Shoulder · Greenwood Village, CO
AC Joint Sprain & Separation Treatment
Injury to the ligaments connecting the collarbone to the shoulder blade.
Overview
What AC Joint Sprain & Separation Actually Is
The acromioclavicular joint sits on the top of the shoulder and is commonly injured in a fall onto the point of the shoulder — a frequent ski and mountain-bike injury in Colorado. Low-grade separations and post-traumatic AC arthritis both respond well to ultrasound-guided treatment because the joint is small and superficial.
Also called: shoulder separation
Symptoms patients describe
- Pinpoint pain on the top of the shoulder
- Pain reaching across the body
- A visible bump over the joint after a fall
- Pain with bench pressing, dips, or push-ups
Diagnosis
How It's Confirmed Here
- 01
Hands-on exam
Each structure is loaded separately so the source is narrowed before any imaging is ordered.
- 02
Imaging review
Your existing films are reviewed independently by Dr. Hyzy — not just the outside report.
- 03
In-room ultrasound
Dynamic imaging while you move, so tissue quality and behavior are seen live.
- 04
Diagnostic guided injection
When more than one structure could be responsible, a targeted block confirms which one is.
Treatment Options
How We Treat AC Joint Sprain & Separation
Joint Injections
Targeted relief for joint pain using advanced imaging guidance for precise placement.
Learn more →PRP Therapy
Harnessing your body's own healing factors to reduce pain and promote tissue repair.
Learn more →Regenerative Orthopedics
Orthobiologic options for tendon, ligament, and cartilage problems without surgery.
Learn more →Service Areas
AC Joint Sprain & Separation Care Across the Front Range
FAQs
AC Joint Sprain & Separation — Questions Patients Ask
Will the bump go away?
The cosmetic bump often stays even when the pain resolves completely. Function, not appearance, is what we treat.
Request a Consultation for AC Joint Sprain & Separation
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1-983-210-8167