What does this specialty involve?

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Who decides whether it is suitable for me?

The hospital's clinical team decides after reviewing records and tests. This page is not a self-assessment or a guarantee of eligibility.

How do I start the process?

Prepare your diagnosis, records and test results, then use the planning tool or ask a question; the hospital confirms whether a remote review is possible.

What should I prepare before travelling?

Usual preparation includes medical records, medication list, insurance details and visa documents. The hospital may request additional tests or an invitation letter.

How are stay and cost estimated?

Stay and total cost depend on the treatment plan and complications. Public price items are not a total package price; ask the hospital for a case-specific estimate.

Can international patients be accepted?

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Specialty careCare systemHospital: Peking University People's Hospital

Comprehensive care for joint disease

Integrated joint replacement care

Advanced osteoarthritis
Femoral head necrosis
Rheumatoid arthritis

Some evidence dates from earlier years. Confirm the latest information with the hospital.

At a glance

Comprehensive care for advanced joint disease and sports injuries, covering joint replacement, revision, arthroscopy, joint-preserving surgery and post-operative rehabilitation.

Why here

The department was established in 1987 and is one of China's earlier centres for joint replacement and minimally invasive arthroscopy.
Covers knee, hip, ankle, elbow, shoulder and small-joint replacement, plus revision, arthroscopy and joint-preserving surgery.
Peri-operative management, post-operative rehabilitation and follow-up (phone follow-up at 6 weeks, 3 months and 6 months) form a system.
Includes an osteoarthritis exercise and rehabilitation clinic, exercise therapy and specialised nursing.

Evidence and data

More than 10,000 knee replacements performed to date

Population: Patients with advanced joint disease receiving knee replacement
Data year: 2021 Update pending
Source type: Hospital official statement

www.pkuph.edu.cn

Hospital-published statement/public data. Not a treatment promise; outcomes vary.

More than 8,000 hip replacements performed to date

Population: Patients with advanced joint disease receiving hip replacement
Data year: 2021 Update pending
Source type: Hospital official statement

www.pkuph.edu.cn

Hospital-published statement/public data. Not a treatment promise; outcomes vary.

More than 800 arthroscopic procedures performed each year

Population: Patients receiving minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery
Data year: 2021 Update pending
Source type: Hospital official statement

www.pkuph.edu.cn

Hospital-published statement/public data. Not a treatment promise; outcomes vary.

Suitable and not suitable

Suitable: Requires hospital assessment based on imaging, symptoms, age and general condition.
Not suitable: Not for self-assessment; eligibility is determined by the hospital.

This is not a self-assessment tool; the hospital decides on eligibility after review.

Treatment and stay

No public data yet — we update this as hospitals publish information.

Pre-treatment assessment
Treatment / procedure
Inpatient observation
Follow-up

The actual stay must be assessed by the hospital for each case. Read the care process

Cost range

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Typical cost components to discuss with the hospital:

Medication and treatment
Procedure
Hospital stay and monitoring
Tests and laboratory work
Follow-up visits
Management of complications

Published item prices are not a total treatment price. A case-specific estimate must come from the hospital.

International patients

International patient acceptance is to be confirmed with the hospital.

Sources and updates

Last reviewed: 2026-10-23

www.pkuph.edu.cn2026-10-23

Compiled from the hospital's official website · https://www.pkuph.edu.cn/zltes_detai/15785.html · Compiled on: 2026-10-23

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Frequently asked questions

What does this specialty involve?: It describes a service the hospital publicly lists; the exact protocol depends on the hospital's assessment and the individual case.
Who decides whether it is suitable for me?: The hospital's clinical team decides after reviewing records and tests. This page is not a self-assessment or a guarantee of eligibility.
How do I start the process?: Prepare your diagnosis, records and test results, then use the planning tool or ask a question; the hospital confirms whether a remote review is possible.
What should I prepare before travelling?: Usual preparation includes medical records, medication list, insurance details and visa documents. The hospital may request additional tests or an invitation letter.
How are stay and cost estimated?: Stay and total cost depend on the treatment plan and complications. Public price items are not a total package price; ask the hospital for a case-specific estimate.
Can international patients be accepted?: Acceptance is not confirmed on this page. Contact the hospital directly to confirm international-patient services, language support and payment arrangements.
What are the limits of this information?: It is compiled from public hospital sources and may lag behind current practice. Sources and review dates are listed; current status must be confirmed with the hospital.