Key planning information for rotator cuff surgery in South Africa.
1–2 daysHospital stay
4 hospitalsList rotator cuff surgery
Rotator Cuff Surgery in South Africa is priced per case at 4 hospitals. It needs 1 to 2 days in hospital. Each hospital quotes its own price for your case.
Hospitals and clinics offering Rotator Cuff Surgery in South Africa
Rotator Cuff Surgery is listed by 4 hospitals in South Africa. The order reshuffles every hour so each gets equal exposure.
Life Healthcare is a leading private hospital operator in South Africa and primarily serves the market for privately insured individuals, representing approximately eight million people. The group provides mainly acute care, high technology private hospital services.
Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital is a large Provincial government funded hospital situated in central Mthatha in South Africa. It is a tertiary teaching hospital and forms part of the Mthatha Hospital Complex.
The extensive hospital network includes 64 hospitals (of which 57 are majority owned by Life Healthcare and another seven in which the group holds substantial minority ownership), providing a range of healthcare services throughout South Africa.
Do I need surgery to repair a rotator cuff tear?
Most rotator cuff tears are treated with non-surgical therapies, such as cold compression therapy and physical therapy.
However, rotator cuff repair surgery may be needed in the following cases:
The rotator cuff tear was caused by a sudden injury. In these cases, it's best to operate within a few weeks of the injury.
A complete rotator cuff tear causes severe shoulder weakness.
The rotator cuff has failed to improve after 3-6 months of conservative nonsurgical treatment (such as physical therapy).
You need full shoulder strength and function for your job or activities.
What surgery options are available for rotator cuff repair?
Open shoulder surgery.
A mini-open repair with arthroscopic assistance.
A fully arthroscopic surgery.
About Rotator Cuff Surgery
Key facts to plan your treatment: how long it takes, your hospital stay, anaesthesia, risks and recovery.
Days admitted
Usually rotator cuff repair is done as an outpatient procedure.
In some cases you will need to stay 1-2 days at the hospital.
Anesthesia
General anesthesia or a nerve block.
Recovery
Recovery can take 3–6 months, with a sling being worn for the first 1–6 weeks.
After care
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