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Early rehab vs. immobilization following rotator cuff repair
March 2015
Early rehab vs. immobilization following rotator cuff repair
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:2
Immediate passive motion versus immobilization after supraspinatus tendon repair: a prospective randomized study
Orthop Traumatol Surg Res. 2012 Oct;98(6 Suppl):S131-8Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
100 patients undergoing arthroscopic rotator cuff repair were randomized to one of two postoperative protocols - early passive motion or immobilization for 6 weeks. Minimum follow-up on functional outcome was scheduled for 12 months, and patients underwent a minimum 6 month follow-up on Arthro-CT to assess tendon healing. Overall, range of motion and Constant scores were better in patient who unde...
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