POST-OPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS

1. Ice the shoulder 5-6 times a day (20-30 minutes at a time) particularly the first 24–48 hours.
   
   
2. Sling is to be used at all times except for showering.
   
   
3. Your dressings are waterproof for showering (however you should not submerge your dressings under water)
   
   
4. Your dressings should remain intact. If not, cover the wounds with Tegaderm dressing for showers to keep dry. You may get the wounds wet after 1 week.
   
   
5. Take pain medication prescribed as needed. Try and wean off as soon as tolerated.
   
   
   You will be discharged from hospital with a limited supply of pain medications. Any additional medications required can be obtained through your GP.
   
   
6. Call my rooms (02) 8014 4252 with any problems or concerns such as:
   
   
   • Elevated temperature
     
   • Continuous drainage from the wound
     
   • Severe Pain
     
   • Spreading Redness

Thank you to Holistic Physio Fitness for the creation of these videos. Please note that these videos are a guide and your sling may not be the same as pictured in the videos.

If you require a backup sling for showering or hygiene purposes please contact the rooms and you will be provided with details of a supplier.

1. Ice the elbow 5-6 times a day (20-30 minutes at a time) particularly the first 24–48 hours.
   
   
2. Wear sling as advised.
   
   
3. Remove the bandages the day after surgery (ie. remove the crepe bandage and cotton wool).
   
   
4. Your dressings should remain intact. If not, cover the wounds with Tegaderm dressing for showers to keep dry.
   
   
5. Your dressings are waterproof for showering (however you should not submerge your dressings under water).
   
   
6. Take pain medication prescribed as needed. Try and wean off as soon as tolerated.
   
   
   You will be discharged from hospital with a limited supply of pain medications. Any additional medications required can be obtained through your GP.
   
   
7. Call my rooms (02) 8014 4252 with any problems or concerns such as:
   
   
   • Elevated temperature
     
   • Continuous drainage from the wound
     
   • Severe Pain
     
   • Spreading Redness