Comparison of Two Types of Braces in the Treatment of Rockwood Type III AC-dislocations

Conservative Treatment of Rockwood Type III Acromioclavicular Dislocation With Two Different Types of Braces: a Comparative Prospective Randomized Trial

In a randomised prospective comparative Trial the investigators aim to compare the conservative Treatment of acromioclavicular dislocations (Rockwood III) with a conventional sling versus a Acromion 2.0 brace, which exerts a direct Reposition force on the Joint.

The sling/brace will be worn for 6 weeks and the patients will be regularly checked clinically and radiologically.The investigators are interested in differences of shoulder function, Patient satisfaction as well as cosmetic and radiological results.

Inclusion Criteria:

• First acute acromioclavicular dislocation Rockwood Type III

Exclusion Criteria:

• Previous injury to acromioclavicular Joint
• Previous surgery of acromioclavicular Joint
• Known hypersensitivity or allergy to fabric of investigational product
• Pregnancy
• Known or suspected non-compliance, drug or alcohol abuse
• Inability to follow the procedures of the study, e.g. due to language problems, psychological disorders, dementia, etc. of the participant