No difference in clinical outcome at 2-year follow-up in patients with type III and V acromioclavicular joint dislocation treated with hook plate or physiotherapy: a randomized controlled trial

Abstract

Both the nonoperative and operative treatment groups had very good restoration of shoulder function and patient satisfaction at 24 months, and operative treatment did not lead to better outcomes compared with nonoperative treatment. In conclusion, our study does not support surgery with a hook plate in patients with acute Rockwood type III or type V AC joint dislocations.