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Oral supplement improves repair integrity and reduces pain after rotator cuff repair
May 2013
Oral supplement improves repair integrity and reduces pain after rotator cuff repair
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Arginine L-alpha-ketoglutarate, methylsulfonylmethane, hydrolyzed type I collagen and bromelain in rotator cuff tear repair: A prospective randomized study
Curr Med Res Opin. 2012 Nov;28(11):1767-74. doi: 10.1185/03007995.2012.737772. Epub 2012 Oct 19Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
90 patients with large, postero-superior rotator cuff tears were randomized to receive a supplement (containing arginine L-alpha-ketoglutarate, methylsulfonylmethane, hydrolyzed type I collagen and bromelain) or no supplement. Over 12 months, there was no difference between the two groups for clinical scores, rate of re-rupture, and fatty degeneration grade. However, the supplement group experienc...
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