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Returning to work following carpal tunnel release

Last reviewed dd mmm yyyy. Last edited dd mmm yyyy

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Condition

Recommended return to non-manual work

Recommended return to manual work

Carpal tunnel release

1-3 weeks

1-3 weeks

Shoulder rotator cuff repair

4-12 weeks

3-6 months

Shoulder arthroscopic subacromial decompression

2-6 weeks

6-12 weeks

Notes:

  • the information applies to general fitness to work for people below 60 years of age without other significant disability. This information is only a guide to doctors, who will need to consider the individual clinical circumstances when advising patients

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