Patrick DenardDirector Oregon Shoulder Fellowship, Oregon Shoulder Institute · Director Oregon Shoulder Fellowship at Oregon Shoulder Institute

Want to improve your chances of a good outcome after shoulder replacement?

3 Sept 2026 · 1 min

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In this brief video segment, Patrick Denard emphasizes that nutrition is the single most influential factor for achieving a good outcome and faster recovery after shoulder replacement surgery. He explains that protein needs roughly double post‑operatively, so patients should increase protein intake by supplementing between meals. He also cites evidence that vitamin C and vitamin D can enhance orthopedic surgical recovery. Finally, he mentions peptides as a potential, yet unproven, adjunct for those interested.

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How do I improve my chances of good outcome or speed up my recovery? The single biggest thing you can do is lean into nutrition. Of all the factors or your ability to influence your outcome, it really is nutrition. And this is not just eating well, this is supplementing. The data is very clear. Your protein requirements double after surgery, so you want to increase your protein by supplementing between meals. It's also been shown that things like vitamin C and vitamin D can improve surgical recovery after orthopedic surgery. Some people are also interested in peptides. I think there's a potential there, although it's not yet proven that that's going to make an impact, but that can be an option to consider in some cases for those people who are interested.