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Indications:
- Primarily for a frozen shoulder
Procedure:
- Performed under general anaesthetic
- Local anaesthetic & steroid is injected into the joint
- Full ROM is achieved operatively unless otherwise stated
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Post op |
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Day 1 Day Case |
- Passive & active ROM is begun
- Ensure the joint is taken through all planes of
movement
- Ensure patient has an exercise & advice booklet
- Book out patient physio appointment within 3 days
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Out patient Physio |
Aims:
- Reduce pain to enable ROM to be achieved
- Restore full ROM as quickly as possible through
passive & active assisted exercise, maintain & improve this range
- Improve shoulder strength through a graduated
strengthening programme
- Continue physio until the patients' full potential
has been reached
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For more information please contact
therapists@shoulderdoc.co.uk
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