Surgeons consider Rockwood classification the most important factor for decision-making in acute, high-grade acromioclavicular dislocations.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The aim of this study is to investigate the influence of patient-specific factors, including age, lifestyle considerations as well as the extent of injury according to the Rockwood classification (RW), on the surgeon's decision-making in the choice between operative and nonoperative treatment for acute, high-grade acromioclavicular (AC) joint dislocations.

Methods

Orthopaedic and trauma surgeons were requested to complete an online questionnaire consisting of closed and open questions regarding the treatment of acute, high-grade AC joint dislocations and 24 fictive clinical scenarios.

Results

A total of 133 answered questionnaires were collected. 27 different nationalities from five continents were represented. The included participants had a median experience

SUBMITTER: van Eecke E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11904811 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature