Private HospitalBangkok, Thailand
Thai HABumrungrad International is an internationally accredited, multi-specialty hospital located in the heart of Bangkok, Thailand.
PricesTotal Shoulder Replacement $10,000 – $10,600
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$10,000
At a glance
Key planning information for shoulder replacement abroad.
$6,500 fromLowest listed price (India)
2 hrsProcedure time
2–3 daysHospital stay
38 hospitalsList shoulder replacement
18Countries with hospitals listed
Shoulder Replacement abroad is listed from US$6,500 to US$16,500 at 38 hospitals in India, Costa Rica, Thailand and Mexico, with 18 countries listed in total. The operation takes 2 hours, with 2 to 3 days in hospital. Each hospital quotes its own price for your case.
Description of Shoulder Replacement:
What is Shoulder Replacement?
Shoulder replacement is a surgical procedure in which a shoulder joint is replaced with an artificial shoulder joint.
Shoulder replacement is a surgical procedure in which a shoulder joint is replaced with an artificial shoulder joint.
Shoulder replacement is performed in cases where the shoulder joint is severely damaged by arthritis or physical injury, and medication and lifestyle adjustments have failed to treat the pain and mobility restrictions caused by the damaged shoulder joint.
How is Shoulder Replacement Surgery Performed?
The Artificial Shoulder Joint
The shoulder joint implants are of two kinds:
The artificial implant consists of two parts:
How to Prepare for Shoulder Replacement?
How is Shoulder Replacement Surgery Performed?
- An anterior incision is made on the shoulder.
- The nerves, muscles, and blood vessels are moved to one side.
- The joint capsule of the shoulder joint is cut, which allows the surgeon to view the joint.
- The ball of the humeral head is removed using a bone saw.
- The hollow inside the humerus is scraped and space is made to attach the metal stem of the humeral component.
- A tool known as burr is used to grind any cartilage from the surface if the glenoid needs to be replaced.
- Holes are drilled into the scapula where the stem of the glenoid component is attached.
- The humeral and glenoid components are then placed in and the humeral ball is attached.
- After the joint is anchored, it is checked to see if it has been properly attached.
- The surgeon stitches the joint capsule together.
- The nerves, muscles, and blood vessels are moved back in their original place.
- The incision is closed with stitches and covered with a bandage.
The Artificial Shoulder Joint
The shoulder joint implants are of two kinds:
- Cemented
The cemented implant is fixed in place by a kind of epoxy cement that joins the metal to the bone. - Un-cemented
The un-cemented implant consists of a net of holes on its exterior, and the bone grows into the net. Eventually, the implant is joined to the bone.
The artificial implant consists of two parts:
- The Humeral Components
The humeral head, which is the ball of the joint, is replaced by the humeral component. It is made up of metal. - The Glenoid Component
The socket of the joint, which is part of the scapula, is replaced by the glenoid component. It consists of two parts: the socket that is made up of a tough and smooth plastic cup, and a metal tray that is attached to the bone.
How to Prepare for Shoulder Replacement?
- The patient is physically examined to ensure that the patient is in a good condition to undergo surgery.
- The patient is required to give several tests like blood and urine test, x-rays and cardiogram.
- The doctor should be informed about any medication that the patient is taking with or without a prescription. These may include supplements or herbs or drugs.
- Certain medication that the patient is taking may be stopped two weeks before the surgery.
- The doctor should be informed if the patient has any ailments or medical conditions.
- The doctor should be informed if the patient has been drinking more than 2 drinks of alcohol per day.
- The patient must stop smoking to ensure a quick recovery.
About Shoulder Replacement
Key facts to plan your treatment: how long it takes, your hospital stay, anaesthesia, risks and recovery.
Duration of surgery/treatment
Approximately 2 hours
Days admitted
2 to 3 days
Anesthesia
General of Regional Anesthesia
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.
- 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.
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
- 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
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
- 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
Cost of Shoulder Replacement by country
Price ranges in US$ for each country with a published range. Each hospital quotes its own price for your case.
| Country | Minimum price | Maximum price |
|---|---|---|
| Shoulder Replacement in Costa RicaLast updated Mar 2010 | $7,700 | $11,500 |
| Shoulder Replacement in IndiaLast updated May 2010 | $6,500 | $15,000 |
| Shoulder Replacement in MexicoLast updated May 2012 | $10,000 | $16,500 |
| Shoulder Replacement in ThailandLast updated Jun 2012 | $9,000 | $12,000 |
Price starting from $6,500 up to $16,500 · last updated Jun 2012.Final prices are quoted by each hospital
Hospitals and clinics offering Shoulder Replacement abroad
Shoulder Replacement is listed by 38 hospitals abroad. The order reshuffles every hour so each gets equal exposure.
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Private HospitalBangalore, India
NABHPrice on request
A 200-bed facility located at Gateway Center in Northwest Bangalore. The hospital opened in 2008 and provides comprehensive tertiary-level services, such as cardiac operations, orthopedics and neuroscience, as well as secondary-level medical care.
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Private HospitalIstanbul, Turkey
A JCI accredited, multi-specialty medical center which is a part of the Acibadem Healthcare Group. The hospital provides medical care in virtually all medical specialties. International patients are catered for through the Acibadem International Patients Center.
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Private HospitalIstanbul, Turkey
JCIPrice on requestThe first in a brand new chain of ultra-modern hospitals, opened in January 2013, LIV hospital focuses on foreign patients, and tries to provide a complete and comprehensive service by a dedicated international team.
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Private HospitalMalaga, Spain
Xanit Hospital Internacional is a modern private hospital located in the suburbs of Malaga, Spain. The hospital is modern (opened in 2005), and the staff include over 200 specialists in all medical specialties.
DoctorsANDr. Antonio Narvaez
PricesShoulder Replacement $15,300
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Hospital GroupMadrid, Spain
ISOPrice on requestHM Hospitales is a hospital group with six private hospitals in Madrid: three general hospitals, a cardiovascular hospital, an oncological center and a women's health hospital.
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Private HospitalIstanbul, Turkey
JCIPrice on requestA modern, JCI accredited, full service hospital, established in 2009. Acibadem Maslak is part of the Acibadem Healthcare Group, so international patients are taken care of through the group's International Patient Center.
DoctorsIRProf. Ismail Remzi TozunAPAssoc. Prof. Burak Beksac
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Private Facility and University HospitalIstanbul, Turkey
JCIPrice on requestMedipol Mega Hospital Complex is a modern medical facility with four specialist hospitals and an extensive selection of high caliber medical devices available for use. The hospital provides treatments in a wide variety of medical fields in its 470 bed facility.
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Private HospitalPattaya, Thailand
This multi-specialty tertiary hospital offers various medical services as well as dental procedures to local and overseas patients. It serves over 100,000 international patients every year.
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Private HospitalCancun, Mexico
Hospital Galenia holds the Certificate of Medical Attention Establishments granted by Joint Commission International (JCI), Accreditation Canada International (ACI) and is certified by the Mexican General Health Council (CSG).
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