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Similar 1-year ROM and function between immediate vs delayed rehab after total shoulder arthroplasty

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November 2017

Similar 1-year ROM and function between immediate vs delayed rehab after total shoulder arthroplasty

Vol: 6| Issue: 11| Number:6| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:1

Immediate versus delayed passive range of motion following total shoulder arthroplasty

J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2016 Dec;25(12):1918-1924

Contributing Authors:
PJ Denard A Lädermann

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Synopsis

60 patients scheduled for total shoulder arthroplasty were randomized to either immediate or delayed mobilization postoperatively. Patients were assessed for shoulder range of motion, clinical scores, and radiographic healing of the lesser tuberosity osteotomy over 12 month follow-up. At early time points (4-8 weeks), some clinical scores demonstrated better outcome in the immediate mobilization g...

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