Studying two surgical methods for shoulder separation repair
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study compares two surgery techniques (using one tunnel or two tunnels) to fix a shoulder separation (AC joint injury). It may help surgeons choose the best method for healing and recovery.
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Who can take part
- You have an AC joint injury that is type III or higher (a moderate to severe shoulder separation).
- The injury happened within the last 3 weeks.
- You are between 18 and 45 years old.
- You are willing to have surgery to fix the injury.
- You have not had any previous surgery on the same shoulder.
- You do not have other shoulder problems (like arthritis or a rotator cuff tear) in that shoulder.
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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