Patient outcome following rehabilitation for rotator cuff repair surgery: the impact of selected medical comorbidities.

Study Design: Prospective, multicenter research design.

Objectives: To assess functional and health status outcomes in patients following a physical therapy program after rotator cuff repair surgery, and to determine the impact of selected patient medical comorbidities on rehabilitation outcomes.

Background: While authors have studied the influence of multiple factors on patient outcomes after rotator cuff repair surgery, little research has been done on the impact of comorbidities, particularly as it relates to establishing an accurate patient prognosis.