Rehabilitation following shoulder arthroscopic stabilisation surgery: A survey of UK practice.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Optimal rehabilitation following arthroscopic shoulder stabilisation for traumatic anterior instability is unknown. The purpose of this study was to establish current UK practice for this patient group.

Methods

A self-administered online questionnaire was developed and distributed to UK surgeons and physiotherapists.

Results

138 responses were received. Routine immobilisation was reported in 79.7% of responses with a cross-body sling being the preferred position (63.4%). Duration of immobilisation and timescales to initiate movement were highly variable. Return to light work was advised when patients felt able (25.4%) or after 6 weeks (26.1%). 58.7% recommended waiting for 12 weeks to return to manual work. 56% recommended non-contact sport could be resumed

SUBMITTER: Maher N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10902418 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature