A shoulder separation is a sprain of the ligaments that connect the collarbone and the shoulder blade. "Separation" is a medical term meaning the widening of the space between the bones. Shoulder separation is also known as an acromioclavicular or AC separation. Different types depending on the severity classify this injury. It is either consider as a strain of the ligament without tearing, partial tearing of the ligament, or a complete tearing of the ligament.
The injury typically occurs in active people who fall on their shoulder. It most commonly occurs when a person lands or falls dir…
