Duration of Immobilization After Rotator Cuff Repair: Its Clinical Impact

Prolonged Versus Conventional Immobilization After Arthroscopic Repair for Medium to Large Size Rotator Cuff Tear. A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial

The purpose of this study is to determine whether the immobilization period is helpful for the better healing of repaired rotator cuff.

The investigators hypothesis is that the longer immobilization after rotator cuff repair will help the healing of rotator cuff.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Medium to large sized cuff tear (2-4 cm)
• Yes subscapular partial fraying or longitudinal split side to side
• Yes acromioplasty
• Yes AC arthritis with mumford procedure
• Yes biceps tenotomy or tenodesis

Exclusion Criteria:

• No arthritic changes of glenohumeral joint
• No combined infection
• No mini-open procedures
• No complete subscapularis tear
• No incomplete repair
• No small tears or side to side repairs without anchors
• No pregnancy