Journal article
Delayed versus early motion after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair: a meta-analysis
Abstract
BACKGROUND: We conducted a meta-analysis of randomized trials to compare delayed vs early motion therapy on function after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair.
METHODS: We searched 4 electronic databases (Medline, Embase, Cochrane, and Physiotherapy Evidence Database [PEDro]). The methodologic quality of the included studies was assessed, and the relevant data were extracted. Data were pooled for functional outcomes, rotator cuff tear recurrence, …
Authors
Chan K; MacDermid JC; Hoppe DJ; Ayeni OR; Bhandari M; Foote CJ; Athwal GS
Journal
Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Vol. 23, No. 11, pp. 1631–1639
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
November 2014
DOI
10.1016/j.jse.2014.05.021
ISSN
1058-2746