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Similar Pain Scores for Breathing Exercises vs Standard Pain Management Up to 5 Days Post-RC Repair
July 2021
Similar Pain Scores for Breathing Exercises vs Standard Pain Management Up to 5 Days Post-RC Repair
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Do Relaxation Exercises Decrease Pain After Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair? A Randomized Controlled Trial
Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2021 May 1;479(5): 870-884.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
One hundred and forty-six patients with full-thickness rotator cuff tears scheduled to undergo an arthroscopic rotator cuff repair were randomized to receive standard pain management medication (n=72) or practice relaxation breathing exercises (n=74) for reducing pain. Primary outcomes of interest included pain on the visual analogue scale during rest and activity and opioid consumption measured i...
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