Surgery comparison for shoulder joint injury
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial compares two surgical methods for a type of shoulder injury called acromioclavicular joint disruption. It aims to see if using a small camera (arthroscopy) leads to better recovery than open surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are between 16 and 60 years old.
- You have a specific type of shoulder separation (Rockwood type IIIb, IV, or V) confirmed by X-ray.
- Your injury happened less than 3 weeks ago.
- You have not had any prior surgery on the injured shoulder.
- You are willing to be followed for at least 12 months after 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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