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Effect of Anti-Osteoporosis Drugs on Rehabilitation After Rotator Cuff Repair

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June 2025

Effect of Anti-Osteoporosis Drugs on Rehabilitation After Rotator Cuff Repair

Vol: 307| Issue: 6| Number:96| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1

The effect of applying anti-osteoporosis drugs on the rehabilitation of patients with rotator cuff tears after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair: a meta-analysis.

J Orthop Surg Res . 2025 Apr 7;20(1):347.

Contributing Authors:
Y Hao J Jia J Wang D Hao

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Five studies including 534 patients with rotator cuff tears were included in this systematic review and meta-analysis comparing postoperative use of anti-osteoporosis drugs vs. no drug use following arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. Pooled outcomes of interest included retear rate, shoulder-specific functional scores (ASES, UCLA, CSS, SST), and shoulder range of motion (forward flexion and interna...

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