The main purpose of the study is to determine the effect of Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) on the healing process after a rotator cuff repair procedure.
Furthermore, the study will also determine the rate of narcotic medications use and the retear rate after a rotator cuff repair procedure.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Arthroscopic procedure
In addition to pain medication after the procedure patients will receive Ibuprofen and Omeprazole. Omeprazole is given to minimize the gastrointestinal side effects of Ibuprofen.
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen is given for pain control after the surgery.
University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois, United States
American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) Shoulder Score
The scale measures pain from 0 to 10 and also includes a questionnaire for assessing the activity of daily living.
Time frame: one year
Ultrasound evaluation of retear rate
Ultrasound evaluation of retear rate at 6 months after the procedure
Time frame: one year
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