Written by Sumit Kumar Singh on Saturday, 27 June 2009 11:00
Over the years India has developed to become the medical hub of the world with experienced doctors and world class medical facilities. Shoulder replacement surgery in India is conducted in Mumbai which matches the international quality in terms of providing medical facilities to patients and that too very low cost. Hence many foreign patients visit India for their shoulder replacement surgery in India.
Shoulder replacement surgery is done at the most medically sophisticated orthopedic surgery hospitals. Like other joint replacement procedures, shoulder replacement surgery is generally done to cure shoulder pain, shoulder fractures and shoulder persistent pain that is not controlled by non-surgical therapy. Less commonly, poor shoulder motion may also be a reason for getting shoulder replacement surgery. During the procedure of shoulder replacement surgery a three- to four-inch incision is made along the space between the arm and the collarbone. The procedure lasts about 90 minutes, and the incision is then closed with staples or stitches. Patients typically stay in the hospital for one to two nights, and full recovery usually takes six to 12 weeks. After shoulder replacement surgery the scar tissue will tend to recur and limit movement unless motion is started immediately.
Shoulder replacement surgery in India has cured many medical tourists and foreign nationals who were suffering from knee disorders and the price of shoulder replacement surgery provided by experienced orthopedic surgeons of Mumbai is very affordable to one’s budget. Shoulder replacement surgery provides benefits of replacing the worn and damaged portions of the shoulder joint with smooth metal and plastic parts. And the newly replaced shoulder lasts for 20 years or without any complications. Medical tourism in India provides the best medical state of art facilities that are most desired by abroad patients.
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