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I had shoulder surgery done a little over a month ago, this was to scrape bone spurs and clean out the bursa. how long until i fully recover?
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6-8 weeks: Structurally, there is only mild weakening of the deltoid insertion where the bone is removed. Rotator cuff, if not repaired should be ready to rehab right away. I encourage my patients to start range of motion exercises as soon as the pain subsides (couple of days). I let them do whatever they are comfortable with after a couple of weeks. It generally takes 6-8 weeks for all the tenderness to end.
Answered 6/15/2018
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