Help Desk Answers: Surgery vs conservative management for AC joint repair: How do the 2 compare?
When not considering the grade of acromioclavicular (AC) joint dislocation, both conservative and surgical management lead to positive outcomes, although surgically managed patients require more time out of work.
Naval Hospital Pensacola Family Medicine Residency, FL, USA.
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Matchin
Naval Hospital Pensacola Family Medicine Residency, FL, USA.
Bruce
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Yee
Naval Hospital Pensacola Family Medicine Residency, FL, USA.
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D000173:Acromioclavicular Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001182:Arthroscopy; D000072700:Conservative Treatment; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012783:Shoulder Dislocation / Q000628:therapy*