Is the injury still unknown other than a shoulder problem ? If it keeps popping out and has to be pinned back in place its long term 2 to 4 months, but if It's something else like a frozen shoulder and both ball and joint need looking at to see what is the damage and possible treatment then it could be a quick turn around
How long does a frozen shoulder operation take?
The operation usually takes
30 minutes to an hour. Your surgeon will make two small cuts, about half a centimetre long, one at the front and one at the back of your shoulder. They will insert a small telescope through one of the cuts so they can examine the joint.
The trouble is In a frozen shoulder, the capsule has become inflamed and scarring develops. The scar formations are called adhesions.
As the capsule's folds become scarred and tightened, shoulder movement becomes restricted and moving the joint becomes painful.
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