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Treatment of Rotator Cuff Injury

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Best hospitals and doctors for rotator cuff injury treatment abroad

Leading hospitals

Cost for treatment

Rotator cuff Injury diagnosis
1526
Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair
5177.2
Orthopedic rehabilitation
690.57
According to the reputable Focus magazine, the Hospital Bogenhausen Munich ranks among the ten best medical centers in Bavaria and among the top 50 medical facilities in Germany! The medical facility is the Academic Hospital of Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich. The modern hospital with the highest level of services annuall
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The Marien Hospital Duesseldorf is a modern medical facility in the very center of Duesseldorf and a recognized Research Center. The foundation stone of the hospital was laid back in 1864 with the support of the Catholic Church. The Christian principles of helping and supporting patients have not changed at all over the years, b
PAN Clinic Cologne
PAN Clinic Cologne
Overall rating9 / 10
The PAN Clinic Cologne is a multidisciplinary medical facility that combines advanced medicine, excellent quality of patient care and a high level of comfort. Founded in 1999, the clinic is located in the very heart of Cologne. During this time, the medical complex has gained long clinical experience, but at the same time it has
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The St. Remigius Hospital Opladen Leverkusen provides medical services in accordance with the highest standards. It is part of the Kplus Group, which unites more than twenty medical facilities. All hospitals of the group are not only distinguished by high-quality healthcare services, but also adhere to the Christian beliefs. The
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The Hannover Medical School has the status of a leading German medical facility. The advanced medical technologies, highly qualified specialists, as well as productive research activities form a solid basis for top-class medical service of the world standard. The hospital is proud of its outstanding achievements in the treatment
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HELIOS Clinic Krefeld
HELIOS Clinic Krefeld
Overall rating9.7 / 10
Founded in 2014, the HELIOS Clinic Krefeld is one of the most modern medical facilities in Germany today. A team of highly qualified specialists, innovative medical equipment and comfortable accommodation conditions – the clinic has everything to make the treatment run smoothly and efficiently. Having crossed the threshold
According to the reputable Focus magazine, the Hospital Cologne-Merheim ranks among the top German medical centers! The health facility is an academic hospital of Witten/Herdecke University, which gives patients access to the very latest developments in European medicine. The Hospital Cologne-Merheim positions itself as a maximu
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The Hirslanden Clinic La Colline Geneva is a multidisciplinary medical facility, where the patient will benefit from an impeccable quality of medical service, responsive care and a humane attitude. The clinic provides both inpatient treatment and outpatient care. There are 67 beds available for hospitalization. The basis of succ
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The Asklepios Municipal Hospital Bad Wildungen positions itself as a modern medical facility, which is focused on the provision of high-quality medical services using state-of-the-art medical technologies and advanced treatment methods. The hospital pays great attention to an individual approach to each patient, which is the bas
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The Eichsfeld Hospital Heilbad Heiligenstadt is a reputable medical facility, whose patients can undergo high-quality diagnostics and treatment in accordance with European standards. The medical facility is an Academic Hospital of the University of Goettingen, so many local doctors are actively engaged in research activities and
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Hospital Kassel
Hospital Kassel
Overall rating9.9 / 10
The Hospital Kassel is a progressive medical facility with a huge medical team, which provides high-quality medical services in all branches of modern medicine. The hospital is part of the regional medical Gesundheit Nordhessen Holding, which unites 5 top-class medical centers, including specialized rehabilitation clinics. With
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The Alfried Krupp Hospital in Essen-Ruettenscheid began its work back in 1870, and large-scale restoration took place here in 1980. The medical facility is an academic hospital of the University of Duisburg-Essen, thanks to which it has access to innovations in the medical field, and also makes its own contribution to the develo
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The Alfried Krupp Hospital in Essen-Steele is one of the best and most advanced medical facilities in the Ruhr area. The medical complex is an academic hospital of the University of Duisburg-Essen, thanks to which it extremely quickly implements innovative diagnostic and therapeutic methods into clinical practice. The hospital i
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According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the St. Antonius Hospital Eschweiler ranks among the top medical facilities in North Rhine-Westphalia! The hospital is a modern medical complex with 13 specialized departments. The hospital has more than 165 years of history, so it has long won an excellent reputation not only in Germ
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St. Anna Hospital Herne
St. Anna Hospital Herne
Overall rating9.5 / 10
According to the famous Focus magazine, the St. Anna Hospital Herne ranks among the best medical facilities in North Rhine-Westphalia! The hospital first opened its doors to patients on September 27, 1901, and therefore it is rightfully proud of its long history and successful treatment results. Initially, the hospital had only
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According to the Focus magazine, the Martin Luther Hospital Berlin ranks among the top medical facilities in the region, and is also recognized as the leading hospital specializing in the treatment of foreign patients with orthopedic diseases! The hospital positions itself as an Emergency Trauma Center with the top-class medical
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About the disease

Rotator cuff injury is a tear in the shoulder joint. Rotator cuff is a group of four muscles, surrounding the shoulder. They fixate the arm in one place and allow it to move in different directions. Injury of rotator cuff can develop as a result of professional trauma, age or serious fall on the shoulder. Lifting heavy weights can also contribute to development of this disease. Tennis and baseball players, whose shoulders play vital role in the game, are at highest risk. Football players and swimmers can also develop in the span of their career.

According to BoneAndJoint.org.uk, 54% of rotator cuff cases occurs in patients over 60 years of age. Overall, 31% of people over 70 have rotator cuff tear. It can vary from a mild to a severe form.

Symptoms

  • Continuous pain in the shoulder
  • Tenderness
  • Weakness of the shoulder   
  • Numbness of the arm
  • Crackling sounds during shoulder movements
  • Difficulty sleeping on the shoulder

In most cases symptoms tend to gradually worsen to the point when it becomes very difficult for a person to use his/her hand, that's why it is important to get timely treatment. The process of rotator cuff tear development can last from several weeks to several months.

Diagnosis

  • During physical examination doctor will examine your arm and rotate it in different directions to see which joint exactly causes the pain.
  • X-Ray of the arm will show if the rotator cuff is torn.
  • Arthrogram creates more detailed image of the arm by injecting dye into the joint. 

Treatment

  • Arthroscopic shoulder joint surgery is a procedure when the tiny camera is inserted into the joint through several small incisions. This allows the surgeon to apply other instruments to fix and repair the rotator cuff. The damaged tissue can also be removed during this surgery.
  • Physical therapy after surgery is recommended as a part of rehabilitation. You will have to do special exercises to return to shoulder its mobility and prevent new tears.

Good news is that you have high chances of returning to sport if you embarked on the treatment on time. It also has good prognosis for people who underwent physical therapy after surgery.  

Authors: Dr. Nadezhda Ivanisova, Dr. Sergey Pashchenko