Frozen Shoulder is a condition in which the shoulder joint becomes stiff and causes pain in any kind of movement. The bones, ligaments and the tendons of the shoulder joint are encased in a capsule of soft tissue. When this capsule becomes thick it restricts the movement of the shoulder joint. This normally happens when the shoulder joint is not used for some time due to some kind of surgery like fracture of the arm or mastectomy.
People with some conditions like diabetes are also more likely to suffer frozen shoulder. Women are more prone to this condition than men. Frozen shoulder typically develops slowly and can last upto 3 years. There are 3 stages of frozen shoulder :
Freezing Stage - In this stage any movement of the shoulder causes pain which reduces the range of movement of the shoulder.
Frozen Stage - Pain is less during this stage but the shoulder is stiff and movement of the shoulder becomes difficult.
Thawing Stage - The range of motion in the shoulder becomes better.
The disease can be diagnosed in thorough examination done by an Orthopaedic Surgeon or a Physical Therapist. The doctor is going to check the active and passive movement range of the shoulder. An MRI Scan might be done to confirm the diagnosis.
The treatment options for frozen shoulder are medications, physical therapy and in some cases Arthroscopic Surgery. The objective of the treatment is to control the pain and to preserve the range of motion of the shoulder. Painkillers and anti inflammatory medications are used for some days to achieve this goal. The physical therapist will teach you some exercises which will improve the range of motion of the shoulder. These exercises would help only if you do them diligently.
Some interventional treatments like Steroid injection in the shoulder joint will help in reducing pain and improving shoulder mobility. Shoulder manipulation under General Anaesthesia is another procedure which will help in loosening the stiff shoulder joint. Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery is done to remove to the scar tissue and adhesions from the inside of the shoulder joint. Dr Singh is one of the finest shoulder surgeon for doing this surgery at Shiva Hospital, Madhepura.
Dr Singh is one of the most qualified and extensively trained Orthopedic Surgeon for treating Frozen Shoulder at Shiva Hospital. The cost of consultation with Dr Singh would be Rs. 500. If MRI is required then the cost of the test would be Rs. 5,000. The cost of physiotherapy would be Rs. 3000 - 4000 for 7 days of treatment. If surgery is required then the cost for shoulder manipulation under GA would be in the range of Rs. 50000 - 70000. If Shoulder Arthroscopy is required then the cost would be in the range of Rs. 75,000 - 1,10,000. The hospital stay for both the surgeries would be just one day. The patient would feel relief immediately after the surgery. Most of the patients can become better within 12- 18 months of the condition even without taking any treatment. However if proper treatment is given then the pain during this period can be reduced and the mobility of the shoulder joint is improved. If you have an individual health insurance policy then this surgery is covered after the waiting period which is 1-2 years from the date of inception of the policy. However if you are a beneficiary of company given policy then the surgery is covered from day one. Always go through the terms of your health insurance policy like room rent capping and co-payment to avoid any kind of financial shocks later on.
Shiva Hospital at Madhepura has been launched by renowned Surgeon Dr Dilip Singh who has been serving the people of this area for the last 27 years. Dr Dilip Singh setup his first hospital as Druvit Hospital in the year 2000. He has performed more than 10,000 general and urological surgeries with excellent outcomes. Earlier the patients had to travel to Patna to get good quality medical services. Dr Dilip Singh stopped this medical travel of the patients by performing all kinds of complex surgeries in Madhepura. Dr Dilip Singh has more than 27 years of experience in the field of Surgery. He has been associated with several Medical Colleges as a teacher and trainer for the budding doctors. He has trained several surgeons in the art of Minimaly Invasive Surgical Techniques.
Shiva Hospital has deployed the latest cutting edge medical technology in the fields of Diagnostics, Surgery and Intensive Care. The hospital has 32 Slice CT Scan, Ultrasound, Colour Doppler, Echocardiography, Digital X-Ray, Laparoscope, Endoscope, Arthroscope, Ureteroscope and C-Arm. The operating rooms are fully equipped to carry out the most complex surgeries like Knee and Hip Replacement, GI Surgeries, Gynae Surgeries, Laparoscopic and Ureteroscopic Surgeries. We are performing high risk surgeries with excellent outcomes. We have a trauma centre which is equipped with all the life saving equipments and Operating room to carry out emergency surgeries and procedures. Critical patients are taken care in high tech Intensive Care Units. Premature babies are kept in state of art Neonatal ICU (NICU). We also have advanced Pathology Lab and Physical Therapy Centre.
We have deployed the best medical team to provide high quality treatment to the patients of Madhepura. We have full time consultants in the fields of Medicine, Gynecology, Obstetrics, Orthopedics, Pediatrics, General Surgery, Radiology, Pathology, Physical Therapy, Emergency Medicine and Critical Care. Our consultants have the best qualifications and long experience of successful outcomes. We have visiting consultants in the fields of Urology, Neurosurgery, Cancer Surgery and Cardiology to provide superspecialty care to the residents of Madhepura. The team of doctors is supported by qualified Medical Officers, experienced nurses and paramedical staff. The patient care services department ensures that the patients visiting the hospital get hassle free and compassionate care in salubrious environment. Now you can get high quality medical treatment in Madhepura without rushing to Patna or any other Metro city.