Alex Can you work after rotator cuff surgery?
The Long Road To Recovery Working at your place of employment is the most problematic, but it depends on your specific job and how serious the original tear was to the rotator cuff. Someone who has a desk job working at a computer may go back to work in about eight weeks after surgery if given the OK by their doctor.
Is shoulder arthroscopy major surgery?
Arthroscopy of the shoulder joint has been a major advancement in surgical technique. This procedure allows less cutting of intact tissue to perform repairs, allowing for faster recovery times than with open surgery. What types of shoulder surgeries can be performed using arthroscopic technique?
What are the symptoms of failed shoulder surgery?
Basics of failed shoulder surgery and revision shoulder surgery A shoulder surgery has failed when it does not achieve the expectations of the patient and the surgeon. Failure can result from stiffness, weakness, instability, pain or failure to heal, and from complications such as infection or nerve injury.
When to have revision surgery for failed total shoulder replacement?
Revision surgery for failed total shoulder replacement arthroplasty When a shoulder replacement fails to result in satisfactory restoration of comfort and function the surgeon and the patient are challenged to determine the most likely causes and how the failure can be best managed.
Why does my shoulder hurt after rotator cuff surgery?
The most common causes of pain after rotator cuff surgery are (1) that the shoulder is still recovering from the surgery itself and (2) the shoulder has gotten stiff due to lack of movement.
Can you collect unemployment if you cant work because of surgery?
If your surgery procedure is one that would prevent you performing your job if you were employed, you couldn’t collect unemployment benefits for that time either. The definition of “the ability to work” depends on the type of work you have experience doing.
Basics of failed shoulder surgery and revision shoulder surgery A shoulder surgery has failed when it does not achieve the expectations of the patient and the surgeon. Failure can result from stiffness, weakness, instability, pain or failure to heal, and from complications such as infection or nerve injury.
How are shoulder injuries cause problems returning to work?
The shoulder injury I suffered about 15 years ago was just a minor sprain. It healed up within about a month. Other times, shoulder injuries are more serious. One of the most common types of shoulder injuries I see is a rotator cuff tear. This type of injury often requires a surgery to repair the tear.
The most common causes of pain after rotator cuff surgery are (1) that the shoulder is still recovering from the surgery itself and (2) the shoulder has gotten stiff due to lack of movement.
Can you get a light duty job after shoulder surgery?
Your employer can offer you a light duty job at any point. They can even offer you a light duty job when the doctor has recommended surgery. The important question is whether the job offered to you is suitable. In most circumstances, your treating doctor will decide whether the job is suitable.