Rotator cuff repair.

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Abstract

[Indexed for MEDLINE] 3. Trials. 2018 Sep 3;19(1):470. doi: 10.1186/s13063-018-2839-5. Progressive early passive and active exercise therapy after surgical rotator cuff repair - study protocol for a randomized controlled trial (the CUT-N-MOVE trial). Kjær BH(1)(2), Magnusson SP(3)(4), Warming S(3), Henriksen M(3)(5), Krogsgaard MR(6), Juul-Kristensen B(7). Author information: (1)Department of Physical and Occupational Therapy, Bispebjerg-Frederiksberg Hospital, Bispebjerg Bakke 23, DK-2400, Copenhagen, Denmark. birgitte.hougs.kjaer@regionh.dk. (2)Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, University of Southern Denmark, Campusvej 55, DK-5230, Odense, Denmark. birgitte.hougs.kjaer@regionh.dk. (3)Department of Physical and Occupational Therapy, Bispebjerg-Frederiksberg Hospital, Bispebjerg Bakke 23, DK-2400, Copenhagen, Denmark. (4)Institute of Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery M, Copenhagen Bispebjerg-Frederiksberg Hospital, and Center for Healthy Aging, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark. (5)The Parker Institute, Bispebjerg-Frederiksberg Hospital, Ndr. Fasanvej 57, DK-2000, Frederiksberg, Copenhagen, Denmark. (6)Section for Sports Traumatology M51, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Bispebjerg-Frederiksberg Hospital, Bispebjerg Bakke 23, DK-2400, Copenhagen, Denmark. (7)Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, University of Southern Denmark, Campusvej 55, DK-5230, Odense, Denmark. BACKGROUND: Rotator cuff tear is a common cause of shoulder disability and results in patients predominantly complaining of pain and loss of motion and strength. Traumatic rotator cuff tears are typically managed surgically followed by ~ 20 weeks of rehabilitation. However, the timing and intensity of the postoperative rehabilitation strategy required to reach an optimal clinical outcome is unknown. Early controlled and gradually increased tendon loading has been suggested to positively influence tendon healing and recovery. The aim of this trial is therefore to examine the effect of a progressive rehabilitation strategy on pain, physical function and quality of life compared to usual care (that limits tendon loading in the early postoperative phase) in patients who have a rotator cuff repair of a traumatic tear. METHODS: The current study is a randomized, controlled, outcome-assessor blinded, multicenter, superiority trial with a two-group paralleled design. A total of 100 patients with surgically repaired traumatic rotator cuff tears will be recruited from up to three orthopedic departments in Denmark, and randomized to either a progressive early passive and active movement program or a limited early passive movement program (usual care). The primary outcome measure will be the change from pre-surgery to 12 weeks post-surgery in the Western Ontario Rotator Cuff Index questionnaire. Secondary outcomes include the Disabilities Arm, Shoulder and Hand questionnaire (DASH), range of motion, strength and tendon healing characteristics from ultrasound measurements at 12 months follow up. DISCUSSION: We hypothesized that patients who receive the progressive rehabilitation strategy will benefit more with respect to pain reduction, physical function and quality of life than those who receive care as usual. If this is confirmed our study can be used clinically to enhance the recovery of patients with traumatic rotator cuff tear. TRIAL REGISTRATION: ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT02969135 . Registered on 15 November 2016. DOI: 10.1186/s13063-018-2839-5 PMCID: PMC6122575