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Clinically nonrelevant differences in 1-yr function between surgery and PT for rotator cuff tear

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November 2017

Clinically nonrelevant differences in 1-yr function between surgery and PT for rotator cuff tear

Vol: 6| Issue: 11| Number:31| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Meta analysis
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A

Surgery or conservative treatment for rotator cuff tear: a meta-analysis

Disabil Rehabil. 2017 Jul;39(14):1357-1363

Contributing Authors:
J Kukkonen M Saltychev K Laimi V Äärimaa A Ryösä K Lehtimäki

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Three randomized controlled trials were selected for meta-analysis investigating the comparative effects of repair and conservative treatment for rotator cuff tears. Pain and function, assessed on the Constant score, were assessed at 1-year follow-up. Results demonstrated a significantly greater reduction in pain among operative treatment groups compared to conservative treatment; change in functi...

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