out again?
Malte Nolden any treatment that helps to start working out again? ac joint removal of small part of clavicle surgery works so that one can start gym and working out and sports again?
Solution was just working out again. I trained Serratus Anterioir and Rotator cuff and it helped
Malte Nolden how you doing these days?
I am also diagnosed of ac jont arthrits of right shoulder from last 3 years i feel letter pain and swelling i done defferent types of treatment mean took medicine also physio tens suction but yet i am not feel better please give me same advice what should i do now ?
Steroid didn't do shit neither did the pt. So I guess surgerical option is looking like my only real way
I never realised that Kenny Rogers was a doctor.
I thought the same thing lol. Dude looks just like him!