Shoulder Replacement Cost in United Arab Emirates

The cost of shoulder replacement in the UAE typically ranges from $5,500 to $20,000 USD, depending on the hospital, city, and type of procedure.

Shoulder replacement replaces the worn ball and socket of the shoulder. In the UAE, the price depends on:

• Type: anatomical, hemiarthroplasty or reverse.
• Implant
• Stay: about three days.
• Physiotherapy

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust describes short-stem total, hemiarthroplasty, stemmed and reverse replacements; reverse designs are used when the rotator cuff is torn. The main aim is pain relief.

Most go home within about three days. A sling is worn for four to eight weeks, with no overhead activity for six weeks. Driving resumes at six to eight weeks and office work at 6 to 10. Full benefit takes at least a year. Deep infection affects 1 to 5%, nerve injury under 1%, and loosening can occur over time.

Planned orthopaedic surgery needs prior approval from the insurer under basic UAE health plans, and co-payments apply.