Shanghai United Family Hospital
Movement is something most people take for granted until a stiff knee, a numb hand or a locked finger starts getting in the way of work, sport and sleep. The orthopedic and sports medicine department at Shanghai United Family Hospital is organized to solve exactly these problems, with subspecialty surgeons for the spine, shoulder, hip and pelvis, knee, foot and ankle, and hand, working alongside physical therapists in one JCI-accredited general hospital in China. For people living with advanced arthritis, the joint reconstruction team performs knee replacement, including complex and revision cases, after conservative options such as medication, activity changes and physiotherapy have been properly explored. Hand specialists handle the small but disabling conditions that affect everyday dexterity: carpal tunnel surgery relieves the tingling, weakness and night pain caused by a compressed nerve at the wrist, while trigger finger treatment releases a tendon that catches or locks when the finger bends. Athletes and active adults also benefit from a sports medicine service that manages injuries of the shoulder, elbow, hip, knee, ankle and foot, and a pediatric orthopedic team looks after fractures, growth problems and scoliosis in children. Emergency orthopedic care is available seven days a week with fast access and short waits. Surgery takes place in modern operating theatres supported by advanced 3.0T MRI imaging, and recovery is guided by an in-house physical therapy team. Consultations are available in English and Chinese, and the hospital offers direct billing with more than forty international insurers, making Shanghai United Family Hospital a straightforward, well-coordinated choice for expatriates and local families seeking orthopedic care.
