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Surgery vs conservative management for AC joint repair: How do the 2 compare?

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Recommendations depend on the grade of the injury

The American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine recommends against routine surgical repair for Grade III AC joint separations.3 The College also recommends nonoperative management for patients with grade I to II AC dislocations and surgical repair for patients with grades IV to VI and select grade III AC dislocations.

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