The Shoulder Surgeon | Specialist keyhole surgery for the treatment of shoulder and elbow problems

The Shoulder Surgeon | Specialist keyhole surgery for the treatment of shoulder and elbow problems
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Common Shoulder Injuries
 

Shoulder Problems

 

Arthroscopic Capsular Release Protocol
Please Note: I have a low threshold to operate, especially in diabetic patients with frozen shoulder

The protocols should be goal orientated focusing on what the patient can achieve with ease and good quality movement / technique. The times are a guideline to allow you assess the patient’s progress.

Please note that this is the protocol for the patients having different shoulder procedures.

I have to stress the fact that this protocol applies to most patients but not all. Please refer to operation notes for any special instructions. If there are no special instructions you may follow these protocols.

If for whatever reason you are concerned please do not hesitate to contact me.

If you can’t contact me please contact a doctor, preferably from my team.

Thank you

 

Post op
Action

Day 1

  • Passive & active ROM is begun
  • Ensure the joint is taken through all planes of movement.
  • Appointment for shoulder class
From week 1/52 onwards
  • Work within limits of pain.
  • Aim for full ROM
  • Encourage patients to perform short spells of exercises at frequent intervals
6 Weeks
  • ROM greater than the pre-op range
6 Months
  • Full ROM achieved

 

Note: Please reassure patients that it may take 6/12 for full benefit of Op to be seen & they will continue to improve.