The intent of this protocol is to provide the clinician with instruction, direction, rehabilitative guidelines and functional goals for all rotator cuff repair procedures. %PDF-1.5 Purpose of the abductor pillow is to keep tension off of the repair, avoid adduction. ROTATOR CUFF REPAIR. Post-operative Rotator Cuff Repair Protocol – Therapist Instructions 3 Scapula Exercises (6-18 Weeks after Surgery) Scapula exercises begin after 6 weeks. %���� Small to Moderate RCT, App by M. Lemos, MD, Comp by Compiled by K. Gagnon, PT, K. Keen, PT, E. Lang, DPT 8_2013 2 Overview Surgery to repair a torn rotator cuff most often involves re-attaching the tendon to the humerus. A rotator cuff repair is designed to improve pain and function in cases of rotator cuff tears. 2 0 obj x��=]s�8����t��Apv*UN&��Ur�&�{�dZ��'[^�N�����&AH�۩�Eht7���8�T���釷����ś���z�BZV���M�� �xS]u�=�_�}~��FTQ_�_���>ٵ���m&����{]ݪ��+R;g�̕�e���k؂8�]��������xB���J����gO�/��5b��ā0�ϣ�����g`\[<4�&8�n�u\�_��� ���r��M�� Lڪ�ʩ�o��ՉkRSX����C�;lџt{ʲ�IEf����'��������5�ԩ!��"��E���z�c(���L1�^��� ,����̛�w1��܋�a�N��<. drjeffreywitty.com General Notes: - Sling used for 6 weeks total o Removed only for showers and, when comfortable, meals o Instructions for self care and sling removal can be found on drjeffreywitty.com Rotator Cuff Repair Protocol - Small Day 1 post-op Change dressings. 1 0 obj Scapula exercises should include elevation with shrugs, depression, retraction and protraction. <> If so, this should be done by direct communication with the therapist, or in writing on the therapy referral form given to the patient on the day of surgery. endobj Internet resources validated by OrthopaedicWebLinks.com.The following individuals have contributed to this page:

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,All site content, except where otherwise noted, is licensed under a,Rotator Cuff Repair Rehabilitative Protocol,Rotator Cuff Repair Protocol - Medium to Large,Subacromial Decompression Rehabilitative Protocol,Physical therapy for patellofemoral pain syndrome,Proximal Realignment Rehabilitative Protocol,Total Knee Arthroplasty Post-operative Rehabilitiation,Total Knee Arthroplasy Protocol (Shawn Maloney),Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 License.The license could not be verified: License Certificate has expired. This protocol is intended to guide clinicians and patients through the post-operative course of a rotator cuff repair. 4 0 obj Mastersling with body belt It is not intended to be a substitute for clinical decision- making regarding the progression of a patient’s post-operative course based on physical exam/findings and individual progress. Rehabilitation Protocol for Rotator Cuff Repair-Small to Medium Sized Tears. It is not intended to be a substitute for clinical decision making Rotator Cuff Repair. Multiple factors can impact the repair, including tissue quality, the age and size Rotator cuff repair surgery can now be performed arthroscopically and is in most cases an outpatient day surgery procedure. Keep portal sites or incision clean and dry. The physician reserves the right to either advance or delay this protocol as deemed necessary. �'Hŋ���Ӌ�n����v��^�(�}x[����u� �l��fuU|=��������~u��[o�a��3#��T��IAhqy���I���h8/Eq�F��5����_�����|�����ovð�=4t�\���D���_$z�v�*�oV��%hj+�I�u��m�*QV�1-kJK2�yS�KN�ww�b��;���2b-/�̆�ʆ�%��|X֋��K�x��hQ� q��/�. Rotator Cuff Repair (Arthroscopic) This protocol is based on maintaining range of movement in the first phase and then gradually building strength in the middle to the last phase. <>>> PHYSICAL THERAPY PROTOCOL AFTER ROTATOR CUFF REPAIR: The intent of this protocol is to provide the patient, clinician and physical therapist with a guideline of the postoperative rehabilitation course of a patient that has undergone an arthroscopic rotator cuff repair.

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