BFR After Biceps Tendon Repair and MPFLR

Launched by MAYO CLINIC · May 10, 2022

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This clinical trial is looking at a treatment called blood flow restriction (BFR) therapy to see how it affects recovery after surgery for two specific injuries: biceps tendon tears and knee ligament repairs. BFR therapy involves using special bands to limit blood flow to a muscle during exercise, which may help improve strength and healing. The study aims to understand if this therapy can help people heal better and faster after their surgeries.

To be eligible for this trial, participants should be between 18 and 80 years old and have a biceps tear that requires surgical repair or a knee surgery known as medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction (MPFLR). However, individuals who have had previous surgeries on the same tendon, have certain health issues, or cannot handle BFR therapy will not be included. If someone joins the study but cannot tolerate the BFR treatment or experiences any problems, they will be withdrawn from the trial. Participants will have regular check-ins to ensure their safety and comfort throughout the study.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Subjects will be recruited from our ambulatory sports medicine clinics. We will include patients aged 18-80 who suffered a biceps tear and are undergoing biceps repair or MPFLR
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Subjects will be excluded if they are undergoing revision biceps repair or revision MPFLR, history of DVT, neurovascular injury, unable to tolerate BFR treatment, unable to complete physical therapy, peripheral vascular disease
• • Subjects will be withdrawn from the study if they are unable to tolerate the BFR therapy. Additionally if they suffer from any complications of the therapy they will be withdrawn immediately. This will be facilitated by describing the reasons for withdrawal to the patient prior to initiating the study and ask patients and other providers to inform the investigators if there are any issues or concerns.