ملخص الدراسة

Three RCTs including 195 patients undergoing rotator cuff repair were included in this systematic review and meta-analysis comparing digitally assisted rehabilitation vs. conventional home-based rehabilitation. Pooled outcomes of interest included Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) score, flexion range of motion (ROM), external rotation ROM, and abduction ROM. The meta-analysis demonstrated no significant differences in DASH score, flexion ROM, or external rotation ROM, but showed a significant improvement in abduction ROM favouring digitally assisted rehabilitation. Overall, digital rehabilitation demonstrated comparable clinical effectiveness to traditional rehabilitation, suggesting it may be a viable alternative for postoperative recovery after rotator cuff repair.