Rotator Cuff Repair Side Effects and Warnings

Possible Complications

Complications are rare, but no procedure is completely free of risk. If you are planning to have this repair, your doctor will review a list of possible complications, which may include:

• Infection
• Bleeding
• Scarring within the shoulder joint
• The operation does not provide the desired improvement in function
• Reaction to anesthesia

Call Your Doctor

After arriving home, contact your doctor if any of the following occurs:

• Signs of infection, including fever and chills
• Redness, swelling, increasing pain, excessive bleeding, or discharge at the incision site
• Cough, shortness of breath, chest pain, or severe nausea or vomiting
• The stitches or staples come apart

In case of an emergency, CALL 911.