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Post Operative Information
Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
http://www.bostonshoulderinstitute.com/_userfiles/Shoulder - Arthroscopic RCT Repair Protocol Hybrid Patient - Therapist.pdf
Reverse Shoulder Replacement protocol
http://www.bostonshoulderinstitute.com/_userfiles/Shoulder - Reverse TSA protocol.pdf
Shoulder Arthroscopic Decompression
http://www.bostonshoulderinstitute.com/_userfiles/Shoulder - Subacromial Decompression protocol.pdf
Knee and Shoulder Arthroscopy
You will be wrapped in a bulky compressive dressing, which should minimize swelling and absorb the fluid used in arthroscopy. If you had a shoulder arthroscopy, an arm sling or shoulder immobilizer will be placed on you before you leave the operating room. If you had knee arthroscopy, you will be given crutches and should be able to bear weight as tolerated unless specifically told to avoid this by the doctor. Do not be concerned if you get some blood stained or clear fluid soaking through the dressing. This is normal.
Ice should be applied to your knee or shoulder as much as possible for the first 48 hours. The dressing can be removed at 48 hours or rewrapped sooner if you feel that it is too tight.
You normally will have three or four incisions about 1/3 of an inch in length with "steri-strips" on them to help seal the skin edges. These strips should stay on. If there is some seepage from the wounds please cover them with cotton gauze (available at local drugstores). You can shower or bathe anytime but the wounds should stay dry for 3 days. Pain medication will be prescribed and should be taken as needed to control pain. Often ice and elevation are more effective in reducing pain than narcotics.
For shoulder arthroscopy, the type of surgery you have will determine whether you can begin to use the arm immediately or not. If you do not have a rotator cuff repair, the arm can be removed from the sling and you can begin to move the arm as tolerated. If a rotator cuff repair is performed you must not use any of the muscles in the shoulder region and the immobilizer should stay on at all time except bathing. During bathing, the arm should hang passively by your side.
Follow-up
You will typically return to see the doctor 6-12 days after surgery. We will review pictures and findings or your surgery. Physical therapy will typically be ordered and the healing process begins! Please discuss issues such as limitations at work, handicap DMV placards and pain medication at this time.
After Hours
Call (702) 564-1234 and follow the prompt on the voice message. When leaving a voice message, please be sure to speak clearly and leave your name and phone number; we will return your call the next business day.
To reach a doctor after hours, select the answering service prompt. The service will contact the doctor on your behalf. If you have an emergency, contact 911 as soon as possible.
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