shoulderorif

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

Shoulder Problems

Shoulder ORIF 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.

Post op	Action
Early post-op upto 4/52	Polysling with body band Wrist/hand/finger / elbow exercises Shoulder girdle exercises Scapula setting exercises Pendulum exercises Passive ROM in all directions as tolerated
4-6/52	Wean off sling around 6 / 52 mark Gentle isometric exercises in neutral as pain allows Begin active assisted exercises
6/52 & beyond	Progress to full active exercises in all ranges Rotator cuff strengthening exercises Passive stretching progressing to active stretching exercises Proprioceptive retraining

Note: Follow-up is in my # clinic