Telemedicine vs conventional therapy for Rotator cuff-related shoulder function and pain symptoms .
The effects of telemedicine on Rotator cuff-related shoulder function and pain symptoms: a meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials.
J Orthop Surg Res . 2024 Aug 14;19(1):478.Ten randomized clinical trials, including 497 patients with rotator cuff disorders, were included in this systematic review and meta-analysis, which compared telemedicine-based rehabilitation with conventional rehabilitation. Outcomes of interest included the Constant-Murley Score (CMS), Quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (Quick DASH) score, range of motion (ROM), and pain levels assessed by the visual analog scale (VAS). The pooled results demonstrated that telemedicine significantly improved shoulder function and pain relief compared to traditional rehabilitation. This suggests that telemedicine could be a viable alternative to conventional rehabilitation for patients with rotator cuff injuries, warranting further research to confirm these findings.
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