Rehabilitation After Rotator Cuff Repair

Rehabilitation After Rotator Cuff Repair a Randomised Controlled Study

A new postoperative regimen with a new bandage technique after surgery results in a better shoulder function and quality of life after surgery - than traditional postoperative regimen with shoulder lock and abductor cushion.

A new postoperative regimen , with a new bandage technique with shorter immobilization time and without shoulder lock, is supposed to results in a better shoulder function 6 and 12 months after surgery. Function is measured by Constant score, pain with VAS and quality of life with EQ5D, 3 and 12 months after surgery. The two treatment groups are compared.

Inclusion Criteria:

• planned shoulder surgery, rotator cuff repair

Exclusion Criteria:

• not swedish speaking
• reoperation