The Reverse Fragility Index: Interpreting the Evidence for Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair Healing Associated With Early Versus Delayed Mobilization.

ABSTRACT: Background: The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) note "strong" evidence that early and delayed mobilization protocols after small to medium arthroscopic rotator cuff repairs achieve similar rotator cuff healing rates. Purpose: We utilized the reverse fragility index (RFI) to assess the fragility of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) reporting no statistically significant difference in tendon re-tear rates after rotator cuff repair in those undergoing early versus delayed rehabilitation. Methods: Randomized controlled trials used in the most recent AAOS CPGs on the timing of postoperative mobilization after arthroscopic rotator cuff repairs were analyzed. Only RCTs with a reported P value ≥ .05 were included. Th

SUBMITTER: Sudah SY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11393626 | biostudies-literature | 2024 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature