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Article #85: Shoulder Joint Replacement Surgery in India-Go Get it.

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






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