Orthopedics & Spine Surgery at Changhai Hospital Shanghai | CMCS

Expert Orthopedic & Spine Care at One of Shanghai's Premier Military Medical Centers

The Department of Orthopedics at Changhai Hospital — affiliated with Naval Medical University (Second Military Medical University) — is one of Shanghai's most distinguished orthopedic centers, with a national reputation for excellence in spine surgery, joint replacement, sports medicine, trauma surgery, and the management of complex musculoskeletal conditions. With a strong military medical heritage emphasizing trauma care, complex reconstruction, and spine surgery, Changhai Hospital's orthopedics department combines outstanding surgical expertise with a world-class research program, offering international patients access to some of China's most eminent orthopedic surgeons.

For international patients requiring spine surgery, joint replacement, sports medicine procedures, or treatment for a complex orthopedic condition — Changhai Hospital's orthopedics department offers an unparalleled combination of surgical expertise, trauma capability, and research leadership. China Medical Concierge Shanghai (CMCS) provides seamless end-to-end coordination for international patients throughout their orthopedic care journey at Changhai Hospital.

About the Department

Changhai Hospital's orthopedics department is a national key clinical specialty operating dedicated orthopedic surgical wards, multiple orthopedic operating theaters with intraoperative navigation and imaging systems, a spine surgery center, a joint replacement center, a sports medicine and arthroscopy program, a trauma surgery service, an orthopedic oncology service, and works in close collaboration with neurosurgery, rehabilitation medicine, pain management, and radiology through a fully integrated multidisciplinary team.

Faculty members publish regularly in leading orthopedic journals including Spine, Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, European Spine Journal, Arthroscopy, and Journal of Orthopaedic Research.

Spine Surgery

Degenerative Spine Disease

• Cervical Disc Herniation & Myelopathy — Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF); cervical disc arthroplasty (CDA) for motion preservation; posterior cervical foraminotomy; laminoplasty; laminectomy and fusion for multilevel myelopathy
• Lumbar Disc Herniation — Microdiscectomy; full-endoscopic lumbar discectomy (PELD — percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy); transforaminal and interlaminar approaches; one of China's most experienced PELD programs
• Lumbar Spinal Stenosis — Minimally invasive laminectomy; unilateral biportal endoscopic (UBE) decompression; TLIF; PLIF; interspinous process devices
• Lumbar Spondylolisthesis — MIS-TLIF; ALIF; XLIF/LLIF; OLIF; pedicle screw fixation; reduction and fusion
• Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy — ACDF; ACCF; laminoplasty (open-door and French-door); laminectomy and fusion

Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MISS)

• Full-Endoscopic Spine Surgery — PELD for lumbar disc herniation; percutaneous endoscopic cervical discectomy (PECD); endoscopic lumbar decompression for stenosis; uniportal and biportal endoscopic approaches; one of China's most experienced full-endoscopic spine programs
• Unilateral Biportal Endoscopy (UBE) — For lumbar decompression, discectomy, and fusion; two small portals; excellent visualization; reduced muscle damage
• MIS-TLIF — Tubular retractor-based TLIF; percutaneous pedicle screw fixation; reduced blood loss and faster recovery
• OLIF / XLIF — Oblique and lateral lumbar interbody fusion; large cage for indirect decompression; minimal posterior dissection

Spinal Deformity

• Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) — Bracing; posterior spinal fusion with pedicle screw instrumentation; vertebral body tethering (VBT) for growth-sparing correction
• Adult Degenerative Scoliosis — Minimally invasive correction; long-segment fusion with pelvic fixation; osteotomies (PSO, VCR) for sagittal imbalance
• Kyphosis — Scheuermann's kyphosis; post-traumatic kyphosis; kyphoplasty for osteoporotic vertebral fractures; percutaneous vertebroplasty
• Congenital Scoliosis — Hemivertebra resection; growing rod systems; VEPTR for early-onset scoliosis

Spinal Trauma

• Thoracolumbar Fractures — Percutaneous pedicle screw fixation; minimally invasive stabilization; open reduction and fusion for unstable fractures; kyphoplasty for osteoporotic fractures
• Cervical Spine Injuries — Halo vest immobilization; anterior and posterior stabilization; odontoid screw fixation; C1-C2 fusion
• Spinal Cord Injury — Emergency decompression and stabilization; methylprednisolone protocol; rehabilitation coordination; neuroprotective strategies

Spinal Tumors & Infections

• Spinal Metastases — Separation surgery + SBRT; en bloc resection for selected solitary metastases; vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty for pain control; SINS score-based surgical decision making
• Primary Spinal Tumors — En bloc resection for chordoma and other primary spinal tumors; intralesional resection for benign tumors (giant cell tumor, osteoblastoma)
• Spinal Tuberculosis (Pott's Disease) — Anti-tuberculous therapy; debridement and fusion; anterior and posterior approaches; kyphosis correction
• Pyogenic Spondylodiscitis — Antibiotic therapy; CT-guided biopsy; surgical debridement and fusion for refractory cases

Joint Replacement Surgery

Total Hip Replacement (THR)

• Primary THR — Posterior, anterolateral, and direct anterior approach (DAA); cementless and hybrid fixation; ceramic-on-ceramic and ceramic-on-polyethylene bearings; computer-assisted navigation; robotic-assisted THR
• Revision THR — Aseptic loosening; periprosthetic fracture; instability; two-stage revision for periprosthetic joint infection (PJI)
• Indications — Osteoarthritis; avascular necrosis (AVN); rheumatoid arthritis; hip dysplasia; post-traumatic arthritis

Total Knee Replacement (TKR)

• Primary TKR — Cruciate-retaining and posterior-stabilized designs; computer-assisted navigation; robotic-assisted TKR; unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) for isolated compartment disease
• Revision TKR — Constrained and hinged implants; two-stage revision for PJI

Sports Medicine & Arthroscopy

• ACL Reconstruction — Hamstring and patellar tendon autograft; anatomic single and double bundle reconstruction; return-to-sport rehabilitation
• Meniscus Surgery — Arthroscopic meniscus repair; partial meniscectomy; meniscus allograft transplantation
• Shoulder Arthroscopy — Rotator cuff repair; Bankart repair; SLAP repair; subacromial decompression
• Cartilage Restoration — Microfracture; OATS; ACI/MACI
• Hip Arthroscopy — FAI correction; labral repair

Orthopedic Oncology

• Bone Tumors — Osteosarcoma; Ewing sarcoma; chondrosarcoma; giant cell tumor; limb-salvage surgery; endoprosthetic reconstruction; allograft reconstruction; coordination with oncology for neoadjuvant and adjuvant chemotherapy
• Soft Tissue Sarcomas — Wide local excision; flap reconstruction; coordination with oncology and radiation oncology
• Bone Metastases — Prophylactic fixation; intramedullary nailing; endoprosthetic replacement; vertebroplasty; coordination with oncology

Why International Patients Choose Changhai Orthopedics

• Full-Endoscopic Spine Surgery — One of China's most experienced PELD and UBE programs for minimally invasive spine surgery
• Military Trauma Heritage — Extensive experience in complex trauma reconstruction and spinal cord injury management
• Spinal Tuberculosis — Expert management of Pott's disease, which remains prevalent in Asia; kyphosis correction
• Orthopedic Oncology — Limb-salvage surgery for bone and soft tissue sarcomas; endoprosthetic reconstruction
• Spinal Deformity — Complex adult and pediatric scoliosis correction; VBT for growth-sparing AIS treatment
• Cost-Effectiveness — World-class orthopedic care at significantly lower cost than equivalent treatment in Western countries

The CMCS Patient Journey

1. Initial Inquiry — Share your orthopedic diagnosis, X-rays, MRI, CT scans, and prior treatment history with CMCS.
2. Medical Record Preparation — We translate and organize your records for specialist pre-consultation review.
3. Specialist Matching — We identify the most appropriate orthopedic surgeon based on your condition — spine surgery, joint replacement, sports medicine, trauma, or orthopedic oncology.
4. Priority Scheduling — We secure a consultation and surgical slot with minimal waiting time.
5. Travel & Logistics — Assistance with visa invitation letters, accessible accommodation near Changhai Hospital, and Shanghai airport transfers.
6. Pre-Operative Optimization — Coordination of pre-operative medical optimization, anesthesia assessment, and implant selection.
7. Surgical Admission Support — Full coordination of surgical admission and post-operative rehabilitation.
8. Post-Operative Follow-Up — Surgical report translation, rehabilitation guidance, and remote follow-up coordination after you return home.

Book a Consultation

If you require spine surgery, joint replacement, sports medicine procedures, or treatment for a complex orthopedic condition — CMCS can arrange a specialist consultation with Changhai Hospital's orthopedics team in Shanghai.

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