54 shoulder rotator cuff repairs that were rehabilitated by early passive motion exercise were followed up after at least one year post-operatively, and evaluated with the JOA shoulder scoring system. The mean JOA shoulder score improved from 67.4 to 93.4 post operatively. 34 (63%) scored over 95 points, 8 (15%) were less than 95 to 90 points, 8 were less than 90 to 80 points and 4 were less than 80 points, Small cuff tear showed relative low JOA shoulder score (86.7 points) post operatively, due to post operative pain and limited ROM. Though 8 shoulders had weak shoulder external rotation power, threr were no evidence of rupture during early motion exercise. In recent series of 21 shoulders, 17 showed early functional recover.
