Shoulder Pain Treatment in Jaipur: Dr. Hemendra Agrawal
MBBS, MS (Orthopedics), DNB, MNAMS · Senior Orthopedic Consultant, Narayana Health · Director, Orthoklinik
Rotator cuff tears, frozen shoulder, dislocation and arthritis: why a correct diagnosis matters more for the shoulder than almost any other joint.
15+
Years Experience
20,000+
Surgeries Performed
4
International Fellowships
5.0★
Patient Rating
Overview
Understanding shoulder pain
Shoulder pain is one of the most frequently misdiagnosed orthopedic problems. Much of what is labelled frozen shoulder turns out to be a rotator cuff tear, and the two are treated very differently: a frozen shoulder usually recovers, while a cuff tear does not heal on its own and can enlarge. A careful examination, sometimes with an ultrasound or MRI, separates them.
हिंदी: कंधे का दर्द
When to get shoulder pain checked
- Night pain when lying on the affected shoulder
- Weakness lifting or reaching overhead
- A shoulder that has dislocated more than once
- Stiffness that keeps getting worse over months
- Unable to lift the arm after a fall
Emergency: A shoulder that has just dislocated, or a deformed shoulder after a fall, needs the nearest hospital straight away for X-ray and reduction.
Common Causes
What usually causes shoulder pain
The cause decides the treatment, which is why the consultation starts with a proper examination rather than a prescription.
Rotator cuff tear or tendinopathy
Pain on lifting the arm, night pain when lying on that side, and weakness reaching overhead. Can follow a fall or develop from years of overhead work.
Frozen shoulder
Gradually increasing pain and stiffness in all directions. Much more common in people with diabetes or thyroid problems. Usually recovers, but slowly.
Recurrent dislocation and instability
A shoulder that has come out once is likely to keep slipping out, especially in younger people. Each episode can damage the joint further.
Shoulder arthritis
Grinding, deep aching pain and loss of movement in older patients, or after an old fracture. Advanced cases may need shoulder replacement.
Impingement and bursitis
Pain in an arc as the arm is raised, often from overuse. Usually settles with physiotherapy and activity change.
Treatment
How shoulder pain is treated
Step 1
Treatment without surgery
Tried first, and enough for most patients.
- Targeted physiotherapy: different exercises for a frozen shoulder and a cuff problem
- An injection in selected cases of frozen shoulder or bursitis
- Activity and work modification to reduce overhead strain
- Diabetes control, which directly affects frozen shoulder recovery
- Short courses of pain medicine to allow exercise
Step 2
When surgery is genuinely needed
Advised only when non-surgical treatment has been properly tried, or the problem will not heal without it.
Where To Consult
Get shoulder pain assessed in Jaipur or at a district OPD
Consultation and follow-up are available in Jaipur and at three district OPDs. Surgery, if needed, is always performed in Jaipur.
Jaipur
Narayana Hospital, and Orthoklinik, 183/82, Rana Sanga Marg, Sector 18, Pratap Nagar, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302033. Mon to Sat, 10 AM to 9 PM at the clinic.
Clinic detailsShoulder Pain in Sri Ganganagar
Every 3rd Thursday of the month
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM · Anand Hospital
Sri Ganganagar OPDShoulder Pain in Hanumangarh
Every 3rd Thursday of the month
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM · Mahaveer Lab
Hanumangarh OPDShoulder Pain in Alwar
Every 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Chopra Orthopedic Hospital
Alwar OPDAbout The Surgeon
Dr. Hemendra Agrawal
MBBS, MS (Orthopedics), DNB, MNAMS · Senior Orthopedic Consultant, Narayana Health · Director, Orthoklinik
Dr. Hemendra Agrawal is one of Rajasthan's most experienced orthopedic surgeons, with over 15 years of practice and more than 20,000 successful surgeries. He trained at SMS Medical College, Jaipur and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, and went on to complete international fellowships in joint replacement in Germany and Japan, shoulder and elbow surgery in Japan, and sports medicine and advanced arthroscopy in Switzerland.
He practises as Senior Orthopedic Consultant at Narayana Health, Jaipur and is Founder and Director of Orthoklinik, Pratap Nagar. His work centres on knee, hip and shoulder replacement, arthroscopic ligament and cartilage surgery, and complex or neglected trauma, including cases other surgeons have declined. He sees patients with shoulder pain in Jaipur and at his district OPDs, and says plainly when surgery is not needed.
FAQ
Shoulder Pain: common questions
Is it a frozen shoulder or a rotator cuff tear?+
In a frozen shoulder, movement is restricted in every direction, even when someone else tries to move the arm. In a cuff tear, the arm can usually be moved passively but you struggle to lift it yourself and it feels weak. An examination distinguishes them, and an ultrasound or MRI confirms a tear.
Will a rotator cuff tear heal on its own?+
A torn tendon does not reattach by itself, and tears can enlarge over time. Some small or degenerative tears in older patients do well with physiotherapy. Larger tears, and tears in active patients, are often better repaired before the muscle weakens, usually by keyhole (arthroscopic) surgery.
How long does a frozen shoulder take to get better?+
It typically improves over many months, sometimes longer, especially with diabetes. The right physiotherapy and sometimes an injection shorten the painful phase. Surgery is needed only for the minority that do not improve with proper treatment.
My shoulder has dislocated more than once. Do I need surgery?+
Often yes, particularly in younger and active patients. Repeated dislocation damages the cartilage rim and bone of the socket, and the risk of further episodes stays high. Stabilisation surgery, usually arthroscopic, is discussed after an examination and MRI.
Is shoulder replacement an option if I have been told nothing more can be done?+
Sometimes. Shoulder replacement, including reverse shoulder replacement, is offered at relatively few centres, so patients are often told nothing more can be done for severe arthritis or an irreparable cuff tear. X-rays and a CT scan show whether replacement is an option for you.
Where can I consult Dr. Hemendra Agrawal for shoulder pain?+
In Jaipur at Narayana Hospital or Orthoklinik, 183/82, Rana Sanga Marg, Sector 18, Pratap Nagar, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302033, or at his district OPDs: Sri Ganganagar (Anand Hospital) every 3rd Thursday of the month; Hanumangarh (Mahaveer Lab) every 3rd Thursday of the month; Alwar (Chopra Orthopedic Hospital) every 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month. Patients from elsewhere in Rajasthan can share their reports on WhatsApp first. Call +91 92106 96045 to book.
हिंदी में जानकारी
कंधे का दर्द: आम सवाल
क्या कंधे का हर दर्द फ़्रोज़न शोल्डर होता है?+
नहीं। कई बार जिसे फ़्रोज़न शोल्डर समझा जाता है, वह असल में रोटेटर कफ़ (कंधे की नस/टेंडन) का फटना होता है। फ़्रोज़न शोल्डर में हाथ हर दिशा में जकड़ जाता है और ज़्यादातर फिज़ियोथेरेपी से ठीक हो जाता है, जबकि फटा हुआ टेंडन अपने आप नहीं जुड़ता। सही जाँच, और ज़रूरत हो तो अल्ट्रासाउंड या एमआरआई से फ़र्क़ पता चलता है।
कंधे का दर्द के लिए डॉ. हेमेंद्र अग्रवाल को कहाँ दिखा सकते हैं?+
जयपुर में नारायणा हॉस्पिटल या ऑर्थोक्लिनिक, प्रताप नगर में। इसके अलावा ज़िला ओपीडी: श्री गंगानगर में हर महीने के तीसरे गुरुवार को (आनंद हॉस्पिटल, सेक्टर 17, हनुमानगढ़ रोड (अंध विद्यालय के सामने)), हनुमानगढ़ में हर महीने के तीसरे गुरुवार को (महावीर लैब, सरकारी अस्पताल के पास, हनुमानगढ़ टाउन), अलवर में हर महीने के दूसरे और चौथे गुरुवार को (चोपड़ा ऑर्थोपेडिक हॉस्पिटल, अलवर)। राजस्थान के दूसरे ज़िलों के मरीज़ पहले अपनी रिपोर्ट +91 92106 96045 पर व्हाट्सऐप कर सकते हैं।
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