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GENERAL INFORMATION What to do in an Emergency Cast Instructions or Problems POST-OPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS ACL Reconstructive Surgery Arthroscopic Knee Surgery Back/Spine Surgery Hand/Wrist Surgery Office Injection Site Care Shoulder Arthroscopy Total Joint/Hip Replacement	RTC REPAIR/SHOULDER ARTHROSCOPY (RTC: Supraspinatus Tendon of the Rotator Cuff) 1) Depending on the severity of your shoulder injury/tear, your physician will require some sort of immobilization during the post-op period. You can plan on either a: Basic sling Pillow and sling Immobilizer (waist strap) 2) Until your first post-op visit, you should wear your sling and DO NOT REMOVE IT. 3) Keep the dressing clean and dry, and DO NOT REMOVE IT. 4) You may exercise your hand while still wearing the sling (ex: making a fist). 5) You may extend your elbow a few times daily while wearing the sling, keeping your upper arm/shoulder close to your trunk. 6) You may use ice packs for pain/inflammation; 20 minutes on/20 minutes off. DO NOT apply ice directly to your skin. 7) Take pain medication as directed by your physician. 8) Sleeping in a recliner works best, especially, if you are in a pillow type immobilizer. 9) Call the office if you have a temperature above 101.0, any drainage, or unusual redness. 10) Call the office within 2 days after your surgery to schedule a post-op visit with your physician. 10/22/04