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Non-operative Versus Operative Treatment of Acute Acromioclavicular Joint Dislocation

NCT00594841 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 83

Last updated 2020-04-24

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Summary

The purpose of this study is to compare non-operative treatment versus operative treatment in patients who suffer a complete, acute acromioclavicular (AC) joint dislocation. This study will show if one method is superior to the other and will also show advantages and disadvantages associated with each treatment method.

Conditions

  • Shoulder Dislocation

Interventions

PROCEDURE

Open Reduction Internal Fixation of AC joint dislocation

Definitive surgical treatment (i.e., ORIF) will be performed within 28 days of the injury. In all cases the procedure will be performed by an orthopedic staff surgeon with the assistance of a fellow/resident(s). The operating surgeon will determine the positioning of the patient for surgery. ORIF of the AC joint dislocation will be carried out as follows: * Anatomic reduction of the AC joint * Definitive fixation with a hook plate and screws

OTHER

Non operative treatment of AC joint dislocation (sling)

Standard protocol for conservative treatment will consist of the implementation of a sling, for shoulder support and patient comfort, for four weeks followed by physiotherapy. Pendulum exercises may be implemented at any time as dictated by the attending surgeon.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Orthopaedic Trauma Association

    collaborator OTHER

  • Osteosynthesis & Trauma Care

    collaborator UNKNOWN

  • Unity Health Toronto

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Michael D McKee, MD, FRCSC · Unity Health Toronto

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
16 Years
Max Age
65 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2008-01-31
Primary Completion
2012-11-30
Completion
2012-11-30

Countries

  • Canada

Study Locations

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