Failed Rotator Cuff Repair: Signs, Causes and What to Do Next
Most rotator cuff repairs heal well. But for a proportion of patients, pain or weakness returns, or never fully goes away, after surgery. If that’s where you’re at, it’s worth understanding what a failed repair actually means, why it happens, and what the options look like from here. What does a “failed” rotator cuff repair […]
Surgical Scar Tissue: What to Expect After Orthopaedic Surgery
Scar tissue is a normal, expected part of healing after any surgery, including knee and shoulder procedures. Most of the time it causes little more than a visible mark. But for some patients, internal scar tissue can affect movement and cause ongoing stiffness. Here’s what’s normal, what isn’t, and when it’s worth raising with your […]
Shoulder Surgery Recovery Time: What to Expect
Recovery time after shoulder surgery depends heavily on which procedure you’ve had. A keyhole clean-up and a full shoulder replacement are very different operations with very different timelines, so a single “6 weeks” answer doesn’t tell the whole story. Here’s a realistic breakdown by procedure type. Recovery time by procedure Arthroscopic shoulder surgery (keyhole) Minor […]
