[Terry]

I had to have the acromioclavicular joint repaired after my bike/dog collision. They re-sectioned the joint. Prior to the surgery I was having a hard time lifting my arm to a certain height. I also would wake up screaming if I rolled on it in the middle of the night. I wish I could say the surgery was not painful but it was very painful. It also took about a year to heal but I am OK now. I sleep on it OK and do whatever I want with it. It is done by arthroscopic surgery and, is an easier fix than one would imagine. It was also one of the things the lawyer representing the homeowner conceded on as; "Acromioclavicular (AC) joint injuries are common and often seen after bicycle wrecks, contact sports, and car accidents."

I wish you the best of luck with it and I would recommend you go to a specialist that works on only shoulders. You'll have better luck than an orthopedic surgeon that does this as well as every other joint repair imaginable.

Terry Newton