S-START is a scientific study looking at rehabilitation after keyhole surgery to repair torn rotator cuff tendons in the shoulder using a ‘double-row’ repair technique. Please watch the short video below to get more information.

We are comparing standard rehabilitation, using a sling for 4-6 weeks, with accelerated rehabilitation, in which a sling is not used and movements are permitted as patients feel able. Over the course of a year, we will be measuring shoulder movement, asking patients to complete outcomes questionnaires, and performing an MRI scan to determine whether the repaired rotator cuff has healed.

For further information, please click here to see our published protocol.