Shoulder Surgery

Shoulder injuries and dislocation may be treated with various tendon and ligament repair procedures. Shoulder surgery often brings dramatic relief from pain associated to such injuries.

After the procedure:

1. You will be observed in the recovery room until you are stable.
2. Then you will be transferred to the Out-Patient Department where you will have your vitals and dressing checked, your belongings given back to you and any instructions or prescriptions given by your doctor.

Discharge Instructions:

1. Practice deep breathing and coughing for 24 hours after surgery.
2. Avoid alcohol or other medications not prescribed for 24 hours.
3. Do not drive or operate machinery for 24 hours.
4. If you have nausea, begin with clear fluids, dry toast and crackers. Otherwise, eat a light diet the day of your surgery and gradually increase your diet remembering to eat well balanced meals.
5. Take frequent rest periods after the surgery.
6. If you require a shoulder immobilizer, you will be fitted with one but there will be a small charge for it.
7. It is important to do any exercises shown to you by the physiotherapist.
8. Keep your dressing dry and clean to decrease the chance of infection.
9. Sponge baths may be necessary to prevent getting your dressing wet.

Call your doctor if you:

Experience pain unrelieved by medication.

Develop a fever of 101F/38.3C or more.

Notice a large amount of fresh bleeding on your dressing.

Experience numbness, swelling or a change in skin colour/temperature of your affected hand and fingers.