Joint Preservation Surgery
关节保留手术
Duration
2-4 hours surgery
Recovery
6-12 months full recovery
Savings
~71% vs US
Average savings compared to US prices
Joint preservation surgery encompasses techniques like osteotomy, cartilage restoration, and labral repair that delay or prevent the need for joint replacement in younger active patients. China's orthopedic centers offer cutting-edge options including autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI), osteochondral allograft, and realignment osteotomies. These biological solutions are particularly valuable for patients under 50 with focal cartilage damage.
Joint Assessment
MRI with cartilage mapping, diagnostic arthroscopy if needed, and biomechanical alignment analysis
Duration: 1-2 daysPreservation Procedure
Cartilage restoration (microfracture, ACI, or graft), labral repair, or corrective osteotomy as indicated
Duration: 2-4 hoursBiological Healing Phase
Protected weight-bearing, continuous passive motion, and biological augmentation with growth factors
Duration: 6-12 weeksFunctional Restoration
Progressive loading, sport-specific training, and long-term joint maintenance program
Duration: 6-12 months- Preserves the natural joint and delays replacement by decades
- Biological healing restores native cartilage
- Maintains full athletic potential in younger patients
- Corrects underlying alignment issues preventing recurrence
- Graft failure requiring revision or conversion to replacement
- Prolonged recovery compared to joint replacement
- Donor site morbidity with autograft techniques
- Uncertain long-term durability in some patients
Prices shown are approximate ranges for reference only. Actual costs vary by hospital, complexity, and individual patient needs. Always consult with healthcare professionals for medical decisions.