Target Range of Motion at 3 Months After Rotator Cuff Repair: Predictive Value for Final Outcome (ptinquest.libsyn.com)

• Tonotsuka et al. found that achieving target ROM at 3 months post-RTC repair predicts better outcomes.
• Target ROM: flexion ≥150°, abduction ≥150°, external rotation ≥40°, internal rotation to T12.
• Patients meeting targets had higher Constant scores and fewer retears at final follow-up.

"A study by Tonotsuka et al. (2017) investigated whether achieving a target range of motion (ROM) at 3 months after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair correlates with better final outcomes. The study found that patients who met specific ROM targets at 3 months had significantly better functional scores and lower retear rates at final follow-up. This suggests that early postoperative ROM milestones may be critical for long-term success, contrary to previous views that rehabilitation protocols have minimal impact. Clinicians should monitor and work towards these ROM goals in the first 3 months post-surgery."