If you are facing surgery for an injured shoulder, it is important to do everything you can to heal properly after surgery. Properly healing after surgery requires knowledge, patience, and a commitment to following your doctor’s instructions and recommendations. If you have been injured at work, then it is important to know your legal options; get in touch with an attorney right away.
Common Shoulder Surgeries
The human shoulder is comprised of three main bones, muscles, tendons, and two joints. Several injuries can affect any or all of these areas. Five main types of shoulder surgeries can result from a shoulder injury, they are:
- Arthroscopic surgery
- Rotator cuff surgery
- Labrum tear surgery
- Arthritis treatment surgery
- Fracture surgery
If you are facing any of the above-listed surgeries or have already been operated on, then it is important to properly rest and rehabilitate your shoulder to avoid re-injury and promote proper healing.
Shoulder Surgery Recovery Timelines and Recommended Activities
Immediately after surgery, you will first have to heal from the incision, which typically will occur within a couple of weeks. Your bandages can also come off within a few days. Your doctor may put you in a sling for a couple of weeks to immobilize your arm and shoulder to improve healing. Full recovery from shoulder surgery will generally take about six months but can take longer for more serious injuries. During this time, you should avoid lifting things as much as possible and should only start to lift things at work again once cleared by your doctor. You may require additional physical therapy after you have recovered from surgery to strengthen your shoulder.
Southern California Personal Injury Help is Here
If you are injured at work in or around Tarzana, Encino, or another neighborhood in the San Fernando Valley, the Accident Defenders are here. We help clients across Southern California get compensated for their personal injuries. Call us at (323) 591-2829 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation.