Question 1

what happens after rotator cuff surgery? rehab for weeks?

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Surgeon preference: This is an question best asked of your surgeon. Every surgeon has different protocols and different philosophies about motion after rotator cuff repairs. The rotator cuff pulls against the repair even when you sit in a sling/immobilizer completely braced. So it will never be completely protected. Some surgeons want physical therapy right away to keep motion. Others will wait 6-12 weeks.

Question 2

can a shoulder freeze up again after rotator cuff surgery, ?

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Yes: Reduced shoulder motion is a common complication of rotator cuff surgery.  Prevention is multifaceted.  Appropriate physical therapy with early passive motion and progressive active motion at the correct time is important in preventing this complication.

Question 3

why does my shoulder still hurt a year after rotator cuff surgery?

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Strength and enduran: difficult to answer. Rotator cuff repairs take a long time to rehab. Shoulder only will only feel better after the strength and endurance are back near normal. Sometimes this never happens. Some rotator cuff tears have a high rate of retear also.

Question 4

how many months of rehab do i have to do after rotator cuff surgery?

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Rotator Cuff Surgery: All of your questions are fully answered or should have been in the discharge instructions from your surgeon. There should be dates for the physical therapy and what to do if problems arise.  The best answers to your specific questions would be best answered by the one that knows how your surgery went and what they did in actuality.

Question 5

what is the usual response to rehabilitation after rotator cuff surgery?

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Very favorable: Most patients do quite well after a rotator cuff repair. Different doctors have different rehab protocols. I for one get patients moving early to help prevent stiffness, but i restrict active motion (can't actively bring your arm over your head) for six weeks while the cuff heals. At the six week point, i advance to ad lib rom and generally at three months patients are good to go and very happy!

Question 6

when does the extreme pain stop after rotator cuff surgery?  its been 3 weeks.

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3-6 weeks: Not unusual for up to 6-8 weeks.

Question 7

why is my shoulder more painful on day 4 after rotator cuff surgery than it was on day 4?

Accepted Answer

Post op pain: It's not unusual for postop pain to increase somewhat as swelling, inflammation and tissue irritability develop. However if pain dramatically increases in severity, you must notify your shoulder surgeon who may want to evaluate you to make sure that nothing untoward is occurring.

Question 8

what are some exercises or things that can be done after rotator cuff surgery if you fell like the shoulder is freezing?

Accepted Answer

Therapy: Although i can give some suggestions, you should be actively involved in physical therapy and follow their guidlines.  I suggest a home pulley, using the good arm to help assist the operated shoulder with flexion.  Also doing wall climbs by using your fingers to climb up a wall. Make sure to let your surgeon know you are having difficulty.  Good luck.

Question 9

can you still powerlift after rotator cuff surgery?

Accepted Answer

You can.: With a successful repair and appropriate post-operative rehab, you should be able to resume powerlifting. However, you should be aware that you are more likely to incur a re-tear than most patients, because of the immense forces on the rotator cuff, associated with powerlifting.

Question 10

could you tell me what happens after rotator cuff surgery?

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Rotator Cuff Surgery: This varies from doctor to doctor and also depends on the severity of the tear.  It is generally accepted that initially you should avoid any active range of motion of the shoulder, while often passive range is allowed much sooner.  After appropriate rest, pt will gradually help you regain range of motion, and then later strengthening exercises will be added.  Expect 3-6 months for recovery.

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