Post-operative instructions: shoulder

Keep shoulder dressing dry and in place for 48 hours. May remove shoulder dressing in 2 days and get shoulder wet in shower. Do not submerge shoulder for 2 weeks – no bath, hot tub or pool for 2 weeks. Leave shoulder open to air with no dressing after 2 days. Leave white steri-strips in place for 2 weeks. Keep shoulder in sling for 4 weeks. Remove arm from sling 2 times a day to work on range of motion of the elbow.

You will be given 4 medications:

  • Motrin 800mg: 1 pill every 6 hours as needed for pain
  • Percocet 5mg: 1-2 pills every 4 hours as needed for pain if the Motrin doesn’t cover all of your pain
  • Keflex 500mg: 1 pill every 4 hours for 1 day only.
  • Phenergan 12.5mg: 1 pill every 6 hours as needed for nausea

You can ice the shoulder for 30 minutes at a time, then nothing for 2 hours then ice again for 30 minutes at a time and so on. Stay ahead of the pain. Once you feel any pain, take the Motrin. If that doesn’t cover it, take the Percocet.

Return to office to see Dr. Kittredge in 1 week.

Any problems or questions, please call.

  • Alexandria office 703-810-5209
  • Springfield office 703-810-5210

Keep shoulder dressing dry and in place for 48 hours. May remove shoulder dressing in 2 days and get shoulder wet in shower. Do not submerge shoulder for 2 weeks – no bath, hot tub or pool for 2 weeks. Leave shoulder open to air with no dressing after 2 days. Leave white steri-strips in place for 2 weeks. Move shoulder as much as possible at all times. Call for Physical Therapy appointment as soon as possible.

You will be given 4 medications:

  • Motrin 800mg: 1 pill every 6 hours as needed for pain
  • Percocet 5mg: 1-2 pills every 4 hours as needed for pain if the Motrin doesn’t cover all of your pain
  • Keflex 500mg: 1 pill every 4 hours for 1 day only.
  • Phenergan 12.5 mg: 1 pill every 6 hours as needed for nausea

You can ice the shoulder for 30 minutes at a time, then nothing for 2 hours then ice again for 30 minutes at a time and so on. Stay ahead of the pain. Once you feel any pain, take the Motrin. If that doesn’t cover it, take the Percocet.

Return to office to see Dr. Kittredge in 1 week.

Any problems or questions, please call.

  • Alexandria office 703-810-5209
  • Springfield office 703-810-5210

Call for physical therapy appointment as soon as possible.

  • Springfield 703-810-5211
  • Fairfax 703-573-3843

Keep shoulder dressing dry and in place for 48 hours. May remove shoulder dressing in 2 days and get shoulder wet in shower. Do not submerge shoulder for 2 weeks – no bath, hot tub or pool for 2 weeks. Leave shoulder open to air with no dressing after 2 days. Leave white steri-strips in place for 2 weeks. Keep shoulder in sling for 4 weeks. Remove arm from sling 2 times a day to work on range of motion of the elbow.

You will be given 4 medications:

  • Motrin 800mg: 1 pill every 8 hours as needed for pain
  • Percocet 5mg: 1-2 pills every 4 hours as needed for pain if the Motrin doesn’t cover all of your pain
  • Keflex 500mg: 1 pill every 6 hours for 1 day only.
  • Phenergan 12.5 mg: 1 pill every 6 hours as needed for nausea

You can ice the shoulder for 30 minutes at a time, then nothing for 2 hours then ice again for 30 minutes at a time and so on. Stay ahead of the pain. Once you feel any pain, take the Motrin. If that doesn’t cover it, take the Percocet.

Return to office to see Dr. Kittredge in 1 week.

Call for physical therapy appointment to start in 5-7 days.

  • Springfield PT 703-810-5211
  • Fairfax PT 703-810-5218

Any problems or questions, please call.

  • Alexandria office 703-810-5209
  • Springfield office 703-810-5210

Keep shoulder dressing dry and in place for 48 hours. May remove shoulder dressing in 2 days and get shoulder wet in shower. Do not submerge shoulder for 2 weeks – no bath, hot tub or pool for 2 weeks. Leave shoulder open to air with no dressing after 2 days. Leave white steri-strips in place for 2 weeks. Keep shoulder in sling for 4 weeks. Remove arm from sling 2 times a day to work on range of motion of the elbow.

You will be given 4 medications:

  • Motrin 800mg: 1 pill every 8 hours as needed for pain
  • Percocet 5mg: 1-2 pills every 4 hours as needed for pain if the Motrin doesn’t cover all of your pain
  • Keflex 500mg: 1 pill every 6 hours for 1 day only.
  • Phenergan 12.5mg: 1 pill every 6 hours as needed for nausea.

You can ice the shoulder for 30 minutes at a time, then nothing for 2 hours then ice again for 30 minutes at a time and so on. Stay ahead of the pain. Once you feel any pain, take the Motrin. If that doesn’t cover it, take the Percocet.

Return to office to see Dr. Kittredge in 2 weeks.

Any problems or questions, please call.

  • Alexandria office 703-810-5210
  • Springfield office 703-810-5209

Keep shoulder/clavicle dressing dry and in place for 48 hours. May remove shoulder dressing in 2 days and get shoulder wet in shower. Do not submerge shoulder for 2 weeks – no bath, hot tub or pool for 2 weeks. Leave shoulder open to air with no dressing after 2 days. Leave white steri-strips in place for 2 weeks. Keep shoulder in sling for 4 weeks. Remove arm from sling 2 times a day to work on range of motion of the elbow.

You will be given 4 medications:

  • Motrin 800mg: 1 pill every 8 hours as needed for pain
  • Percocet 5mg: 1-2 pills every 4 hours as needed for pain if the Motrin doesn’t cover all of your pain
  • Keflex 500mg: 1 pill every 6 hours for 1 day only.
  • Phenergan 12.5mg: 1 pill every 6 hours as needed for nausea

You can ice the shoulder for 30 minutes at a time, then nothing for 2 hours then ice again for 30 minutes at a time and so on. Stay ahead of the pain. Once you feel any pain, take the Motrin. If that doesn’t cover it, take the Percocet.

Return to office to see Dr. Kittredge in 2 weeks.

Any problems or questions, please call.

  • Alexandria office 703-810-5209
  • Springfield office 703-810-5210

Keep clavicle dry. Move shoulder and elbow as much as desired. May remove dressing in 48 hours and leave open to air. May shower and get clavicle wet. Do not submerge clavicle for 2 weeks. No bath, hot tub or pool for 2 weeks.

You will be given 4 medications:

  • Motrin 800mg: 1 pill every 6 hours as needed for pain
  • Percocet 5mg: 1-2 pills every 4 hours as needed for pain if the Motrin doesn’t cover all of your pain
  • Keflex 500mg: 1 pill every 4 hours for 1 day only.
  • Phenergan 25mg: 1 pill every 6 hours as needed for nausea

Stay ahead of the pain. Once you feel any pain, take the Motrin. If that doesn’t cover it, take the Percocet.

Return to office to see Dr. Kittredge in 2 weeks.

  • Alexandria Office: 703-810-5209
  • Springfield Office: 703-810-5210

Keep shoulder dressing dry and in place for 48 hours. May remove shoulder dressing in 2 days and get shoulder wet in shower. Do not submerge shoulder for 2 weeks – no bath, hot tub or pool for 2 weeks. Leave shoulder open to air with no dressing after 2 days. Leave white steri-strips in place for 2 weeks. May move shoulder as much as pain allows.

You will be given 4 medications:

  • Motrin 800mg: 1 pill every 6 hours as needed for pain
  • Percocet 5mg: 1-2 pills every 4 hours as needed for pain if the Motrin doesn’t cover all of your pain
  • Keflex 500mg: 1 pill every 6 hours for 1 day only.
  • Phenergan 12.5mg: 1 pill every 6 hours as needed for nausea.

You can ice the shoulder for 30 minutes at a time, then nothing for 2 hours then ice again for 30 minutes at a time and so on. Stay ahead of the pain. Once you feel any pain, take the Motrin. If that doesn’t cover it, take the Percocet.

Return to office to see Dr. Kittredge in 1 week.

Any problems or questions, please call.

  • Alexandria office 703-810-5209
  • Springfield office 703-810-5210

Keep shoulder dressing dry and in place for 48 hours. May remove shoulder dressing in 2 days and get shoulder wet in shower. Do not submerge shoulder for 2 weeks – no bath, hot tub or pool for 2 weeks. Leave shoulder open to air with no dressing after 2 days. Leave white steri-strips in place for 2 weeks. Keep shoulder in sling for 4 weeks. Remove arm from sling 2 times a day to work on range of motion of the elbow.

You will be given 4 medications:

  • Motrin 800mg: 1 pill every 6 hours as needed for pain
  • Percocet 5mg: 1-2 pills every 4 hours as needed for pain if the Motrin doesn’t cover all of your pain
  • Keflex 500mg: 1 pill every 4 hours for 1 day only.
  • Phenergan 12.5mg: 1 pill every 6 hours as needed for nausea

You can ice the shoulder for 30 minutes at a time, then nothing for 2 hours then ice again for 30 minutes at a time and so on. Stay ahead of the pain. Once you feel any pain, take the Motrin. If that doesn’t cover it, take the Percocet.

Return to office to see Dr. Kittredge in 1 week.

Any problems or questions, please call.

  • Alexandria office 703-823-2101
  • Springfield office 703-921-9130

Keep shoulder dressing dry and in place for 48 hours. May remove shoulder dressing in 2 days and get shoulder wet in shower. Do not submerge shoulder for 2 weeks – no bath, hot tub or pool for 2 weeks. Leave shoulder open to air with no dressing after 2 days. Keep shoulder in sling for 4 weeks. Remove arm from sling 2 times a day to work on range of motion of the elbow. Call for a Physical Therapy appointment to start next week 703-810-5211.

You will be given 4 medications:

  • Motrin 800mg: 1 pill every 6 hours as needed for pain
  • Percocet 5mg: 1-2 pills every 4 hours as needed for pain if the Motrin doesn’t cover all of your pain
  • Keflex 500mg: 1 pill every 4 hours for 1 day only.
  • Phenergan 12.5mg: 1 pill every 6 hours as needed for nausea

You can ice the shoulder for 30 minutes at a time, then nothing for 2 hours then ice again for 30 minutes at a time and so on. Stay ahead of the pain. Once you feel any pain, take the Motrin. If that doesn’t cover it, take the Percocet.

Return to office to see Dr. Kittredge in 2 weeks.

Any problems or questions, please call.

  • Alexandria office 703-810-5209
  • Springfield office 703-810-5210

Keep shoulder dressing dry and in place for 48 hours. May remove shoulder dressing in 2 days and get shoulder wet in shower. Do not submerge shoulder for 2 weeks – no bath, hot tub or pool for 2 weeks. Leave shoulder open to air with no dressing after 2 days. Leave white steri-strips in place for 2 weeks. Move shoulder as much as possible.

You will be given 4 medications:

  • Motrin 800mg: 1 pill every 6 hours as needed for pain
  • Percocet 5mg: 1-2 pills every 4 hours as needed for pain if the Motrin doesn’t cover all of your pain
  • Keflex 500mg: 1 pill every 4 hours for 1 day only.
  • Phenergan 12.5mg: 1 pill every 6 hours as needed for nausea

You can ice the shoulder for 30 minutes at a time, then nothing for 2 hours then ice again for 30 minutes at a time and so on. Stay ahead of the pain. Once you feel any pain, take the Motrin. If that doesn’t cover it, take the Percocet.

Return to office to see Dr. Kittredge in 2 weeks.

Any problems or questions, please call.

  • Alexandria office 703-810-5209
  • Springfield office 703-810-5210

Keep shoulder dressing dry and in place for 48 hours. May remove shoulder dressing in 2 days and get shoulder wet in shower. Do not submerge shoulder for 2 weeks – no bath, hot tub or pool for 2 weeks. Leave shoulder open to air with no dressing after 2 days. Leave white steri-strips in place for 2 weeks. Move shoulder as much as possible.

You will be given 4 medications:

  • Motrin 800mg: 1 pill every 6 hours as needed for pain
  • Percocet 5mg: 1-2 pills every 4 hours as needed for pain if the Motrin doesn’t cover all of your pain
  • Keflex 500mg: 1 pill every 4 hours for 1 day only.
  • Phenergan 25mg: 1 pill every 6 hours as needed for nausea

You can ice the shoulder for 30 minutes at a time, then nothing for 2 hours then ice again for 30 minutes at a time and so on. Stay ahead of the pain. Once you feel any pain, take the Motrin. If that doesn’t cover it, take the Percocet.

Return to office to see Dr. Kittredge in 2 weeks.

Any problems or questions, please call.

  • Alexandria office 703-823-2101
  • Springfield office 703-921-9130

Keep shoulder dressing dry and in place for 48 hours. May remove shoulder dressing in 2 days and get shoulder wet in shower. Do not submerge shoulder for 2 weeks – no bath, hot tub or pool for 2 weeks. Leave shoulder open to air with no dressing after 2 days. Leave white steri-strips in place for 2 weeks. Keep shoulder in sling for 6 weeks. Remove arm from sling 2 times a day to work on range of motion of the elbow.

You will be given 4 medications:

  • Motrin 800mg: 1 pill every 6 hours as needed for pain
  • Percocet 5mg: 1-2 pills every 4 hours as needed for pain if the Motrin doesn’t cover all of your pain
  • Keflex 500mg: 1 pill every 4 hours for 1 day only.
  • Phenergan 12.5mg: 1 pill every 6 hours as needed for nausea

You can ice the shoulder for 30 minutes at a time, then nothing for 2 hours then ice again for 30 minutes at a time and so on. Stay ahead of the pain. Once you feel any pain, take the Motrin. If that doesn’t cover it, take the Percocet.

Return to office to see Dr. Kittredge in 2 weeks.

Any problems or questions, please call.

  • Alexandria office 703-810-5209
  • Springfield office 703-810-5210

Move the affected shoulder as much as possible. Physical Therapy appointment today or as soon as possible.

You will be given 2 medications.

  • Motrin 800mg – 1 pill every 6 hours as needed for pain
  • Percocet – 1 – 2 pills every 4 hours as needed for pain, if the Motrin doesn’t cover all of your pain.

Pain Medication Tips:

  • Do not drive while taking pain medications.
  • Do not drink alcoholic beverages while taking pain medications.
  • Pain medication should be taken with food as this will help prevent any stomach upset.
  • Often pain medications will cause constipation. Eat high fiber foods and increase your fluid intake if possible.
  • To alleviate constipation, purchase a stool softener at any pharmacy and follow the recommended directions on the bottle.

You can ice the shoulder for 30 minutes at a time, then nothing for 2 hours then ice again for 30 minutes at a time. Stay ahead of the pain. Once you feel pain, take the Motrin. If that doesn’t cover the pain, take the Percocet.

Return to the office to see Dr. Kittredge in 4 weeks.

Any problems or questions, please call the office.

  • Alexandria office – 703-810-5209 Option 3
  • Springfield office – 703-810-5210 Option 3

Keep shoulder dressing dry and in place for 48 hours. May remove shoulder dressing in 2 days and get shoulder wet in shower. Do not submerge shoulder for 2 weeks – no bath, hot tub or pool for 2 weeks. Leave shoulder open to air with no dressing after 2 days. Keep shoulder in sling for 4 weeks. Remove arm from sling 2 times a day to work on range of motion of the elbow.

You will be given 3 medications:

  • Motrin 800mg: 1 pill every 6 hours as needed for pain
  • Percocet 5mg: 1-2 pills every 4 hours as needed for pain if the Motrin doesn’t cover all of your pain
  • Phenergan 12.5mg: 1 pill every 6 hours as needed for nausea

You can ice the shoulder for 30 minutes at a time, then nothing for 2 hours then ice again for 30 minutes at a time and so on. Stay ahead of the pain. Once you feel any pain, take the Motrin. If that doesn’t cover it, take the Percocet.

Start in Physical Therapy as soon as possible.

  • 703-810-5211 (Springfield)
  • 703-810-5218 (Fairfax)
  • 703-810-5216 (Arlington)

Return to office to see Dr. Kittredge in 2 weeks.

Any problems or questions, please call.

  • Alexandria office 703-810-5209
  • Springfield office 703-810-5210