Rotator Cuff Repair

The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that surround the shoulder joint and extend into the chest and upper arm. Rotator cuff repair is indicated for a patient who has torn muscles and tendons in this area, and is unable to move the upper arm. During rotator cuff repair surgery, a surgeon cuts through the deltoid muscle to access the damaged tendons. The surgeon will remove any scar tissue, and then sew the tendon back onto the bone. Patients can leave the hospital after one or two days, but full recovery takes several months. In the US and UK, rotator cuff repair costs about $30,000 or £20,000. Overseas, orthopedic surgeons can perform the surgery for much less.

In Mexico, rotator cuff repair only costs $5,000 or £3,500. Orthopedic and general surgeons in Latin America are trained in the latest techniques for muscle and tendon repair, and many surgeons have obtained medical degrees in the US and UK. During surgery, the patient will be placed under general anesthesia, or local anesthesia with sedation. The doctor will use precision instruments to repair torn muscles and reattach the tendons to the bone. Rotator cuff repair surgery takes several hours, and requires a couple days in the hospital. While patients stay in the hospital, they will be cared for by compassionate nurses and doctors who speak English and understand patients' concerns. Extending one's stay in Latin America is very affordable since food and lodging are inexpensive.

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