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11 mar 2019 · This protocol is intended to guide clinicians and patients through the post-operative course of a rotator cuff repair. Specific interventions should be based on the needs of the individual and should consider exam findings and clinical decision making.
1 lut 2009 · In addition to adequate surgical repair, outcomes are dependent on appropriate rehabilitation. Successful postoperative management following rotator cuff repair is dependent on several variables, including surgical intervention method, patient age, activity level, chronicity of tear, and tear size.
Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair Protocol: The intent of this protocol is to provide the clinician with a guideline of the post-operative rehabilitation course of a patient that has undergone an arthroscopic assisted/mini-open rotator cuff repair.
A small size rotator cuff tear is defined as a tear <1cm, medium 1-3cm. Rotator cuff repair is performed, either arthroscopically or via mini-open procedure, by suturing the torn tendon to the humerus.
30 lip 2016 · The mini-open rotator cuff repair represents a bridge between open and arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. It has specific advantages and disadvantages when compared with other methods of cuff repair.
Traditional Postoperative Rehabilitation Following Open and Mini-Open Rotator Cuff Repair. I. PHASE I – IMMEDIATE POST-SURGICAL PHASE (Week 1-2) Goals: Maintain integrity of the repair. Gradually increase passive range of motion. Diminish pain and inflammation. Week 1: Abduction brace in 30 degrees abduction (sleep in brace) Pendulum exercises.
The GLSM Rotator Cuff Repair Rehabilitation Program is an evidence-based and soft tissue healing dependent program which allows patients to progress to vocational and sports-related activities as quickly and safely as possible. This program is outlined for a double row suture bridge (trans-osseous) supraspinatus repair performed either mini ...
