Expert Joint Replacement, Spine & Sports Medicine Care in Shanghai
The Department of Orthopedics at Renji 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 surgery, spine surgery, sports medicine, trauma surgery, and the management of complex musculoskeletal conditions. The department combines outstanding surgical expertise with a world-class research program and a fully integrated multidisciplinary approach, offering international patients access to some of China's most eminent orthopedic surgeons and the latest surgical techniques and implant technologies.
For international patients requiring hip or knee replacement, spine surgery, sports medicine procedures, or treatment for a complex orthopedic condition — Renji Hospital's orthopedics department offers an unparalleled combination of surgical expertise, implant quality, and rehabilitation integration. China Medical Concierge Shanghai (CMCS) provides seamless end-to-end coordination for international patients throughout their orthopedic care journey at Renji Hospital.
About the Department
Renji Hospital's orthopedics department is a national key clinical specialty operating dedicated orthopedic surgical wards, multiple orthopedic operating theaters with advanced imaging and navigation systems, a joint replacement center, a spine surgery center, a sports medicine and arthroscopy program, a trauma surgery service, and works in close collaboration with rheumatology, rehabilitation medicine, pain management, and radiology through a fully integrated multidisciplinary team.
Faculty members publish regularly in leading orthopedic journals including Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Spine, Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy, and Journal of Arthroplasty.
Joint Replacement Surgery
Total Hip Replacement (THR)
- Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty — Posterior, anterolateral, and direct anterior approach (DAA); cementless and hybrid fixation; ceramic-on-ceramic, ceramic-on-polyethylene, and metal-on-polyethylene bearing surfaces; highly cross-linked polyethylene; computer-assisted navigation and robotic-assisted THR for optimal component positioning
- Minimally Invasive THR — Direct anterior approach (DAA) with fluoroscopic guidance; reduced muscle damage; faster recovery and earlier mobilization
- Robotic-Assisted THR — Mako robotic arm-assisted THR for precise acetabular cup and femoral stem positioning; patient-specific planning
- Hip Resurfacing — For young active patients with good bone stock; metal-on-metal resurfacing; Birmingham Hip Resurfacing
- Revision THR — For failed primary THR (aseptic loosening, periprosthetic fracture, instability, infection); complex revision with bone grafting and augments; two-stage revision for periprosthetic joint infection (PJI)
- Indications — Osteoarthritis; rheumatoid arthritis; avascular necrosis (AVN) of the femoral head; hip dysplasia; post-traumatic arthritis; ankylosing spondylitis
Total Knee Replacement (TKR)
- Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty — Cruciate-retaining (CR) and posterior-stabilized (PS) designs; cementless and cemented fixation; highly cross-linked polyethylene; computer-assisted navigation; robotic-assisted TKR
- Robotic-Assisted TKR — Mako robotic arm-assisted TKR for precise bone resection and component alignment; patient-specific planning based on CT data
- Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty (UKA) — Medial and lateral UKA for isolated compartment arthritis; Oxford and other UKA systems; faster recovery than TKR
- Patellofemoral Arthroplasty — For isolated patellofemoral arthritis
- Revision TKR — For failed primary TKR; constrained and hinged implants for complex revision; two-stage revision for PJI
- Indications — Osteoarthritis; rheumatoid arthritis; post-traumatic arthritis; valgus/varus deformity
Shoulder & Other Joint Replacement
- Total Shoulder Arthroplasty (TSA) — Anatomic TSA for glenohumeral arthritis with intact rotator cuff; reverse TSA for rotator cuff arthropathy and massive rotator cuff tears
- Elbow Arthroplasty — Total elbow replacement for rheumatoid arthritis and post-traumatic arthritis
- Ankle Arthroplasty — Total ankle replacement for end-stage ankle arthritis; ankle arthrodesis for selected cases
Spine Surgery
Degenerative Spine Disease
- Cervical Disc Herniation — Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF); cervical disc arthroplasty (CDA) for motion preservation; posterior cervical foraminotomy for lateral disc herniation
- Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy — ACDF; anterior cervical corpectomy and fusion (ACCF); posterior laminoplasty; posterior laminectomy and fusion
- Lumbar Disc Herniation — Microdiscectomy; endoscopic discectomy (PELD, TELD); minimally invasive tubular discectomy
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis — Minimally invasive laminectomy; TLIF and PLIF; interspinous process devices; coflex for selected patients
- Lumbar Spondylolisthesis — TLIF; ALIF; XLIF/LLIF for lateral access fusion; pedicle screw fixation
- Adjacent Segment Disease — Extension of fusion; disc arthroplasty for motion preservation
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MISS)
- Endoscopic Spine Surgery — Full-endoscopic lumbar discectomy (PELD); endoscopic lumbar decompression; endoscopic cervical foraminotomy; uniportal and biportal endoscopic spine surgery
- Minimally Invasive TLIF (MIS-TLIF) — Tubular retractor-based TLIF; percutaneous pedicle screw fixation; reduced blood loss and faster recovery
- Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion (XLIF/LLIF) — Retroperitoneal lateral approach for multilevel lumbar fusion; minimal posterior dissection
- Oblique Lumbar Interbody Fusion (OLIF) — Oblique lateral approach; large interbody cage for indirect decompression and sagittal alignment restoration
Spinal Deformity
- Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) — Bracing for curves 25-45°; posterior spinal fusion with pedicle screw instrumentation for curves >45°; vertebral body tethering (VBT) for growth-sparing correction
- Adult Degenerative Scoliosis — Minimally invasive correction; long-segment fusion with pelvic fixation; osteotomies for sagittal imbalance (PSO, VCR)
- Kyphosis — Scheuermann's kyphosis; post-traumatic kyphosis; kyphoplasty for osteoporotic vertebral fractures
Spinal Tumors & Infections
- Spinal Metastases — Separation surgery + SBRT; en bloc resection for selected solitary metastases; vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty for pain control
- Primary Spinal Tumors — En bloc resection for chordoma and other primary spinal tumors; intralesional resection for benign tumors
- Spinal Infections — Pyogenic spondylodiscitis; spinal tuberculosis (Pott's disease); debridement and fusion
Sports Medicine & Arthroscopy
- ACL Reconstruction — Hamstring tendon and patellar tendon autograft; quadriceps tendon autograft; allograft; anatomic single and double bundle reconstruction; return-to-sport rehabilitation
- PCL & Multi-Ligament Knee Reconstruction — PCL reconstruction; posterolateral corner reconstruction; combined ligament injuries
- Meniscus Surgery — Arthroscopic meniscus repair (preferred over meniscectomy); partial meniscectomy; meniscus allograft transplantation
- Cartilage Restoration — Microfracture; autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI); osteochondral autograft transfer (OATS); matrix-induced ACI (MACI)
- Shoulder Arthroscopy — Rotator cuff repair (arthroscopic); Bankart repair for shoulder instability; SLAP repair; subacromial decompression; AC joint reconstruction
- Hip Arthroscopy — Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) correction; labral repair; cam and pincer resection
- Ankle Arthroscopy — Osteochondral lesion treatment; ankle impingement; peroneal tendon repair
Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS)
Renji Hospital's orthopedics department implements a comprehensive ERAS protocol for joint replacement surgery:
- Pre-operative patient education and optimization
- Multimodal analgesia (nerve blocks, local infiltration analgesia, NSAIDs, acetaminophen) to minimize opioid use
- Tranexamic acid for blood loss reduction
- Same-day or next-day mobilization after joint replacement
- Accelerated physiotherapy and discharge planning
- Venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis
Why International Patients Choose Renji Orthopedics
- Robotic Joint Replacement — Mako robotic-assisted THR and TKR for optimal component positioning and alignment
- Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery — Full-endoscopic spine surgery and MIS-TLIF for faster recovery
- Sports Medicine Expertise — ACL reconstruction, meniscus repair, cartilage restoration, and shoulder arthroscopy
- ERAS Protocol — Accelerated recovery with multimodal analgesia and early mobilization
- Rheumatology Integration — Seamless collaboration with Renji's world-class rheumatology department for inflammatory arthritis 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, spine surgery, sports medicine, or trauma.
- Priority Scheduling — We secure a consultation and surgical slot with minimal waiting time.
- Travel & Logistics — Assistance with visa invitation letters, accessible accommodation near Renji 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, ERAS protocol implementation, and post-operative physiotherapy.
- Post-Operative Follow-Up — Surgical report translation, rehabilitation guidance, and remote follow-up coordination after you return home.
Book a Consultation
If you require hip or knee replacement, spine surgery, sports medicine procedures, or treatment for a complex orthopedic condition — CMCS can arrange a specialist consultation with Renji Hospital's orthopedics team in Shanghai.
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