Preparing for Shoulder Replacement Surgery
Know whether you are having a total or reverse replacement, set up for about 6 weeks in a sling and arrange help. Your surgeon’s protocol comes first.
Shoulder
Frozen shoulder, rotator cuff problems, impingement, injuries and arthritis of the shoulder, explained by a physiotherapist.
Frozen Shoulder and Diabetes: Why It’s More Common
Frozen shoulder is several times more common with diabetes, often affects both sides and lasts longer. Steroid injections can raise blood sugar.
Preparing for AC Joint Reconstruction
AC joint surgery rebuilds the ligaments holding the collarbone down. Expect a sling for 4 to 6 weeks and limited lifting for about 3 months.
Shoulder Replacement Recovery: Total and Reverse
Sling typically about 6 weeks; recovery often 6 to 12 months. Total and reverse replacements have different early precautions. Your surgeon’s protocol first.
Broken Collarbone Recovery: What to Expect
Most broken collarbones heal without surgery. The bone typically knits in 6 to 12 weeks; heavy lifting and contact sport often take about 3 months.
Frozen Shoulder and Menopause: Is There a Link?
Frozen shoulder peaks between 40 and 60 and is more common in women. A link with menopause is suggested by some studies but not proven.
AC Joint Reconstruction Recovery: Week by Week
After AC joint reconstruction, most people wear a sling for 4 to 6 weeks and limit lifting for about 3 months. Contact sport often returns around 6 months, sometimes later.
Frozen Shoulder Exercises, Stage by Stage
Frozen shoulder exercises change by stage: gentle assisted movement early, longer-held stretches once pain settles, then strengthening.
Preparing for Shoulder Arthroscopy
Find out which procedures are planned, since that sets your sling time. Set up home, arrange rides and list questions. Your surgeon’s protocol comes first.
Frozen Shoulder Stages: How Long Each One Lasts
Frozen shoulder moves through freezing (often 2 to 9 months), frozen (4 to 12 months) and thawing (6 months to 2 years or more) stages.