Condition 1: orthopedics. Condition 2: orthopedics. Disorder of ligament, shoulder Rotator cuff tear or rupture, not specified as traumatic
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Control group: Use of sling (In the control group, patients are required to use a sling for 4 weeks after surgery. Other parts of the postoperative physiotherapy protocol will be simil
Sponsors
Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
40 Years to 70 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Adults (40 to 70 years old) with a complete rotator cuff tear measuring less than 3 cm with mild to moderate retraction (confirmed by MRI) Performing arthroscopic repair with the single-row technique Ability to participate in rehabilitation sessions and one-, three-, and six-month follow-ups
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Large or massive rotator cuff tears (more than 3 centimeters) Presence of concomitant complications such as shoulder fracture, nerve damage, or rotator cuff arthropathy History of previous shoulder surgery or uncontrolled chronic diseases (diabetes, rheumatological diseases) Non-adherence to the protocol related to the control group (use of sling) or the intervention group (not using the sling as much as possible) or withdrawal from the study
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Range of motion / functional outcomes / pain. Timepoint: 1, 2, 3 and 6 month. Method of measurement: Goniometry / DASH / SST / VAS. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactMohammad Hosein Khajavi Rad
Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed