Review of shoulder surgery at Ilsan Orthopedic Clinic, Ilsan 21st Century Hospital

Ilsan 21st Century Hospital is an orthopedic specialty hospital located in Ilsan-gu.

It is very close to the station and a standalone building, so the hospital is quite large.

There are many hospitals in other regions as well.

 

 

The departments at Ilsan 21st Century Hospital include orthopedics, internal medicine, radiology, anesthesiology and pain medicine, neurology, and neurosurgery.

The subway station and bus stop are right in front, making it easy to visit the hospital using public transportation.

Since the hospital is large, there are many nearby funeral homes and convenience stores, and the surrounding infrastructure is also well developed.

 

My father had shoulder surgery.

He underwent a suturing surgery due to rotator cuff tear, one of the most common conditions in middle-aged and elderly people.

The shoulder rotator cuff consists of muscles that connect the arm to the torso and are responsible for lifting and rotating the arm in various directions.

It is usually a disease that occurs mainly due to aging... but it can also occur at a young age due to sports injuries or improper movements.

 

There are many large orthopedic hospitals that perform shoulder surgery, so I looked for a hospital close to my parents' house.

Ilsan 21st Century Hospital has a good reputation, and with its team of specialized medical staff and numerous rehabilitation programs, you decided to have your surgery there.

Thanks to the kind and thorough explanations from the doctor during multiple visits before the surgery, my parents decided firmly to proceed with the surgery at this hospital.

 

 

The official surgical name is rotator cuff repair.

I remember that I had surgery with the hospital director and the hospitalization period was one week.

Since the pain was so severe before the surgery, I was very worried about postoperative pain and other aftereffects.

Fortunately, I heard that the pain after anesthesia was manageable.

You received chiropractic and physical therapy during your hospital stay.

 

The nurses were all very kind as well.

You were very comfortable sharing small talk and other treatment situations while checking on me during my hospitalization, so I had no complaints at all about the hospital.

 

I wear a shoulder brace even after being discharged.

You should not move your shoulder excessively and must protect the surgical area, so you need to wear this brace for a month.

 

 

 

Wearing a brace

There is a small pocket attached to the side of the brace.

There is a yellow ball in that pocket, and you are doing hand exercises by squeezing and releasing the ball.

Since you need to continue wearing that brace for a month, you may find it quite uncomfortable, but it is essential to prevent excessive muscle stiffness, so you must do it. After a month, you won't need to wear it anymore.

 

My parents successfully underwent shoulder surgery without any issues.

Currently, the pain has significantly decreased compared to before, and they are very satisfied.

However, on days when they use their arms a lot, they say their shoulders feel stiff.

This was a review of 21st Century Ilsan Hospital, where I was satisfied with the surgery thanks to professional medical care and treatment.