I Am Have A Shoulder Arthroscopy(Fixing Labreal Tear And Multidirectional

Posted on Fri, 14 Feb 2020

Question: I am have a shoulder arthroscopy(Fixing labreal tear and multidirectional instability), I was told I can become sexually actively again right after surgery if my arm is in the sling. Can I just keep my arm straight and not move it?

Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Answers given below

Detailed Answer:
Hi there,

Thanks for the query...

After such arthroscopic surgery, it is important to avoid rotational movements of the shoulder for a few weeks till the repair heals.

You can be sexually active. It's best to adopt those sexual positions which will not put much load or strain on your upper limb.

I hope I have answered your query.

I will be available to answer any follow-up queries.

Regards,

Dr.Aashish Raghu

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Aashish Raghu (19 hours later)

Would it be okay to be sexual active and not wear my sling? If I kept my arm straight did not move it and applied no pressure to it would that be okay?

Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (10 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please wear the sling

Detailed Answer:
It's advisable to wear the sling in the position recommended by your doctor. I wouldn't advise you to remove the sling.

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng