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Preliminary evidence of increased re-tear rate with COX-2 inhibitors after rotator cuff repair
February 2019
Preliminary evidence of increased re-tear rate with COX-2 inhibitors after rotator cuff repair
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Do Selective COX-2 Inhibitors Affect Pain Control and Healing After Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair? A Preliminary Study
Am J Sports Med. 2018 Mar;46(3):679-686Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
180 patients scheduled for arthroscopic rotator cuff repair were randomized to postoperative analgesia for 2 weeks using either celecoxib 200mg, ibuprofen 385mg, or tramadol 50mg. Primary study variables included pain scores and rescue analgesia consumption over the first 2 weeks. Secondary study variables, implemented a posteriori, were pain scores, functional scores, and tendon healing on the Su...
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