Mark R Hamlet FRCS (orth)

shoulder and knee specialist orthopaedic surgeon
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This will vary greatly depending on your pre operative level of fitness, the type of operation performed and the particular work you do. The following is therefore only a rough guideline.

Sub acromial Decompression 

Day case procedure

able to drive when can pull steering wheel from side to side- varies from 2 to 6 weeks

6 months+ to final result

Acromioclavicular joint excision

Day case procedure.

As above plus 6 weeks elbow below shoulder level

3 months to full range of movement

3 months to heavy lifting

 Rotator cuff repair

Day case procedure

6 weeks before driving

6 months before able to attempt overhead lifting

18 months to full result

 Shoulder replacement

May go home day after surgery

immediate gentle activity allowed

6 weeks before driving

18 months to full recovery