The effectiveness of prolotherapy on failed rotator cuff repair surgery

Objectives: The aim of the present study was to investigate the effectiveness of prolotherapy injections in the treatment of failed rotator cuff repair surgery. Patients and methods: Between May 2014 and March 2016, a total of 15 patients (5 males, 10 females; mean age 49.4[+ or -]10.7 years; range,...

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Published in:Turkish journal of physical medicine and rehabilitation 2019-12, Vol.65 (4), p.394-401
Main Authors: Akpancar, Serkan, Orscelik, Aydan, Seven, Mehmet Murat, Koca, Kenan
Format: Article
Language:eng ; tur
Subjects:
Analgesia
Analysis
Arthroscopy
Disabilities
Medical research
Original
Orthopedic surgery
Pain management
Patient education
Patient satisfaction
Physical therapy
Prolotherapy
Real estate appraisal
Rotator cuff repair
Shoulder pain
Surgery
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Summary:Objectives: The aim of the present study was to investigate the effectiveness of prolotherapy injections in the treatment of failed rotator cuff repair surgery. Patients and methods: Between May 2014 and March 2016, a total of 15 patients (5 males, 10 females; mean age 49.4[+ or -]10.7 years; range, 33 to 71 years) with failed rotator cuff repair surgery who had at least six months of complaints and were refractory to at least of three months of conservative methods were included. Ultrasound-guided prolotherapy injections were performed under aseptic conditions, and the patients were instructed to carry out a home-based exercise program. Clinical assessment of shoulder function was performed using a visual analog scale (VAS) for pain, Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI), Western Ontario Rotator Cuff (WORC) Index, patient satisfaction and shoulder range of motion. All patients were examined at baseline, at Week 3, 6, and 12 and at the final follow-up visit. Results: The intra-group comparison showed that the patients achieved significant improvements at all time points, compared to baseline as measured by VAS, SPADI, WORC index, and shoulder range of motion (p
ISSN:1302-0234
2587-0823
2587-0823
DOI:10.5606/tftrd.2019.3222