Closed acromioclavicular joint reduction and minimally invasive, C-arm navigated suture button system stabilization

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

DRKS

Registry ID

DRKS00031855

Enrollment

Registered

2023-05-24

Start date

2023-05-15

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-04-07

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Conditions

S43.1

Interventions

Group 1: Patients with AC joint separation type Tossy 3 are treated surgically within 3 weeks after trauma by means of closed reduction and navigated implantation of a suture button system. In additio

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Tossy3 Injury < 3 weeks after trauma

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: - Open injury or infected wounds in the surgical area - Fractures of acromion, clavicle or coracoid - Old injuries > 3 weeks or recurrent injuries - Obvious incompliance / dementia - Rockwood 4 and 6 injuries - Known previous ACG surgery - Existing pregnancy - Concomitant neurovascular injuries

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The main aim of this pilot study is the successful feasibility of the method measured by radiological parameters for anatomical AC joint reduction and correct implant position	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
The secondary aims are to minimize discomfort while maximizing the function of the operated arm, which will be assessed by three questionnaires (DASH, NCS and EQ5) preoperatively, immediately postoperatively, after 6 weeks and after 3 months.	—

Countries

Germany

Contacts

Public ContactAlexander Böhringer

Unfallchirurgie Uniklinik Ulm

alexander.boehringer@uniklinik-ulm.de073150054501

Outcome results

None listed

Source: DRKS (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 5, 2026