Shoulder Replacement Cost In Chennai

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Shoulder replacement is a surgical procedure in which all or part of the glenohumeral joint is replaced by a prosthetic implant. The Surgery of Shoulder Replacement involves the insertion of the temporary ball into the new socket and moving the shoulder around to make sure the shoulder joint has ease of motion and does not dislocate. The surgeon will then dislocate the joint, remove the temporary component, and attach the final prosthesis. Shoulder Replacement cost in Chennai is between Rs.333000 to Rs.444000. Patient has to stay in the hospital for 3 days and outside the hospital for 10 days. The total cost of the treatment depends on the diagnosis and facilities opted by the patient.

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Inclusions in the package

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

Factors affecting cost of Shoulder Replacement

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

Frequently asked questions related to expenses that most patients have when planing for Shoulder Replacement.

What is the cost of tests done before shoulder replacement surgery?

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.

Are the pharmacy and medicines cost included in the shoulder replacement package?

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.

Is there post-treatment expense after getting shoulder replacement surgery?

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.

How much does Shoulder Replacement cost in different cities in India?

The price varies across the cities. Tier 1 Cities are usualy more expencive thane tier 2 cities. The price for Shoulder Replacement in different cities in India is approximately in the range of:

  • New Delhi: Rs.281385 to Rs.440115
  • Gurgaon: Rs.288600 to Rs.432900
  • Noida: Rs.270563 to Rs.450938
  • Chennai: Rs.288600 to Rs.414863
  • Mumbai: Rs.295815 to Rs.440115
  • Bangalore: Rs.281385 to Rs.425685
  • Kolkata: Rs.270563 to Rs.407648
  • Jaipur: Rs.252525 to Rs.404040
  • Mohali: Rs.259740 to Rs.613275
  • Ahmedabad: Rs.241703 to Rs.400433
  • Hyderabad: Rs.277778 to Rs.422078

How much does Shoulder Replacement cost in different countries?

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:

  • Turkey USD 4000 to USD 6000
  • Thailand USD 5600 to USD 8400
  • Germany USD 19200 to USD 28800
  • Israel USD 8000 to USD 12000
  • Singapore USD 9600 to USD 14400
  • Malaysia USD 12000 to USD 18000

Shoulder Replacement in Chennai

Popular Hospitals in Chennai for Shoulder Replacement are:

Leading Hospitals for Shoulder Replacement in Chennai

Doctors for Shoulder Replacement in Chennai

The right doctor to consult for Shoulder Replacement is an Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon along with a Physiotherapist.

Listing popular specialists:

Dr K Appaji Krishnan

Dr K Appaji Krishnan

Senior Consultant, 15 years of experience

Location

Scoliosis and kyphos correction in children High grade Spondylisthesis surgery in children and adults Spine deformity correction in Adults Spinal Tumor

Dr. AB Govindaraj

Dr. AB Govindaraj

Consultant, 35 years of experience

MGM Healthcare, ChennaiLocation

Shoulder and hip replacement, Instrumentaion spine surgery, Single sitting bilateral total knee replacement.

Dr. Gopala Krishnan

Dr. Gopala Krishnan

Consultant, 37 years of experience

Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, ChennaiLocation

Orthopaedic Surgery, Hip Reconstruction Surgery, Bone Grafting, Hip Arthritis, Fracture Treatment

Dr. Ravi V

Dr. Ravi V

Senior Consultant, 22 years of experience

Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, ChennaiLocation

Spine surgery, Lower Back Pain Treatment, Joint Pain Treatment, Arthritis, Pain Management, Knee Surgery, Knee Replacement

Dr. Venkataramanan Swaminathan

Dr. Venkataramanan Swaminathan

Senior Consultant, 32 years of experience

Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, ChennaiLocation

Total Joint Replacement, Total Hip Replacement, Spine Surgery, Arthroscopy, Sports Surgery, Fracture cum dislocation, Knee Surgery

Dr. Ram Chidambaram

Dr. Ram Chidambaram

Additional Director, 28 years of experience

MGM Healthcare, ChennaiLocation

Shoulder Shoulder Replacement Shoulder Arthroscopy Bankart Repair Rotator Cuff Injury Treatment Frozen Shoulder Treatment Elbow Replacement Fracture Treatment Arthroscopy Wrist problems Wrist arthroscopy Hand Surgery Hand trauma Scaphoid percutaneous fixation

Dr. Billy Paul Wilson

Dr. Billy Paul Wilson

Senior Consultant, 23 years of experience

MIOT International, ChennaiLocation

Minimally Invasive Knee Correction Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Frozen Shoulder Treatment Shoulder SLAP (Tear) Lesions Knee Osteotomy Orthopedic Knee Replacement Sports Injury Treatment/Management Rotator Cuff Injury Treatment Ligament and Tendon Repair Knee Arthroplasty

Dr. C. Rajasekhara Reddy

Dr. C. Rajasekhara Reddy

Principal Consultant, 39 years of experience

Vijaya Hospital, ChennaiLocation

Orthopedic Surgery, Arthroscopy, Hip Replacement Surgery, Knee Surgery, Spine Surgery, Orthopedics & Traumatology

Dr. C Vijay Bose

Dr. C Vijay Bose

Senior Consultant, 31 years of experience

SIMS Hospital, Vadapalani, ChennaiLocation

Joint Replacement Surgery, Hip, knee & Shoulder Reconstructive surgery, Hip Resurfacing, Deltamotion hip

Dr Prabhakar Singh R

Dr Prabhakar Singh R

Consultant, 20 years of experience

Apollo First Med Hospitals, KilpaukLocation

Minimally Invasive Knee Replacement Surgery Key hole surgery Disc surgery Bunion Surgery Bone Graft Foot Pressure/Vascular Assessment Spinal Disc Surgery Spine Injury Foot Drop Foot Injury Treatment Foot Assessment Soft Tissue Injury Management Bone Trauma High-Risk Wound Care Knee Pain Treatment Column traumatology Heat Therapy Treatment Cartilage Surgery

Dr. C.T. Arunachalam

Dr. C.T. Arunachalam

Consultant, 30 years of experience

Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, ChennaiLocation

General Orthopaedics, Bone Trauma, Trauma, Joint Replacement Surgery,

Dr Chokalingam B

Dr Chokalingam B

Consultant, 28 years of experience

Apollo Cancer Hospital, ChennaiLocation

Minimally Invasive Knee Replacement Surgery Key hole surgery Disc surgery Bunion Surgery Bone Grafts

Dr. Dhilip Kumar T

Dr. Dhilip Kumar T

Consultant, 20 years of experience

Apollo Hospitals, TondiarpetLocation

Minimally Invasive Knee Replacement Surgery Key hole surgery Disc surgery Bunion Surgery Bone Grafts

Dr Clington Fernando

Dr Clington Fernando

Consultant, 19 years of experience

Apollo Heart Centre, ChennaiLocation

Keyhole Surgeries (Shoulder, Elbow, Hip, Knee & Ankle) Paediatric Orthopaedics Limb Reconstruction Complex Fractures Sports Injuries Arthroscopy Hip Resurfacing Hip Replacement Knee Osteotomy Knee Replacement ACL Reconstruction

Dr Senthil Kamalasekaran

Dr Senthil Kamalasekaran

Consultant, 21 years of experience

Apollo Specialty Hospital, OMRLocation

Arthroscopy Hip Replacement Knee Replacement Knee Ligament Reconstruction Hip Resurfacing Revision Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Physiotherapy for Sports Injury Rehabilitation Trauma Surgery Complex pelvis and hip reconstruction Knee Braces For Osteoarthritis Joint Replacement Surgery Elbow Replacement Shoulder Replacement Joint Mobilization

Dr Bharani Kumar D

Dr Bharani Kumar D

Consultant, 21 years of experience

Apollo Specialty Hospitals, VanagaramLocation

Primary and Revision Joint replacement procedures. Partial Knee Replacement Deformity correction ( Osteotomy) and Joint preserving surgeries. Arthroscopic Knee and Shoulder procedures Navigation/Robotic Arthroplasty surgery Minimally Invasive Knee Replacement Surgery Key hole surgery Disc surgery Bunion Surgery Bone Grafts

Dr. Arun Kumar Ramanathan

Dr. Arun Kumar Ramanathan

Consultant, 25 years of experience

Apollo Specialty Hospital, OMRLocation

Joint replacement and Foot & Ankle Surgery Hip, Knee and Ankle joint replacements, Minimally Invasive Foot Surgery Correction of foot deformities, Nerve/Tendon Surgeries, Ligament Reconstructions, Fusion Surgeries, Diabetic foot management, ‘keyhole’ surgery and Fracture management.

Dr. Damodaran P R

Dr. Damodaran P R

Consultant, 24 years of experience

Apollo Specialty Hospital, OMRLocation

Joint Replacement Surgery Knee Braces For Osteoarthritis Joint Dislocation Treatment ACL Reconstruction Knee Osteotomy Joint Mobilization Arthroscopy Knee Replacement Fracture Treatment Spine Injury Spinal Disc Surgery

Dr. Madhan Thiruvengada

Dr. Madhan Thiruvengada

Consultant, 24 years of experience

Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, ChennaiLocation

Primary and complex Joint replacement procedures Revision major Joint replacement Deformity correction Joint preserving surgeries Sports Injury Arthroscopy Navigation/Robotic Arthroplasty surgery Total hip replacement Key hole surgery Disc surgery Bunion Surgery Bone Grafts

Dr. Prithvi Mohandas

Dr. Prithvi Mohandas

Director, 20 years of experience

MIOT International, ChennaiLocation

Hip Replacement

Success Rate

The success rate is high and varies between 92-95%. After, the Shoulder Replacement Surgery, the individual is advised to take 6 weeks rest and asked to perform strengthening exercises. Regaining full strength and range of motion can take up to a year.

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Frequently Asked Questions Related to Shoulder Replacement

Before the Procedure (10 Questions):

উপলভ্য বিকল্পগুলি হ'ল নন-স্টেরয়েডাল অ্যান্টি-ইনফ্লেমেটরি ড্রাগস (এন.এস.এ.আই.ডি), রোগ-সংশোধনকারী অ্যান্টি-রিউম্যাটিক ড্রাগ (ডি.এম.এ.আর.ডি), স্টেরয়েড ইনজেকশন এবং ফিজিওথেরাপি।

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:

  • Shoulder pain is severe which is interfering with daily life activities.
  • There is no relief even after trying anti-inflammatory medicines, cortisone injection or physiotherapy
  • You’ve tried anti-inflammatory medications, cortisone injections and physical therapy with no relief.

Some of the advantages of shoulder replacement surgery are:

  • Pain relief and improved range of motion and function.
  • You will get to relieve from pain and movement also improved.

During the Procedure (7 Questions):

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.

Post the Procedure (7 Questions):

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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