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Welcome to our health education library. The information shared below is provided to you as an educational and informational source only and is not intended to replace a medical examination or consultation, or medical advice given to you by a physician or medical professional.

After Shoulder Surgery (SLAP Repair or Bankart Repair)Despu©s de una cirug­a del hombro (reparaci³n de lesiones SLAP o Bankart)

After Shoulder Surgery (SLAP Repair or Bankart Repair)

After repair of your shoulder joint, you may go home the same day of your surgery. Or you may spend 24 hours in the hospital. Take care of your shoulder while it's healing and follow all instructions you are given. Full healing usually takes 3-4 months.

In the Hospital

  • After your surgery, your incision or incisions will be closed with sutures, staples, or surgical tape. Your shoulder is covered with a dressing.

  • Your arm will be put in a sling or a brace to immobilize it.

  • Pain medication may be delivered through a soft tube (catheter) directly into the joint for a short time.

At Home

  • Wear your sling or brace at all times, except when bathing or changing clothes. When your arm is out of the immobilizer, keep it at your side.

  • You will need to wear your sling or brace for 3-4 weeks.

  • Do not get your bandages or the incision(s) wet. You can change your bandages after 3 days. Replace the bandages with a clean gauze dressing. Do not touch your incision.

  • Take your pain medications as prescribed. If the medications don't control the pain, call your healthcare provider.

  • Use ice on your shoulder, as instructed. Ice your shoulder for no more than 15 minutes at a time.

  • See your healthcare provider for an appointment 7-10 days after surgery. During this appointment, your sutures or staples will be removed, if you have them.

  • You will continue to have follow-up visits until your shoulder is healed. Keep these appointments to help ensure your shoulder heals properly.

  • Do not drive until you are no longer taking prescription pain medications and your doctor says it's okay, no sooner than 2 weeks after surgery.

Rehabilitation

Call Your Doctor If You Have:

  • An increase in pain or swelling. 

  • Your arm tingles or feels numb.

  • You have a fever over 101°F or chills.

  • Your shoulder bleeds excessively or drains.

After surgery, you will be given exercises to do. You will be instructed to start certain range-of-motion exercises right after surgery. After the sling is removed, you will be given other exercises to help with the flexibility and strength of your shoulder and arm. In some cases, you may be referred to a physical therapist for rehabilitation.

    

Date Last Reviewed: 2007-01-15T00:00:00-07:00

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