Year-long wait? Top joint centers: 2-week scheduling, imported ceramic, MIS, 24-48h walk, 6-8wk recovery, 15-20yr implant, 35-50% cost.
800K+ annual replacements, imported implants, proven techniques, ERAS
J&J, Stryker, Zimmer
Jishuitan, Shanghai Sixth
8-10cm incision
VAS 2-3 post-op
5-7d discharge
10yr database
Conservative to total
Common indications
2-3 weeks
800K+ annually. Jishuitan 8000+ alone.
Ceramic for <60yo active. Metal-poly for 60+.
Price gap narrowed, total 35-50% of US.
0.3-0.5%, equals West.
Right: 6-8wk. Left: 2-3wk. Bike: 3mo.
Submit X-Ray/MRI, joint surgeon determines plan within 48h