The cost of Shoulder Replacement includes:
Preoperative diagnostic tests cost (some tests that may be required - chest X-ray, blood work, and EKG (heart tracing) }
Surgery cost (depends on whether there is a requirement for an implant)
Types of implant [Ti-6Al-4V (titanium-aluminum-vanadium) and CoCrMo (cobalt-chromium-molybdenum)]
Type of surgery (Anatomic total shoulder replacement, Reverse total shoulder replacement, Partial shoulder replacement, etc.)
Post-Operative cost (depends on the number of follow-up sessions)
Medicine cost (Anti-inflammatory, Pain Killers, Antibiotics, etc.)
Patient's hospital stay
The overall cost of the procedure also varies based on the patient's condition and preferences. Some of these factors are:
Type of hospital and room opted (General, Twin sharing, or Single room)
The severity of the disease
Post-surgical complications if it happens (such as Dislocation, Fracture, Implant loosening, Rotator cuff failure, etc.)
Cost of Blood products (if required)
An extended stay at the Hospital
Cost of Accommodation during follow-ups, in case the patient is not a local resident
If any extra investigations are required
A chest X-ray, blood work, and EKG (heart tracing) are done before a shoulder replacement surgery. The package generally includes the cost of the tests as well.
Medicines such as aspirin, ibuprofen, warfarin, apixaban, and clopidogrel are generally taken to help with pain management. The medicines that you consume at the hospital during your shoulder surgery are covered in the package, but the prescribed ones for recovery, once you leave the hospital, are not covered in the package price.
Yes, after the surgery, you will be on pain medications given to you by your doctor and you would also require physical therapy and rehabilitation to gain muscle strength. These are extra costs and not a part of the package price.
For patients planning to travel abroad it is useful to know the price in destinations popular with medical travellers. The price for Shoulder Replacement in different countries is approximately:
Popular Hospitals in Berlin for Shoulder Replacement are:
Listing popular specialists:
Director, 26 years of experience
Reconstructive pelvic surgery Endoprosthetics of hip and knee joint Revision endoprosthetics Treatment of periprosthetic infections Corrective surgery of the upper and lower extremity Scientific emphases Endoprosthetics of hip and knee joint Periprosthetic infections Periacetabular, femoral and tibial displacement and corrective osteotomies Regenerative therapies
Director, 27 years of experience
Trauma Surgery Bone Diseases (Osteoporosis) Joint Replacement Surgery Fracture Treatment Revision Surgery Hip Arthritis Knee Arthritis
Director, 40 years of experience
Acute Polytraumamanagement and Emergency Surgery 360° Pelvic and Acetabular Surgery Minimal Invasive Acetabular Surgery Spinal Trauma Surgery Complex Extremity Trauma (acute and correction of posttraumatic deformities) Bone Defect Treatment Treatment of Periprosthetic Fractures around Shoulder, Elbow, Hip, and Knee Implants Pediatric Traumatology Geriatric Traumatology
Senior Consultant, 22 years of experience
Reconstructive surgery for orthopedics diseases, Arthroscopic surgery, Correction of joint and foot deformities
Chief, 23 years of experience
Endoprosthetics, Revision endoprosthetics of hip and knee joints, Surgical reconstruction of the lower limbs
Consultant, 19 years of experience
Correction of joint and foot deformities, Arthroscopy surgery, Treatment of epiphysiolsis, Reconstructive surgery for orthopedic diseases
Director, 29 years of experience
Cartilage repair and transplantation Shoulder stabilization and cuff repair Sports medicine Minimal invasive and reconstructive shoulder, elbow, knee, ankle, and hip surgery Joint preserving surgery in osteoarthritis (HTO) Periprosthetic infections and osteomyelitis Degenerative joint diseases Arthroscopic & minimally invasive surgery Conservative treatment of muscle injuries
Director, 32 years of experience
Orthopedic Surgery Primary replacement Minimal invasive joint-operations Cruciate ligament replacement, Treatment of cartilage damage Trauma Surgery Multiple trauma treatment Pelvic and acetabulum surgery Spinal trauma surgery including minimally invasive methods Pediatric traumatology Bone marrow stem cell as well as platelet-rich plasma transplantation for the treatment of persistent nonunion
Head of Department, 29 years of experience
Trauma (finger fractures, fractures of the scaphoid, metacarpus, carpus, and ligament injuries) Posttraumatic disorders (malposition or nonunion of fractures especially nonunion of the scaphoid, transplantation of tendon and nerve, tenolysis, and arthrosis after injuries) Chronic disorders (carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis elbow, tendinitis, trigger fingers, Dupuytren contracture) Infections and soft tissue defect Tumor of the soft tissue and of the bone Arthritis, including inflammatory, age-related and trauma-related Joint replacement
Director, 25 years of experience
Primary minimal invasive hip, knee, shoulder replacement Revision joint surgery hip, knee, shoulder Periprosthetic joint infections Full-spectrum of knee and shoulder arthroscopy Anterior and posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction Meniscus suturing and transplantation Cartilage transplantation Joint preserving osteotomies
Consultant, 30 years of experience
Corticotomy-Assisted Orthodontics, Orthognathic Surgery, Knee Arthroscopy, Knee Ligament Surgery (ACL), Orthopedic Rehabilitation
Chief, 25 years of experience
Arthroplasty Fractures Knee Surgery Sports injuries Osteoporosis
Prof. Dr. med. Habil Jorg Scholz
Chief, 46 years of experience
Trauma surgery Endoprostheses (hip and knee joints) Injection therapy to the spine
Chief, 31 years of experience
Surgery of ganglia (upper leg and tumours) Surgery for arm and hand infections Treatment of medical conditions arising from injuries, failures after previous operations and recurrences. Corrective plastic surgery to cover scars and defects on hands Motor replacement surgeries for tendon injuries and paralysis
Senior Consultant, 29 years of experience
Foot surgery, Ankle surgery, Ankle fracture, Flatfoot, Foot deformities surgery, Osteoarthritis of the ankle
Consultant, 28 years of experience
Treatment of periprosthetic infections, Hip endoprosthesis, Knee endoprosthesis
Senior Consultant, 26 years of experience
Endoprosthetics primary and revision of shoulder, elbow, hip, knee and upper ankle joint, Arthroscopic surgeries of elbow, knee and upper ankle joint, Forefoot surgery
Chief, 26 years of experience
Primary- and revision hip arthroplasty, Primary- and revision knee arthroplasty, Septic exchange of Hip and Knee
Chief, 30 years of experience
Spine disorders, Traumatology, Joint replacement surgery, Arthroscopic surgery, Sports orthopedics, Partial and total knee replacement, Hand and foot surgery
Pd Dr. Med. Holger Mellerowicz
Consultant, 27 years of experience
Orthopedics and trauma surgery, Pediatric orthopedics, Sports medicine, Physical therapy, Balneology
Our Services for Shoulder Replacement in Berlin
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Usually, it is observed that shoulder replacement lasts for around 10 years or more after this time it may loosen or wear out.
Diabetes doesn't seem to raise risks after shoulder replacement.Increasing age and history of cardiac disease increases the risk of cardiac complication after shoulder replacement.If you have high blood pressure and if it is under control, there is no reason to worry about not having a safe and successful surgery.Even if your blood pressure becomes elevated during surgery you will be given intravenous medication to reduce it.Consult your cardiologist if you are planning to undergo the surgery beacuse some medicine doses are modified accordingly.
Usually it is not required.
The available options are Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), Disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs), Steroid Injections and Physiotherapy.
Shoulder replacement surgery is a procedure which reduces or try to reduce the source of pain and disfunction of shoulder by repairing the damaged part of shoulder joint.
The most common reasons for shoulder replacement surgery are osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and avascular necrosis. This process will help you in getting relieve from pain and also improves your muscle strength and increase your range of motion.
The prosthesis used in shoulder replacement is being made of a humeral ball in which a special type of stainless steel is being attached which is made of titanium and it keeps the ball attached to your arm while a polyethylene cup s used for replacing the glenoid socket.
You can be the candidate for shoulder replacement surgery if:
Some of the advantages of shoulder replacement surgery are:
The patient will be staying in hospital for five days.
It will usually takes 2 hours.
Your consultation visit and initial appointment with the orthopedic surgeon will include a series of x-rays, a physical examination and a thorough review of your medical history. By physical examination you will get to know about the source of pain and the decrease range of motion. While the x ray examination reveals bone spur, the damaged joint surfaces and the narrow joint spaces. In case if there was any trauma or injury the x ray will help in evaluating whether it can be fixed r it is needed to be replaced.
You will get enough time to plan for the surgery a series of tests should be done one to two weeks before the surgery. The test include blood test, electrocardiogram, if you are taking some medications you will be told to discontinue such as any anti-inflammatory medication.
It will take almost 2 hours for shoulder replacement surgery to be done, it will take one to two hour for you to recover completely from general anesthesia.
You will be under general anesthesia to keep you asleep.
In shoulder replacement surgery, a plastic lining is attached to the socket to allow smooth movement a top of the arm bone is being removed and metal stem with a ball on the end is inserted. If your rotator cuff is being damaged and the joint may not be stable or work properly.
Can usually return to desk work within 2-4 weeks from the time of surgery but that heavier work is restricted for four months or more, depends on the strength, progress of the shoulder.
After being transported to your room your vitals will be evaluated and your arms will be placed in sling position for the first 24 hours after surgery. After coming from hospital you will be able to move and get out of the bed. You should wear loose fitting clothes.
The result of the procedure will depend on your performance it depends on the stretching and strengthening of the muscles with time. It basically depends on your activity level.
Some of the complications of the procedure include infection, nerve Injury, dislocation and some prosthesis related problems.
After discharge you should limit yourself from lifting any heavier object whose weight is more than a glass of water. You should avoid placing arm in extreme position for the first six weeks after surgery, you should not stretch to the outside and behind your neck. You must be go regularly to your therapist, for strengthening your muscles.
The recovery period varies from person to person and also depend on the type of surgery you had.
If you are experiencing any symptoms such as fever, decreased of motion, redness, swelling or increase in pain or change in sensation or movement after your nerve block is cleared, then you should immediately contact your doctor.
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