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No difference in pain or function between abduction brace and sling after rotator cuff repair
January 2018
No difference in pain or function between abduction brace and sling after rotator cuff repair
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Abduction Brace Versus Antirotation Sling After Arthroscopic Cuff Repair: The Effects on Pain and Function
Arthroscopy. 2017 Sep;33(9):1618-1626Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
44 patients scheduled for arthroscopic rotator cuff repair were randomized to 6-weeks postoperative immobilization with either an abduction brace or an antirotation sling. Patients were assessed for pain, function on the Constant Murley score and Western Ontario Rotator Cuff Index (WORC), glenohumeral range of motion, and retear on ultrasound out to 6 months or 1 year after surgery. No significant...
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