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Shoulder Arthroscopy
Change your dressing in 48 hours - remove the bulky dressing and apply bandaids to the incision sites. Do not remove the steri strips or sutures
You can apply an ice pack to your shoulder for 20 min at a time – do not apply directly to the skin
Take medications for pain as prescribed
Take aspirin as indicated for the first 7 days
Contact our office if you have excessive drainage, pain or any other concerns
Exercise: you can begin range of motion at your elbow, wrist and hand as tolerated. You can begin gentle pendulum activities out of your sling (if using one)
Plan to begin your physical therapy approximately one week following your surgery
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