Orthopedics care in Singapore
Hospitals and medical centers in Singapore performing Shoulder Surgery.
Key planning information for shoulder surgery in Singapore.
Shoulder Surgery in Singapore is priced per case at 7 hospitals. Each hospital quotes its own price for your case.
Shoulder Surgery is listed by 7 hospitals in Singapore. The order reshuffles every hour so each gets equal exposure.
Private HospitalA 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.
Private Hospital
JCIPrice on requestTheir 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.
Public HospitalSGH is Singapore public sector's flagship hospital, the oldest and largest tertiary hospital and national referral centre. They provide the best and yet affordable medical services to its patients.
Shoulder Surgery is available at
Public HospitalA 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.
Public HospitalA major hospital in the eastern side of Singapore, with a capacity of 790 beds and facilities to accommodate outpatients likewise.
Private HospitalJCIPrice on requestA 380 bed private hospital offering tertiary acute care services that cover a wide range of medical and surgical specialties.
Public HospitalA general and acute care hospital at the western end of Singapore, specializing in geriatric care and ambulatory services.
Shoulder Surgery is available at
The shoulder is the most flexible joint in the human body. It is also a very complex part of the human body. The shoulder is made of various muscles and connective tissue; all of which could get easily injured. Shoulder surgery is the procedure meant to correct any problems that may arise in the shoulder. Many different procedures have been developed, which are targeted at restoring normal function in the shoulder.
Diagnosing a shoulder injury is relatively straightforward. The doctor will require examining the patient’s medical history. For instance, he or she would need to know if the patient has suffered any other previous injuries. The shoulder is interconnected with many other muscles and this may cause pain in the shoulder. A doctor will request to know the patients occupation. In most cases, shoulder pain is caused by overuse. In some cases, an MRI scan will be conducted. An X-ray scan may not be of much use unless the injury was caused by a trauma. In addition, a blood tests may be needed to determine if the patient is suffering from any other type of illness.
Sometimes the doctor will order a surgical operation. However, if the shoulder is not badly injured, one may be required to stop using the shoulder for a few weeks. During this time, the patient is given some ointments, which are meant to reduce inflammation.
The treatment may be conducted arthroscopically. This will typically entail inserting a thin tube, which contains surgical equipment. This will be used to treat any injuries that are on the shoulder joint. Sometimes arthroscopic surgery is not possible. In such an instance, open surgery is conducted where a huge incision is made. If a ligament is torn, it is usually reattached to the shoulder blade with special anchors made of titanium. It may also entail bringing the edges of the torn ligament together. Surgery may also entail shaving spurs that develop inside the shoulder.
Key facts to plan your treatment: how long it takes, your hospital stay, anaesthesia, risks and recovery.
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