**8.7 Postoperative management and rehabilitation**

Following surgery, the arm is placed in a sling in slight abduction and reduced internal rotation. Passive external rotation is restricted to 0 degrees. Active flexion and extension of the elbow is encouraged. After 3 weeks, the sling is discontinued, forward flexion is increased and external rotation is allowed to 30 degrees. Isotonic rotator cuff and scapular muscles strengthening is initiated after the 6th week. The return to unrestricted activity and full contact sports is determined on an individual basis and usually is not anticipated until 4 to 6 months.

Fig. 11. Final view of the re-approximated capsulolabral complex.
