Best Frozen Shoulder Treatment Centre in Mumbai
Frozen Shoulder Treatment By The Best Shoulder Surgeon In Mumbai
Dr. Aditya Sai
MS, DNB (Orthopaedics)
Why Choose Dr. Aditya Sai?
- 15+ Years Of Experience
- 15,000+ Patients Treated
- 3,000+ Procedures Performed
Meet Our Doctor
Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon
Dr. Aditya Sai
MS, DNB (Orthopaedics)
Dr. Aditya Sai is a consultant in Orthopaedics specializing in Shoulder Surgery, Knee and Hip arthroscopy & Joint preservation Dr. Aditya has been trained in the best of the institutes in India as well as globally, with his MBBS from the Madras Medical College and MS in Orthopedics from Seth GS Medical College & KEM hospital, both amongst the top institutes in the country. He has undergone training in Hip arthroscopy and Joint preservation from the USA.
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What Patients Say About Dr. Aditya Sai
Ravi Kamal16/04/2024Dr.Aditya Sai is an excellent orthopaedic doctor. He has good experience and exposure. The way he talks and the way he make you calm is excecptional. I truly recommend Dr. Aditya Sai for AC Joint dislocation. I had AC Joint dislocation and ligament fracture. I was too worried, he made me comfortable like nothing happened. He treated really well. God bless him 😇 Thank you Doctor.Harsha channel24/02/2024Dr.Aditya Sai is an exceptional orthopaedic doctor. His expertise and compassionate care truly set him apart. I experienced significant improvement in my condition under his guidance. I highly recommend Dr. Aditya Sai for orthopaedic issues. His thorough examination, clear explanations, and effective treatment plan made my recovery smoother than I could have hoped for. I was having rotator cuff tear. Dr. Aditya made me comfortable pre and post op . I feel a fantastic experience with him, His attention to detail, genuine concern for his patients, and commitment to finding the best solution make him an outstanding orthopaedic doctor.God bless him always 😇 I thank him with all my heartAjaya Padhi23/02/2024Dr. Aditya Sai is a gemstone. My father-in-law had a tendon injury while climbing stairs in my hometown, Odisha, and the doctor there made us nervous like anything; he asked us to rush to Bhubaneswar or Visakhapatnam immediately and get the surgery done within 7 days. Thank God, I live in Mumbai and learned about Dr. Aditya Sai through a mutual friend, and I took an appointment. Next morning, my father-in-law flew from Odisha to Mumbai, and we met Dr. Aditya Sai. Believe me, he made us so comfortable, and first he made us understand the exact situation, the need for an MRI, and in what scenarios surgery is required, etc. After all the diagnoses, he prescribed special footwear for my father-in-law for 6 weeks. Today, as I write this post, without surgery, my father-in-law is absolutely perfect and is about to go to the physiotherapists for recovery. Thank you, Dr. Aditya Sai. 🙏naveen bawari30/12/2023I have been the Arthroscopic Bankart Repair surgery by Dr. Aditya sai. Dr. Aditya Sai is an exceptional orthopaedic doctor. His expertise and compassionate care truly set him apart. I experienced significant improvement in my condition under his guidance. I highly recommend Dr. Aditya Sai for orthopaedic issues. His thorough examination, clear explanations, and effective treatment plan made my recovery smoother than I could have hoped for. I feel a fantastic experience with him, His attention to detail, genuine concern for his patients, and commitment to finding the best solution make him an outstanding orthopaedic doctor. I can't speak highly enough about him, His skill, empathy, and dedication to patient care are truly commendable. The professionalism of the Dr. sai and his team (specially Dr. Akash) has been exceptional, creating a positive and comfortable experience. "I am grateful for the positive impact he had on my orthopaedic treatment".Prakash Pandey29/12/2023I went to Dr. Aditya Sai after an acident. He showed remarkable depth of knowledge, skill, and awareness, during the process of advising for surgery and off course - also during the surgery. This helped me recover quite well. His communication and willingness to talk to other treating doctors was great and particularly helpful in mitigating risks associated with the surgery and also helped during the course of my recovery. Most of all, he comes across as a warm and sensitive doctor, which makes him among the better Doctors that I've ever met.Danny Cecil28/12/2023Totally satisfied with Dr Aditya and his team's ( esp Physio) treatment (pre and post surgery). Happy that I could resume my normal activities after 15 days of my surgery (without walker). As advised by him, I am undergoing physio therapy (for six months). Waiting for full recovery to start football and cricket.Kaustubh Dande16/12/2023I had my shoulder stabilisation surgery done from Dr Aditya Sai. The experience was fantastic and the cooperation from Dr Aditya’s team was excellent. The Hiranandani Hospital is also well staffed thus making the whole process very smooth.Rama Mandumula15/12/2023A wonderful doctor who is very caring and gives the best advise. He takes personal interest for his patients. Very affectionate and caring staff. I had undergone tkr of my left leg and I am on the war to recovery. Very fortunate to havThank you Sire come across Dr Aditya.neetu talreja14/12/2023Excellent doctor. My surgery was successful because of him. I was having 2 tears in rotator cuff. Thank you so much Dr. Aditya 🙂.He made everything easy and guided me pre and po operation.
Why Choose Us?
Dr. Aditya Sai is a renowned surgical orthopedic doctor practising in Mumbai. He has 15+ years of experience, with 10+ years of specialization in Shoulder Surgery, Knee & Hip Arthroscopy And Joint Preservation.
15,000+
Patients Treated
15+ Years
Years of Experience
3,000+
Procedures Performed
Types Of Treatments Offered By Dr. Aditya Sai
Dr. Aditya specializes in problems of shoulder, hip and knee. These are the following types of treatments that the doctor provides.
Shoulder Treatment
- Posterior Instability
- Frozen Shoulder/Stiff Shoulder
- SLAP (Superior Labrum Anterior To Posterior) Tears
- Bicep Tendon Disorders
- Fractures Around The Shoulder
- Recurrent Dislocation Of The Shoulder
- Massive Rotator Cuff Tears And Superior Capsular Reconstruction
- Acromioclavicular Joint Injuries/ Shoulder Seperation
- Rotator Cuff Tears And Rotator Cuff Repair
Knee Treatment
- Cartilage Injuries
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction And Repair
- Fractures Of The Knee Joint
- Knee Joint Preservation Surgery Including High Tibial Osteotomy
- Meniscus Injuries
- Multiligament Injury Of The Knee
- Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Reconstruction And Repair
- Cartilage Injuries & Treatment
- Joint Preservation Surgery Including High Tibial Osteotomy
- Meniscus Preservation & Meniscus Repair
What is Frozen Shoulder?
Frozen shoulder is also known as adhesive capsulitis. It is a condition in which there is pain and stiffness in the shoulder joint. The movement of the shoulder joint becomes limited in this condition.
The symptoms of this condition begin slowly, usually get worse over time, and finally go away after some time. This may typically take anywhere between one to three years.
The shoulder joint is made up of three bones to form a ball-and-socket type of joint. The bones that make up the shoulder joint are the humerus (upper arm bone), clavicle (collarbone), and scapula (shoulder blade). A tissue called the shoulder capsule is present around the shoulder joint and holds everything together.
The shoulder capsule becomes thick, stiff, and inflamed in case of a frozen shoulder. This makes the movement of the shoulder joint difficult. There is a formation of bands of scar tissue and the liquid that keeps the joint lubricated, known as the synovial fluid, also becomes less. This limits the motion of the shoulder joint even further.
Symptoms of Frozen Shoulder
The main symptoms associated with a frozen shoulder are pain and stiffness in the shoulder joint making it difficult to move the shoulder joint.
A person having a frozen shoulder may experience a dull or achy pain in the shoulder joint, the shoulder muscles that wrap around the top of the arm, and the upper arm region. This pain may become worse at night, making it hard for a person to sleep.
A frozen shoulder is divided into three phases, each having its own unique set of symptoms. The three stages include:
Freezing stage
The symptoms of this stage are as follows:
- Pain, which could sometimes be severe, on moving the shoulder
- Pain that may get worse over time and may be more severe at night
- This stage may last anywhere from two to nine months
- Limited shoulder movement
Frozen stage
The symptoms of this stage are as follows:
- The pain may get better, but the stiffness may get worse
- Moving the shoulder becomes more difficult
- Getting through daily activities becomes harder
- This stage lasts from four to twelve months
Thawing stage
The symptoms of this stage are as follows:
- The range of motion of the shoulder joint starts going back to normal
- This stage takes anywhere from six months to two years
Causes of Frozen Shoulder
A frozen shoulder develops when the flexible tissue surrounding the shoulder joint, known as the shoulder capsule, becomes thickened and inflamed. The exact cause of why this happens is not fully understood. This condition can develop in one or both the shoulders.
A frozen shoulder may develop without any apparent cause. However, the risk of developing a frozen shoulder may increase in the following cases:
- Immobilization of the shoulder due to a broken arm, recovery from surgery, rotator cuff injury, stroke
- Diabetes
- Thyroid problems
- Cardiovascular diseases
- Parkinson’s disease
When Do You Need Frozen Shoulder Treatment?
Many cases of frozen shoulders get better on their own, even without any treatment. However, certain cases of frozen shoulder will need treatment. These cases include the following:
- Persistent shoulder pain
- Shoulder stiffness that affects normal daily activities
- Significant loss of range of motion of the shoulder joint
- Conservative management techniques like the use of medications to relieve pain and physical therapy exercises have failed to improve the symptoms of frozen shoulder
- Desire to regain the function and motion of the shoulder joint
Stages of Frozen Shoulder Treatment
The treatment of most frozen shoulder cases involves controlling the shoulder pain and preserving the range of motion in the shoulder joint as much as possible. The different stages of frozen shoulder treatment are:
Medications for Frozen Shoulder Treatment
Pain-relieving medications like ibuprofen and aspirin can help in reducing the pain and inflammation associated with a frozen shoulder. The doctor may sometimes recommend stronger anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving medications.
Frozen Shoulder Treatment Using Hot and Cold Compresses
Hot and cold compresses may be recommended by the doctor to reduce the pain and swelling present due to a frozen shoulder.
Physical Therapy to Treat a Frozen Shoulder
The physiotherapist can help in performing certain exercises to help regain as much shoulder movement as possible.
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation for Frozen Shoulder
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) involves using a small battery-operated device to reduce shoulder pain by blocking nerve impulses
Surgery and Other Procedures for Frozen Shoulder Treatment
Most cases of a frozen shoulder improve on their own within twelve to eighteen months. In the case of severe cases or cases where the symptoms persist for a long time, other treatment methods may be necessary. These treatment methods include:
- Corticosteroid injections: Injecting corticosteroids into the shoulder joint may help in reducing pain and improve the mobility of the shoulder joint.
- Hydrodilatation: This procedure involves injecting sterile water into the shoulder joint capsule to allow the joint to move easily.
- Shoulder manipulation: This procedure is done under general anesthesia, which means that the patient is made unconscious during the procedure and will feel no pain. The surgeon will then move the shoulder joint in different directions to help in loosening the tightened tissue.
- Shoulder arthroscopic surgery: This procedure can help in removing the scar tissue from inside the shoulder joint. The shoulder surgeon first makes tiny incisions in the shoulder region and inserts a small camera (arthroscope) and tiny surgical instruments through these incisions to perform the procedure.
Frozen Shoulder Treatment Procedure in Mumbai
There are many well-equipped clinics in Mumbai to provide you with the best frozen shoulder treatment procedure options. These treatment options are considered only when conservative approaches like medications and physical therapy exercises fail to treat the condition.
The goal of different frozen shoulder treatment procedures is to reduce pain and improve the range of motion and strength of the shoulder joint. The different frozen shoulder treatments that can be performed in Mumbai include the following:
- Corticosteroid injections: The doctor injects corticosteroids into the shoulder joint to reduce the pain and improve the mobility of the shoulder joint.
- Hydrodilatation: Sterile water is injected into the shoulder joint capsule by the doctor to allow easy movement of the shoulder joint.
- Shoulder manipulation: The surgeon performs this procedure under general anesthesia, where the patient is put to sleep during the procedure, and then forces the movement of the shoulder joint. This will lead the shoulder joint capsule to stretch or tear and loosen its tightness. This will help increase the range of motion of the shoulder joint.
- Shoulder arthroscopic surgery: The surgeon will cut through the tight parts of the shoulder joint capsule, known as capsular release in this procedure. This procedure is performed by inserting tiny surgical instruments and a camera (arthroscope) through the small incisions around the shoulder region.
How Many Days Does It Take to Recover Post Frozen Shoulder Treatment in Mumbai?
Recovery following frozen shoulder treatment in Mumbai takes approximately six weeks to three months.
The recovery timeline will, however, vary among different patients based on factors like the type of shoulder injury, the type of shoulder treatment performed, the age and health of the patient, the activity levels of the patient, and the adherence of the patient to post-treatment physiotherapy exercises and other instructions provided by the doctor.
The long-term treatment results following frozen shoulder treatment in Mumbai are generally good. Most patients have minimal or no pain and an improved range of shoulder motion after treatment. However, in certain cases, like diabetes, the range of motion may not return to normal completely and some degree of shoulder stiffness may remain even after surgery.
Although rare, a frozen shoulder may even recur in certain cases, such as a diabetic patient.
It is important to follow certain post-treatment recovery guidelines in Mumbai to help in a quick and smooth recovery. These guidelines include the following:
- Take all your prescribed pain-relieving medications.
- Hot or cold compresses as recommended by the doctor to reduce pain and swelling associated with a frozen shoulder.
- Perform all the physical therapy exercises as recommended by the doctor.
Risk Factors of Frozen Shoulder
Some factors may increase the risk of developing a frozen shoulder. These factors include the following:- Age: A frozen shoulder is more common in people between 40 and 60 years of age.
- Gender: Women are more likely to develop a frozen shoulder compared to men.
- Immobile shoulder: Restricted shoulder movement may lead to decreased mobility or immobility of the shoulder. This may lead to a frozen shoulder. This could be a result of the following conditions:
- Rotator cuff or shoulder injury
- Recovery following a shoulder surgery
- Broken or fractured arm
- Stroke
- Medical conditions: The presence of certain medical diseases can increase the risk of developing a frozen shoulder. These medical conditions include the following:
- Cardiovascular disease
- Parkinson’s disease
- Diabetes
- Thyroid conditions like hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism
How Much Does Frozen Shoulder Treatment Cost in Mumbai?
The cost of frozen shoulder treatment in Mumbai varies from INR 3,000 to INR 1,10,000. This cost varies among different patients depending on the following factors:
- Type of treatment performed: The cost of frozen shoulder treatment will vary considerably depending on the type of treatment done. Treatment by physical therapy will cost considerably less than shoulder manipulation under general anesthesia, and the cost of shoulder arthroscopy will be much higher compared to other treatment options.
- The severity of the condition present: The severity of the frozen shoulder will determine the type of treatment the patient needs to undergo, which in turn will affect the cost of treatment.
- Patient’s general health, age, and gender: These factors will determine the choice of treatment for a particular patient, the treatment outcomes, as well as the risk of developing complications after treatment. This will affect the overall cost of frozen shoulder treatment in Mumbai.
- Surgeon’s experience: The cost of consultation and treatment will be higher for an experienced shoulder surgeon compared to an inexperienced shoulder surgeon.
- Hospital or clinic chosen: The cost of frozen shoulder treatment will be higher in a well-equipped, reputed clinic or private hospital in a good locality.
- Diagnostic tests: The doctor may recommend undergoing a few diagnostic tests before the procedure. The cost of these preparatory tests is added to the total cost of treatment.
- Cost of anesthesia: Anesthesia will be used in case of treatment using shoulder manipulation or shoulder arthroscopy. The cost of anesthesia and the anesthesiologist will be added to the total cost of frozen shoulder treatment.
- Cost of medicines: Certain pain-relieving anti-inflammatory medications may be recommended for frozen shoulder treatment. The cost of these medications is added to the total cost of treatment.
- Physiotherapy sessions: The cost of physiotherapy sessions performed to treat a frozen shoulder is added to the total cost of frozen shoulder treatment.
- Follow-up appointments: Regular follow-up appointments with the doctor are recommended after treating a frozen shoulder. The cost of these appointments is added to the total cost of frozen shoulder treatment.
How to Choose the Best Clinic for Frozen Shoulder Treatment in Mumbai
The choice of the right clinic for frozen shoulder treatment plays an important role in determining the long-term success of the treatment. A few factors need to be considered to choose the best clinic for frozen shoulder treatment in Mumbai, which includes the following:
- Inquire about the clinic: The patient should thoroughly research about the clinic before undergoing treatment. A clinic with good healthcare professionals and facilities will offer better treatment outcomes.
- Referrals: The patient can take referrals or recommendations from their primary healthcare provider, family, or friends before choosing the right clinic for treatment.
- Check the credentials of the shoulder surgeon: Inquire about the credentials of the shoulder surgeon practicing at the chosen clinic. A board-certified surgeon with good experience in dealing with frozen shoulder cases and no history of malpractice claims is preferred for treatment.
- Check patient testimonials: Patient reviews and testimonials should be checked online before opting to undergo treatment at a particular clinic.
- Consultation appointment: The patient should schedule a consultation appointment at the chosen clinic. The patient can get all his/her queries resolved during this appointment and can also get comfortable with the clinic and doctor before starting with the treatment.
- Insurance coverage: It is important to choose a clinic that takes part in the insurance plan for the patient to reduce the direct costs borne by the patient towards treatment.
The Shoulder and Knee Clinic in Mumbai is regarded as the best clinic in Mumbai for undergoing frozen shoulder treatment. Dr. Aditya Sai is an experienced orthopedic surgeon and has handled multiple frozen shoulder cases in the past.
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