Surgery Recovery

Sling typically about 4 to 6 weeks, strengthening from about 3 months, full recovery often 6 to 12 months. Your surgeon’s protocol comes first.

After collarbone plate surgery, the bone typically heals in 6 to 12 weeks. Everyday use often returns by 3 months; full strength often by 4 to 6.

Biceps tenodesis reattaches the biceps tendon lower down. Plan for one arm, a sling for weeks, and no lifting for at least 6 to 8 weeks, longer for heavy lifting.

After biceps tenodesis, a sling is usual for 2 to 6 weeks and there is no lifting for at least 6 to 8 weeks. Heavy lifting often waits 4 to 6 months.

Capsular release for frozen shoulder is followed by daily exercise from day one. Prepare by planning time, pain relief and frequent physical therapy.

After manipulation or capsular release for frozen shoulder, the first two weeks of movement matter most. Range often keeps improving for 3 to 6 months.

Preparing for a Bankart repair means setting up home for one arm, practicing with the sling, and planning about 6 to 8 weeks without driving.

After a Bankart repair or Latarjet, a sling is usual for 3 to 6 weeks. Contact sport is often 6 to 9 months away.