Publication Name	World Journal of Clinical Cases
Manuscript ID	109464
Country	United States

Category	Orthopedics
Manuscript Type	Meta-Analysis
Article Title	Digitally assisted vs conventional home-based rehabilitation after rotator cuff repair: A meta-analysis
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Maryam Salimi, Alireza Keshtkar, Seyedarad Mosalamiaghili, Arash Sharafatvaziri and Brian T Feeley
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Corresponding Author	Brian T Feeley, Full Professor, MD, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sports Med and Shoulder Surg, Univ Calif San Francisco, 1500 Owens Street, San Francisco, CA 94158, United States. brian.feeley@ucsf.edu
Key Words	Digital therapeutic; Home-based rehabilitation; Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair; Shoulder rehabilitation; Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair
Core Tip	This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the effectiveness of digitally assisted vs conventional home-based rehabilitation following rotator cuff repair. Findings from three randomized controlled trials suggest that digital rehabilitation offers comparable outcomes in Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand scores and range of motion—with a significant improvement in abduction—highlighting its potential as an accessible, patient-friendly alternative to traditional methods. While promising, broader implementation requires addressing barriers like digital literacy, access, and privacy concerns.
Citation	Salimi M, Keshtkar A, Mosalamiaghili S, Sharafatvaziri A, Feeley BT. Digitally assisted vs conventional home-based rehabilitation after rotator cuff repair: A meta-analysis. World J Clin Cases 2025; In press

Received	2025-05-16 07:36
Peer-Review Started	2025-05-16 07:38
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Return for Revision	2025-06-05 09:32
Revised	2025-06-15 14:26
Second Decision	2025-10-23 02:38
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Executive Editor-in-Chief	2025-10-24 05:39
Articles in Press	2025-10-24 05:39
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