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Patients are given a complete physical examination that provides an assessment of the individuals overall health.
The degree of flexion, extension and range of motion measurements are taken for each shoulder.
Diagnostic imaging studies will be performed to rule out additional injuries or conditions.
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Patient's goals and lifestyle may need to be altered, with normal activity levels being modified.
Sustaining a complete recovery is dependent on the severity of the injury, the health and habits of the patient and underlying shoulder disorders or health conditions present.
Maintaining an active exercise program and practicing proper lifting techniques is the best medicine for recovery and prevention.
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Immediately after surgery, as anesthesia wears off, patients will usually feel tired and slightly disoriented, though the after-effects of anesthesia can vary greatly from patient to patient.
Post-operative pain will be present and may require over-the-counter or prescription medication to control the pain.
Passive range of motion exercises are begun on the first post-operative day to maintain shoulder flexibility.
Postoperative instructions:
Diet:
Begin with clear liquids and light foods (jellos, soups, etc.).
Progress to your normal diet if you are not nauseated.
Activity:
Follow general post operative guidelines.
Be wary of any signs of infection.
No driving until instructed by your physician.
Do not engage in activities that increase pain or swelling.
Maintain your arm in a sling at all times until instructed otherwise by your physician.
Ice Therapy:
Begin ice therapy immediately after surgery. Manual icing should be performed every two hours for twenty minutes until your swelling is controlled.
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Signs of infection including increased warmth, redness or pain at the incision line, drainage, chills or fever.
Injury to blood vessels and nerves within the shoulder, causing a change in sensation such as tingling or numnbness in fingers or arm.
The possibility of unforeseen complications.
The development of frozen shoulder syndrome following surgery.
Recurrent dislocation of the shoulder.
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