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Still can't raise arm almost 8 wks post open rotator cuff repair. Is this normal.

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marsha34470
marsha34470

Doc has prescribed range of motion p t right now. See him Wed.

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  • christine75909
    christine75909 marsha34470

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    Hi Marsh

    First of all I am no longer sure what is normal for recovery from rotar cuff surgery. I think it is dependant on lots of factors.

    At 8 weeks i had only had my sling off for two weeks and I was only doing arm lifting lying down supported by my other arm. I thought I had either retorn my repair or something was badly wrong as I expected to be further on than I was. I was reassured by my physio who I realise several weeks on is quite brilliant and consider myself lucky to have her. 

    I think you will find PT will move you on so I would not worry at this point until you have had a discussion with your PT.

    Someone else might be able to advise you better.

     

    • marsha34470
      marsha34470 christine75909

      Posted

      Physio says it takes time. Today she had to help me while using a bar.to stretch

      out arm while laying down. Guess I am expecting too much, been reading that recovery dependant

      on many factors. Nothing is gospel except time to heal. Only started therapy on 12/23 after being in sling from 11/15 to 12/14

      Thanks for encouraging message.

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