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Best hospitals and doctors for shoulder arthritis treatment abroad

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The selection of doctors and clinics is carried out on the basis of annual qualification reports. The main selection criterion is the number of operations or procedures performed. It takes into account experience, reputation in the medical society, the availability of quality certificates and high specialization in a certain field.

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Head physician:

Prof. Dr. med. Guido Heers

Vitos Orthopedic Clinic Kassel

9.2/10from 23 Votes

Germany, Kassel

Department of Adult and Pediatric General Orthopedics, Trauma Surgery

According to the Focus magazine, the Vitos Orthopedic Clinic Kassel ranks among the top German medical facilities specializing in the treatment of orthopedic diseases! The clinic is a specialized medical facility, which provides top-class diagnostics, treatment and rehabilitation of patients with musculoskeletal diseases. The cl

Shoulder joint arthritis diagnostics

1584.98

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Arthroscopy of the shoulder joint arthritis

9780.33

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Total shoulder joint replacement for shoulder arthritis

20488.04

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Head physician:

Prof. Dr. med. Volker Ewerbeck

University Hospital Heidelberg

9.8/10from 57 Votes

Germany, Heidelberg

Department of Adult and Pediatric Orthopedics, Traumatology

According to Focus magazine, the University Hospital Heidelberg ranks among the top five hospitals in Germany! The hospital is one of the most advanced and reputable medical institutions not only in Germany, but throughout Europe. There are more than 43 specialized departments and 13 medical institutes, which cover all fields of

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Head physician:

Prof. Dr. med. Carsten Perka

Charite University Hospital Berlin

9/10from 95 Votes

Germany, Berlin

Department of Adult and Pediatric Orthopedics, Traumatology

According to the authoritative Focus magazine, the Charite University Hospital Berlin occupies the first place in the rating of the top German medical facilities! The hospital is one of the largest and leading university medical complexes in Europe. The hospital in Germany provides modern diagnostics and treatment of patients, a

Shoulder joint arthritis diagnostics

2062.08

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Arthroscopy of the shoulder joint arthritis

13727.7

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Total shoulder joint replacement for shoulder arthritis

30421.7

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Head physician:

Prof. Dr. med. Rainer H. Meffert

University Hospital Würzburg

9.2/10from 38 Votes

Germany, Würzburg

Department of Traumatology, Hand Surgery, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

According to the Focus magazine in 2019, the University Hospital Würzburg ranks among the top national German hospitals! The hospital is one of the oldest medical facilities in Germany. The centuries-old traditions of first-class treatment are combined with the very latest achievements of modern evidence-based medicine and

Shoulder joint arthritis diagnostics

1559.92

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Shoulder joint arthritis diagnostics

1556.79

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Arthroscopy of the shoulder joint arthritis

9776.16

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University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus Dresden

Head physician:

Prof. Dr. med. Klaus-Dieter Schaser

University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus Dresden

9.1/10from 23 Votes

Germany, Dresden

Department of Adult and Pediatric Orthopedics, Trauma Surgery, Foot Surgery

According to the reputable Focus magazine, the University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus Dresden ranks among the top five German hospitals! The hospital is the benchmark for modern high-quality medicine. Positioning itself as a maximum care medical facility, the hospital represents all medical fields. There are 26 specialized depart

Shoulder joint arthritis diagnostics

1888.78

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12088.62

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26892.98

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Head physician:

Prof. Dr. med. Georg Gosheger

University Hospital Muenster

9.8/10from 78 Votes

Germany, Muenster

Department of General Orthopedics and Orthopedic Oncology

According to the Focus magazine, the University Hospital Muenster ranks among the top German hospitals! The hospital belongs to the most prestigious medical institutions in Germany. The hospital is distinguished by a high professionalism of its doctors, state-of-the-art technological equipment and the availability of the most ad

Shoulder joint arthritis diagnostics

1682.07

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Shoulder joint arthritis diagnostics

1563.05

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Arthroscopy of the shoulder joint arthritis

9557.96

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Head physician:

Prof. Dr. med. Susanne Fuchs-Winkelmann

University Hospital Marburg UKGM

8.6/10from 18 Votes

Germany, Marburg

Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology

The University Hospital Marburg UKGM offers patients modern diagnostics and comprehensive therapy at the international level. As a maximum care hospital, the medical facility specializes in all fields of modern medicine ranging from ophthalmology to traumatology and dentistry. The main areas of specialization of the hospital are

Shoulder joint arthritis diagnostics

1499.37

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Arthroscopy of the shoulder joint arthritis

9065.19

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Total shoulder joint replacement for shoulder arthritis

19519.2

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Head physician:

Prof. Dr. med. Markus Rickert

University Hospital Giessen UKGM

9.5/10from 35 Votes

Germany, Giessen

Department of Adult and Pediatric Orthopedics, Orthopedic Surgery

The University Hospital Giessen UKGM positions itself as an ultramodern medical facility with outstanding quality of medical care. The hospital presents almost all areas of medicine, ranging from ophthalmology to traumatology and dentistry. The priorities of the hospital’s activities include surgery, neurosurgery, oncology

Shoulder joint arthritis diagnostics

1502.5

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Arthroscopy of the shoulder joint arthritis

8889.8

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Total shoulder joint replacement for shoulder arthritis

19208.09

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Head physician:

Prof. Dr. med. Friedrich Böttner

University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf

9.2/10from 92 Votes

Germany, Hamburg

Department of Adult and Pediatric Orthopedics

According to the Focus magazine, the University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf ranks among the top ten hospitals in Germany! Since its foundation in 1889, the hospital has taken a leading position in the European medical arena and still occupies it until today. A highly competent medical team of more than 11,000 employees takes care

Shoulder joint arthritis diagnostics

1879.38

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Arthroscopy of the shoulder joint arthritis

12064.6

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Total shoulder joint replacement for shoulder arthritis

26807.37

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Head physician:

Prof. Dr. med. Stefan Landgraeber

University Hospital Saarland Homburg

9.8/10from 28 Votes

Germany, Homburg

Department of Adult and Pediatric Orthopedics, Orthopedic Surgery, Foot Surgery

The University Hospital Saarland Homburg is the largest hospital in the city of Homburg and the most important medical facility in the region. The hospital, which currently has 30 specialized departments and 20 institutes, was founded in 1947 and operates on the basis of Saarland University. The hospital plays a leading role in

Shoulder joint arthritis diagnostics

1501.46

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9167.5

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19124.57

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Head physician:

Prof. Dr. med. Mario Perl

University Hospital Erlangen

9.1/10from 51 Votes

Germany, Erlangen

Department of Adult and Pediatric Trauma Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery

According to the Focus magazine, University Hospital Erlangen ranks among the best medical facilities in Germany! The hospital is one of the leading healthcare facilities in Bavaria and offers top-class medical care distinguished by the close intertwining of clinical activities with research and training of medical students. The

Shoulder joint arthritis diagnostics

1625.69

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Arthroscopy of the shoulder joint arthritis

10237.6

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Total shoulder joint replacement for shoulder arthritis

21688.64

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University Orthopedic Hospital Hannover-Annastift MHH

Head physician:

PD Dr. med. Tomas Smith

University Orthopedic Hospital Hannover-Annastift MHH

9.8/10from 29 Votes

Germany, Hannover

Department of Shoulder and Knee Surgery, Sports Orthopedics

As an academic hospital at the Hanover Medical School, the University Orthopedic Hospital Hannover-Annastift MHH offers a first-class medical care corresponding to the highest level of university medicine. The hospital is fitted out with the advanced medical equipment, an innovative X-ray unit, five modern operating rooms and th

Shoulder joint arthritis diagnostics

1630.91

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Arthroscopy of the shoulder joint arthritis

10219.86

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Total shoulder joint replacement for shoulder arthritis

21759.63

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Head physician:

PD Dr. med Ingke Jürgensen

University Hospital Oldenburg

10/10from 33 Votes

Germany, Oldenburg

Department of Adult and Pediatric Orthopedics, Trauma Surgery

According to the Focus magazine, the University Hospital Oldenburg ranks among the best medical facilities in Germany! The hospital offers a wide range of medical services that meet the highest medical standards. The hospital has 832 beds. The medical facility annually serves 37,000 patients on an inpatient and partially inpatie

Shoulder joint arthritis diagnostics

1473.27

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Arthroscopy of the shoulder joint arthritis

8674.74

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17795.56

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Head physician:

Prof. Dr. med. Doron Norman

Rambam Health Care Campus Haifa

9.8/10from 16 Votes

Israel, Haifa

Department of Orthopedic Surgery

The Rambam Health Care Campus Haifa is the largest and the most progressive hospital in Northern Israel. The medical center was founded in 1938 and nowadays is proud of its long history, rich and successful experience in providing comprehensive medical services in all medical fields. The hospital serves more than 2 million local

Shoulder joint arthritis diagnostics

1436.54

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Arthroscopy of the shoulder joint arthritis

11437.02

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Total shoulder joint replacement for shoulder arthritis

27160.7

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Primus Super Speciality Hospital New Delhi

Head physician:

Prof. Dr. med. Surya Bhan

Primus Super Speciality Hospital New Delhi

9/10from 14 Votes

India, New Delhi

Department of Orthopedics

The Primus Super Speciality Hospital New Delhi is a modern medical facility, which is distinguished by extremely high quality and standards of medical service. The hospital is located in the heart of New Delhi, in the capital of India. During its design and construction, the most advanced medical technologies from around the wor

Shoulder joint arthritis diagnostics

1222.52

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Arthroscopy of the shoulder joint arthritis

10453.57

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Total shoulder joint replacement for shoulder arthritis

24615.43

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Head physician:

Dr. med. Ludwig Seebauer

Hospital Bogenhausen Munich

7.8/10from 43 Votes

Germany, Munich

Department of Adult and Pediatric Orthopedics, Traumatology, Sports Medicine

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

Shoulder joint arthritis diagnostics

1687.29

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10737.68

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22975.89

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21.11.2022 | from Booking Health GmbH

About the disease

Shoulder arthritis is a condition whereby cartilage of the shoulder becomes worn out and its bones start to rub against each other, causing pain. As a result, the shoulder joint becomes inflamed and stiff, leading to loss in maneuverability. The most common types of shoulder arthritis are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

Osteoarthritis causes the protective space that is created by the cartilage to become frayed and rough. This type of shoulder arthritis is more common in people who are over 60. Human cartilage has the tendency to lose its elasticity over time, which is why almost 70% of older people experience shoulder pain, ranging from mild to severe.

Rheumatoid arthritis is less common than osteoarthritis. It is an autoimmune disease, whereby joint linings become attacked by the patient’s immune system. As a result, the sufferer experiences erosion of the shoulder bones, which can lead to shoulder deformity over time.

People who have had sport traumas or have injured their shoulder in an accident can develop post-traumatic arthritis. With this type of arthritis, fluid builds up in the shoulder, causing it to swell and change in form.

A rarer type of arthritis, which can develop as a result of excessive consumption of alcohol, drugs and steroids, is called avascular necrosis. Blood is not able to reach the shoulder and causes bone atrophy.

According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, in 2011 more than 50 million people were diagnosed with shoulder arthritis in the USA alone.

Symptoms

Stiffness in the upper part of the arm
Inability to move shoulder freely
Numbness
Fatigue
Fever
Weight loss
Lumps under the skin, known as rheumatoid nodules, which are common only in rheumatoid arthritis.

Diagnosis

During a general examination, the doctor will ask you about your symptoms and rotate your shoulder in different directions to see where the pain is coming from.
An X-ray of the shoulder is used to create an image of the shoulder joints and can be used to determine whether there is damage in the rotator cuff or the cartilage.
A CT or MRI scan may be used to get more precise images of the shoulder if the patient has a rare type of shoulder arthritis. They are also used when someone has been in an accident or has had a sport trauma.

Treatment

Arthroscopy is a surgery whereby an arthroscope (a special endoscopic device) is inserted into the shoulder to repair damaged tissue in the shoulder joints and improve cartilage function. Such a procedure can also be used to repair the rotator cuff and make the shoulder stable. This type of surgery is recommended for rheumatoid arthritis as well as osteoarthritis because it can alleviate inflammation, which is what causes the pain.
Shoulder joint replacement is another effective surgery. The damaged shoulder joint is removed and is replaced with a prosthetic. This surgery is recommended if the shoulder cartilage is completely damaged and cannot be repaired by arthroscopy or if some of the bone was torn off through injury.

Overall, shoulder arthritis surgery has good results and you should be able to make a full recovery within a matter of weeks after receiving treatment.

Authors: Dr. Nadezhda Ivanisova, Dr. Sergey Pashchenko

Valentin M., Ukraine
Valentin M., Ukraine, May 2022, University Hospital of Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, Dr. med. Florian Schrötzlmair

University Hospital of Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich

Irina L., Georgia
Irina L., Georgia, March 2022, Hospital Neuwerk Moenchengladbach, Dr. med. Andreas Bitter.

Hospital Neuwerk Moenchengladbach

Lyazzat D., Kazakhstan
Lyazzat D., Kazakhstan, August 2020, Jinepol Women's Health & IVF Clinic, Istanbul.

Jinepol Womens Health & IVF Clinic Istanbul

Maryam M., Saudi Arabia
Maryam M., Saudi Arabia, May 2022, Beta Klinik Bonn, Prof. Dr. med. Christian E. Elger

Beta Clinic Bonn

Aizaryk D., Kazakhstan
Aizaryk D., Kazakhstan, August, 2017, University Hospital Bonn, Dr. Petrak.

University Hospital Bonn

Mykhailo N., Ukraine
Mykhailo N., Ukraine, October 2018, Clinic for Molecular Orthopedics Duesseldorf, Priv.-Doz. Dr. Baltzer.

Clinic for Molecular Orthopedics Duesseldorf

Aleksei D., Russia
Aleksei D., Russia, December 2021, Hospital Neuwerk Moenchengladbach, Dr. med. Patrick Weidle.

Hospital Neuwerk Moenchengladbach

Sofiia A., Russia
Sofiia A., Russia, July 2022, Clinic of advanced biological medicine Frankfurt am Main, Dr. med. Gerhard Siebenhüner

Clinic of Advanced Biological Medicine Frankfurt am Main

Irina A., Estonia
Irina A., Estonia, January 2021, HELIOS Clinic Krefeld, Prof. Dr. med. Michael Friedrich.

HELIOS Clinic Krefeld

William E., USA
William E., USA, November 2018, University Hospital Saarland Homburg, Prof. Dr. med. Samer Ezziddin.

University Hospital Saarland Homburg

Ecaterina G., Moldova
Ecaterina G., Moldova, October 2021, University Hospital Rechts der Isar Munich, Dr. med. Pachzelt.

University Hospital Rechts der Isar Munich

Maia G. S., Romania
Maia G. S., Romania, February 2021, University Hospital Erlangen, Prof. Dr. med. Dr. h. c. Heinrich Iro.

University Hospital Erlangen

Frederick A., South Africa
Frederick A., South Africa, April 2021, Clinic of advanced biological medicine Frankfurt am Main, Dr. med. Gerhard Siebenhüner.

Clinic of Advanced Biological Medicine Frankfurt am Main

Ali Abdurahman A., Saudi Arabia
Ali Abdurahman A., Saudi Arabia, April, 2017, Asklepios Childrens Hospital in Sankt Augustin, Prof. Dr. med. Boulos Asfour.

Asklepios Children`s Hospital Sankt Augustin

Kinda H.K., Lebanon
Kinda H.K., Lebanon, June 2022, Clinic of advanced biological medicine Frankfurt am Main, Dr. med. Gerhard Siebenhüner

Clinic of Advanced Biological Medicine Frankfurt am Main

William E., USA
William E., USA, November 2018, University Hospital Saarland Homburg, Dr. med. Michel Al Ghazal.

University Hospital Saarland Homburg

Hrygorii V., Ukraine
Hrygorii V., Ukraine, September 2018, St. Vincentius Hospital Karlsruhe-Academic Hospital of the University of Freiburg, Prof. Dr. Christian Meyer.