Shoulder Post-Op Instructions
Post-operative instructions after shoulder surgery with Dr. Steven Ward — start with the packet that matches your procedure, then use the exercise and anatomy guides as needed.
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Shoulder replacement
Total Shoulder Replacement Post-Op Instructions
Current instructions and rehab plan after total shoulder replacement: sling, pain control, wound care, activity, and when to call. Includes QR codes for exercises and videos.
Open PDF PDFTotal Shoulder Packet
Combined packet for total shoulder replacement.
Open PDF PageTotal Shoulder Replacement page
Procedure overview.
Open pageRotator cuff & arthroscopy
Shoulder Arthroscopy Post-Op Instructions
Dr. Ward’s instructions after arthroscopic shoulder surgery, including rotator cuff repair: sling, pain control, wound care, and the healing, motion, and strengthening phases with exercises.
Open PDF PDFRotator Cuff Exercises
Home exercises for rotator cuff recovery.
Open PDF PDFShoulder Surgery Exercises (OrthoInfo)
AAOS OrthoInfo exercise guide after shoulder surgery.
Open PDF PageShoulder Arthroscopy Post-Op
Wound care, pain plan, and arthroscopy recovery details.
Open page PageRotator Cuff Repair page
Procedure overview.
Open pageAnatomy
Shoulder Anatomy
Labeled shoulder anatomy guide.
Open PDF PDFShoulder X-ray Anatomy
Labeled shoulder X-ray guide.
Open PDF PDFShoulder Arthroscopy Anatomy
Arthroscopic anatomy / post-op picture guide.
Open PDFThese packets support recovery — they do not replace the instructions you received from Dr. Ward, your therapist, or the hospital. Call the clinic if something does not match what you were told.
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