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- Post-Operative Care for Total or Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty
It is ok to remove to take a shower after 72 hours from surgery It is ok to straighten your elbow and let your arm hang toward the floor and wash under your arm with your opposite side hand
- Pre and Post-Operative Instructions: Shoulder Replacement
Physical Therapy: Physical therapy will be determined at the discretion of your surgeon For patients receiving a total shoulder replacement, you will begin physical therapy 7-10 days following your surgery For patients receiving a reverse total shoulder replacement, you will begin physical therapy after your 6 week follow-up appointment Daily activities: If you are having surgery on your
- How Do You Shower by Yourself After Shoulder Surgery?
Regaining independence starts in the shower! Dr Kevin Kruse provides helpful strategies for showering safely and comfortably on your own after shoulder surgery
- Microsoft Word - post-op-reverse-total-shoulder. doc
You will have restrictions for up to 6 months after your shoulder replacement Some employers allow light-duty, and we can give you work restriction notes at each post operative visit if necessary
- x26158bc_bathing_dressing_etc_after_shoulder_surgery. indd
After your surgery, your arm will be placed in an immobilizer or sling Only take the immobilizer or sling off for bathing, dressing and performing arm exercises, unless otherwise directed by your surgeon
- Post op Shoulder Replacement - orthony. com
You may remove the sling for bathing, dressing, daily gentle exercises (see exercise below) or occasionally while sitting in a controlled environment at home DO NOT reach, grab or use the shoulder until given further instructions by your provider
- Showering After Shoulder Replacement Surgery - Ashvin K Dewan, MD
Dr Dewan typically uses a waterproof dressing after surgery This allows you to shower immediately after surgery Using a shower chair is important to reduce the risk of slipping and falling in the shower The shoulder brace can be removed for showering as long as the arm is supported in the lap
- Post Operative Instructions
One important goal following surgery is to minimize swelling around your arm and shoulder The best way to achieve this is with the frequent application of ice and gentle range of motion exercises
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