Shoulder surgery - discharge

SLAP repair - discharge; Acromioplasty - discharge; Bankart repair - discharge; Shoulder repair - discharge; Shoulder arthroscopy - discharge

You had shoulder surgery to repair the tissues inside or around your shoulder joint. The surgeon may have used a tiny camera called an arthroscope to see inside your shoulder.

You may have needed open surgery if your surgeon could not repair your shoulder with the arthroscope. If you had open surgery, you have a large cut (incision).

Now that you're going home, be sure to follow your surgeon's instructions on how to take care of your shoulder. Use the information below as a reminder.

Indications - Torn rotator cuff

The role of the tendons is to hold the powerful shoulder muscles to the shoulder and arm bones. The tendons can be torn from overuse or injury.

Shoulder arthroscopy

Shoulder arthroscopy is a type of surgery to examine or repair the tissues inside or around your shoulder joint. The procedure uses a small camera, called an arthroscope, which is inserted through a small incision. If the surgeon is going to repair the joint, small surgical instruments are also used, such as a shaver to remove unwanted tissue.

When You're in the Hospital

What to Expect at Home

Activity

Pain

Wound Care

Follow-up

When to Call the Doctor