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Use of Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Therapy in Post-operative Rehabilitation Following Distal Biceps Tendon Repair

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Bicep Tendon Rupture
Interventions
Other: Blood Flow Restriction Therapy
Registration Number
NCT04503421
Lead Sponsor
Henry Ford Health System
Brief Summary

The goal of this investigation is to determine if using BFR during postoperative therapy would lead to increased and expedited strength gains. Additionally, the investigators would like to determine if BFR is beneficial in preventing muscle atrophy and fatty infiltration in the setting of bicep tendon tears, due to the altered tension-length relationship following surgery. The study will also look at patient reported outcomes metrics and pain scores to determine if BFR has a significant impact on the patient experience surrounding distal biceps tear and surgical repair

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
64
Inclusion Criteria
  • Age 18-80
  • Undergoing distal biceps tendon repair
Exclusion Criteria
  • Revision Biceps tendon repair,
  • Irrepairable tendon injury,
  • Biceps repairs with biologic augmentation,
  • Patients with concomitant neurovascular injury,
  • Inability to tolerate BFR treatment,
  • Unable to complete full course of physical therapy,
  • Peripheral vascular disease,
  • History of Venous thromboembolism (VTE)

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
BFRBlood Flow Restriction TherapyPatient will use the following rehabilitation protocol while incorporating blood flow restriction therapy: * Post-op weeks 0-6: Passive shoulder and wrist Range of Motion (ROM) only * Sling immobilization with active wrist and shoulder ROM * Active extension of biceps to 30 degrees, No active flexion * 6-9 weeks full active extension in brace * Maintain wrist and shoulder flexibility * Begin rotator cuff/deltoid isometrics, progress active extension in brace * Weeks 9-12: Gently advance ROM to tolerance * Discontinue sling * Begin active flexion and extension against gravity. * Advance strength to light resistance, maintain flexibility/ROM * Weeks 12-6 months: Gradual return to full ROM and pain free o Begin gradual flexion strengthening and advance as tolerated
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Strength6 months post-operatively

measured via dynamometer (pounds)

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Patient reported outcome scores6 months post-operatively

via Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) Depression (D) score

Range of Motion6 months post-operatively

via goniometer (degrees)

Perceived Pain6 months post-operatively

via visual analog scale (VAS) pain scale: (scale 0 - 10, higher score indicates more pain)

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Health Ford Health System

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Detroit, Michigan, United States

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