Joint Replacement (Hip / Knee)
Total joint arthroplasty with international implants
Duration
Surgery: 1.5–3 hours. Hospital stay: 5–7 days. Full recovery: 6–12 weeks
Approximate Cost
$5,000–$12,000
Availability in China
Common
What's Included
- Pre-op assessment (X-ray, MRI, blood tests)
- Total hip or knee replacement surgery
- International-brand implant
- Anaesthesia & ICU monitoring
- 5–7 day hospital stay
- In-hospital physiotherapy
- Post-discharge rehabilitation plan
What to Expect
A thorough pre-op assessment is done 1–2 days before surgery. Surgery is performed under spinal or general anaesthesia. Physiotherapy begins the day after surgery. Sinocare coordinates the entire stay and provides daily English interpretation.
Why Choose China?
Joint replacement in China costs 60–75% less than in the UK or US private sector, using the same internationally certified implant systems. West China Hospital is ranked among Asia's top orthopaedic centres.
Availability in China
Joint replacement is well-established in China's top-tier hospitals. Orthopaedic departments at Chengdu's major hospitals (West China Hospital, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital) perform hundreds of joint replacements annually using internationally certified implants.
Cost Estimate
$5,000–$12,000
Includes surgery, implant (Zimmer Biomet, Stryker, or equivalent), hospital stay, anaesthesia, and physiotherapy. Price varies by implant brand and hospital tier.
Sinocare coordination fees are separate and disclosed upfront. Hospital fees are paid directly to the provider.
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- ✓Book the right hospital & specialist
- ✓Accompany you to every appointment
- ✓Real-time English interpretation
- ✓Translate all reports within 48h
- ✓Coordinate follow-up care
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