Guide to Preparing for Shoulder Surgery
We want you to have everything you need to be as comfortable as possible on your day of surgery. It’s also important to plan and prepare in the days leading up to surgery and to know what to expect when you get home.
This book will help you:
- Mentally and physically prepare for surgery
- Know what to expect at the hospital and during your stay
- Plan for at-home assistance and rehabilitation
Thank you for choosing Main Line Health for shoulder replacement surgery.
Download our guide to shoulder surgery at Main Line Health (PDF)
Before surgery
Learn about the pre-admission testing you’ll need, pre-op considerations you make, and the exercises you can do to prepare for shoulder surgery. You’ll also want to consider what you should and shouldn’t bring to the hospital and what you’ll need to do the night before in preparation.
Learn more about preparing for surgery
Your hospital stay
Learn about what will happen upon your arrival to the hospital, surgery prep, post-surgery and what will happen once you’re in your room.
Learn more about your hospital stay
At-home tips
Here we’ll give you tips on many topics, from sitting and walking after surgery, to pain relief and infection prevention during recovery.
At-home how-to
Here we’ll explain and illustrate some respiratory exercises and activities of daily living to help you get back on your feet safely and comfortably after shoulder surgery.
Learn more about after surgery at-home exercises
Postoperative care team
Learn about the team of health care providers that will work with you during and after your stay with us for your shoulder surgery.
Learn more about your care team
Commonly asked questions
Here we’ll answer many of the frequently asked questions about shoulder surgery at Main Line Health.