Early structured rehabilitation following open retromuscular incisional hernia repair: a prospective randomized controlled trial.
Matas Pažusis, Linas Venclauskas, Petras Mikučionis et al.
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This randomized controlled trial evaluated the impact of structured early rehabilitation on functional recovery after open retromuscular incisional hernia repair in 30 adults. The study found a significant improvement in trunk flexor peak torque at 90°/s in the rehabilitation group (Δ +34.3 N·m vs -3.8 N·m; p = 0.023), suggesting potential benefits of early rehabilitation.
Key findings
- Trunk flexor peak torque at 90°/s improved significantly in the rehabilitation group (Δ +34.3 N·m vs -3.8 N·m; p = 0.023).
- No significant differences were found for trunk flexor peak torque at 60°/s (p = 0.081).
- No increase in postoperative complications was observed in the rehabilitation group.
- Two recurrences occurred in the control group during the 12-month follow-up.
Why it matters
The findings suggest that early structured rehabilitation may enhance recovery of trunk muscle function after hernia repair, which could influence postoperative care strategies and improve patient outcomes.
What to keep in mind
The study had a small sample size and was not powered to evaluate recurrence, limiting the generalizability of the findings.