Shoulder Replacement Cost in Egypt 2026: 250,000

Shoulder replacement in Egypt usually costs 250,000–450,000 EGP. The price depends on the implant type (reverse or anatomic) and brand, the hospital, and the complexity of the case, such as comminuted fractures or revision surgery. The final price is confirmed after examination and imaging.

✅ Last medically reviewed by Prof. Dr. Ibrahim Shaarawi, Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, on 5 October 2026

About your surgeon: Prof. Dr. Ibrahim Shaarawi

Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University.
Visiting Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Ohio, USA.
Certificate in complex fractures and trauma, University of Maryland, USA.
He has performed 55 reverse shoulder replacements, and his joint replacement experience includes 650 total hips, 1,400 hip hemiarthroplasties and more than 750 knee replacements.
In shoulder surgery he has performed more than 550 arthroscopic Bankart repairs and more than 115 Latarjet procedures.
Rated 4.9 and 5.0 on Google by about 300 patients.

He sees patients at his clinics in Nasr City, Mohandeseen and New Cairo (5th Settlement).

What determines the cost?

Factor	Effect on the price
Implant type and brand	The biggest factor; component prices vary by design and manufacturer
Reason for surgery	Complex fractures and revisions cost more than primary arthritis
Bone graft or special components	Increase the cost when shoulder-blade bone is deficient
Hospital and room type	Noticeable difference between hospitals
Pre-operative CT and tests	Usually charged separately
Physiotherapy after surgery	Usually separate from the operation price

Table 1: Factors that determine shoulder replacement cost in Egypt (2026).

Orthopaedic surgeon before shoulder replacement surgery — cost depends on implant and hospital — Implant, hospital and complexity are the main cost drivers.

What to ask before you book

Does the quote include the implant, hospital stay and anaesthesia?
Which implant and brand, and why for your case?
Will you need a bone graft or special components?
Are physiotherapy and follow-up included?
What is the X-ray follow-up plan?

Are there lower-cost alternatives?

Treatment often starts non-surgically, and arthroscopic tendon repair may be enough when the tendons are repairable. Replacement is for advanced cases that do not respond — see shoulder arthritis.

Key numbers to know

Reverse shoulder replacement survival was 93% at 10 years, with complications in 29% and revision in 12% in a follow-up of 191 implants (Bacle et al., JBJS 2017).
Shoulder replacements increased 5.6-fold between 1998 and 2017, and the risk of a serious adverse event within 30 days was 3.5% (1 in 28) (Craig et al., BMJ 2019).
The lifetime risk of revision ranges from 1 in 37 in women over 85 to 1 in 4 in men aged 55–59 (Craig et al., BMJ 2019).

Treatment	When we use it	What to expect
Conservative care: physiotherapy, pain relief, injections	Early arthritis or tolerable pain	Less pain and better movement
Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair	A repairable cuff tear without advanced arthritis	Preserves the natural joint
Anatomic shoulder replacement	Arthritis with healthy cuff tendons	Good movement and pain relief
Reverse shoulder replacement	Cuff tear arthropathy, massive irreparable tears, complex fractures in older adults, or failed surgery	Uses the deltoid to lift the arm and relieves pain

Table: treatment options for shoulder arthritis and cuff disease

At Prof. Dr. Ibrahim Shaarawi’s clinics in Nasr City, Mohandeseen and New Cairo (5th Settlement) we examine the shoulder and review your X-rays and MRI at the same visit, assessing the tendons and bone before choosing conservative care or the right implant.

Video: a successful arthroscopic rotator cuff repair

When the tendons are repairable, arthroscopy may avoid a replacement; a video from Prof. Dr. Ibrahim Shaarawi’s channel on a successful rotator cuff repair (in Arabic).

Frequently asked questions about shoulder replacement cost

How much does shoulder replacement cost in Egypt in 2026?

Usually 250,000–450,000 EGP, depending on the implant, the hospital and the complexity of the case.

Why does the price vary between patients?

Because of the implant type and brand, the reason for surgery (arthritis, fracture or revision), any bone graft or special components, and the hospital.

Is a reverse implant more expensive than an anatomic one?

It depends on the design and manufacturer; what matters is choosing the right type for your tendons, not the price.

Is physiotherapy included?

Usually not; ask when booking, because rehabilitation is essential to the result.

Can the cost be paid in instalments?

That depends on the hospital and its insurance or instalment partners; ask when booking.

To have your shoulder assessed, book a consultation, call +20 155 240 4488 or message us on WhatsApp at +20 155 554 7181.

Medically reviewed by Prof. Dr. Ibrahim Shaarawi, Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery. This article is general medical education and does not replace an examination or the plan your surgeon sets for you. See our medical disclaimer.

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Shoulder Replacement Cost in Egypt (2026): 250,000–450,000 EGP