Osteoarthritis of Shoulder Treatment in India
About Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Key Highlights
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Alleviates chronic shoulder pain and stiffness significantly.Restores functional range of motion for daily activities.Offers both minimally invasive (arthroscopic) and joint replacement surgical options.Long-term solution to improve quality of life and independence.Modern techniques focus on preserving natural bone and tissue where possible.
Who is this surgery for?
- Severe, persistent shoulder pain not relieved by medications, rest, or physical therapy.
- Significant stiffness and loss of range of motion impacting daily activities like dressing or reaching.
- Advanced cartilage loss (bone-on-bone arthritis) visible on X-rays or MRI.
- Failure of conservative treatments over a period of 3-6 months.
- Presence of bone spurs (osteophytes) causing pain or impingement.
How to prepare
- Complete medical evaluation including blood tests, ECG, and chest X-ray as advised.
- Discontinue certain medications like blood thinners (aspirin, warfarin) as per doctor's instructions.
- Arrange for assistance at home for the initial recovery period post-surgery.
- Pre-operative physiotherapy may be recommended to strengthen surrounding muscles.
- Fasting for 8-12 hours before the scheduled surgery if general anesthesia is planned.
Risks & possible complications
- General surgical risks: Infection, bleeding, or adverse reaction to anesthesia.
- Nerve or blood vessel injury around the shoulder, potentially causing numbness or weakness.
- Joint stiffness or persistent pain (arthrofibrosis).
- Implant-related issues in joint replacements: loosening, wear, or dislocation.
- Blood clots (Deep Vein Thrombosis) or need for revision surgery in the future.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Initial period involves wearing a sling for 2-6 weeks to protect the joint.
- Structured physical therapy is crucial, starting with gentle movements and progressing to strengthening.
- Pain is managed with prescribed medications; swelling is controlled with ice packs.
- Gradual return to light activities over weeks; heavy lifting and sports may take 4-6 months.
- Regular follow-up visits to monitor healing and progress of rehabilitation.
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Typical hospital stay:
2-4 days
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Expected recovery time:
3-6 months for full functional recovery
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering osteoarthritis of shoulder in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for osteoarthritis of shoulder in India include Medanta The Medicity, Kamineni Hospital LB Nagar, Miot Hospital Chennai, Nanavati Max Hospital, Kamineni Hospital, King Koti, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform osteoarthritis of shoulder. MediFyr helps you compare orthopedists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for osteoarthritis of shoulder compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Osteoarthritis of Shoulder in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated orthopedics teams and experience managing patients undergoing osteoarthritis of shoulder.
Gurgaon, India
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Orthopedists for Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Explore experienced orthopedists who regularly perform osteoarthritis of shoulder and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
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