Question 1

i had shoulder surgery a couple days ago, when will i be ready to work out again?

Accepted Answer

Cannot say: This is not a question that can be easily answered. The specifics of a patient's aftercare is dictated by the specifics of your case. The person who is most familiar with your case is your orthopedic surgeon. Therefore, your orthopedic surgeon's answer to this question is the most valid.

Question 2

how long should it take me to get back to work after arthroscopic shoulder surgery?

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Depends: Recovery time can be variable after shoulder arthroscopy. If the surgery is ablative, such as removing some frayed tissue or bone spurs, sling wear is short, and recovery of function can be relatively rapid (2-3 mos).  If a repair of some kind is required (cuff repair, labrum repair), sling is usually worn for 6 weeks, and total recovery can be upwards of 6 months or more.

Question 3

how long will it take me to get back to work after having arthroscopic shoulder surgery?

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Relatively quickly: Arthroscopic surgery typically allows a patient faster recovery and thus quicker return to work. However, recovery also depends on the findings of the surgery, any procedures performed during arthroscopy, and complications. Your type of work will also dictate if you can return to full duty (baseball pitcher will take longer than a secretary).

Question 4

how long will it take me to get back to work after arthroscopic shoulder surgery on my writing side?

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Depends: It really depends on what you do for work. Since you mention writing, you can typically return to writing immediately after surgery. Holding a pen and writing without raising the arm in the air is allowed with pretty much any shoulder surgery procedure.

Question 5

how long does shoulder surgery take?

Accepted Answer

Can't say...: Too much depends on exactly what procedure is performed - and if you are referring to surgical time or recovery time.

Question 6

what to do if i have problems after shoulder surgery..?

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You must call: your provider.  He/she is the one to address this issue.

Question 7

i'm having post shoulder surgery issues! please help me!?

Accepted Answer

Need More Info: Please discuss this with your surgeon.  If it has been some time and you still are concerned consider a second opinion.  Without more information about what specific issues you are having it is difficult to provide more help.

Question 8

what is the general recovery time from a shoulder surgery?

Accepted Answer

Depends on the surg: There are a very large number of different shoulder surgeries so recovery time absolutely cannot be determined as a single time for all shoulder surgery. For many ligament and tendon repairs around the shoulder, most patients are able to return to their work and recreational activities by 6 months. Your surgeon can best tell you the expected recovery time for any procedures that  they recommend.

Question 9

what is the definition or description of: shoulder surgery?

Accepted Answer

Shoulder surgery: Arthroscopic or open procedures to the glenohumeral joint, acromiolclavicular joint, rotator cuff, glenoid labrum, proximal biceps, or capsular tissues.

Question 10

when does someone absolutely need to have shoulder surgery?

Accepted Answer

An infection: If you develop a shoulder infection you need to have it drained and the best way if surgical arthroscopy. If you have recurrent shoulder dislocations or a symptomatic rotator cuff tear and you are under sixty you should highly consider having surgery.

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