Fixing a shoulder AC joint injury with or without extra pins
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial compares two surgical options for a recent shoulder AC joint injury: one method uses arthroscopy-assisted stabilization alone, and the other adds an extra K-wire (small metal pin) for fixation. The goal is to see which approach leads to better healing and shoulder recovery.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 45 years old
- Your shoulder AC joint injury is recent and classified as Rockwood type III, IV, or V
- You have not had previous surgery on the same (injured) shoulder
- You do not have certain other broken bones on the same side (such as ribs, collarbone, shoulder blade, or coracoid area fractures)
- Your injury happened within the last 3 weeks
- You are able to have arthroscopic (camera-assisted) CC-stabilization surgery
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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