Pain, Shoulder

Latissimus dorsi transfer is an established treatment option with favorable results in massive, irreparable rotator cuff tears, however, it is controversial if earlier motion is detrimental or beneficial to the postoperative goal of reduced pain and improved clinical outcomes. Therefore, the aim of this study is to compare the effects of slow and accelerated rehabilitation protocols after latissimus dorsi transfer in massive, irreparable rotator cuff tears.

In this study, investigator will analyze the demographic characteristics of patients presenting to emergency department with Anterior Shoulder Dislocation. Investigators will document the mechanism of injury, orthopedic classification of shoulder dislocation, associated treatments, pre-procedural pain scoring, post-procedural pain scoring, as well as the duration of emergency department stay related to the preferred treatment, orthopedic consultation, and patient outcomes (discharge, admission to ward or intensive care unit, mortality). Aim of the study to investigate whether the current treatments used provide any superiority in emergency department outcomes for patients