The Recovery Shop

Shoulder surgery can involve a lengthy recovery process. The Recovery Shop has partnered with HSS and other orthopedic surgeons to provide post-operative recovery equipment, such as cold therapy units, directly to patients with customer support. Many of these products will help with swelling and pain, improve nutrition, aid in sleeping, and help healing. These products are not typically covered by insurance, but they can be purchased using an HSA/credit card for home delivery.

To view and/or purchase these products, please visit: http://shop-recovery.net/cirino. Items are typically delivered within 3-5 business days. If you need assistance with your order or need customer service for any reason, please contact The Recovery Shop directly.

Phone: 860.500.5020 

Email: info@shop-recovery.com

Frequently Asked Questions


  • The Recovery Shop and Dr. Cirino have selected items that patients find useful after shoulder or elbow surgery. While the ice machine is most important for postoperative recovery, the other items can make your recovery easier.

  • All of the cool therapy or ice machines offer similar benefits with various features. The fundamental idea is to reduce inflammation, pain, and swelling.

  • We encourage you to use the ice machine's compression feature if you find it comfortable. Compression helps reduce swelling after surgery. However, if you find the compression to be uncomfortable, you do not need to use it.


  • We recommend using ice for at least 20 minutes, at least 5 times per day, for the first 1-2 weeks after surgery.

    If you prefer to ice more, you can increase the duration or frequency. After 1-2 weeks, you can adjust timing based on your comfort level.