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Total Shoulder Replacement in Mexico

Hospitals, clinics and medical centers in Mexico offering Total Shoulder Replacement.

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Key planning information for this type of shoulder replacement in Mexico.

$10,000 fromLowest listed price
$16,500 up toHighest listed price
12 hospitalsList Shoulder Replacement
4 typesOf shoulder replacement

Total Shoulder Replacement in Mexico is listed from $10,000 to $16,500 (US$); 12 hospitals in Mexico list Shoulder Replacement. Each hospital quotes its own price for your case.

Prices last updated May 2012

About this procedure

A type of shoulder replacement. Read the full description of shoulder replacement.

About Procedure

Key facts to plan your treatment: how long it takes, your hospital stay, anaesthesia, risks and recovery.

Duration of surgery/treatment
Approximately 2 hours

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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.

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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

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Hospitals in Mexico offering Shoulder Replacement

These hospitals list Shoulder Replacement in Mexico; ask any of them to quote Total Shoulder Replacement for your case. The order reshuffles every hour so each gets equal exposure.

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Galenia Hospital — photoPrivate Hospital
Cancun, Mexico
JCI Gold Seal of ApprovalJCICSGACIPrice on request

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).

DoctorsCADr. Christian Armando Mantecon DominguezMGDr. Mauricio Gonzalez, MDView all 3
PricesMinimally Invasive Shoulder Replacement upon requestPartial Shoulder Replacement upon requestRevision Shoulder Replacement upon requestTotal Shoulder Replacement upon request
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Hospital Velmar — photoPrivate Hospital
Ensenada, Mexico
Price on request

A small multi specialty hospital located in the town of Ensanada, Mexico. A staff of 50 physicians provides surgical and medical care in over 20 medical specialties. The doctors can speak English, and the hospital provides services to foreign patients.

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Salutaris Medical Center — photoPrivate Hospital
Guadalajara, Mexico
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A short-stay surgical clinic and outpatient facility specializing in cosmetic, general and orthopedic surgery. The clinic is accustomed to treating patients from the United States, Latin America and Europe.

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Hospital CIMA Monterrey — photoPrivate Hospital
Monterrey, Mexico
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Hospital CIMA Monterrey is an acute-care hospital that was originally a women's specialty hospital (formerly known as Hospital Santa Engracia) when it opened in 1996. It is located in San Pedro, Garza Garcia, a suburb of Monterrey, in Mexico.

DoctorsAGDr. Arredondo García Hector M.DLDr. De la Garza Keller DavidView all 8
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San Javier Marina Hospital — photoPrivate Hospital
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
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A tertiary, modern, small hospital, which is part of the San Javier group of hospitals. The hospital employs 48 physicians in most medical specialties, and provides many services to accomodate private and foreign patients.

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Hospital San Jose Tec De Monterrey — photoPrivate Hospital
Monterrey, Mexico
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A JCI accredited hospital, located 150 miles from the border with Texas, United States. The hospital is a full range tertiary care hospital, with five areas of excellence: Cardiology, Oncology, Neuroscience, Organ Transplant and Liver Disease.

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