Clinical significance of the additional cerclage for the stability of the AC joint after acute dislocation: a prospective study

Phase 4

Recruiting

• Conditions: S43.1; Dislocation of acromioclavicular joint

• Registration Number: DRKS00017723
• Lead Sponsor: niversitätsklinikum Münster, Klinik für Unfall-, Hand- und Wiederherstellungschirurgie

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2020-04-23
• Last Update Posted: 19 August 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

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

Inclusion Criteria

Male and female patients that are at least 18 years of age, that are being treated between 10/2019 and 10/2020 with an AC joint injury, Rockwood type IIIB/V; Compliance and signed consent forms need to be ensured.

Exclusion Criteria

Injuries prior to the AC joint injury that affect the ROM/function of the shoulder, prior surgery on the AC joint, immunosuppressive therapy, unsigned consent forms, lack of compliance, or inability to consent

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
8 weeks, 6 months, 12 months, 2 years and 5 years postoperatively:<br><br>Clinical outcome: Range of motion (ROM) of the affected shoulder, patient satisfaction, pain levels:<br>patient satisfaction (range 0 to 10 (0= very unsatisfied; 10= very satisfied)); pain level (range 0 to 10 (0= no pain; 10= very strong pain))

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
8 weeks, 6 months, 12 months, 2 years and 5 years postoperatively:<br><br>Objective scores: Constant Score (CS), TAFT-Score, ACJI-Score, ASES Score, Nottingham Clavicle Score, SACS; radiological difference: >3mm difference compared to the unaffected side?