
Shoulder Surgery
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Shoulder Surgery
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General information for after Shoulder Surgery
When can I take a shower?
You can take a shower after 5 days after surgery.
Remove the white dressings and cover your incisions with waterproof bandages
How long do I have to wear my sling for?
Keep it on for 6 weeks- including while sleeping
Only time to take it off is if you are exercising your neck, wrist, elbow and hand.
Do not move shoulder for 2 weeks
Compression/Wicking Dressings (white dressings)
Leave on and keep dry for 5 days, then remove dressings with foam pads and place clean waterproof dressings over incisions
When can I drive again?
6 weeks provided that you have not been instructed otherwise
Cold Therapy Unit
Use as needed for 2 weeks or longer. This will help decrease your pain after surgery, decrease the swelling, and allow you to use less pain medication
Shoulder Immobilizer Sling
Keep on all times including night for 6 weeks unless otherwise directed
Exercise recommendations while wearing the sling
Take your arm out of the sling 4-5 times every day to exercise your neck, elbow, wrist and hand
Physiotherapy infographics
Routine Follow up
2 weeks
You will have
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X-rays of your shoulder
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Stitches removed
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Physio plan reviewed
6 weeks
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Shoulder is starting to heal
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Continue with physiotherapy
3 months
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Bring your physiotherapy progress report
6 months
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Complete a survey on how your shoulder feels
1 year & Yearly
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Survey on how your shoulder feels
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Follow up as required