Tips For When You’re At Home

It’s very important that you follow your surgeon’s instructions. Additionally, here are some suggestions that may make life a little easier at home. Please discuss these with your surgeon before you are discharged from the hospital:

• Do not use your surgery arm when getting out of bed or up from a chair.

How Soon Can I Get Back To Normal Activities?

In the months following your shoulder surgery, you’ll most likely be advised to take it easy and modify your positioning to keep pressure off of your shoulder. While you are recovering, you should not lift anything with the  operative arm. Please consult with your orthopedic surgeon before you begin lifting anything.