My Shoulder Hurts! I Thought I Would Be Better By Now!
My Shoulder Hurts! I Thought I Would Be Better By Now!
Most people’s expectations following shoulder arthroscopy are that they will be back to normal in a few days. This is not what most people experience. Most people notice that they are back to normal around 8-16 weeks. Even though there are only a few small incisions, there was a significant amount of work that was done inside the shoulder. The shoulder can be stiff and sore for several weeks and you can expect some discomfort. Please do not judge the effectiveness of the surgery until after you have given yourself ample time to recover from the surgery!