Osteoarthritis of Shoulder Treatment in Turkey
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 Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for osteoarthritis of shoulder in Turkey include Istinye Üniversitesi Hastanesi Liv, Liv Hospital Bahçeşehir, Liv Hospital Bahçeşehir, Liv Hospital Ankara, 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 Turkey
These partner hospitals in Turkey have dedicated orthopedics teams and experience managing patients undergoing osteoarthritis of shoulder.
Istanbul, Turkey
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Patient Name: Rohan Ali. Age &...
Patient Name: Rohan Ali. Age & Background: 58, a former professional cricket fast bowler and current high school coach. Symptoms/History: For the past 5 years, Rohan has experienced a deep, grinding ache in his right shoulder, worsening with overhead motions like demonstrating bowling techniques. Stiffness made it hard to lift his arm to comb his hair. An MRI confirmed severe, bone-on-bone osteoarthritis, likely from decades of repetitive high-velocity throwing. Doctor Recommendation: Given his active lifestyle and failure of conservative treatments (physio, injections), his orthopedic surgeon recommended a total shoulder arthroplasty (replacement). Treatment Experience: Rohan was nervous but opted for surgery. The procedure went smoothly, replacing the damaged joint with a prosthetic implant. Post-Procedure Recovery: He began gentle physio the next day. Recovery was challenging; regaining range of motion required diligent, often painful, daily exercises. After 6 months, he had regained 85% of his mobility with significantly reduced pain. Emotional Journey: Before, Rohan felt a profound sense of loss, fearing his coaching days were over and mourning the physical prowess of his youth. He was frustrated and depressed. After recovery, he felt a renewed sense of hope. While he can't bowl at full pace, he can demonstrate techniques pain-free and actively engage with his students. The surgery gave him back his purpose and connection to the sport he loves.
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