Postoperative Rehabilitation Following Rotator Cuff Repair. [Review]
Citation: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Clinics of North America. 34(2):357-364, 2023 05.PMID: 37003657Institution: MedStar Union Memorial HospitalDepartment: Orthopaedic Surgery | OrthopedicsForm of publication: Journal ArticleMedline article type(s): Journal Article | ReviewSubject headings: *Rotator Cuff Injuries | Arthroscopy | Exercise | Exercise Therapy | Humans | Postoperative Care | Range of Motion, Articular | Rotator Cuff Injuries/su [Surgery] | Rotator Cuff/su [Surgery] | Treatment Outcome | Year: 2023Local holdings: Available online through MWHC library: 2002 - present, Available in print through MWHC library: 1999 - February 2007ISSN:- 1047-9651
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Available online through MWHC library: 2002 - present, Available in print through MWHC library: 1999 - February 2007
Postoperative rehabilitation following rotator cuff repair is essential for a positive patient outcome. Each patient should have a program tailored to their individual tear and repair characteristics. Their plan should be advanced according to their progress, with therapist and surgeon communication. The rehabilitation progresses through 4 stages. This begins with a period of immobilization, passive range of motion, and protecting the repair and ends with functional and sport-specific exercises. Rehabilitation advances in progress-based steps during 24 weeks. The rehabilitation process aims to balance healing of the tendon repair and the risk of postoperative stiffness. Copyright © 2022 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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