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Orthopedics & sports medicine

Spinal disorders (herniated disc, stenosis)

Hospitals in China recommended for Spinal disorders, with Fudan specialty rankings and sources. Related specialties: Orthopedics, Pain Medicine.

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  • Related specialties: Orthopedics · Pain Medicine
  • Also known as: lumbar disc herniation, spinal stenosis, cervical spondylosis, back pain

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

    National #1 in Fudan orthopedics with well-developed spine subspecialty and leading techniques in complex degenerative spinal diseases and minimally invasive surgery; Ranked #1 in the 2023 Fudan Orthopedics specialty reputation ranking

    Sources: rank.cn-healthcare.comchinahospitalsguide.com

  2. 2
    Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital

    ShanghaiGrade 3A Public HospitalOrthopedics #2International patient department

    Mature spine subspecialty with advanced techniques for degenerative spinal diseases and post-traumatic stenosis and high surgical volume; Ranked #2 in the 2023 Fudan Orthopedics specialty reputation ranking

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

  3. 3
    Peking University Third Hospital

    BeijingGrade 3A Public HospitalOrthopedics #4International patient department

    Integrates spine surgery with sports medicine; renowned for minimally invasive treatment of cervical disease and lumbar disc herniation with high Fudan orthopedics ranking; Ranked #4 in the 2023 Fudan Orthopedics specialty reputation ranking

    Sources: rank.cn-healthcare.comhaodf.com

  4. 4
    People's Liberation Army General Hospital

    BeijingGrade 3A Public HospitalOrthopedics #3International patient department

    Leads in minimally invasive spine and trauma care with rich experience in complex spinal disorders and stenosis surgeries using advanced navigation systems; Ranked #3 in the 2023 Fudan Orthopedics specialty reputation ranking

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

  5. 5
    Huashan Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University

    ShanghaiGrade 3A Public HospitalInternational patient department

    National Key Clinical Specialty in orthopedics with expertise in spinal minimally invasive endoscopy and precise neural decompression for herniated discs and stenosis; Nominated in the 2023 Fudan Orthopedics specialty reputation ranking

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

  6. 6
    Shanghai Changzheng Hospital

    ShanghaiGrade 3A Public HospitalOrthopedics #8

    Leading domestic spine surgery specializing in minimally invasive treatment for cervical spondylosis, lumbar disc herniation, and spinal stenosis with high annual spine surgery volume and strong Fudan ranking; Ranked #8 in the 2023 Fudan Orthopedics specialty reputation ranking

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

Other notable hospitals

Complementary TCM care

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

Auricular acupuncture & ear acupressure
TCM therapy

Auricular acupuncture & ear acupressure

Auricular therapy, also known as ear acupuncture or ear seeds, is a gentle, non-invasive Traditional Chinese Medicine technique available in major TCM hospitals in China.

about 20 minutes per session; arranged individually

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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