Surgical versus conservative treatment of acute rockwood type Ⅲ-Ⅴ acromioclavicular joint dislocation: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

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• Surgical treatment shows better outcomes in managing acromioclavicular joint dislocation and is preferred.
• Key metric indicates significant improvement with surgical methods over conservative techniques in follow-up assessments.
• Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials provide comprehensive evidence across multiple studies.
• Findings may influence treatment choices and highlight the need for individualized patient care based on specific cases.