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