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How long are you off work after shoulder surgery
A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Purchaseanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 24 years experience
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 i... Read More
5.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Shawn Hennigananswered
Orthopedic Surgery 28 years experience
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... Read More
5.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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Dr. Paul Grutteranswered
Orthopedic Surgery 23 years experience
6-8 weeks: This depends greatly on the procedures performed during the surgery as well as your occupation. Most arthroscopic shoulder surgeries take 6-12 weeks ... Read More
5.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 41-year-old member asked:
How long will it take me to get back to work after arthroscopic shoulder surgery on my writing side?
Dr. Allen Luanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 25 years experience
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... Read More
5.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Paul Grutteranswered
Orthopedic Surgery 23 years experience
2-8 weeks: Return to work after shoulder surgery depends on what needed to be fixed at surgery and a persons job. Most people can return to a desk job with acti... Read More
5.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Hettingeranswered
Podiatry 37 years experience
Can't say...: Too much depends on exactly what procedure is performed - and if you are referring to surgical time or recovery time.
4.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Peter Ihleanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 55 years experience
You must call: your provider. He/she is the one to address this issue.
3.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Vivek Agrawalanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 32 years experience
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 abou... Read More
5.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 28-year-old male asked:
Dr. John Michalskianswered
Orthopedic Surgery 37 years experience
Shoulder surgery: Arthroscopic or open procedures to the glenohumeral joint, acromiolclavicular joint, rotator cuff, glenoid labrum, proximal biceps, or capsular tissue... Read More
5.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Daniel Massanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 47 years experience
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 ... Read More
5.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Daniel Massanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 47 years experience
Depends: The exercise program depends on what surgery you had. I should be designed by a therapist to a prescription from your surgeon.
4.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Visotskyanswered
Occupational Medicine 37 years experience
Shoulder surgery: All you need is a current exam that fines you in good health and stable recovered shoulder
3.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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