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Grade 3 AC Joint Dislocation (Separated Shoulder) 2-Sep-2009 At 11:02:37 PM scottah

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Hi Guys/Gals,

2 weeks ago I had a cycling accident in Sydney, was 'car doored' (ie parked car opened
driver side door). I went over the handle bars and onto my right shoulder and head.

Helmet did it's job (may it rest in peace) and my head is fine.

My shoulder however, has had the clavical (collar bone) torn from it, and it is now trying
to poke through my shoulder skin!

I'm told this is a fairly common injury, so was surprised to see no search results for it on
chockstone (albeit plenty of other shoulder injuries!).

Keen to hear what the recovery is like from a climber's perspective, and of course, the all
important question of whether surgery is a good idea.... (Am seeing an orthopaedic
surgeon tomorrow).

Thanks,
Scott