How soon can you use your arm after reverse shoulder replacement surgery? I’ll tell you, that depends on the surgeon you go to. All surgeons differ regarding their rehab protocols and what they feel comfortable with. In general, surgeons who perform a higher volume tend to be a little more comfortable letting you do more…
The question people have is, is my shoulder going to be the same with their surgery? Absolutely not—it’s going to be a thousand times better. That’s why we’re doing the operation. My goal with everyone is to give them a shoulder that’s 100% perfect. That’s what I shoot for, 100%. We do achieve that in…
A common question is, what is the success rate of shoulder replacement surgery? This is a great question because we track this. Roughly 95 to 96% of our patients are happy with their shoulder. And very happy means they’re radically better than before surgery from a pain, motion, and overall quality of life standpoint. So…
What’s the easiest clothing to wear after a shoulder surgery? People are generally worried about putting on t-shirts and things like that, but you can get them on. Human beings are very adaptive, and after all of our shoulder surgeries, we let people move their arms around gently to get things on. I’ve had shoulder…
When can you shower after shoulder surgery? The good news is immediately, on the day of surgery. I’m very adamant that the dressings we put on after surgery are waterproof. Even if you get water running over the incision the day after surgery, it’s actually good for it. Incorporating safe hygiene practices into your early…
So what is a bottom buddy? Well, this is like a stick used to help people with bad shoulders. Whether they’ve had an operation or not, it would help them use the restroom. Imagine like an extension of your arm. It’s a stick. You know the good news is most of our patients don’t have…
The common question people ask is can shoulder subluxation fix itself? Sometimes would be the answer. When you start to feel the shoulder sublux, we still send people to therapy for that problem. Our success rate is about 50%. It depends on how bad it is and multiple other factors, but we typically try. Often,…
Can I use my opposite arm after shoulder surgery? Absolutely. You can use your opposite arm and your operative arm for all activities of daily living. In our practice, how we do surgeries, and how we have people, we are definitely on the spectrum of more accelerated recovery and accelerated rehabilitation. We know this is…
Can I sleep in an adjustable bed after shoulder surgery? The answer is yes. People ask this because they don’t want to sleep in a recliner. They’re like, “Well if I have an adjustable bed that is that good enough.” It is for sure, but you don’t need an adjustable bed. You could sleep in…
How do you sit in a recliner after shoulder surgery? I’m kind of anti-recliner in our practice. I don’t think it helps. I don’t think it’s necessary. It’s something that’s kind of dogged. It’s been passed down through the generations that just doesn’t make a difference and makes people miserable. It’s something that people focus…
