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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT ARTHROSCOPIC SHOULDER
SURGERY When do I go in the hospital? The day of surgery, early in the morning, as specified by the hospital. When will they draw my blood tests? Usually the day before. Will I have to have a blood transfusion? No. How long will I stay in the hospital? This is done as a day surgery, so you come to the hospital (or the surgery center) and go home the same day of the surgery. When do I start moving my arm? After your first office visit following surgery. Will I have a lot of tubes in me? There will be an IV, but it will be removed before you go home. How long does it take the doctor to do the surgery? About one to two hours. Does it hurt a lot? No. The pain is very well-controlled by the pain pills and possibly a pain control device. You will be sent home with a prescription. Can a family member stay with me after surgery? Yes. What can't I do when I get home? Try to take it easy for 2-3 days. We usually tell people to go from couch to bed to dinner table, and to keep their arm elevated on 1 pillow as much as possible. You will have a sling on, but we remove that after your first office visit. You do not have to change your bandages. Do I have to have antibiotics after surgery? Sometimes, depending on findings at surgery and length of surgery. Does Mid State Orthopaedics participate in Medicare? Yes. When do I see the doctor again? We will make an office appointment for you, for about 5 days after the surgery. We will remove the sling then, and possibly will start physical therapy.  about us | patient info | good news | physicians | links | home |