Joint Replacement in China
Walk again,
without the wait.
Hip and knee replacement are among the most successful operations in modern medicine — and among the longest waits at home. Here is the honest picture: costs, implants, and recovery.
What We Treat
Procedures & implant options
Total hip replacement
For end-stage hip arthritis. Network surgeons perform hundreds annually using anterior and posterior approaches, with same-week scheduling.
Total knee replacement
The highest-volume joint procedure worldwide. Chinese centers' volume means refined, standardised pathways and rapid mobilisation protocols.
Partial knee & joint preservation
Not everyone needs a full replacement. Younger, active patients may qualify for partial replacement or osteotomy — preserving your own joint longer.
Implant choice
Choose premium Chinese implants or international systems (Zimmer Biomet, Stryker, DePuy Synthes). Your written quote states the exact make and model — your decision, documented.
Cost, Honestly Compared
Same implant. Different bill.
| Procedure | US (self-pay) | UK (private) | China (via HanBridge) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total hip replacementIncluding implant & rehab | $32,000–70,000 | £13,000–18,000 | from $9,800All-inclusive |
| Total knee replacementIncluding implant & rehab | $30,000–65,000 | £12,000–16,000 | from $9,800All-inclusive |
| Bilateral knee (both sides)Staged or simultaneous | $60,000–120,000 | £22,000–30,000 | from $17,000All-inclusive |
Indicative ranges for standard cases with premium implants. "All-inclusive" covers surgery, implant, hospital stay, inpatient rehabilitation, translation, and full coordination. Your written quote after specialist review is final and fixed.
The Journey
From X-ray to walking,
week by week.
Send your X-rays or MRI and medical summary. We organise everything for specialist review.
Written opinion in hand: suitability, approach, implant options, and a fixed all-inclusive quote.
Optional video consultation with your matched surgeon. Travel and visa guidance issued.
Arrival in Wuhan. Pre-operative assessment, surgery, and you take your first steps — usually within 24 hours of surgery.
Inpatient rehabilitation with daily physiotherapy and English-speaking support. Most patients fly home walking unaided.
Video follow-ups with your surgical team and a complete English file for your home physiotherapist.
Joint Replacement FAQ
The questions
everyone asks.
Age matters less than health status. We assess every case individually, and we decline cases where anaesthetic or cardiac risk makes long-haul travel unwise — that honesty protects you and us.
Modern implants — Chinese premium or international brands — show 15–25 year survivorship in registry data. Your surgeon will discuss what your age and activity level mean for implant selection.
Yes — and you should. Your package includes a written rehabilitation protocol in English, and we can brief your local physiotherapist directly. The first 3–4 weeks of inpatient rehab in China are included before you fly.
Most modern implants rarely trigger detectors. We provide an implant identification card in English and Chinese with your operative details — standard practice worldwide.
Start with your X-rays.
A written specialist opinion within 48 hours — free during our founding period.