Shoulder Surgery Education
Learn what you’ll need to do after your surgery.
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Shoulder Surgery Overview
Watch this video for all the details about what will happen before, during and after your surgery and how to prepare for it.
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Putting on and Taking Off a Shoulder Sling
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Shoulder Precautions
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Putting a Shirt On and Taking it Off
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Putting On and Taking Off a Slingshot Sling
PREPARING FOR SURGERY AT ORTHONEBRASKA
Surgical Techniques
The details of your procedure will be shared with you by your physician, as there are many variations that aim to provide optimal results. However, below is a library of some of the more common procedures performed at OrthoNebraska and general information regarding surgical techniques.
Anesthesia
Typically, both general anesthesia and an interscalene block will be used.
Shoulder Precautions
This packet contains diagrams and instructions on shoulder positions to avoid after surgery, as well as exercises and instructions on how best to accomplish typical tasks during your day.