Shoulder Replacement Cost In South Korea

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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.

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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.

Shoulder Replacement - Frequently Asked Questions

List of Centers for Shoulder Replacement in South Korea

Popular Cities in South Korea for Shoulder Replacement are:

Leading Hospitals for Shoulder Replacement in South Korea

Doctors for Shoulder Replacement in South Korea

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

Listing popular specialists:

Prof. Choi Euisung

Prof. Choi Euisung

Professor, 20 years of experience

Chonbuk National University HospitalLocation

Artificial joint implants Knee sugeries Joint endoscope

Prof. Hui Taek Kim

Prof. Hui Taek Kim

Professor, 25 years of experience

Pusan National University HospitalLocation

Idiopathic Clubfoot, Juvenile Osteochondritis Dissecans, Osteotomy, Legg-Calve-Perthes disease, Kienboeck's disease

Prof. Jeong Il Kim

Prof. Jeong Il Kim

Professor, 20 years of experience

Pusan National University HospitalLocation

Ankle surgery, Soft tissue tumour surgery, Dislocation

Sang Hyun Lee

Sang Hyun Lee

Senior Consultant, 25 years of experience

Pusan National University HospitalLocation

Hand reconstruction, Hand traumatology

Prof. Seung Joon Rhee

Prof. Seung Joon Rhee

Associate Professor, 25 years of experience

Pusan National University HospitalLocation

Knee Surgery, Artificial Joint placement, Arthroscopy, Chronic Knee Pain

Prof. Sohn Jeong-hwan

Prof. Sohn Jeong-hwan

Professor, 25 years of experience

Kosin University – Gospel HospitalLocation

Arthroplasty, ACL reconstruction, Rheumatoid arthritis, Ankylosing spondylitis

Prof. Kim Kang Il

Prof. Kim Kang Il

Professor, 25 years of experience

Kyung Hee University – Hospital at GangdongLocation

Minimal Invasive and Computer-Assisted Total Knee Replacement, Partial Knee Replacement, Revision Knee Surgery, Joint-preserving Surgery (Osteotomy & Arthroscopy), Hemophilic Arthritis Operation, Knee Joint Disease

Beom-Koo Lee

Beom-Koo Lee

, 25 years of experience

Gachon University – Gil Medical CenterLocation

Cruciate ligament damage Artificial joint replacement Reoperation of knee Osteotomy Knee Cartilage Transplantation

Prof. Doh-Hyun Moon

Prof. Doh-Hyun Moon

Professor, 20 years of experience

Gachon University – Gil Medical CenterLocation

Diseases and fractures of hip joints and pelvis Osteoporosis and Osteoarthritis Inflammatory arthritis Hip joint arthroscopy and Artificial joint replacement

Lee Suk-Ha

Lee Suk-Ha

Director, 20 years of experience

Konkuk University Medical CentreLocation

Geriatric spinal disease Scoliosis and kyphotic deformity (neck, waist)

Lee Seoung-Joon

Lee Seoung-Joon

Professor, 18 years of experience

Konkuk University Medical CentreLocation

Arthroscopic surgery Hand joint replacement Elbow joint replacement.

Prof. Kim Tae-Young

Prof. Kim Tae-Young

Professor, 18 years of experience

Konkuk University Medical CentreLocation

Hip joint conservative surgery Geriatric fracture Osteoporosis

Prof. Kyung Ho Moon

Prof. Kyung Ho Moon

Professor, 30 years of experience

Inha University HospitalLocation

Knee joint replacement Total knee prostheses Fractures Bone defects

Prof.Myung Koo Kim

Prof.Myung Koo Kim

Professor, 30 years of experience

Inha University HospitalLocation

ACL reconstruction Knee Arthroplasty

Prof. Joon Soon Kang

Prof. Joon Soon Kang

Professor, 30 years of experience

Inha University HospitalLocation

Hip joint Fractures Revision of hip arthroplasty

Prof. Lee Han Jun

Prof. Lee Han Jun

Professor, 28 years of experience

Chung-Ang University Hospital, SeoulLocation

Artificial knee joint Arthroscopic surgery Leg angular deformity Cartilage stem cell therapy

Prof. Ha Yong Chan

Prof. Ha Yong Chan

Professor, 25 years of experience

Chung-Ang University Hospital, SeoulLocation

Ostenoporosis Fractures Arthroplasty Hemiarthroplasty

Prof. Kim Jae Yoon

Prof. Kim Jae Yoon

Professor, 22 years of experience

Chung-Ang University Hospital, SeoulLocation

Elbow joint Arthroscopic elbow surgery

Prof. Lee Jae Sung

Prof. Lee Jae Sung

Professor, 22 years of experience

Chung-Ang University Hospital, SeoulLocation

Elbow joint Hand surgery Microsurgery Soft tissue injuries Fractures

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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