Orthopedics & spine
Joint replacement & revision
For painful hip or knee disease, or problems with an existing joint replacement.
What we help you clarify
- 01
Review the cause of pain and whether surgery is the appropriate next step.
- 02
For a revision, assess the existing implant, bone condition and possible infection.
- 03
Include rehabilitation, mobility aids and help at home in the plan.
Infection and bone loss can change both the operation and recovery. They are important topics for the pre-travel discussion.
Records to have ready
After agreeing the services, we help prepare these for the hospital. You can start the first conversation without uploading a complete file.
- Recent joint X-rays and any CT/MRI reports
- Previous operation report and implant details
- Infection investigations, current medicines and mobility information
Send original scan files when requested. Reports are translated; the images remain in their original diagnostic format.
How we prepare your recordsCost and time away from home
Revision recovery can take longer than a first replacement. The written plan should cover hospital care, nearby recovery and rehabilitation at home.
Items to include in the estimate
- Implant and any revision components
- Surgery, anesthesia and inpatient care
- Physiotherapy, aids and follow-up
Questions for the medical team
01Is one operation planned, or could a staged revision be needed?
02Which implant is proposed and what is included in its price?
03What help and rehabilitation will I need after discharge?
Further reading
Revision knee replacement — AAOSDepartments to consider

Beijing Jishuitan Hospital
Orthopedics · Joint surgery · Trauma
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Shanghai Sixth People’s Hospital
Orthopedics · Joint & trauma services
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Peking University Third Hospital
Spine surgery · Sports medicine · Reproductive medicine
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Start in writing. Your first conversation and initial hospital enquiries are free.