China's Premier Spine Surgery Center
The Department of Spine Surgery at Changzheng Hospital, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, is one of China's most celebrated and highest-volume spine surgery centers, internationally recognized for its expertise in complex spinal deformity correction, cervical and lumbar spine surgery, spinal cord tumors, and minimally invasive spinal procedures. Led by Dr. Yuan Wen (袁文), Chief of Spine Surgery, and supported by a team of senior spine surgeons including Dr. Zhang Yanling (张雁灵), the department handles some of the most complex spinal cases in Asia — including severe scoliosis, multi-level cervical myelopathy, spinal cord tumors, and revision spine surgery after failed prior procedures. For patients with complex neurological spine conditions requiring combined neurosurgical and orthopedic expertise, CMCS also provides access to Academician Zhou Liangfu's Neurosurgery team at Huashan Hospital.
What Conditions Are Treated?
Changzheng Hospital's Spine Surgery Department specializes in the surgical management of a wide range of spinal conditions, including:
- Scoliosis and spinal deformity — adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS), adult degenerative scoliosis, congenital scoliosis
- Cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM) — anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF), cervical laminoplasty
- Cervical disc herniation and radiculopathy
- Lumbar disc herniation — microdiscectomy and minimally invasive approaches
- Lumbar spinal stenosis — decompression and fusion
- Lumbar spondylolisthesis — TLIF, PLIF, and minimally invasive fusion
- Spinal cord tumors: intradural extramedullary and intramedullary tumors
- Spinal metastases — surgical stabilization and decompression
- Osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures — vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty
- Revision spine surgery for failed back surgery syndrome
- Minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS) — endoscopic and tubular approaches
Why International Patients Choose Changzheng for Spine Surgery
International patients choose Changzheng Hospital's Spine Surgery Department for its exceptional surgical volume and expertise in complex spinal deformity and cervical myelopathy — conditions that require a level of surgical experience and technical precision that is rare outside of the world's top spine centers. For patients with severe scoliosis requiring multi-level instrumented correction, or cervical myelopathy causing progressive neurological deterioration, the team's experience with thousands of complex spinal procedures translates directly into better outcomes and lower complication rates. For patients who have had prior spine surgery elsewhere and are experiencing persistent pain or neurological symptoms, the department's expertise in revision spine surgery provides solutions that many centers cannot offer.
How CMCS Arranges Your Appointment
CMCS manages every aspect of your medical visit so you can focus on your health. Here's how we help:
- Initial Consultation: Contact CMCS and share your spine imaging, neurological assessment, and treatment history.
- Case Review: Our team reviews your case and identifies the most appropriate spine surgeon within Changzheng's department for your specific condition.
- Appointment Booking: We coordinate directly with Changzheng Hospital to secure your consultation at a convenient time.
- Pre-Visit Preparation: We advise on which imaging files and neurological test results to bring or send in advance.
- On-the-Day Support: A CMCS coordinator accompanies you through registration, consultation, and any same-day neurological assessments or imaging.
- Surgical & Follow-Up Coordination: If surgery is recommended, CMCS helps coordinate hospital admission, pre-operative workup, and post-operative rehabilitation planning.
What to Prepare Before Your Visit
To ensure the most productive spine surgery consultation, please prepare:
- Recent spine MRI with and without contrast (digital files essential — full spine for scoliosis, targeted for focal conditions)
- CT scan of the spine (essential for bony anatomy assessment and surgical planning)
- Standing full-spine X-rays (for scoliosis and deformity cases — both AP and lateral)
- Neurological assessment: EMG/nerve conduction studies (for radiculopathy or myelopathy)
- Records of any prior spine surgery: operative reports, implant details
- Records of all prior conservative treatments: physiotherapy, injections, medications
- A full list of current medications
- Your passport and travel/health insurance documents
What to Expect on the Day
Changzheng Hospital's Spine Surgery Department is equipped with advanced intraoperative neuromonitoring, 3D spinal navigation, endoscopic spine surgery systems, and a dedicated spinal cord injury rehabilitation program. Your consultation will involve a thorough review of your imaging and neurological history, followed by a clear discussion of surgical options — including whether minimally invasive, open, or deformity correction approaches are most appropriate. CMCS will ensure all communication is clear and that you leave with a complete understanding of your spinal condition and the recommended plan.
Contact CMCS to Get Started
Ready to book your spine surgery consultation at Changzheng Hospital? Contact our team today:
CMCS is your trusted medical concierge partner in Shanghai — making world-class Chinese healthcare accessible to international patients.
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