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My mother has fallen to floor and broken her shoulder. We consulted an orthopedician in apollo hospital. He took xray & ct scan and prescribed reverse shoulder replacement surgery. In Apollo they provided estimate around 7L. I wanted to know the cost of this surgery.
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The cost of surgery varies from surgeon to surgeon and hospital to hospital.
Kindly discuss with the hospital and the surgeon concerned.
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The cost of Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty (RTSA) surgery in India typically ranges from ₹3,00,000 to ₹5,00,000 on average, with some estimates going up to ₹7,20,000 or more depending on specific factors.
Cost Breakdown
The total cost is a comprehensive figure that includes various components:
Pre-operative Costs: Diagnostic tests such as X-rays, MRIs, and blood tests, along with initial consultations (approx. ₹7,000 - ₹20,000).
Surgical Costs: This covers the surgeon's fee, anesthesia charges, the cost of the prosthetic implant, and operation theatre charges:
Implant Cost: This is a significant portion of the expense, generally ranging from ₹1,00,000 to ₹2,00,000, with imported and advanced implants being costlier.
Surgeon's Fee: Varies based on experience and reputation (approx. ₹50,000 - ₹1,00,000).
Hospitalization Costs: Room rent (general ward vs. private room), nursing care, and other hospital facilities for the typical 3-5 day stay.
Post-operative Costs: Medications (painkillers, antibiotics) and essential physiotherapy sessions for recovery.
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Dr. Pratik Kumar
Orthopedic surgeon
12 yrs exp
Gorakhpur
Please share xray and ct film. Not all fractures may need shoulder replacement
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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia
Orthopedic surgeon
6 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
1.5- 3 lakh in many hospital
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Dr. Talari Saikumar
Orthopedic Surgeon
6 yrs exp
Chandigarh
Reverse Shoulder Replacement cost estimate:
• Implant cost: ₹2,00,000 to ₹4,00,000
(Example: Permedica around ₹2L, imported systems around ₹3.5–4L)
• OT + Anaesthesia + Hospital stay: ~₹1,00,000 to ₹1,20,000
• Surgeon & Team Charges: ~₹40,000 to ₹60,000
• Pre-op investigations & medications: ~₹15,000 to ₹30,000
Total approx: ₹4.5 to ₹6 Lakhs
Most commonly comes around ₹5 Lakhs in private hospitals.
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Better go for imported implants if cost factor not there
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