Expert Orthopedic Care at One of Shanghai's Premier Academic Medical Centers
The Department of Orthopedics at Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital — affiliated with Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine — is one of Shanghai's most distinguished orthopedic centers, with a national reputation for excellence in joint replacement, sports medicine, spine surgery, orthopedic oncology, hand surgery, and the management of complex musculoskeletal conditions. Uniquely positioned within a hospital renowned for its reconstructive surgery programs, the orthopedics department offers particular expertise in orthopedic oncology with limb-salvage reconstruction, hand surgery with microsurgical capability, and complex joint reconstruction. China Medical Concierge Shanghai (CMCS) provides seamless end-to-end coordination for international patients throughout their orthopedic care journey.
About the Department
The orthopedics department is a national key clinical specialty operating dedicated orthopedic wards, multiple operating theaters with navigation and robotic capability, a joint replacement center, a sports medicine and arthroscopy program, a spine surgery center, an orthopedic oncology service, a hand surgery and microsurgery program, and works in close collaboration with plastic surgery, oncology, rehabilitation medicine, and radiology through a fully integrated multidisciplinary team.
Conditions Treated
Joint Replacement Surgery
- Total Hip Replacement (THR) — Primary and revision THR; direct anterior approach (DAA); robotic-assisted THR (MAKO); cementless and hybrid fixation; ceramic-on-ceramic and ceramic-on-polyethylene bearings; hip resurfacing for young active patients
- Total Knee Replacement (TKR) — Primary and revision TKR; robotic-assisted TKR (MAKO); unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA); computer-assisted navigation; patient-specific implants
- Total Shoulder Replacement — Anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty; reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (rTSA) for rotator cuff arthropathy; hemiarthroplasty
- Total Ankle Replacement — For end-stage ankle arthritis; STAR and INFINITY implants; alternative to ankle fusion
- Revision Joint Replacement — Aseptic loosening; periprosthetic fracture; instability; two-stage revision for periprosthetic joint infection (PJI); augments and cones for bone defects
Sports Medicine & Arthroscopy
- ACL Reconstruction — Hamstring and patellar tendon autograft; anatomic single and double bundle; internal brace augmentation; return-to-sport rehabilitation
- PCL & Multi-Ligament Reconstruction — PCL reconstruction; posterolateral corner reconstruction; combined ligament injuries
- Meniscus Surgery — Arthroscopic meniscus repair; partial meniscectomy; meniscus allograft transplantation; collagen meniscus implant (CMI)
- Shoulder Arthroscopy — Rotator cuff repair (single and double row); Bankart repair; SLAP repair; subacromial decompression; AC joint stabilization; biceps tenodesis
- Hip Arthroscopy — FAI (femoroacetabular impingement) correction; labral repair and reconstruction; iliopsoas release
- Cartilage Restoration — Microfracture; OATS (osteochondral autograft transfer); ACI/MACI (autologous chondrocyte implantation); DeNovo NT allograft
- Ankle Arthroscopy — Osteochondral lesion treatment; ankle impingement; peroneal tendon repair
Spine Surgery
- Cervical Disc Disease — ACDF; cervical disc arthroplasty (CDA); posterior cervical foraminotomy; laminoplasty for multilevel myelopathy
- Lumbar Disc Disease — Microdiscectomy; full-endoscopic lumbar discectomy (PELD); MIS-TLIF; OLIF/XLIF for indirect decompression
- Spinal Stenosis — Minimally invasive decompression; unilateral biportal endoscopy (UBE); interspinous process devices
- Spinal Deformity — Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS); adult degenerative scoliosis; kyphosis correction; pedicle subtraction osteotomy (PSO)
- Vertebral Compression Fractures — Percutaneous vertebroplasty; balloon kyphoplasty for osteoporotic fractures
Orthopedic Oncology
Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital's orthopedic oncology program is uniquely strengthened by its integration with one of China's premier plastic and reconstructive surgery programs:
- Bone Tumors — Osteosarcoma; Ewing sarcoma; chondrosarcoma; giant cell tumor; chordoma; limb-salvage surgery with endoprosthetic reconstruction; allograft-prosthesis composite; coordination with oncology for neoadjuvant and adjuvant chemotherapy
- Soft Tissue Sarcomas — Wide local excision; free flap reconstruction for complex defects (coordination with plastic surgery); coordination with radiation oncology
- Bone Metastases — Prophylactic fixation; intramedullary nailing; endoprosthetic replacement; vertebroplasty; denosumab; zoledronic acid
- Giant Cell Tumor of Bone — Curettage with adjuvants; resection; denosumab for unresectable or recurrent disease; pelvic GCT management
- Benign Bone Tumors — Unicameral bone cyst; aneurysmal bone cyst; osteoid osteoma (RFA); enchondroma; osteochondroma
Hand Surgery & Microsurgery
Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital's hand surgery program benefits from close integration with one of China's premier microsurgery programs:
- Tendon Surgery — Flexor and extensor tendon repair; tendon reconstruction; tenolysis; trigger finger release
- Nerve Surgery — Peripheral nerve repair; nerve grafting; nerve transfer; carpal tunnel release; cubital tunnel release; thoracic outlet syndrome
- Fractures & Dislocations — Distal radius fractures; scaphoid fractures; metacarpal and phalangeal fractures; ORIF; external fixation
- Dupuytren's Contracture — Collagenase injection (Xiaflex); needle aponeurotomy; fasciectomy
- Wrist Arthroscopy — TFCC repair; scapholunate ligament repair; wrist ganglion excision
- Replantation & Revascularization — Digit and hand replantation; revascularization; coordination with plastic surgery microsurgery team
- Congenital Hand Anomalies — Syndactyly; polydactyly; thumb hypoplasia; radial club hand; coordination with plastic surgery
Foot & Ankle Surgery
- Hallux Valgus (Bunion) — Scarf and Chevron osteotomy; Lapidus procedure for hypermobile first ray; minimally invasive bunion surgery
- Flatfoot Deformity — Medializing calcaneal osteotomy; lateral column lengthening; spring ligament repair; subtalar fusion
- Achilles Tendon — Acute repair; chronic reconstruction; FHL transfer; insertional Achilles tendinopathy
- Ankle Instability — Brostrom-Gould repair; anatomic reconstruction; arthroscopic Brostrom
Why International Patients Choose Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital Orthopedics
- Robotic Joint Replacement — MAKO robotic-assisted THR and TKR for improved accuracy and outcomes
- Orthopedic Oncology + Reconstruction — Unique integration with plastic surgery for complex soft tissue sarcoma resection and free flap reconstruction
- Hand Surgery + Microsurgery — Seamless integration with microsurgery program for replantation and complex hand reconstruction
- Full-Endoscopic Spine Surgery — PELD and UBE for minimally invasive spine surgery
- Cartilage Restoration — Full range of cartilage restoration options including MACI for young active patients
- Cost-Effectiveness — World-class orthopedic care at significantly lower cost than equivalent treatment in Western countries
The CMCS Patient Journey
- Initial Inquiry — Share your orthopedic diagnosis, X-rays, MRI, CT scans, and prior treatment history with CMCS.
- Medical Record Preparation — We translate and organize your records for specialist pre-consultation review.
- Specialist Matching — We identify the most appropriate orthopedic surgeon based on your condition — joint replacement, sports medicine, spine, orthopedic oncology, or hand surgery.
- Priority Scheduling — We secure a consultation and surgical slot with minimal waiting time.
- Travel & Logistics — Assistance with visa invitation letters, accessible accommodation near Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, and Shanghai airport transfers.
- Pre-Operative Optimization — Coordination of pre-operative medical optimization, anesthesia assessment, and implant selection.
- Surgical Admission Support — Full coordination of surgical admission and post-operative rehabilitation.
- Post-Operative Follow-Up — Surgical report translation, rehabilitation guidance, and remote follow-up coordination after you return home.
Book a Consultation
If you require joint replacement, sports medicine procedures, spine surgery, orthopedic oncology, hand surgery, or treatment for a complex orthopedic condition — CMCS can arrange a specialist consultation with Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital's orthopedics team.
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