Key planning information for this type of shoulder replacement in Austria.
On requestQuoted per case
2 hospitalsList Shoulder Replacement
4 typesOf shoulder replacement
Partial Shoulder Replacement in Austria is priced per case; 2 hospitals in Austria list Shoulder Replacement. Each hospital quotes its own price for your case.
Key facts to plan your treatment: how long it takes, your hospital stay, anaesthesia, risks and recovery.
Duration of surgery/treatment
Approximately 2 hours
For shoulder replacement in general
Days admitted
2 to 3 days
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Anesthesia
General of Regional Anesthesia
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Recovery
- The patient’s shoulder may be strapped to a continuous passive motion (CPM) machine, which helps in reducing stiffness of the joint and easing pain. - A drainage tube may be used to drain excess fluid after the surgery. - A sling is used to hold the patient’s arm at rest. This should be worn at night for 4 to 6 weeks. - The patient will be able to perform light activities like eating and grooming within a couple of weeks after the surgery. - The patient will be able to drive a car within 6 weeks after the surgery. - The patient is required to undergo a rehabilitation program starting on the day after the surgery. - The patient may take 6 months to 1 year to fully recover.
For shoulder replacement in general
Risks
Risks of anesthesia include: - Breathing difficulty - Allergic reaction to medication Risks of shoulder replacement are: - Humerus fracture during the surgery - Breakage of tendons - Shoulder instability - Loosening of the glenoid implant - Joint dislocation - Injury to a nerve or blood vessel - Bleeding - Blood clotting - Infection
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After care
- The patient is required to continue the rehabilitation program for many months. A physical therapist will help the patient with some exercises that will improve the shoulder’s strength and stability. - The patient needs to visit the doctor at intervals of 6 weeks for 5 to 6 months during which the doctor will monitor the patient’s progress. - The patient is required to take antibiotics after any surgical or invasive procedures to prevent infection. This includes dental procedures. The doctor should be informed immediately if the following symptoms occur: - High fever - Excessive drainage from the incision wound. - Redness and swelling at the incision area - Severe pain
For shoulder replacement in general
Hospitals in Austria offering Shoulder Replacement
These hospitals list Shoulder Replacement in Austria; ask any of them to quote Partial Shoulder Replacement for your case. The order reshuffles every hour so each gets equal exposure.
Privatklinik Doebling is one of the leading private hospitals in Vienna and provides its services each year to more than 9,000 patients from Austria and abroad.
DoctorsSNProf. Stefan NehrerHPProf. Hartmut PelinkaView all 37
The largest private hospital in Vienna, offering quality medical services in an atmosphere of a luxury hotel. Rudolfinerhaus is affiliated with thousands of doctors, and patients can choose their doctors, or even bring their own physicians.
DoctorsFGProf. Florian Gottsauner-WolfROProf. Roland OppolzerView all 22
Private Hospital
ISOPrice on request
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