Postoperative rehabilitation has been shown to affect healing of the rotator cuff after surgical repair. However, it is unknown whether an early or delayed rehabilitation protocol is most beneficial for healing.
To determine whether early versus delayed passive range of motion (PROM) affects rotator cuff (RC) retear rates after surgery.
Study Design: Systematic review and meta-analysis.
Evidence is lacking with regard to the optimal timing of PROM after RC repair; however, this study suggests that tear size may be influential.
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Postoperative rehabilitation has been shown to affect healing of the rotator cuff after surgical repair. However, it is unknown whether an early or delayed rehabilitation protocol is most beneficial for healing.
To determine whether early versus delayed passive range of motion (PROM) affects rotator cuff (RC) retear rates after surgery.
Study Design: Systematic review and meta-analysis.
Evidence is lacking with regard to the optimal timing of PROM after RC repair; however, this study suggests that tear size may be influential.
Copyright remains with the authors and publisher.