Prognostic factors for improvement of shoulder function after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The identification of factors that specify prognostic models for postoperative results should be based on the best scientific evidence and expert assessment. We aimed to identify, map, and evaluate potential prognostic factors for the improvement of shoulder function in patients undergoing arthroscopic rotator cuff repair.

Methods

Longitudinal primary studies of arthroscopic rotator cuff repair reporting any multivariable factor analyses for shoulder function improvement with an endpoint assessment of at least 6 months were included. We systematically searched EMBASE, Medline, and Scopus for articles published between January 2014 and June 2021. The risk of bias of included studies and the quality of evidence were assessed using the Quality in Prognosis Studies to

SUBMITTER: Stojanov T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9937854 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature