Hi , post surgery guide

2026-03-04 10:33:51
Hi , I got my bankart lesion surgery for my right hand shoulder done 14 days back and also removed stiches (sutures ) today . Main doctor who has done the surgery told can remove the sling bag from today . Before surgery actually he told that it should be for 4 weeks but now he is telling 2 weeks enough .. and same hospital surgeon ( small doctor ) told mandatory to keep belt for still more days .. Should I keep sling bag or not now ..? I.e 14 days till now from surgery. Earlier MRI scan report before surgery *IMPRESSION:* C/o recurrent shoulder dislocation, present scan shows - Cortical irregularity with minimal bone marrow edema in posterolateral head of humerus—Hill sachs lesion - Tear in anteroinferior glenoid labrum—Bankarts lesion - Thin fluid along the biceps tendon and in sub scapularis recess.
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For post-Bankart lesion repair, the standard protocol after arthroscopic Bankart repair is usually:- Sling immobilization: 3–4 weeks Early passive physiotherapy allowed Avoid abduction + external rotation
Next Steps
Follow your operating surgeon’s advice as they know the exact repair done.

Answered2026-03-06 16:46:54

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Use shoulder immobilizer

Answered2026-03-05 15:18:42

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Use Arm Sling/ Elbow Pouch now onwards

Answered2026-03-05 13:19:51

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Hello sir , definitely shoulder immobiliser /arm sling is required for 4 weeks atlaeast
Next Steps
After 4 weeks your can start with your shoulder movements first pendulum movement > then rotational movements and then progressive strengthening excercises of shoulder

Answered2026-03-05 13:08:07

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