N/A N=70 Randomized Treatment

Laser CO2 Versus TENS After Reconstruction of the Rotator Cuff

Rotator Cuff Injury

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Enrolled (actual)

Serious AEs

0.0%

Results posted

Aug 2017

Primary outcome: Primary: Visual Analogue Scale Mean Score — 1.40; 1.20 units on a scale

Study Design & Population

Study type: Interventional
Phase: N/A
Interventions: LASER CO2 (Procedure); TENS (Procedure)
Age: Adult, Older Adult · 18+ yrs
Sex: All
Sponsor: Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli
Primary completion: Apr 2013

Outcome Measures

Outcome	Result	p-value
PRIMARY Visual Analogue Scale Mean Score	1.40; 1.20	—
SECONDARY Constant Murley Score for Range of Motion and Shoulder Function Assessment.	42.12; 41.69	—
SECONDARY Short Form 12-PCS for Quality of Life Assessment	41.07; 41.35	—

Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the most effective method between Transcutaneous Electrical Stimulation and Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation therapy carbon dioxide therapy for pain control in the post-surgical rehabilitation of patients treated with reconstruction of the rotator cuff.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

subjects after surgery for rotator cuff injury of traumatic and / or degenerative

Exclusion Criteria

concomitant fractures of the humerus, pace-maker, diseases for which treatments are contraindicated.

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