AC Joint Reconstruction

When your AC joint is severely damaged from injury or arthritis, AC joint reconstruction can restore stability and eliminate pain. Our board-certified orthopedic surgeons use advanced surgical techniques to rebuild your joint, helping you return to the activities you love.

Expert AC joint care from diagnosis to recovery—all in one place.

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Your Treatment Options for AC Joint Reconstruction

At Synergy Health Partners, we offer both non-surgical and surgical approaches to treat AC joint injuries and arthritis. Our fellowship-trained shoulder specialists will work with you to determine the best treatment plan based on your specific condition and activity goals.
  • Fellowship-trained shoulder and elbow specialists
  • Advanced arthroscopic and open surgical techniques
  • Comprehensive rehabilitation with in-house physical therapy
  • Same-day appointments available for urgent concerns

Non-Surgical Treatments

Start With the Least-Invasive Options

Most patients improve without surgery. Our team takes a conservative-first approach with treatments designed to reduce pain, improve strength, and prevent future flare-ups.

Non-Surgical Shoulder & Elbow Treatments

  • Physical Therapy Our experienced physical therapists design personalized exercise programs to strengthen the muscles around your AC joint and improve shoulder stability. This conservative approach can often reduce pain and restore function without surgery.
    • Range of motion exercises
    • Strengthening protocols for deltoid and rotator cuff
  • Anti-Inflammatory Medications Prescription or over-the-counter medications can help reduce inflammation and pain in your AC joint. Our team will recommend the safest and most effective options based on your health history.
    • NSAIDs for inflammation control
    • Topical anti-inflammatory gels
  • Corticosteroid Injections Targeted injections directly into the AC joint can provide significant pain relief for several months. These injections are performed using precise imaging guidance in our office.
    • Ultrasound-guided injection technique
    • Long-acting corticosteroid formulations
  • Activity Modification Our specialists will help you identify activities that aggravate your AC joint and develop strategies to maintain an active lifestyle while protecting your shoulder from further injury.
    • Ergonomic assessments for work activities
    • Sport-specific movement analysis
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Many patients experience significant pain relief within 6-8 weeks of starting their comprehensive non-surgical treatment program.

Surgical Options

If Surgery is Right for You

Procedures are determined after evaluation—this list is for education only.
AC Joint Reconstruction

Watch how our fellowship-trained surgeons perform minimally invasive AC joint reconstruction to restore shoulder stability.

Surgical Shoulder & Elbow Procedures

  • Arthroscopic AC Joint Reconstruction Using minimally invasive arthroscopic techniques, we reconstruct the damaged ligaments using strong grafts to restore stability to your AC joint. This approach typically results in less pain and faster recovery than traditional open surgery.
  • Coracoclavicular Ligament Reconstruction This procedure rebuilds the crucial ligaments that connect your collarbone to your shoulder blade. We use advanced graft materials and fixation techniques to provide long-lasting stability and pain relief.
  • AC Joint Resection with Stabilization For arthritis-related AC joint pain, we may remove damaged bone and cartilage while preserving or reconstructing the stabilizing ligaments. This combination approach addresses both pain and instability.
  • Modified Weaver-Dunn Procedure This time-tested surgical technique uses your own tissue to reconstruct the damaged AC joint ligaments. Our surgeons have refined this approach to optimize healing and minimize complications.
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Over 92% of our AC joint reconstruction patients report significant improvement in pain and function at one year follow-up.

What to Expect

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Initial Consultation

Your shoulder specialist will evaluate your symptoms, perform a physical examination, and review imaging studies to determine the best treatment approach for your AC joint condition.

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Pre-Surgical Planning

If surgery is recommended, we'll coordinate pre-operative testing, discuss the procedure in detail, and prepare you for a successful recovery.

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Surgical Procedure

Your AC joint reconstruction will be performed at one of our state-of-the-art ambulatory surgery centers using the latest minimally invasive techniques whenever possible.

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Recovery and Rehabilitation

Our in-house physical therapy team will guide you through a personalized rehabilitation program designed to restore strength, mobility, and function to your shoulder.

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Return to Activities

Most patients return to normal daily activities within 6-8 weeks and sports activities within 4-6 months, with ongoing support from our team throughout your recovery.

Shoulder & Elbow Care Near Me

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Troy

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5107 Rochester Rd.,Troy. MI 48085 • (855) 750-5757
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Sterling Heights

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35735 Mound Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48310 • (586) 261-1960
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Synergy Surgery Center

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5504 E. 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48071 • (586) 838-2035
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Southfield

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29275 Northwestern Hwy, #207, Southfield, MI 48034 • (855) 750-5757
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Port Huron

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600 Fort St #100, Port Huron, MI 48060 • (810) 987-9871
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Genesys
Surgery Center

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35735 Mound Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48310 • (855) 750-5757
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Livonia

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36622 Five Mile Rd, Suite 101, Livonia, MI 48154 • (855) 750-5757
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COMPREHENSIVE SHOULDER CARE

Why Choose Synergy?

Our integrated approach combines fellowship-trained specialists, advanced surgical techniques, and comprehensive rehabilitation—all coordinated under one roof for your convenience and optimal outcomes.
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