COA: No difference between operative and nonoperative treatment of acromioclavicular joint .
Operative versus Non-operative Treatment of Acute Dislocations of the Acromioclavicluar Joint: Results of a Multi-centre Randomized, Prospective Clinical Trial
83 patients with acute, complete dislocations of the acromioclavicular (AC) joint were randomized to undergo operative repair with hook plate fixation or non-operative treatment. The results of this study indicate that the non-operative group achieved significantly better early outcomes scores; however, these differences were lost at the final follow-up. By the 2 year follow-up there were no significant differences in clinical outcome scores between the two groups.
Unlock the Full ACE Report
You have access to 4 more FREE articles this month.
Click below to unlock and view this ACE Reports
Unlock Now
Critical appraisals of the latest, high-impact randomized controlled trials and systematic reviews in orthopaedics
Access to OrthoEvidence podcast content, including collaborations with the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, interviews with internationally recognized surgeons, and roundtable discussions on orthopaedic news and topics
Subscription to The Pulse, a twice-weekly evidence-based newsletter designed to help you make better clinical decisions
Exclusive access to original content articles, including in-house systematic reviews, and articles on health research methods and hot orthopaedic topics
Or upgrade today and gain access to all OrthoEvidencecontent for as little as $1.99 per week.
Already have an account? Log in
0 of 4 monthly FREE articles unlocked
