Orthopedics
Starting from
$5,000
Up to $15,000 depending on centre
Typical duration
5–14 days
Including pre-operative work-up
Partner hospitals
2
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Shoulder arthroplasty and arthroscopic surgery for rotator cuff tears, shoulder arthritis, and instability — giving patients access to specialist shoulder surgeons and advanced implants at internationally competitive prices.
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Shoulder Replacement & Arthroscopy
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Average coordinated costs across our partner centres. Final pricing depends on clinical complexity and chosen hospital.
| Country | Avg. cost | vs. cheapest |
|---|---|---|
🇮🇳 India New Delhi · Chennai · Bengaluru · Hyderabad · Mumbai · Kochi | $6,000 | —chevron_right |
🇹🇷 Turkey Istanbul | $10,200 | +70%chevron_right |
Costs are indicative estimates and vary by procedure specifics, hospital, and clinical complexity. Request a personalised estimate for your specific case.
This treatment category covers several different operations with different levels of invasiveness, recovery times, and costs. The country averages above blend all of them together — use the breakdown below for a more realistic, procedure-specific estimate.
The damaged ball (humeral head) and socket (glenoid) of the shoulder joint are removed and replaced with metal and plastic implants, restoring the joint's normal anatomy. It is used for severe shoulder arthritis or fracture where the rotator cuff tendons are intact and functioning well.
Typical recovery · 6–12 weeks
Hospital stay is typically 1–3 days; the arm is kept in a sling for around 4 weeks, with light daily activities resuming by 6–12 weeks and full strength and motion continuing to improve for up to a year. Watch for infection, implant loosening or dislocation, and nerve injury; physiotherapy is essential to regain range of motion.
India
$6,000–$9,000
Turkey
$9,000–$13,000
Thailand
Estimate pending verification — ask your care coordinator for a current quote
The ball-and-socket mechanics of the shoulder are reversed — a metal ball is fixed to the shoulder blade and a socket to the top of the arm bone — allowing the deltoid muscle to power arm movement instead of the rotator cuff. It is used when the rotator cuff is severely torn or non-functional, or after a failed standard replacement.
Typical recovery · 8–12 weeks
Hospital stay is typically 1–3 days; a sling is worn for 4–6 weeks and it generally takes around 6 months to reach full recovery. Mechanical complications such as instability or component loosening are somewhat more common than with a standard replacement, alongside the usual risks of infection and nerve injury.
India
$7,000–$10,000
Turkey
$10,000–$14,000
Thailand
Estimate pending verification — ask your care coordinator for a current quote
A small camera and instruments are inserted through a few small incisions to examine and treat problems inside the shoulder joint, such as labrum tears, impingement, or instability, without the need for a large open incision.
Typical recovery · 4–6 weeks
Usually a same-day outpatient procedure; a sling may be used for a short period depending on what was treated, with most patients returning to light activity within 4–6 weeks and full rehabilitation over 3–6 months for more extensive repairs. Complications are rare but include infection, stiffness, and persistent pain.
India
$3,000–$5,500
Turkey
$4,000–$7,000
Thailand
$6,200–$12,000
Torn rotator cuff tendons are reattached to the humerus arthroscopically using suture anchors, most often to treat a partial or full-thickness tear causing pain and weakness that has not improved with conservative treatment.
Typical recovery · 4–6 weeks in a sling
Typically a same-day outpatient procedure; the arm is protected in a sling for 4–6 weeks while the tendon heals, followed by progressive physiotherapy, with full rehabilitation taking 4–12 months depending on tear size. Around 90% of patients report satisfaction with pain relief and function; possible complications include re-tear, stiffness, and infection.
India
$3,500–$6,000
Turkey
$4,500–$8,000
Thailand
Estimate pending verification — ask your care coordinator for a current quote
Cost ranges are indicative estimates for international patients and vary with implant choice, number of levels treated, surgeon, and hospital. Request a personalised quote for your specific case.
Clinical detail: AAOS OrthoInfo, Mayo Clinic Health System, Cleveland Clinic. Cost ranges cross-checked across multiple independent medical-tourism sources per country where marked; ranges flagged "pending verification" could not be independently confirmed at the time of writing.
Faridabad, India
Asia's largest private hospital — 2,600 beds, 64 operation theatres, 81 specialties on a 130-acre campus in Delhi NCR. NABH & NABL accredited. Centres of excellence in oncology, cardiac surgery, BMT, organ transplantation, neurosciences, and IVF.
800+
Specialists
2,600+
Beds
Gurugram, India
Fortis Memorial Research Institute (FMRI) in Sector 44, Gurugram is one of India's most advanced tertiary care hospitals, offering 1,000+ beds across 40+ specialties. Home to leading specialists in neurosurgery, cardiac surgery, oncology, organ transplantation, and orthopaedics, FMRI features CyberKnife radiosurgery, CAR-T cell therapy, and full robotic surgery capabilities. The hospital serves patients from 118 countries, supported by a dedicated international patients department providing visa assistance, interpreters, airport transfers, and end-to-end care coordination.
400+
Specialists
330+
Beds
A reverse total shoulder replacement is recommended when the rotator cuff is severely torn or non-functional, or when a standard anatomic replacement has failed. It repositions the ball-and-socket joint mechanics to allow the deltoid muscle to drive shoulder movement, restoring function even without a working rotator cuff. Your surgeon will review your imaging and rotator cuff integrity to determine the appropriate implant type.
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