What To Expect After Rotator Cuff Surgery. Initially following the rotator cuff surgery the focus will be on controlling the pain. This discussion is limited to a simple rotator cuff repair.
In order to allow their shoulder to heal patients will wear a sling for some time following their procedure from four to six weeks. Your shoulder will be swollen and you may notice that your skin is a different colour near the cut incision. You should expect to be in a sling for about 6 weeks.
Surgery for rotator cuff tears involves placing sutures to repair and reconnect the rotator cuff muscle s.
What to expect after surgery. You may notice swelling in the operated arm which is normal and will get better in a few days. This is called subacromial smoothing. Lifting must be avoided during the first 3 months heavier lifting longer than that and overhead lifting of heavy loads using the operated arm may need to be avoided perhaps forever.
