Shoulder Replacement Cost In Istanbul

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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 Istanbul is between USD 4500 to USD 5500. 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

Cost related to Shoulder Replacement in Istanbul

Listing approximate price of Shoulder Replacement and some related procedures. The prices may change depending upon the centers and condition of the patient.

Treatment name Cost range
Repair of dislocations USD 2619 to USD 3201

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.

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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:

  • India USD 6000 to USD 9000
  • 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

Leading Hospitals for Shoulder Replacement in Istanbul

Doctors for Shoulder Replacement in Istanbul

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

Listing popular specialists:

Assoc. Dr. Sami Sökücü

Assoc. Dr. Sami Sökücü

Senior Consultant, 15 years of experience

I.A.U VM Medical Park Florya Hospital, IstanbulLocation

Hip Replacement Surgery, Knee Replacement Surgery

Dr. Ahmet Turan Aydin

Dr. Ahmet Turan Aydin

Professor, 36 years of experience

Memorial Hospitals Group, İstanbulLocation

Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery, Orthopaedic Oncology Sports Trauma Surgery Arthroscopic surgeries for knee and ankle Foot surgery ankle surgery Hip prosthesis Knee Prosthesis

Dr. Umut Bektaş

Dr. Umut Bektaş

Consultant, 30 years of experience

Medicana International IstanbulLocation

Arthroscopic Surgery (knee, shoulder, hand wrist, ankle, elbow joints) Hip Arthroscopy (Since January 2011) Prosthetic Surgery Orthopedic Trauma Spine Surgery Pediatric Orthopedics

Prof. Dr. Abdullah EREN

Prof. Dr. Abdullah EREN

Professor, 37 years of experience

Florence Nightingale Hospital, İstanbulLocation

Pediatric Orthopedics Adult Hip Surgery Pediatric Trauma Ilizarov Surgery Perthes

Dr. Mehmet Demirhan

Dr. Mehmet Demirhan

Head of Department, 28 years of experience

American Hospital, IstanbulLocation

Shoulder surgery, Elbow surgery, Sports traumatology

Dr. Mahmut Berkman

Dr. Mahmut Berkman

Professor, 34 years of experience

American Hospital, IstanbulLocation

Osteoarthritis, Carpal tunnel syndrome, Torn meniscus, Bursitis, Fibromyalgia, Hip fracture, Back and neck pain, Osteoporosis

Dr. Tuncay Centel

Dr. Tuncay Centel

Professor, 33 years of experience

American Hospital, IstanbulLocation

Skeletal system congenital anomalies, Child orthopedics, Developmental hip dysplasia, Crooked feet and other foot anomalies, Benign bone and soft tissue tumors, Childhood fractures and injuries, Childhood hip problems, Injuries and lengthening

Dr. Yaman Ege

Dr. Yaman Ege

Associate Professor, 39 years of experience

American Hospital, IstanbulLocation

Hip arthroplasty, Knee arthroplasty, Traumatology

Prof. Dr. Ahmet Fatih Parmaksizoglu

Prof. Dr. Ahmet Fatih Parmaksizoglu

Senior Consultant, 60 years of experience

NPISTANBUL Brain HospitalLocation

Knee Calcification Knee pain Meniscus Tear Knee Ligament Injuries Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Neck pain Orthopedic Diseases Shoulder Instability Shoulder Dislocation Shoulder pain Meniscus Recurrent Shoulder Dislocations Hip and Knee Prostheses

Dr. Serdar Zengin

Dr. Serdar Zengin

Consultant, 15 years of experience

Acibadem Hospitals GroupLocation

Trauma Surgery Spine Surgery Arthroplasty Pelvis-Acetabulum Surgery Bone infections due to war injuries Leg and arm rescue surgeries

Op. Dr. Mehmet Aydogan

Op. Dr. Mehmet Aydogan

Consultant, 20 years of experience

Emsey Hospital, PendikLocation

Rope Scoliosis Surgery (Non-Fusion Scoliosis Surgery) Spinal Canal Stenosis Waist Shift Cervical Disc Prosthesis Spinal Fractures Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Laser - Endoscopic Discectomy Pediatric - Adult Spine Deformities

Dr. Kayhan Turan

Dr. Kayhan Turan

Chief, 31 years of experience

Turan & Turan Health CenterLocation

Shoulder surgery, Foot and ankle surgery

Dr. Fatih Arslanoglu

Dr. Fatih Arslanoglu

Consultant, 11 years of experience

Medistanbul Hospital, IstanbulLocation

Knee Calcification Knee pain Meniscus Tear Knee Ligament Injuries Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Neck pain Orthopedic Diseases Shoulder Instability Shoulder Dislocation Shoulder pain Meniscus Recurrent Shoulder Dislocations Hip and Knee Prostheses

Dr. Cagatay Ozturk

Dr. Cagatay Ozturk

Senior Consultant, 20 years of experience

Medical Park Group, IstanbulLocation

Minimal Invasive Spinal Surgery, Laser Discectomy, Endoscopic Discectomy, Pediatric spinal problems, Adult spinal deformities.

Prof. Dr. Mehmet Erdil

Prof. Dr. Mehmet Erdil

Consultant, 22 years of experience

Acibadem Hospitals GroupLocation

Orthopedics, Traumatology, Shoulder and Elbow Treatment

Prof. Dr. Mahmut Ercan Cetinus

Prof. Dr. Mahmut Ercan Cetinus

Consultant, 30 years of experience

Istinye University Medical Park Gaziosmanpasa Hospital, TurkeyLocation

Trauma Surgery, Ankle Surgery, Hand Surgery, Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, Arthroscopic Joint Surgery, Knee Surgery, Hip Joint Surgery

Assoc. Prof. Mehmet Cetinkaya

Assoc. Prof. Mehmet Cetinkaya

Consultant, 12 years of experience

Istinye University Medical Park Gaziosmanpasa Hospital, TurkeyLocation

Scoliosis treatment (corset/exercise/open surgery/string scoliosis) Endoscopic fully closed disc surgery (lumbar hernia) Spinal canal stenosis (spinal stenosis) Neck hernia Spinal fracture/tumor/infection

Dr. Prof. Nurullah Sener

Dr. Prof. Nurullah Sener

Consultant, 23 years of experience

I.A.U VM Medical Park Florya Hospital, IstanbulLocation

Sports injuries, Arthroscopic joint surgery, Meniscus tears, Ankle surgery

Dr. Prof. Samet Erinc

Dr. Prof. Samet Erinc

Consultant, 15 years of experience

I.A.U VM Medical Park Florya Hospital, IstanbulLocation

Degenerative spine diseases, Pediatric spine diseases, Herniated disc, Congenital spine anomalies, Non-surgical invasive treatment, Neck hernia

Prof. Osman Rodop

Prof. Osman Rodop

Consultant, 38 years of experience

V M Medical Park, PendikLocation

Keyhole knee surgery, Trauma, Arthroplasty, Diabetic foot

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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