AC Joint Reconstruction Treatment in India

Myra Saxena, a 48-year-old high school...

Myra Saxena, a 48-year-old high school art teacher and avid gardener, suffered a grade V AC joint separation six months ago when she fell off a ladder while pruning a tree. The initial sling and rest provided little relief. She lived with constant pain, a prominent bump on her shoulder, and a debilitating weakness that made lifting her arm overhead impossible. Simple tasks like writing on the whiteboard, demonstrating painting techniques, or even carrying a grocery bag became agonizing. Her orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Evans, explained that her ligaments were completely torn, allowing the collarbone to dislocate upward. He recommended an AC joint reconstruction using a tendon graft to restore stability and alleviate pain. Myra was terrified of surgery but desperate to regain function. The procedure went smoothly. The first two weeks in a sling were challenging, but she diligently followed her physical therapy protocol. By three months, she had regained most of her range of motion without pain. At six months, she was back to gardening and painting large canvases without a twinge. Emotionally, she journeyed from frustration and a sense of helplessness, feeling like her body had betrayed her, to immense relief and empowerment. Regaining control of her shoulder felt like reclaiming a part of her identity.