Best Shoulder Arthroscopy Treatment in Mumbai
Shoulder Arthroscopy By The Best Shoulder Surgeon In Mumbai
Dr. Aditya Sai
MS, DNB (Orthopaedics)
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- 15+ Years Of Experience
- 15,000+ Patients Treated
- 3,000+ Procedures Performed
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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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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.
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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 Shoulder Arthroscopic Surgery?
Shoulder arthroscopic surgery is a minimally invasive type of surgery performed to diagnose and treat shoulder joint problems.
The procedure involves making smaller incisions, each incision being the size of a keyhole, compared to the need of making larger incisions as in the case of a traditional open surgery.
The surgeon will insert a small camera, known as an arthroscope, through a tiny incision made in the skin. The camera will help project the images of the shoulder joint to a video screen. The surgeon can view these images to find the source of the shoulder injury, diagnose the shoulder problem, and may even insert small surgical instruments through the other tiny incisions to perform any treatment that may be required.
When Do You Need a Shoulder Arthroscopy?
A shoulder arthroscopy is used for the diagnosis and treatment of various shoulder problems. The procedure may be recommended in the following cases:
- Shoulder instability, which is a condition in which the shoulder joint becomes loose and either slide around too much or gets dislocated (slipping out of the ball and socket joint)
- Damaged or torn ligaments
- A damaged or torn labrum (cartilage ring)
- Biceps tendon injuries
- Rotator cuff tears
- Bone spurs or inflammation around the rotator cuff region
- Arthritis at the end of the collarbone (clavicle)
- Presence of a loose tissue that requires removal
- Damaged lining of the shoulder joint or inflammation which may be caused by conditions like rheumatoid arthritis
- Shoulder impingement syndrome, to make more place for the shoulder to move around
What Are the Conditions Found During Shoulder Arthroscopy?
A shoulder surgeon can detect various shoulder conditions using shoulder arthroscopy. The different conditions that could be found during shoulder arthroscopy are :
- Shoulder instability: This condition develops when the head of the upper arm bone is forced out of the socket of the shoulder joint.
- Labral tears: An injury to the ring of cartilage in the shoulder joint is known as a shoulder labral tear.
- Cartilage injuries: Injuries to the cartilage in the shoulder region can make joint motion painful.
- Acromioclavicular joint injuries: Also known as shoulder separation, this type of injury occurs due to damage to the ligaments between the shoulder head (acromion) and the collar bone (clavicle).
- Frozen shoulder: This is a condition in which pain and stiffness develop in the shoulder joint.
- Arthritis of the shoulder joint: This condition develops when there is damage to the cartilage in the shoulder joint, resulting in joint inflammation.
- Rotator cuff tears: These are tears that develop when the tendons in the shoulder region pull away from the arm bone.
- Rotator cuff tendinitis: This condition develops when there is an inflammation of a group of muscles in the shoulder region.
- Shoulder impingement syndrome: This condition develops when the acromion (the outer edge of the shoulder blade rubs against the rotator cuff beneath it to cause pain and irritation.
- Biceps tendon injuries: These types of injuries occur when the tendons that attach the biceps to the shoulder tear.
- Shoulder bursitis: This condition involves fluid build-up in the bursa, which is the cushioning pad between the bones and tissues in a joint.
- Synovitis: This condition involves the inflammation of the connective tissue lining the inside of the joint capsule.
The shoulder surgeon may repair or treat many of the above mentioned conditions during the arthroscopy procedure itself.
Types of Shoulder Arthroscopic Surgery
A shoulder arthroscopic surgery can be of different types, based on the type of shoulder condition or injury being treated. The different types of shoulder arthroscopic surgeries are:
Arthroscopic Surgery to Treat Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator cuff repair surgery is the most common type of arthroscopic shoulder surgery. The damaged portion of the rotator cuff is first identified by the surgeon. The injured or torn tendons are then cleaned and reattached in the shoulder region.
Shoulder Arthroscopic Surgery for Treatment of Impingement Syndrome
This procedure is also known as subacromial decompression. The surgeon inserts an arthroscope and other small surgical instruments through the tiny incisions created in the shoulder region to remove the bursa and sometimes, the undersurface of the acromion in this procedure. This creates a space to allow the rotator cuff to glide without being pinched between the bones.
SLAP Repair Surgery Using an Arthroscope
SLAP or superior labrum anterior and posterior tear is a type of injury to the shoulder labrum. The labrum is brought back to its original position using arthroscopic surgery.
Treating Shoulder Dislocation by Arthroscopic Surgery
Bankart repair is a type of arthroscopic surgery done to attach the labrum to the capsule of the shoulder joint. This helps hold the ball in place. The surgeon may also tighten or reattach the ligaments using arthroscopic surgery.
Release of Frozen Shoulder Using an Arthroscopic Surgery
An arthroscopic surgery helps in loosening the contracted tissue by cutting the capsule around the ball of the shoulder joint. This helps provide relief from the pain and stiffness due to a frozen shoulder.
Arthroscopic Surgery to Remove Bone Spurs or Loose Cartilage
Arthritis may cause the roughening of the shoulder joint surface. The surgeon can smoothen the rough joint surfaces and remove any bony sours or loose fragments using arthroscopic surgery.
Shoulder Arthroscopic Surgery Procedure in Mumbai
A shoulder arthroscopic surgery procedure in Mumbai will involve certain pre-operative steps before undergoing the surgery.
Preparation for Shoulder Arthroscopic Surgery
Following the pre-operative steps before shoulder arthroscopic surgery will help in decreasing the risk of developing complications during the surgery, as well as quick recovery after the procedure. The preparation steps include:
- The surgeon will ask you about your medical history before undergoing the procedure.
- You may be asked to stop taking certain medications, like blood thinners and anti-inflammatory medicines a few days before the surgery.
- You need to stop smoking and alcohol consumption a few days before the surgery.
- You will be instructed on how long you need to fast before the surgery.
- The doctor may recommend a few diagnostic tests, like blood tests, chest X-ray, and electrocardiogram, before the surgery to assess your overall health.
Procedure for Shoulder Arthroscopic Surgery
The procedure of shoulder arthroscopic surgery is usually done using nerve blocks injected into the nerve or shoulder region. These nerve blocks will numb the shoulder and the arm. In some cases, the procedure is done under general anesthesia, which involves making the patient unconscious before starting the procedure.
The shoulder arthroscopic surgery is performed in the following way:
- The patient will either be lying on his/her side or be in a semi-seated position during the surgery.
- The surgical team will shave the hair in the treatment area and clean the skin using an antiseptic solution. The arm is placed in a holding device to make sure that it stays still during the surgery.
- A fluid is injected into the shoulder by the surgeon. This fluid inflates the shoulder joint and makes it easier for the surgeon to see inside.
- The surgeon then creates a small keyhole-sized incision in the shoulder region. A tiny camera or arthroscope is then inserted through this incision.
- The camera will project the images of the shoulder joint to a video screen. The surgeon views these images to detect the problem in the shoulder joint.
- The surgeon will then make small incisions in the shoulder region to insert tiny surgical instruments and carry out the necessary treatment to repair the damaged shoulder.
- After the completion of the surgery, the incisions will be closed using stitches or small bandages, and a large on top.
- This procedure takes less than one hour to complete and most patients can go home one to two hours after the completion of the surgery.
How Many Days Does It Take to Recover Post Shoulder Arthroscopy in Mumbai?
Complete recovery following a shoulder arthroscopy in Mumbai may take one to six months. However, this period will vary depending on the extent of shoulder injury that was present, the type of surgery performed, and the healing capacity of the patient.
The following are the recovery steps following a shoulder arthroscopy surgery:
- There will be stitches and bandages on the operated area. Dissolvable sutures will disappear on their own within a few days, whereas non-dissolvable stitches may need to be removed by the surgeon after one or two weeks of surgery.
- All the wound-care instructions provided by the doctor should be followed properly. The wound should be kept clean and dry till it heals completely.
- You will need to wear a sling to support your shoulder for a minimum period of seven to ten days after surgery.
- The doctor will recommend painkillers to relieve the pain and discomfort after the surgery.
- Ice-pack application is recommended for the first day following surgery to reduce the pain and swelling after the procedure.
- Physiotherapy exercises will be recommended to regain motion and strength in the shoulder region. The length of physiotherapy sessions will depend on the type of surgery that you have undergone.
- How soon a patient can resume work or sporting activities depends on the type of surgery performed and the recovery of the patient. The recovery can usually take anywhere between one week to several months.
How Much Does Shoulder Arthroscopy Cost in Mumbai?
The cost of shoulder arthroscopy in Mumbai generally varies between INR 30,000 to INR 2,00,000. This cost may vary in different patients depending on different factors, such as:
- The type and severity of shoulder damage: The cost of shoulder arthroscopy will vary depending on the type of shoulder condition and the severity of the shoulder injury being treated.
- Type of treatment: The cost of shoulder arthroscopy will vary depending on the type of shoulder treatment being performed.
- Age, gender, and health of the patient: Factors like the age, gender, and general health of the patient will determine the type of treatment chosen for the patient, the treatment outcomes, and the risk of developing complications after the surgery. These factors will affect the total cost of shoulder arthroscopy surgery.
- Experience of the surgeon: The cost of shoulder arthroscopy in Mumbai will be more when performed by an experienced and skilled shoulder surgeon than an inexperienced surgeon.
- Hospital chosen: The cost of shoulder arthroscopy will be higher in a private hospital than in a government hospital.
- Hospital room and length of hospital stay: The cost of shoulder arthroscopy will also depend on the type of hospital room chosen and the number of days the patient needs to stay in the hospital after treatment.
- Diagnostic tests: The patient will need to undergo a few preparatory tests before shoulder arthroscopy to determine his/her eligibility to undergo the procedure. The cost of the diagnostic tests will be added to the total cost of shoulder arthroscopy.
- Cost of anesthesia: The cost of the anesthesia used will be added to the total cost of shoulder arthroscopy.
- Cost of medicines: The cost of the medications taken by the patient before and after the procedure is added to the total cost of the shoulder arthroscopy.
- Physiotherapy and rehabilitation: The cost of the physiotherapy sessions performed a shoulder arthroscopy will be added to the total cost of the procedure.
- Follow-up appointments: The patient needs to have regular follow-up appointments with the doctor following shoulder arthroscopy. The cost of these follow-up sessions will be added to the total cost of shoulder arthroscopy in Mumbai.
How to Choose the Best Clinic for Shoulder Arthroscopy Treatment in Mumbai
The best treatment outcomes can be achieved by choosing the right clinic for undergoing shoulder arthroscopy treatment in Mumbai. A few factors need to be considered while choosing the best clinic for shoulder arthroscopy treatment in Mumbai. These factors include:
- Researching about the clinic: The patient should research well about the clinic before undergoing treatment. A well-equipped clinic with good healthcare facilities offers better treatment results and reduces the chances of the patient developing complications after the procedure.
- Ask for referrals: The patient can ask for referrals from his/her family physician, family, and friends who have undergone a similar procedure.
- Check the patient reviews and testimonials: The patient can get an idea about the treatment experience at the chosen clinic by reading the patient testimonials and reviews available online.
- Check the credentials of the shoulder surgeon: The shoulder surgeon at the clinic should be board-certified and have no history of malpractice claims.
- Consultation with the surgeon: The patient can schedule a consultation appointment at the clinic to get all his/her queries resolved. The consultation appointment will give a fair idea about the clinic and the surgeon, as well as enable good communication and comfort level.
- Insurance coverage: The patient should choose a clinic that accepts his/her insurance plan. This can substantially reduce out-of-pocket expenses for the patient.
The Shoulder and Knee Clinic in Mumbai is one of the best clinics to undergo shoulder arthroscopic treatment. Our shoulder surgeon, Dr. Aditya Sai, is highly experienced and skilled and has performed several successful shoulder arthroscopy procedures to date.
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