As the only forum of its kind for shoulder surgery patients, this Facebook page provides the support and knowledge they need, publishes facebook.com/groups/failedshouldersurgery

Carmel, IN -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/18/2015 -- Current medical reports indicate a failure rate of between 40 and 65 percent for conventional rotator cuff surgery with the span in statistics being attributed to a number of factors such as age and severity of the injury; in contrast, failed arthroscopic shoulder surgery rates hold fast at an estimated 8 percent. Despite these statistics, many rotator cuff injury patients undergo the more invasive procedures due to lack of access to surgeons qualified to perform the arthroscopic techniques. In an effort to provide support to those enduring failed rotator cuff surgeries, Dr. Vivek Agrawal, MD has launched The Shoulder Center's new Facebook page, the only Facebook group focusing solely on sufferers of failed shoulder and rotator cuff surgeries.

Dr. Agrawal elaborated, "Failed surgeries can be a frustrating and debilitating problem. Shoulder anatomy and rotator cuff function are very complex. Our hope for the failed shoulder surgery group is to provide an open forum for patients to share their experiences and be able to ask the tough questions needed to find a satisfactory solution."

With more than 2 million Americans sustaining shoulder injuries of this nature each year, a significant portion of the population is left facing future surgeries and ongoing pain. This brings about a growing need for encouragement and education beyond what many patients receive prior to going under the knife. Symptoms of this type of injury, such as decreased use of the affected arm and considerable lack of sleep, can be life altering; therefore, gaining knowledge and assistance is crucial.

A number of physicians urge patients to consider nonsurgical alternatives, including anti-inflammatory medications, steroids, physical therapy and decreased activity. While these options can aid in pain relief, they often fail to remedy the associated decreased range of motion issues. Arthroscopic reparation of this type of damage is far less invasive than conventional techniques and often requires shorter recovery periods. At the same time, this type of surgery offers a far greater success rate than its counterparts.

Concluded Dr. Agrawal, "Since very few surgeons are skilled and experienced with arthroscopic shoulder surgery techniques, they simply aren't an option for many patients. This is the reason behind so many Americans experiencing the frustrations of seeing little or no relief following surgery. Our new Facebook page offers a haven where they can receive the answers and support they need."

About The Shoulder Center
Dr. Vivek Agrawal MD is one of just a handful of surgeons in the United States with expertise in performing Reverse Shoulder Replacement and is among less than one percent of American surgeons skilled at using arthroscopic techniques to repair even the most complex and large tears in the shoulder. He can be reached at TheShoulderCenter.com.

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The Shoulder Center Reveals Key to Affordable, Quality Health Care

Carmel, IN -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/19/2014 -- According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as many as 750,000 Americans travel each year to another country for medical care. This practice, referred to as medical tourism, continues to increase due to rising health care costs here in the United States. Unfortunately, medical tourism comes with certain risks, and certain procedures may not be done to American standards. To save money while still obtaining quality medical care, many now turn to Medibid.

"Medibid offers an online marketplace, one where Americans can find doctors competing for patients. When one goes looking for shoulder surgeons on Medibid.com, The Shoulder Center comes up. The Shoulder Center offers remote online medical consultations for patients who have undergone shoulder surgery, yet haven't obtained the desired results. When one turns to Medibid shoulder surgery specialists, they save money as only cash payments are accepted, eliminating the insurance company or middleman," Dr. Vivek Agrawal explains.

Medical tourism remains risky as America has high standards in place when it comes to medical care, including the education required of doctors and what type of continuing education one must undergo to remain licensed. Other countries often have standards that are very inferior when compared to those found in the United States. In addition, any procedures undertaken in the United States have been through a testing process to ensure they are safe. The same cannot be said of all procedures done outside of the country.

"One should never take risks with his or her health. Unfortunately, many fail to realize just how important their health is until it is gone. Anyone who has had a botched surgical procedure on the shoulder should contact The Shoulder Center. Patients receive a discounted price on consultations and those with insurance may still save, especially those who need a procedure not covered or those with a high deductible," Dr. Agrawal continues.

Potential patients see the doctor's credentials, training, and education, and licensing information appears when the bid has been accepted. Dr. Agrawal recommends patients do their research, however, to ensure they have the desired information when it comes to the medical practitioner they will be using. Doctors from around the globe participate in Medibid, and 70 percent of patients using the site state they are willing to travel anywhere in the country. Ten percent state they would travel across the globe for the desired medical care.

"Before one takes this step, take advantage of the concierge service offered through The Shoulder Center. Staff at the center arrange for the patient's visit and set up a detailed consultation and any needed testing. The goal remains to provide a diagnosis which is both accurate and comprehensive, along with a treatment plan. Patients find Medibid allows them to obtain the desired care right here in America, care that meets the high standards one would expect when obtaining care within the country," Agrawal explains.

About The Shoulder Center
The Shoulder Center believes consumers can save significant amounts of money by dealing directly with doctors, a type of care often referred to as 'medical tourism'. Dr. Agrawal's advanced online medical consultations offer consumers an opportunity to receive a second opinion on a shoulder surgery they believe failed, no matter where the consumer is living. The Shoulder Center provides surgical and medical care, following the highest standards, and specializes in innovative treatments for various shoulder problems.

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Carmel, IN -- (SBWIRE) -- 06/11/2013 -- According to statistics released by The Department of Labor, it is estimated that every year about 1.4 billion claims are filed with the employer-based health insurance plans the department oversees. Of those, 100 million are initially denied upon submission. In easier to understand statistics, that is one in every 14 claims.

This came as no surprise to Dr. Vivek Agrawal MD of The Shoulder Center (theshouldercenter.com/shoulderpain) in Carmel, IN. Says Dr. Agrawal, "We hear stories like this all the time from patients of ours. Innovative cutting edge shoulder repair techniques are routinely denied by insurance companies even though it saves the patient, the company and society lots of money and time lost. Additionally, it also saves the headaches of failed surgeries and recovery time for the patient, not to mention the money wasted on the procedure."

Instead, Dr. Agrawal advises patients facing rotator cuff pain who've had their procedures denied to fight back. Says Dr. Agrawal, "Just as you might get a second opinion about a medical diagnosis, you should get a second or even third opinion about your treatment denial. Fight your rejection." With most health insurance policies, an appeals process is in place for a patient to appeal what they feel is an unjust denial, but the consumer has to be prepared to do their research. Experts advise about one half of all appeals taken before the board of appeals result in successful reversals, according to evidence from patient advocacy groups and data submitted from individual states.

However, Dr. Agrawal instructs his patients to be prepared. "Know what your policy states ahead of time and know what your deadline is for the appeal. Additionally, do your homework on the types of treatments available for your injury. For example, you may read up on procedures at sites like theshouldercenter.com/pdf/Improving Rotator Cuff Healing Rates and make copies to submit with your paperwork or watch rotator cuff videos describing special procedures, taking notes as you watch. This will give you the insight you need to make a case for the review board."

About The Shoulder Center
The Shoulder Center is run by Director Dr. Vivek Agrawal MD. Dr. Agrawal attended the University of Illinois for his undergraduate studies and completed his residency in Orthopedic Surgery at Indiana University. Additionally, Dr. Agrawal served as a Major in the United States Air Force. Today, Dr. Agrawal is one of just a handful of surgeons in the United States with expertise performing Reverse Shoulder Replacement and is among less than one percent of American surgeons skilled at using arthroscopic techniques to repair even the most complex and large tears in the shoulder.

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