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Rotator Cuff & Shoulder Arthroscopy in Korea

Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair reattaches torn tendon to bone with suture anchors through several small portals, and it is one of the highest-volume shoulder operations in Korean orthopedic centers.

60 listed clinics · Updated 2026-08-09

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In short. Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair reattaches torn tendon to bone with suture anchors through several small portals, and it is one of the highest-volume shoulder operations in Korean orthopedic centers.
Indicative price
5,000,000 - 11,000,000 KRW
Procedure time
1 - 2 hours
Anesthesia
General with nerve block
Recovery
Sling 4-6 weeks, strengthening from 3 months, sport at 6-9 months
Minimum stay in Korea
10-14 days
Also known as
Shoulder arthroscopy, Bankart repair, 회전근개 파열

The operation is short but the rehabilitation is long. A sling is worn for four to six weeks, passive motion starts early, and active strengthening does not begin until around three months. Full return to overhead sport is at six to nine months.

Bankart and SLAP repairs for instability follow a similar arthroscopic approach with a different protocol. For an international patient, the realistic plan is surgery in Korea and rehabilitation at home under a written protocol, which good centers supply in English.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I do the rehabilitation at home after shoulder surgery?

Yes, and most international patients do. Ask for a written English rehabilitation protocol by week, and arrange a physiotherapist at home before you travel.

How long before I can lift my arm normally?

Passive range returns over six to twelve weeks, active strength from three months, and overhead sport at six to nine months. Rushing this stage is the main cause of re-tear.

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Further reading

Recovery Time and When You Can Fly

The length of your trip is set by the mandatory follow-up interval, not by how quickly you feel well, and flying too early raises the risk of swelling, bleeding and thrombosis.

Medical Costs and Payment in Korea

Foreign patients without Korean national health insurance pay the full private rate, which is still typically 30 to 70 percent below US pricing for the same procedure, and card payment is accepted almost everywhere.

Source: Ministry of Health and Welfare, Republic of Korea https://www.mohw.go.kr/eng/