These guidelines cover Mr Iain Packham, Mr Mark Crowther, Mr Neil Blewitt & Mr Phil Mc Cann

These guidelines cover the most common shoulder surgery undertaken:

• Sub-acromial Decompression +/- ACJ excision
• Rotator Cuff Repair – standard
• Rotator Cuff Repair – complex
• Shoulder Replacement (TSR, Hemi Arthroplasty, Humeral Head Resurfacing)
• Reverse Geometry Total Shoulder Replacement
• Anterior Shoulder stabilisation
• SLAP repair
• ACJ stabilisation
• ORIF Clavicle Fracture

These guidelines form a staged rehabilitation programme. They are general guidelines and any specific instructions in the post operative notes must take precedence. They are not a substitute for sound clinical reasoning and good communication with the consultant team.

Please be aware that these guidelines have been updated June 2015 – ensure you are using the most recent version.

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If you have any queries with regards the patients please contact the Shoulder Physiotherapy Team at Therapies Department, Brunel building, Southmead Hospital or the appropriate consultant