| In India a number of orthopedic procedures are | | | | surgeon will implant the glenoid component as well to |
| available such as hip and knee joint replacement, the | | | | replace the socket during shoulder joint replacement. |
| Illizarov technique, limb lengthening, Birmingham Hip | | | | The surgeon prepares the socket surface by |
| resurfacing technique (which scores over conventional | | | | removing the remaining damaged cartilage. The plastic |
| hip joint replacement surgery and is still unavailable | | | | component is then fitted into the socket surface and |
| even in the US) etc. Many hospitals in India specialize | | | | cemented into position. Surgeon reattaches the |
| in latest techniques and treatments such as minimal | | | | supporting tendons and closes the incision. Patient's |
| invasive surgery, cartilage and bone transplantation, | | | | arm will be placed in a sling and a support pillow will |
| spine surgery and limb sparing surgery. All kinds of | | | | be placed under the elbow to protect the repair. A |
| muscular- skeletal problems ranging from Arthritis to | | | | drainage tube will be inserted to remove excess |
| sports injuries, to complex broken bones, bone | | | | fluids. The drainage tube will be removed on the next |
| tumors and childhood conditions like scoliosis are | | | | day of the Shoulder Joint Replacement surgery. The |
| treated most effectively in India at costs much lower | | | | shoulder joint replacement surgery may last any |
| than in USA and UK. | | | | where from 3 - 4 hours. |
| What is a Shoulder Joint Replacement Surgery? | | | | What to expect during the recovery period of |
| In this surgical procedure, the shoulder joint is | | | | Shoulder Joint Replacement? |
| replaced with artificial parts. The type of surgery | | | | A carefully planned rehabilitation program customized |
| done will depend on the extent and type of injury. In | | | | to patient's needs is very critical for quick and |
| some cases the surgeon may replace just the ball of | | | | successful recovery following shoulder joint |
| the shoulder joint (the humeral head). This type of | | | | replacement surgery. Physical therapy will be initiated |
| surgery is called a hemiarthroplasty. A surgeon may | | | | in the next few hours after the shoulder joint |
| recommend a total shoulder joint replacement where | | | | replacement surgery. Physical therapy will consist of |
| the entire ball and cap (glenoid) are replaced. | | | | passive-assisted exercises for the range of motion at |
| Shoulder Joint replacement surgery is considered | | | | the shoulder joint. Patient's therapist will train patient |
| when: | | | | on how to use the pulley device to help bend and |
| 1.The arthritis is a major problem for the patient, | | | | extend patient's arm. Wear a sling all the time for at |
| 2.The patient is sufficiently healthy to undergo the | | | | least one month after the shoulder joint replacement |
| procedure, | | | | surgery. Bring loose fitting clothing, which will make it |
| 3.The patient understands and accepts the risks and | | | | easier for patient to change and dress himself. |
| alternatives, | | | | Complete recovery of range of motion (depending |
| 4.There is sufficient bone and tendon to permit the | | | | on how stiff patientr shoulder joint was) before the |
| surgery, and | | | | shoulder joint replacement surgery returns in 2 - 3 |
| 5.The surgeon is experienced in shoulder joint | | | | months. Formal physiotherapy and occupational |
| replacement surgery. | | | | therapy may be required for the first 6 weeks after |
| Shoulder Joint replacement is most effective when | | | | the shoulder joint replacement surgery. After that, |
| the patient follows a simple exercise program after | | | | patient's rehabilitation program can continue at home. |
| surgery. Thus, the patient's motivation and dedication | | | | Patient may need to do these exercises several |
| are important elements of the partnership. | | | | times a day for the next 4 - 6 weeks after the |
| Before Shoulder Joint Replacement Surgery: | | | | shoulder joint replacement surgery. |
| Most degenerative problems will finally require | | | | Possible benefits of Shoulder Joint Replacement |
| replacement of the painful shoulder with an artificial | | | | Surgery: |
| shoulder joint replacement. The decision to proceed | | | | When combined with a good rehabilitation effort, |
| with surgery should be made jointly by patient and | | | | shoulder joint replacement arthroplasty allows arthritic |
| the doctor only after patient feel that he understand | | | | shoulders to regain some of their lost comfort and |
| as much about the procedure as possible. Once the | | | | function. In experienced hands, this procedure can |
| decision to proceed with surgery is made, there are | | | | address the restricting scar tissue that frequently |
| several things that may need to be done. | | | | accompanies arthritis. It can also restore smooth, |
| Orthopaedic surgeon may suggest a complete | | | | stabilizing joint surfaces when these surfaces have |
| physical examination by patient's medical or family | | | | been damaged by arthritis. |
| doctor. This is to ensure that patient is in the best | | | | Joint replacement surgery can improve the mechanics |
| possible condition to undergo the operation. Patient | | | | of the shoulder, but cannot make the joint as good |
| may also need to spend time with the physical | | | | as it was before the onset of arthritis. In many |
| therapist that will be managing patient's rehabilitation | | | | cases, the tendons and muscles around the shoulder |
| after the surgery. The therapist will be able to begin | | | | have been weakened from prolonged disuse before |
| the teaching process before the surgery to ensure | | | | the shoulder joint replacement. The scar around them |
| that patient is ready for the rehabilitation afterwards. | | | | needs to be removed. After the surgery, it may |
| The physical therapist will record a baseline of | | | | take months of gentle exercises before the shoulder |
| information. This includes measurements of patient's | | | | achieves maximum improvement. |
| current pain levels, functional abilities, the available | | | | The effectiveness of the procedure depends on the |
| movement and strength of each shoulder. A second | | | | health and motivation of the patient, the condition of |
| purpose of the preoperative visit is to prepare | | | | the shoulder, and the expertise of the surgeon. |
| patient for upcoming surgery. Patient will begin to | | | | When performed by an experienced surgeon, the |
| practice some of the exercises, which he will use just | | | | published literature shows that shoulder joint |
| after surgery. Finally, an assessment will be made of | | | | replacement arthroplasty usually provides improved |
| any needs patient may have at home once patient is | | | | shoulder comfort and function. The greatest |
| released from the hospital. On the day of surgery, | | | | improvements are in the ability of the patient to |
| patient will probably be admitted to the hospital early | | | | sleep, to perform activities of daily living, and to |
| in the morning. Patient will be instructed to not eat or | | | | perform non-contact recreational activities. |
| drink anything after midnight the night before | | | | Why go to India for Shoulder Joint Replacement |
| surgery. Patient should plan on being in the hospital | | | | Surgery? |
| for at least one or two nights following surgery. As | | | | Now, getting the Shoulder joint replacement surgery |
| with any medical treatment, individual results may | | | | in India could be highly beneficial due to highly |
| vary. Only an orthopaedic surgeon can determine | | | | reduced costs and extremely good medical care |
| whether an orthopaedic implant is an appropriate | | | | available. More and more western patients seeking |
| course of treatment. There are potential risks, and | | | | surgery are looking towards eastern destinations |
| recovery takes time. The performance of the new | | | | such as India, for their medical needs, including |
| joint depends on weight, activity level, age and other | | | | orthopedic procedures. The healthcare sector in this |
| factors. These need to be discussed with the doctor. | | | | region has become a flourishing industry. As patients |
| Procedure of Shoulder Joint Replacement Surgery: | | | | from Europe, the US and other affluent nations with |
| General anesthesia is used most commonly during | | | | high medical costs look for effective options, strong |
| shoulder joint replacement surgery. The incision is 3 - | | | | competition in the region among India, is seen as |
| 4 inches long and is made on the front of the | | | | increasingly favorable with their state of the art |
| shoulder from the collarbone (clavicle) to the point | | | | hospitals, salubrious climate and tourism appeal. |
| where the shoulder muscle (deltoid) attaches to the | | | | Attractive and affordable medical packages have |
| upper arm bone. This area of patient's arm is rich in | | | | now been developed to include: airfare, surgery, |
| nerves and blood vessels and surgeon will have to be | | | | meals and five star accommodations with an |
| very careful while performing the procedure of | | | | additional site-seeing option. With a large pool of |
| shoulder joint replacement. Patient's upper arm bone | | | | highly trained doctors, well-equipped facilities and |
| (humerus) will be dislocated from the socket to | | | | minimal wait time at dramatically low prices, India aims |
| expose the ball-like end of patient's upper arm. The | | | | to expand its outsourcing campaign to include the |
| portion of patient's bone covered by articular | | | | healthcare sector. Each year, 20-30,000 newly |
| cartilage is removed. The cavity of the joint will be | | | | qualified medical professionals are available to offer |
| cleaned and enlarged to create a hollow that matches | | | | their expertise in India. Foreign patients are |
| the shape and size of the implant stem. The head or | | | | exceptionally well cared for by a large staff of |
| the rounded surface of the humerus will be cleaned | | | | medical professionals, most of whom received |
| and an appropriate size of the artificial ball will be | | | | training in the US and Europe. |
| selected and attached. If the socket is damaged, | | | | |