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

Shoulder Problems

Biceps Tenodesis Protocol

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.

Before discharge	Axillary hygiene
Day of Op – 3/52	Poly sling for 3 weeks Finger, wrist and Elbow exercises Assisted elbow flexion & extension Scapular stabilising exercises Active shoulder movement progressing to active gleno-humeral movements
3- 6/52	Wean off Sling Scapular stabilising exercises Rotator cuff strengthening if required Start elbow flexion with least resistance
6/52 & beyond	Eccentric biceps exercises with scapula control if required

Note : Avoid resisted elbow flexion for 8 /52