b'General Timeline for complete recovery Soon after surgery, the patient is permitted to use the hand and wrist. The usual timelines for complete recovery are as follows: Six weeksThe patient may use the whole arm, including shoulder, for light activity. Eight weeks (more in some cases)The patient may begin unrestricted, active use of the arm and shoulder. Three monthsMost patients are reasonably comfortable, have a range off motion about half of what is normal, and experience some weakness. Six monthsMost patients are pain-free (although they may experience pain during certain weather conditions), and have motion and strength about two-thirds that of a normal level. One yearApproximately 95% of shoulder replacement patients will be pain-free. The remaining 5% will usually have no more than a weather-related ache or an occasional pain due to excessive activity. Likewise, there will probably not be significant strength limitations, depending on the condition of the deltoid and rotator cuff, particularly if both these muscle groups were normal before surgery.Weakness and muscle atrophy that was present before surgery will need to be overcome by exercise, time, and continued use of your new shoulder. *Reference: Hospital of Special Surgery Education Department, www.hss.edu/condition-list_shoulder-replacement Monadnock Community Hospital Joint Replacement Program| TSA Tab 13 https://monadnockcommunityhospital.com/services/rehabilitation/moa-surgery/'