Rotator Cuff Injuries Treatment in Turkey
About Rotator Cuff Injuries
Key Highlights
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Effectively restores shoulder stability and function.Minimally invasive arthroscopic techniques often reduce scarring and recovery time.Alleviates chronic pain and improves range of motion.Helps prevent further joint degeneration and muscle atrophy.Enables return to work, sports, and daily activities.
Who is this surgery for?
- Complete or significant partial-thickness rotator cuff tears confirmed by imaging.
- Persistent shoulder pain and weakness that does not improve with 3-6 months of conservative treatment (rest, physical therapy, medications).
- Acute traumatic tears in active, healthy individuals.
- Progressive loss of shoulder function impacting daily living.
- Associated conditions like shoulder impingement or biceps tendonitis that require concurrent treatment.
How to prepare
- Complete a thorough medical evaluation, including blood tests and ECG, to assess surgical fitness.
- Discontinue certain medications (e.g., blood thinners like aspirin or warfarin) as advised by your surgeon.
- Arrange for post-operative assistance at home for tasks like driving and meal preparation.
- Stop smoking several weeks before surgery to improve healing.
- Follow pre-operative fasting instructions (typically no food or drink after midnight).
Risks & possible complications
- Infection at the surgical site or within the joint.
- Bleeding, hematoma, or nerve/vessel damage.
- Stiffness or frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis).
- Failure of the tendon repair or re-tear.
- Complications related to anesthesia.
- Persistent pain or weakness.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Wear a sling for 4-6 weeks to protect the repair.
- Begin gentle, prescribed pendulum exercises soon after surgery to prevent stiffness.
- Attend structured physical therapy for several months to gradually restore strength and mobility.
- Manage pain with prescribed medications and ice application.
- Avoid lifting, pushing, pulling, or overhead activities for the period specified by your surgeon (often 3-6 months).
- Attend all follow-up appointments to monitor healing progress.
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Typical hospital stay:
1-2 days
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Expected recovery time:
4-6 months for full functional recovery
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering rotator cuff injuries in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for rotator cuff injuries 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 rotator cuff injuries. 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 rotator cuff injuries compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Rotator Cuff Injuries in Turkey
These partner hospitals in Turkey have dedicated orthopedics teams and experience managing patients undergoing rotator cuff injuries.
Istanbul, Turkey
140 Doctors
Ananya Ali, a 42-year-old high school...
Ananya Ali, a 42-year-old high school art teacher and avid weekend gardener, began experiencing a persistent, deep ache in her right shoulder after a weekend spent repotting heavy plants. Over several months, the pain worsened, particularly at night, making sleep difficult. Simple tasks like reaching for a top shelf, brushing her hair, or demonstrating brush strokes on a whiteboard became sharp, painful struggles. An MRI confirmed a significant, full-thickness tear of her supraspinatus tendon. Her orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Chen, recommended arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, explaining that due to the tear's size and her active lifestyle, it was unlikely to heal on its own and would likely worsen. Ananya was terrified of surgery and the potential impact on her independence and ability to teach. The procedure itself went smoothly. The first two weeks of recovery in a sling were frustrating, but she diligently followed her physical therapy protocol, starting with gentle pendulum exercises. After three months of dedicated PT, she regained most of her range of motion without pain. By six months, she was back to gardening (using better techniques) and painting large canvases without hesitation. Emotionally, she journeyed from fear and frustration to immense relief and empowerment, learning to listen to her body and prioritize its care.
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