Post Op Shoulder Rehab

Question 1

What are some reasons on why the shoulder would be replaced?

Answer 1

Pain, functional limitation, and difficulty sleeping (OA)

Question 2

What should be avoided early on after a shoulder replacement?

Answer 2

Too much ER and ER combined with abduction

Excessive motion behind the back or IR beyond frontal plane

Question 3

What is a total shoulder replacement?

Answer 3

Replacement of the shoulder when the rotator cuff is still intact

Question 4

What is a reverse total shoulder replacement?

Answer 4

Total shoulder replacement when the rotator cuff is not intact (reverse the anatomy)

Question 5

What should be avoided early on in a SLAP lesion?

Answer 5

A/P tension on long head of bicep

PROM flexion only 60-90° for first 3-4 weeks

Question 6

What should be avoided early on in a bankart repair?

Answer 6

Limit anterior capsule tension

Focus on Subscapularis function

Question 7

What factors increase the likelihood of a repaired rotator cuff tendon to heal?

Answer 7

Young age

Small tear

Good muscle quality