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Hip & knee arthritis / joint replacement

Hospitals in China recommended for Hip & knee arthritis / joint replacement, with Fudan specialty rankings and sources. Related specialties: Orthopedics.

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  • Related specialties: Orthopedics
  • Also known as: osteoarthritis, total knee replacement, total hip replacement, arthroplasty

Recommended hospitals

Hospitals are listed in order of recommendation, based on the Fudan specialty reputation ranking and published sources. This is not medical advice.

  1. 1
    Beijing Jishuitan Hospital

    BeijingGrade 3A Public HospitalOrthopedics #1International patient department

    Ranked #1 in Fudan orthopedics specialty reputation for consecutive years, National Orthopedics Medical Center with high annual joint replacement volume and expertise in complex hip-knee arthritis replacement and robotic assistance; Ranked #1 in the 2023 Fudan Orthopedics specialty reputation ranking

    Sources: rank.cn-healthcare.comchinahospitalsguide.com

  2. 2
    People's Liberation Army General Hospital

    BeijingGrade 3A Public HospitalOrthopedics #3International patient department

    High Fudan orthopedics ranking, among top 3 nationally in artificial joint replacement volume, excels in complex elderly hip-knee replacements, revisions, and robotic navigation; Ranked #3 in the 2023 Fudan Orthopedics specialty reputation ranking

    Sources: rank.cn-healthcare.comchinahospitalsguide.com

  3. 3
    Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital

    ShanghaiGrade 3A Public HospitalOrthopedics #2International patient department

    Joint surgery is a National Key Clinical Specialty; pioneer in joint replacement with leading surgical volume for high-energy injuries and joint replacements, mature minimally invasive techniques; Ranked #2 in the 2023 Fudan Orthopedics specialty reputation ranking

    Sources: rank.cn-healthcare.comhealth.baidu.com

  4. 4
    Peking University Third Hospital

    BeijingGrade 3A Public HospitalOrthopedics #4International patient department

    National leader in sports medicine integrated with joint surgery, specializes in joint-preserving procedures and precise replacements for younger hip-knee arthritis patients, high Fudan ranking; Ranked #4 in the 2023 Fudan Orthopedics specialty reputation ranking

    Sources: rank.cn-healthcare.comhaodf.com

  5. 5
    Peking Union Medical College Hospital

    BeijingGrade 3A Public HospitalOrthopedics #5International patient department

    Outstanding comprehensive diagnosis and treatment for complex osteoarthritis combined with endocrine/metabolic diseases; orthopedics is a national key discipline; Ranked #5 in the 2023 Fudan Orthopedics specialty reputation ranking

    Sources: rank.cn-healthcare.comchinahospitalsguide.com

  6. 6
    West China Hospital of Sichuan University

    ChengduGrade 3A Public HospitalOrthopedics #6International patient department

    Leading orthopedics in Southwest China with comprehensive stepped treatment system for osteoarthritis from conservative care to 3D-printed custom joint replacements, strong overall capability; Ranked #6 in the 2023 Fudan Orthopedics specialty reputation ranking

    Sources: rank.cn-healthcare.comchinahospitalsguide.com

Other notable hospitals

Complementary TCM care

Moxibustion
TCM therapy

Moxibustion

Moxibustion is a key therapy in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) where dried mugwort (moxa) is burned on or near acupuncture points on the skin.

20 min per session, about 10 sessions per course

TCM Rehabilitation
Physiotherapy and rehabilitation

TCM Rehabilitation

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Rehabilitation integrates ancient Chinese practices such as Daoyin (guiding exercises), Baduanjin (Eight Brocades), Tai Chi, Tuina massage, acupuncture, and breathing techniques with modern…

30 min per session, about 24 sessions per course

Acupotomy (needle-knife therapy)
TCM therapy

Acupotomy (needle-knife therapy)

Acupotomy, or needle-knife therapy, is a minimally invasive modern TCM treatment.

About 15 minutes per session; typically 3 sessions over 3 weeks.

Tuina
Physiotherapy and rehabilitation

Tuina

Tuina (Tui Na), also known as Chinese therapeutic massage, is an ancient manual therapy central to Traditional Chinese Medicine with a history spanning thousands of years.

30 min per session, about 10 sessions per course

Cupping Therapy
TCM therapy

Cupping Therapy

Cupping therapy is a traditional Chinese medicine technique where glass, bamboo or plastic cups are placed on the skin to create suction or negative pressure.

20 min per session, about 8 sessions per course

Other Characteristic TCM Therapies
TCM therapy

Other Characteristic TCM Therapies

These TCM therapies offer diverse, often non-invasive ways to promote health. Medicinal baths soak the body in herbal solutions for relaxation, pain relief and detoxification through skin absorption.

30 min per session, about 6 sessions per course

TCM chronic neck, back & knee pain management
TCM therapy

TCM chronic neck, back & knee pain management

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) offers a holistic, non-surgical approach for foreign patients with chronic neck, shoulder, back, and knee pain.

30-60 minutes per session; typically multiple sessions over 2-4 weeks

Herbal Steam Fumigation and Medicinal Baths
TCM therapy

Herbal Steam Fumigation and Medicinal Baths

Herbal steam fumigation and medicinal baths are traditional Chinese medicine external therapies offered in Chinese hospitals to local and foreign patients.

About 30 minutes per session; typically 10 sessions over 14 days.

Tai Chi, Baduanjin & Qigong
Wellness programme

Tai Chi, Baduanjin & Qigong

Tai Chi, Baduanjin (Eight Brocades), and Qigong are traditional Chinese mind-body practices rooted in TCM principles.

45-60 minutes per session; courses typically 8-12 weeks

TCM Bone-Setting & Spinal Manipulation (Zhenggu)
TCM therapy

TCM Bone-Setting & Spinal Manipulation (Zhenggu)

TCM Bone-setting, or Zhenggu, is a traditional Chinese medicine hands-on therapy that corrects misalignments in the spine, joints, and bones to restore alignment, relieve nerve pressure, and promote healing.

15-30 minutes per session; multiple sessions usual, arranged individually.

Gua Sha (scraping therapy)
TCM therapy

Gua Sha (scraping therapy)

Gua Sha, or scraping therapy, is an ancient Traditional Chinese Medicine technique offered in China's TCM hospitals to foreign patients and tourists.

About 20 minutes per session; typically 3-5 sessions.

Acupuncture
TCM therapy

Acupuncture

Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medical practice with over 2,500 years of history. Thin sterile needles are inserted into specific body points along meridians to balance the flow of Qi (vital energy), restore harmony between…

45 min per session, about 10 sessions per course

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