Open Shoulder Surgery. Some are done on an outpatient basis. Recovery and rehabilitation is related to the type of surgery performed inside the shoulder rather than whether there was an arthroscopic or open surgical procedure.
You should expect some discomfort and pain during the first week following surgery maybe even longer. Most patients see improved shoulder function as well as increased strength and range of motion. Some are done on an outpatient basis.
Open surgery refers to a traditional surgical approach to addressing problems with connective tissue in the shoulder.
The rotator cuff muscles are those muscles that surround the shoulder joint. An open surgery procedure requires a single large incision about 4 to 6 cm. While recovering from arthroscopic shoulder surgery is often quicker than recovering from open surgery it could take several weeks for your shoulder joint to heal completely. This is a free preview.
