After surgery, you�ll wear a sling for four to six weeks. Your doctor probably will tell you to do the following to speed along your recovery:
�Take the sling off several times a day and move your elbow, wrist, and hand to get better blood flow in those areas.
�If you have pain and swelling in your shoulder, use an ice pack for about 20 minutes at a time.
�Most important: Do not lift your arm at the shoulder until your doctor says it�s okay.
How your recovery goes will depend a lot on the size of the tear and how long your rotator cuff was torn.