Does a brace influence clinical outcomes after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair

摘要: The goal of this study was to report the clinical effects two different braces after rotator cuff repair. Forty patients who underwent an arthroscopic repair were prospectively allocated in study. Twenty immobilized 15° external rotation brace (ER Group), and twenty immobilised internal sling (IR Group). For all patients, four surveys done: immediate pre-operative period (T0), at 1 month (T1), 3 months (T2) 6 months surgery (T3). Range motion pain evaluated by independent physician. Self-Assessment Scales [(University California Los Angeles Shoulder Rating Scale (UCLA), Disability Arm Hand (DASH), Visual Analog (VAS), Simple Test (SST) Physician Assessment (Constant)] also administered. Abduction ER2 (external with arm abduction) significantly greater ER group T1, T2 T3, ER1 side) T1 T2, IR2 (internal rotation) FFL (forward flexion) T1. VAS lower T3. About 3 6 months, no differences found. SST showed a lesser functional limitation for Patients operated isolated superior or posterosuperior tear position less better passive range short time surgery.