Over 1,500 shoulder replacement procedures performed across 20+ years. Fellowship trained in the UK and Canada. Trusted by patients from across India and abroad.
If you are suffering from severe shoulder pain, loss of motion, or shoulder arthritis that has not responded to other treatments, consult Dr. Parag K. Shah for expert shoulder replacement surgery in Ahmedabad. With over 1,500 shoulder arthroplasty procedures performed across a career spanning more than 20 years, Dr. Shah is one of India's most experienced shoulder replacement specialists.
Dr. Parag K. Shah is a trusted shoulder replacement surgeon in Ahmedabad, fellowship trained in shoulder and elbow surgery in both Canada and the United Kingdom. He has worked as a Consultant Shoulder Surgeon at the University Hospitals of North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Trust (UK) and brings this international expertise to patients across Gujarat, India and abroad.
Shoulder replacement is typically considered when pain and disability are severe and when other treatments — physiotherapy, injections, medications — have not provided sufficient relief. Dr. Shah will review your complete history and imaging, and advise honestly whether you truly need surgery or whether non-surgical options remain viable.
Not every shoulder is the same. Dr. Shah performs all three types of shoulder replacement and selects the most appropriate procedure based on your anatomy, diagnosis, age and activity level.
Both the ball (humeral head) and the socket (glenoid) are replaced with implants. This is the most common procedure for severe osteoarthritis with an intact rotator cuff.
Best for: OsteoarthritisThe ball and socket positions are switched. Designed specifically for patients with rotator cuff tear arthropathy or failed previous replacement — restoring full overhead function.
Best for: Rotator Cuff ArthropathyOnly the ball (humeral head) is replaced, leaving the natural socket intact. Often used for complex fracture patterns in elderly patients where socket cartilage is still healthy.
Best for: Complex FracturesShoulder replacement is typically considered when pain and disability are severe, and when other treatments have not provided sufficient relief.
The most common reason for shoulder replacement. Cartilage wears down over years, causing bone-on-bone grinding, severe pain and stiffness.
A massive rotator cuff tear that has gone untreated leads to a specific type of arthritis — best treated with a reverse shoulder replacement.
Complex fractures of the humeral head — especially in elderly patients — cannot always be fixed and are better treated with a replacement.
Inflammatory arthritis can destroy the joint surfaces. Shoulder replacement restores function and significantly reduces pain in these patients.
Loss of blood supply to the humeral head causes the bone to collapse. Replacement is often the only option when the damage is advanced.
When a prior shoulder surgery has not succeeded — including failed fixation or worn-out implants — revision replacement may be the answer.
We guide every patient through a structured, transparent process from the first appointment through to full recovery.
Full clinical assessment, X-rays, MRI review and discussion of all options
Implant selection, blood tests, anaesthesia review and admission planning
1.5–2 hrs under general anaesthesia; 2–3 day hospital stay
Structured physiotherapy begins within days; sling worn 4–6 weeks
Excellent function achieved by 3–6 months post-surgery
Among the highest volumes for shoulder replacement surgery by any single surgeon in India
Fellowship trained in Canada and the UK — bringing global standards to Ahmedabad
100% focused on shoulder, elbow and wrist — not a generalist treating everything
Verified by patients travelling from across Gujarat, India, and abroad for treatment
Answers to the questions patients ask most often before deciding on shoulder replacement surgery.
Book a consultation with Dr. Parag Shah — Ahmedabad's most experienced shoulder replacement surgeon.
Fracture & Orthopedic Hospital, Mahalaxmi Cross Roads, Paldi, Ahmedabad – 380007
