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Precautions • No excessive shoulder external rotation or abduction • No lifting of objects heavier than a coffee cup • No supporting of body weight with hands
Total Shoulder Arthroplasty / Hemiarthroplasty Protocol: The intent of this protocol is to provide the clinician with a guideline of the postoperative rehabilitation course of a patient that has undergone a total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) or hemiarthroplasty (humeral head replacement, HHR). It is not intended to be a substitute for appropriate
physical therapy protocol after total shoulder replacement: The intent of this protocol is to provide the clinician with a guideline of the postoperative rehabilitation course of a patient that has undergone a total shoulder replacement.
TOTAL SHOULDER ARTHROPLASTY PROTOCOL This protocol provides appropriate guidelines for the rehabilitation of patients following total shoulder arthroplasty. The protocol draws evidence from the current literature and accounts for preferences of the surgeons at Summit Orthopedics. The program may be modified by the
Precautions • Sling use 4-6 weeks based off of surgeon recommendation • No active IR x 12 weeks o IR behind back should never be pushed
Physical therapy after a total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) should begin within the first week following surgery. Physical therapy should be 2-3 time per week through 12 weeks post-operatively
General Guidelines/Precautions: • Outcome measure reporting (FOTO, Quick DASH, SPADI, simple shoulder test). • PROM only for the first 4 weeks, AAROM at 4 weeks, strengthening starts at 10 weeks.
Most of the precautions in these rehabilitation guidelines, especially in stage II, are to protect the subscapularis tenodesis or less tuberosity osteotomy to allow for increased soft tissue healing.
Modifications and alterations may be necessary depending on each patient's recovery. Emphasis should be placed initially on protecting the subscapularis repair, followed by establishing scapular control and mobility, supine ROM, and lastly strength and resistance training. Shoulder immobilizer for the first 6 weeks.
Learn to protect your new shoulder replacement by following these precautions. Follow these videos to safely strengthen your muscles and to maintain mobility. Simple tips for everyday activities to get you back doing the things you love.