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No significant short term effect of subacromial decompression in rotator cuff repair
August 2013
No significant short term effect of subacromial decompression in rotator cuff repair
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair With and Without Subacromial Decompression: A Prospective Randomized Study
Arthroscopy. 2007 Jan;23(1):81-8.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
80 patients requiring arthroscopic rotator cuff repair were randomized to either receive surgical treatment with subacromial decompression or without subacromial decompression. After surgery, patients were required to have the operative limb placed in a sling for 3 weeks, followed by a 16-week rehabilitation program. Results showed that after the 2-year follow-up, outcomes were similar regardless ...
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