Suggest treatment for shoulder problems after the surgery
Patient: a year ago was kick in upper arm a few days later arm swollen i cannot lift my arm up back i haved surgery for rotator cuff surgery may 2011 then they thought i had frozen shoulder so they took me to surgery july 2011 for mua then i found out sept.2011 that they tour my rotator cuff so will i always have problems with this shoulder Doctor: Hello,Stiffness and pain are common after rotator cuff surgery. Recovery can take 4 to 6 months, depending on the size of the tear and other factors. You may have to wear a sling for 4 to 6 weeks after surgery. Pain is usually managed with medicines. Physical therapy can help you regain the motion and strength of your shoulder.Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.  Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician