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Early motion versus sling immobilization after mini-open rotator cuff repair
January 2016
Early motion versus sling immobilization after mini-open rotator cuff repair
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Early mobilisation following mini-open rotator cuff repair: a randomised control trial
Bone Joint J. 2015 Sep;97-B(9):1257-63Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
189 patients with a full-thickness rotator cuff tear and scheduled for mini-open repair were randomized to either early mobilization or 6-week sling immobilization postoperatively. The purpose of this study was to compare shoulder range of motion, pain, and disease-specific quality of life over a follow-up period of 24-months. The results demonstrated no significant differences between groups in o...
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