Comparison of the results of operative versus non-operative management of acute grade III and IV acromioclavicular joint disruptio

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Orthopaedic trauma; Injury, Occupational Diseases, Poisoning; Dislocation of acromioclavicular joint

• Registration Number: ISRCTN47376242
• Lead Sponsor: Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh (UK)

Brief Summary

2018 results in https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30480595/ (added 15/10/2020)

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2013-11-07
• Study Completion: 2015-09-01
• Last Update Posted: 26 October 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

1. Grade III or IV acromioclavicular joint disruption
2. Acute injury (within last 2 weeks)
3. Age 16-35 years inclusive

Exclusion Criteria

1. Grade I or II acromioclavicular joint disruptions
2. Patients who are not local residents and unable to attend for follow-up
3. Coexisting clavicle or proximal humeral fractures
4. Multiple medical co-morbidities

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Functional assessment with use of the short-form health survey (SF-12), Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) questionnaire and Oxford score will be carried out for all patients preoperatively, at 6 weeks and at 12 months postoperatively. In addition SF-12 and DASH scores will be assessed at 3 and 6 months.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<br> 1. Shoulder ROM will be assessed at 6 months and 12 months postoperatively. The contralateral shoulder will be assessed for comparison<br> 2. Any complications occurring in patients in either group will be documented at the time of procedure and throughout follow-up<br> 3. Radiographic evidence of recurrent dislocation<br>