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WHEN CAN I RETURN TO WORK AFTER ROTATOR CUFF SURGERY?

A: This will vary from patient to patient, and often depends on your occupation. It is important that you take enough time off of work as you can in the beginning of your recovery. On average, Dr. Millstein recommends taking at least 1 week off of work after your rotator cuff repair procedure. Before your surgery, Dr. Millstein will give you more details about how long he recommends you stay home from work, based on your individual lifestyle and the extent of your injury.

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