Hey everyone,
as the title says, I have torn the ligament over my AC joint which was separated on a bike accident (tossy 3, Rockwood 3).
I had surgery (tight-rope) and about two weeks after I might have torn it whlie sleeping because the bump came back…
Had MRI and appointment frim my surgeon and he said I have two options.
Live with it as I don‘t have restrictions in movement at the moment OR have another surgery where they take a tendon from your leg and replace it in the shoulder.
As for now he recommended me to wait and see if it bothers me movement wise (bump bothers me looks wise and bothers me to an extend… maybe it will be better if I build my muscles up again?)
The pictures show an X-Ray with 10 kg (20lbs) weight in the hands and a picture in the mirror, thats why it‘s reversed.
My question is:
did anyone had the same experience?
(one surgery and after that torn again)
Did you have another surgery or just live with the bump?
How did it turn out for you?
by PlaneInflation6307
2 Comments
I had a similar injury 25 years ago crashing a motorcycle in Austria. I would say same, but I’m not sure. My German was not good. I didn’t have surgery, just did my own rehab and I was basically fine within a few months. Occurred in May and I was back for the fall soccer season in August. 25 years later and have not had any issues with my shoulder. The bump is not nearly so noticeable anymore, or I have just gotten used to it.
I had a serious mtb crash 1 and half years ago. Hand got the worst of it and my shoulder was like yours. I was recommended not to have surgery as if I came off the bike again or played rough sports I would probably damage it again. I have very good movement and strength. Only problem is sleeping on that side for long periods and the visible bump. Building up your lats will help pull back your shoulders and make it less visible