Osteotomy Shoulder Treatment in India

Ananya Gupta, a 42-year-old software engineer...

Ananya Gupta, a 42-year-old software engineer and avid rock climber, had been struggling with increasing shoulder pain for over five years. Her active lifestyle was slowly being taken from her by a deep, grinding ache that worsened with overhead movements. After years of managing with physiotherapy and anti-inflammatories, an X-ray and MRI confirmed severe osteoarthritis in her glenohumeral joint, with significant bone spurs and joint space narrowing. Her orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Sharma, explained that her relatively young age made her a poor candidate for a total shoulder replacement. Instead, he recommended a shoulder osteotomy, a procedure to realign the bones and redistribute weight-bearing forces, relieving pain and preserving her own joint. Ananya was terrified of surgery but desperate to regain her active life. The procedure went smoothly, though the initial recovery in a sling was challenging. Through months of dedicated physical therapy, she gradually regained strength and range of motion. A year later, she can climb again without the debilitating pain. Emotionally, she journeyed from frustration and grief over her lost abilities to immense gratitude and a renewed sense of physical empowerment.