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Short-Term Outcomes of a Structured Self-Rehabilitation Program After Mini-Open Latarjet Procedure in Military
Kyriakos Bekas1,2, Ioannis Bampis2, Alexandros Stamatopoulos3
1Orthopaedics Department, 401 General Army Hospital of Athens, 115 25 Athens, Greece.
Medical Sciences (Basel, Switzerland)
|December 24, 2025
Summary
A self-rehabilitation protocol after mini-open Latarjet surgery showed positive short-term results for military personnel. This approach led to early recovery, high patient satisfaction, and no complications, suggesting its effectiveness in post-operative physiotherapy.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Sports Medicine
- Rehabilitation Science
Background:
- COVID-19 pandemic restricted in-person physiotherapy access.
- Concerns arose regarding post-operative rehabilitation effectiveness.
- Mini-open Latarjet procedures require effective rehabilitation strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate a self-rehabilitation protocol's impact on short-term outcomes.
- To assess the efficacy of remote physiotherapy following Latarjet surgery.
- To determine the feasibility of self-guided recovery in active military personnel.
Main Methods:
- Prospective observational study of 18 patients (19 shoulders) undergoing mini-open Latarjet.
- Standardized self-rehabilitation protocol initiated on postoperative day 1.
- Progressive range-of-motion exercises introduced at 2 weeks, with pain and ROM assessments.
Main Results:
- Significant pain reduction (VAS 1.2 to 0 by week 4) and minimal drug use.
- Full assisted forward flexion (180°) achieved by week 4.
- External rotation improved to 80° by 12 weeks, with no deficits; internal rotation reached T7 by week 8.
Conclusions:
- Self-rehabilitation protocol demonstrated favorable short-term outcomes post-mini-open Latarjet.
- Early recovery, high patient satisfaction (9.5/10), and absence of complications were observed.
- Further research with controlled trials is recommended to validate these findings.
