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Submitted by: Bart - SII

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As far as when you should return to work...that really comes down to a decision between you and your physician. It will depend on what type of job you have and how much you are required to use your arm. Obviously, at less than a month out from surgery, you don't have much use of the shoulder. I would guess you are still in a sling and limited to only passive range of motion? If you have a job that you can do without taxing the shoulder and compromising the post-surgical restrictions, then it becomes a matter of how your shoulder feels, if your pain is manageable, and how you hold up to 8 hours at work. Many patients that I have seen with an open rotator cuff repair were out of work for 6-8 weeks - the duration they were in the sling. Others went back to desk type jobs in 2-3. It really becomes a personal decision. I would discuss it with your physician and your boss and see what works for everyone. Also, you may consider trying half days to start with because you won't really know how you will tolerate it until you go back. Just a thought. Hope this helps - comment back if you think of other questions.

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