Rotator Cuff Surgery Treatment in Turkey
About Rotator Cuff Surgery
Key Highlights
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Effectively restores shoulder strength and range of motion.Significantly reduces chronic pain and discomfort.Minimally invasive arthroscopic options lead to smaller scars and less tissue damage.Helps prevent further joint damage and arthritis development.High success rates in returning patients to work, sports, and daily activities.Can be performed as an outpatient procedure in many cases./ul
Who is this surgery for?
- A full-thickness rotator cuff tear causing significant weakness.
- Partial tears that do not improve after 3-6 months of non-surgical treatment.
- Acute, traumatic tears from a sudden injury or fall.
- Severe, persistent shoulder pain that disrupts sleep and daily function.
- Progressive loss of shoulder motion and strength.
- Tears in young, active patients or laborers to prevent long-term disability.
- Associated conditions like shoulder impingement or bone spurs.
How to prepare
- Complete a thorough medical evaluation, including blood tests and an ECG.
- Undergo imaging studies like an MRI or ultrasound to assess the tear.
- Discuss all current medications (especially blood thinners) with your surgeon; some may need to be stopped temporarily.
- Begin pre-operative physical therapy to strengthen surrounding muscles if advised.
- Arrange for help at home for the first few days post-surgery.
- Follow fasting instructions (typically no food or drink after midnight before surgery).
- Stop smoking to improve healing and reduce complication risks.
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.
- Reactions to anesthesia.
- Blood clots (deep vein thrombosis).
- Persistent pain or weakness.
- Need for additional surgery.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Wear a sling for 4-6 weeks to protect the repair.
- Manage pain with prescribed medications and ice packs.
- Begin gentle pendulum exercises soon after surgery as directed.
- Attend structured physical therapy starting 1-2 weeks post-op to regain motion and strength.
- Avoid lifting, pushing, pulling, or reaching behind the back for several months.
- Gradually return to light activities around 3-4 months; full recovery for sports/heavy labor may take 6-12 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 basic function; 6-12 months for full strength
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering rotator cuff surgery in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for rotator cuff surgery 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 surgery. 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 surgery compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Rotator Cuff Surgery in Turkey
These partner hospitals in Turkey have dedicated orthopedics teams and experience managing patients undergoing rotator cuff surgery.
Istanbul, Turkey
140 Doctors
Robert Reddy, a 58-year-old high school...
Robert Reddy, a 58-year-old high school woodshop teacher, had been an avid weekend tennis player for 30 years. Over the past 18 months, he developed a persistent, deep ache in his right shoulder that worsened at night, making sleep difficult. Simple tasks like reaching for a book on a high shelf or demonstrating a sawing technique in class became painful. A fall while fixing his roof six months prior had made it significantly worse. An MRI ordered by his orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Evans, revealed a large, full-thickness tear of his supraspinatus tendon. Dr. Evans explained that due to the size of the tear and Robert's active lifestyle, conservative treatments like physiotherapy and cortisone injections were unlikely to provide lasting relief, and recommended arthroscopic rotator cuff repair surgery. Robert was anxious about the surgery and the long recovery, fearing he'd lose his independence and ability to teach his hands-on class. The surgery went smoothly. The first two weeks of recovery in a sling were frustrating, but he diligently followed his physiotherapy protocol, starting with gentle pendulum exercises. After four months of gradual strengthening, he regained nearly full range of motion. By eight months, he was carefully playing doubles tennis again. Emotionally, Robert moved from fear and frustration to immense patience and gratitude. He felt a renewed appreciation for his body's ability to heal and a deeper empathy for his students facing their own challenges.
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