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Rotator Cuff Repair/Labral Repair
• Keep your arm in the sling at all times unless otherwise instructed
• Change your dressing in 48 hours – remove the bulky dressing and apply bandaids to the incision sites. Do not remove the steri strips or sutures
• You can apply an ice pack to your shoulder for 20 min at a time – do not apply directly to the skin
• Take medications for pain as prescribed
• Take aspirin as indicated for the first 7 days
• Contact our office if you have excessive drainage, pain or any other concerns
• Exercise: you can begin gentle range of motion at your wrist and hand as tolerated. Your doctor will advance your program at your first office visit.
• If instructed, you may begin your physical therapy on the first day following your procedure
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