Rotator Cuff Surgery Post-Care Instructions
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 ก.ค. 2024
- Torrance Memorial physical therapist, Richard Shen, gives helpful post-operation tips for rotator cuff surgery including precautions, sling usage, sleep positions, dressing, and exercises.
This was so helpful, thank you. Concise and instructive without unnecessary chatter, perfect.
Great info. For those getting any shoulder surgery, I highly recommend a cryo cuff ice device(I have ossur cold rush). I’m day 5 post-surgery rotator cuff + labrum repair (had the nerve block) and I haven’t had to touch my narcotics. I even left it on low speed overnight while sleeping propped up on a couch and its really helped me. Ice as much as possible for first 4-5 days, and right before bed. Not a medical professional just sharing what works for me.
did you run your ice machine overnight?
@@jenmatteucci Yep. On its lowest setting. Really helped take the pain away and help me sleep. And I got to keep the oxy for a future date! Again, not a health pro so would recommend asking the surgeon or doctor, but I personally would 100% do the same thing again. Shoulder healed perfectly!
This is the Best video ever! I learned so much.
That you for this information. I feel a little better about my upcoming RC surgery after watching your video. You have a great calming voice.
Hi stephanie, i am 6 weeks post rc op, just wanted to give you some advice of you don't mind. It is true that the op can be painful but they will give you a nerve block that wears off after about 24 hours, just make sure you start your painkilling meds before it wears off. A lot of people swear by ice to ease your arm but i found heat was actually better. I just had a hot water bottle wrapped in a thin towel and this really did help. Just want to wish you well for the opportunity, john
I am 5 days post op for rotator cuff repair, the nerve block works well but start your meds as soon as possible, no easy way to say it but the pain is quite sever for 3/4days.
Yeah I agree it’s 115 am eastern time and can’t sleep for shit. And the pain is ramping up. After four days will it calm down
My surgery is 7/1 and I’m very nervous but I can no longer handle this pain. I appreciate your honesty. Thank you.
@@kabduljabbar you will be fine. Do not be nervous. The first days are a bit tough if you don’t have any help. But after that it gets easy I promise. Good luck.
I'm nervous about the pain will the pain really help the pain?
What do you mean by severe? Between 1 and 10 how bad?
I have surgery this coming monday september 20th 2021 and like the first comment said this is the best video ive ran across to help me understand what to expect after my surgery thank you
How did surgery go? How’s the pain. I’m so scared for mine
@@DidasRoom how did your surgery go with the pain? I am about to have mine.
Excellent reminders of techniques/info you may have received after surgery but were too drug-drunk to recall effectively. Also very good illustrations of things you will be doing in early days of recovery. Succinct, elegant, & covered the very best bits! very well done! Thank you for posting!!!!😊
Great video thanks. Had rotator cuff surgery.Putting a pillow under my affected arm really helped.
Thank you so much for sharing this is a great help
Great information.
Thank you very much indeed .
Cheers.
Thank you very much for this video. It is very helpful. One of the best I have seen so far. I am scheduled for surgery next month and I am trying to gather as much post OP info as I can to aide in my recovery
Same. Mine's next Wednesday. All the best with it, hope you recover well.
Mines 11/18 I will follow Dr instructions to heal properly ☮️✝️
I got my arthroscopic surgery day before for bankart repair and the pain wasn’t that bad. The fight night after the nerve block wore off was very bothering but today it’s just discomfort more than pain. I’ve been giving it rest and putting ice on it. If you guys need this surgery then don’t be scared. It’s worth it
I’m getting arthroscopic rotator cuff surgery this Friday and it’s my first surgery and I’m freaking out. Everyone says it’s very painful and PT is too. The thought of not being able to use my dominant arm scares me so much. Also, sleeping seems so difficult. and 6 weeks is SOOO LONG! 😓😓😓😓
@@naominapkins6845 don't worry. I'm at week 3 after surgery. Recovering very well. You'll be fine 😉
@@wakeup2003 how are u now?
@DARK KATACLYSM Oh man 7 hours!! Lol. How did it go? I guess you’re all done with it by now. That’s funny reading what I wrote here 3 mos ago. It was my first surgery and it was really scary. The first 4 days is gonna be hell. And first week or two is pretty tough. My doctor threw me into PT after 5 days, it was nuts. Now I’m almost approaching 4 months and my arm is almost up to my ear. It’s a lot of work though. You have to go to PT and do the exercises at home every single day otherwise you’re not gonna see fast results. During the earlier months I thought my arm was gonna fall off. And I thought I undid my surgery. But my doc said all those feelings are normal. If you have any other questions, ask away! Good luck!
@DARK KATACLYSM glad everything went well. My nerve blocker didn’t wear completely off for almost a week. My doc said that’s normal. Yes, ice all the time!!! It helps. Wow, no PT for 6 weeks huh… interesting… Glad you’re well!!! Now the hard part starts lol.
This was really good instructions. Thank you
My nerve block tapered off about 22 hours after surgery, and it felt like a freaking hand grenade went off in my right shoulder area… And this was with taking OXY in anticipation. Unbelievable pain that really could not be stabilized for a couple days. Highly highly recommend the nerve block and stay a head of the wear off with the meds even take an extra one if you have to. Crazy pain
My nerve block only lasted a few hours after surgery and I was begging God to kill me. Prescribed generic vicodin and suffered a week. Finally feeling a bit better
OMG I'm terrified!!!!!
Excellent video. Thank you. I've just had humeral head replacement and rotator cuff repair surgery. For the surgery you absolutely must take the nerve block. As that wears off the IV pain medication in the hospital helps. After 5 days in hospital I was discharged and I do not need oral pain medication. This video is very helpful now thank you 🙏.
Thank you for video. I am 6 days post opp for rotator cuff and decompression and sub acromial space. Was just wondering at what point can I take arm out of sling to do elbow and wrist exercises.
Very useful. Thanks dr
Thanks a lot , This video really helpful 👍👍😁
well done video.
Thanks too much for this informative video
If one has a massive tear in the rotator cuff and the sutures are all in place, are the citrus right against the humeral head? What's the best position to encourage proper shaping of the cuff?
Great video Thanks ✌️☮️
Thanks we need this info.
Very helpful
What are the tips for breaking your collarbone and suggested exercises. Can I have a video link
Thank you
Very helpful video.
I had total shoulder replacement surgery November 2020. I had a nerve block which I highly recommended. Unfortunately I had a tear of the sub scapulars tendon (part of rotator cuff) at 3 months post op requiring another surgery to repair the tendon. The nerve block did not work as well the second time as there was more scar tissue.
Hi Rixann, am at 6 weeks post shoulder replacement. How did you year the tendon?
Very helpful and informative
Excellent video! But I see no timeline for the exercises. When do they start? At what point do they increase in intensity? Can you provide a week by week and month by month chart of exercises? Thanks!!
Thank you so much
Thank you for this video. I have my rotator cuff surgery in the morning. 😢
Just make sure you ice it... but don’t get stitches wet... and take your pain meds around the clock every four hours before the pain begins... keep your arm in a sling when you sleep ... lots of pillows you have to sleep upright maybe in a recliner... if you can tolerate zinc take some ... it helps with wound healing and make sure your blouses and tops are comfortable... maybe oversized for the first week or two! Hope this helped! God Bless!
Gracias
Can anyone recommend a sling that has a cushion such as the one he showed? Thank you.
I’m at 6 weeks post op for torn RC & upper bicep repair. Sure wish I found this video much sooner! I sure hope I didn’t move my shoulder too much during this time! It’s very hard not to!! Still have pain & discomfort
Good video, I've had both my right and left down 3 years apart. The biggest issue is to be sure you take your pain meds before your block wears off. Set a timer for meds and when you are icing....more than 20 mins at a time can cause tissue damage! I highly recommend an Aircast or Iceman over ice pads. I don't believe your Surgeon wants you taking Aleve or any NSAIDS before 6+ weeks post op. I use one of the circle exercise bands to put around my neck & hold my arm stable during showers. Best wishes to all and don't be afraid to ask your Surgeon's office for help/advice.
How soon after replacement before you start exercising
Had bicep tenodesis fail after first shower and letting arm hang.
what is the brand name of this sling and where can it be purchased - looks more comforable and less complicated
Amazon has MANY braces $30-$60. My $1500 brace (that I had to pay $500 out of pocket) lasted 2 weeks. I wish I’d bought mine on Amazon before surgery.
Great video do you recommend the pendulum exercise in addition to the other exercises too? Or
Zzzzzzzz...Your voice is sooooo soothing
My insurance was charged $1500 for my sling/brace, of which I had to pay $500 out of pocket. It was a piece of junk that barely lasted the first 2 weeks. I looked online and found the exact same brace on Amazon for $60. 😡
I’m sorry. I’m having surgery soon and trying to prepare everything. How’s the pain? Im so scared
@@DidasRoom The nerve block worked well for a few days, but take your narcotic the first week before you start hurting! I bought Dual Action Advil to use during the day when I’m not taking the narcotic. You’ll need help to do even the simplest things(potty/bathe). Keep several large ice packs ready to rotate out. I ordered some ElastoGel ice packs off Amazon that I fell in love with at my first PT appointment. They’re worth every EVERY penny, and I’m still using them daily after I do my stretching exercises. Wish I’d had them the first week postop. Plan on sleeping in a recliner or propped on lots of pillows for several weeks. The brace is a necessary evil, but I found myself WANTING to put it on after therapy, but also I’m pretty sure I’m going to burn it in a bonfire when I’m finished with it.
@@emoore4876 thank you so so much. I will be purchasing those recommendations. Seen couple of videos where they said same thing. Knowing there’s others who been through it makes me feel not alone. I appreciate it.
@@emoore4876 this made me laugh..thank you.
@@emoore4876 what brace did you buy?
Hello my question to you is this how much do u need to weight to be able to get this surgery please had a car accident about two ago .I had to do blood work done and the told me that I couldn't get my surgery because of amount of mass Is this true or false Im very upset im in so much pain
Were you able to get your surgery?
As someone who is really self conscious about their body, do you get to at least keep your socks and underwear on during surgery?
Nope, everything fell out in full view after I could not fasten my gown in the back, surprised them, even though I had a bad tear...LOL"
Does it hurt as bad after, as it does before surgery? I'm having repair in a couple weeks, im in AGONY right now with low dose oxy. I'm dreading this!!!
Hi Bonnie, i am 4 weeks after surgery, to be honest the pain can be quite severe once the nerve block wears off, just make sure you are taking your meds before it wears off. i found heat eased the pain qiute a bit, i just had a hot water bottle wrapped in a thin towel held against the shoulder for the first couple of days. my shoulder is still a little sore but it is much better than before surgery. good luck and best wishes john
@@job9135 thankyou so much for your input!!! I am ready by golly!! That's great to hear you are feeling better from the injury itself. That alone is all.the encouragement I need!! As long as my surgeon is having a good day, i.should be good😆 thanks again keep healing
Hi bonnie just wondering how you are getting on, have you had your op yet. Best wishes john
Worse
@@stevencahill4187 well, it's been 7 weeks, and yeah, the next few days after were HORRIBLE. Especially considering my pain doctor didn't have any medication waiting for me!!!! It's better now. Of course.
gold
I'm hoping you might be able to help
It appears a nerve block during a rotator cuff surgery has left me with a blood clot and half of my right lung being nonfunctional..
Will not go into the specifics of the lack of response from the doctor who performed the surgery but a hospital stay was able to get me out of immmediat distress. A VERY GOOD PA was able to help me out with determing what was going on. Comparing pre op xrays and CTs he has determined half.of.my right lung is no functionimg . He researched and determined it may be necessary to have a surgeon go in and perform repair/ pressure release surgery on that chest nerve
We are not able to locate a surgeon that can perform this surgery. I am close to the Dallas FT Worth area , there was a surgeon in that area who performed the surgery , but he is no longer a available (retirement??? Not sure)
In any case do you have a referral of a surgeon who may be able to help and has experience with this post op /nerve block damage issue?
Call a good Lawyer they know the best doctors from the look of your story there's probably some malpractice going on speedy Recovery Goodluck
great tips ...surgery in june 2024
Hey im 10 days out , yes it sucks.ice alot and take meds as much as u need them. Sleep has been the biggest hassle as it hurts at night. But think about the future and you and me will be fine in time. Its a marathon, not a sprint. Sure beats having a messed up shoulder for life!! Best luck dont be worried.
@@mikepetro9679 Thanks , ya June 10th . I hurt it playing hockey , so I'm looking forward to being able to play again and do a pushup lol . Hope your recovery goes well and you get back to the things that you use to do.
@@cdnrider6200 that's crazy , I hurt mine in hockey also. I believe it was semi-torned or whatever prior to the accident because I was just battling for the puck with another guy in the corner , a play you do all the time , and I felt a POP sensation in the shoulder and I was done on the ice and couldn't even move the arm for days after .. anyways I'm a big workout freak too and do ALOT of dumbbell HIIT videos and kettlebells , ropes, sprints ect .. and while I had some range of motion after the initial physical therapy I did, it was killing me I couldn't work out like I used to (like you said even pushups were really difficult and I was used to doing sometimes 100 a day) and so I knew deep down I had to get it fixed .. just keep reminding yourself that you gotta get it done to get back to normal . Hell, I couldn't even reach up high . And DONT be nervous about the surgery and going under and everything like I was . The medical teams are pros and you literally fall asleep and wake up and it's done. Sorry for the long post but wishing you the best bro
So for the exercises, you need to take the sling of 4 times a day??
After 6 weeks, sling off and then exercise. You don't wear sling after 6 weeks.
What’s not clear is the second goal. Is that after the six weeks?
To get your shoulders do some of irs usual range of motions
Is it really that painful? I need surgery and almost feel like cancelling
During the arthroscopic procedure, you will be put to sleep and will not feel anything.
The anesthesia will wear off after 24 hrs and its quite painfull but manageable with prescribed pain meds.
3 days after surger, pain is almost gone.
In October 2016 I had right shoulder rotator cuff and biceps tenodesis surgery. Any orthopedic surgery has pain involved because there are bones, muscles, tendons and ligaments involved. Yes, it does hurt, but is quite manageable. I have a cold therapy machine that is worn post surgery and keeps the joint cooled down. Ice packs will also work. The first 72 hours are the toughest, but by proper used of cold therapy and taking of prescribed pain medications, it really does provide enough relief so you can rest, sleep and function.
Wear the sling! Get a cheap mesh type sling to wear while taking a shower. Stay in the sling and follow your doctors directions. Don’t use your arm and keep it secure. It takes 6 weeks for the tendons to begin reattachment back to the humeral head of the upper arm. Do your physical therapy. The PT folks are well versed in restoring the shoulder joint.
You do get better and it will heal, but you have to be totally committed to recovery. The therapist will slowly bring your arm and shoulder back to full use, which will take 6-12 weeks of PT, do your home exercises they teach, and just chill out. Remember, the repair is to grow tendons and bone back together. It will take about 6 months to really feel the healing, but you won’t need a sling that much.
I’m having my left shoulder done next week and am prepared. I bought another cold therapy device, have my shower sling, and my wife made up some over size t shirts with Velcro so I can have a shirt on with the least amount of shoulder movement. Remember- protect that shoulder! You have an investment in it, your surgeon spent lots of time training and doing this procedure along with his/her team. So trust your doctor and nurses, follow exactly their instructions, and you will really get better.
@@BW12149 If you don't mind me asking, did you have much range of motion after one month? My surgery was on December 15 and at this point, I have some range of motion but not much. Also, were you still taking pain meds to help you sleep at night after one month?
@@rudycent3323 hello. Range of motion varies with each individual, but yes, mine was limited. The first few weeks of physical therapy focuses on keeping the shoulder from freezing up. As you get further away from the surgery ROM begins to increase as the PT continues to expand what you can do.
For me, it was about the 9 week mark that I was able to have more movement, but it will vary based upon how extensive your damage was to the tendons.
There is limited blood flow to ligaments, tendons and cartilage so healing is very slow. Don't push it so much that your shoulder gets re-injured!
As for pain meds, especially opioids, I weaned off them rather quickly and used Advil and Tylenol. I'm kind of unusual as opioids don't make me drowsy, I get a reverse effect where I can't sleep. Again, each person is different in how they experience pain. The majority of the pain is from the bone work done by the surgeon with the anchors, shaving the humeral head etc.
My next procedure is on January 18, but I prepared for it. Bought a cold therapy machine, renting a passive motion chair, and I have the necessary equipment to do PT at home.
To sum up- it takes quite a while to get full ROM back. Don't push it!!! Use ice packs or cold therapy as much as possible.
Pain is an objective situation for each person. It really can't be quantified with a true level of pain one has. Some are scared of pain, others breeze through it. I think of pain as my body healing from a traumatic event( surgery causes trauma)and it's good to have it. It really does get better. You might hurt for more than 6 months, but it will be diminishing as time progresses.
Let me know if this helps.
@@BW12149 Thank you so much for your reply. I was concerned about my ROM because my therapist makes it seems like I should have more mobility by now. I do the exercises at home but stop once I start feeling the slightest pain for fear of injuring the tendon again.
Best wishes on your upcoming surgery. It sounds like you are completely prepared. Again, thank you for being so helpful.
I truly appreciate it.
Very painful surgery. Painful recovery.
Worth it though?
I did not feel anything during the arthroscopic procedure.
But after 24 hrs, its quite painfull but after 3 days, pain is almost gone
@@mayonalbay8816 my shoulders killing me. Old rugby injury thats got worse over time 😤
not for me!
I'm side sleeper
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No pain for the first 24 hours? That was not my experience even with a nerve block.
I have osteo arthritis in both shoulders, since this lousy Medicare won't pay for my operation, I am getting Stem Cell Therapy! To hell with the surgery. Can't move your shoulder for 6 weeks, that's just wrong look at other videos here and see some doctors want you to get rid of the sling the 1st week.
Why not try these things BEFORE have surgery...
havin my surg in 6 days thx for all the info in video and comments guys.
What was your cost if you don't mind me asking?
@@jerrywhidby. covered by ins. no copay.
@@jerrywhidby. He must have minded you asking
@@garethhancock8525 must have. Fortunately my problem was bicep tendonitis.
@@garethhancock8525 must have. Fortunately my problem turned out to be bicep tendonitis.
getting mine done soon. going to self medicate with BPC-157, TB500 and GHK-cu (all found on pubmed.gov for incredible healing benefits)