Key planning information for this type of shoulder replacement in Singapore.
On requestQuoted per case
5 hospitalsList Shoulder Replacement
4 typesOf shoulder replacement
Total Shoulder Replacement in Singapore is priced per case; 5 hospitals in Singapore list Shoulder Replacement. Each hospital quotes its own price for your case.
Key facts to plan your treatment: how long it takes, your hospital stay, anaesthesia, risks and recovery.
Duration of surgery/treatment
Approximately 2 hours
For shoulder replacement in general
Days admitted
2 to 3 days
For shoulder replacement in general
Anesthesia
General of Regional Anesthesia
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Recovery
- The patient’s shoulder may be strapped to a continuous passive motion (CPM) machine, which helps in reducing stiffness of the joint and easing pain.
- A drainage tube may be used to drain excess fluid after the surgery.
- A sling is used to hold the patient’s arm at rest. This should be worn at night for 4 to 6 weeks.
- The patient will be able to perform light activities like eating and grooming within a couple of weeks after the surgery.
- The patient will be able to drive a car within 6 weeks after the surgery.
- The patient is required to undergo a rehabilitation program starting on the day after the surgery.
- The patient may take 6 months to 1 year to fully recover.
For shoulder replacement in general
Risks
Risks of anesthesia include:
- Breathing difficulty
- Allergic reaction to medication
Risks of shoulder replacement are:
- Humerus fracture during the surgery
- Breakage of tendons
- Shoulder instability
- Loosening of the glenoid implant
- Joint dislocation
- Injury to a nerve or blood vessel
- Bleeding
- Blood clotting
- Infection
For shoulder replacement in general
After care
- The patient is required to continue the rehabilitation program for many months. A physical therapist will help the patient with some exercises that will improve the shoulder’s strength and stability.
- The patient needs to visit the doctor at intervals of 6 weeks for 5 to 6 months during which the doctor will monitor the patient’s progress.
- The patient is required to take antibiotics after any surgical or invasive procedures to prevent infection. This includes dental procedures.
The doctor should be informed immediately if the following symptoms occur:
- High fever
- Excessive drainage from the incision wound.
- Redness and swelling at the incision area
- Severe pain
For shoulder replacement in general
Hospitals in Singapore offering Shoulder Replacement
These hospitals list Shoulder Replacement in Singapore; ask any of them to quote Total Shoulder Replacement for your case. The order reshuffles every hour so each gets equal exposure.
A full service private hospital offering a comprehensive range of specialist services by a team of 200 physicians. 35-40% of the patients are foreigners, and there is a dedicated department for handling medical tourists.
DoctorsDWDr. David Wong Him ChoonLYDr. Lim Yeow WaiView all 4
Their dedication to orthopaedics is strengthened by the unity of specialised orthopaedic surgeons, consultants, nurses, physiotherapists, and occupational therapists working together to diagnose and treat your condition.
DoctorsLTDr. Liang Te ShanTKDr. Tho Kam SanView all 45
A 928 bed teaching hospital offering a full range of medical, surgical and diagnostic services. NUH serves as a refferal center for cancer patients, pediatrics, cardiology and other specialties.
DoctorsSDProf. Shamal Das DeWHProf. Wong Hee KitView all 34
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JCIPrice on request
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