Clinical Trial: Tightrope Fixation of Acromioclavicular Joint Dislocation - a Prospective Series
Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Completed
Study Type: Interventional
Official Title: Prospective Series of Acute Acromioclavicular Dislocations Grade III+. Arthroscopic Fixation With Tightrope (R).
Brief Summary: Several surgical techniques are used for the treatment of acute acromioclavicular joint dislocations. The investigators investigate a new method using arthroscopic repair using the Tightrope fixation device.
Detailed Summary: The Tightrope consists of a suspension system with a strong suture thread intertwined between an oval button and a round button, which is inserted through drilling holes in the clavicula and the coracoid. The investigators want to prospectively evaluate the results in a series of 25 patients.
Sponsor: Sykehuset Asker og Baerum
Current Primary Outcome: Constant score [ Time Frame: 1 Year ]
Original Primary Outcome: Same as current
Current Secondary Outcome:
- Plain radiographs [ Time Frame: 1 Year ]
- VAS Pain [ Time Frame: 1 Year ]Visual analogue acale 1-10
- VAS Satisfaction [ Time Frame: 1 Year ]Visual analogue acale 1-10
Original Secondary Outcome: Same as current
Information By: Sykehuset Asker og Baerum
Dates:
Date Received: January 11, 2011
Date Started: March 2010
Date Completion:
Last Updated: November 17, 2014
Last Verified: November 2014