Who this guide is for
If you are stuck on a waitlist for a hip or knee replacement, weighing up spine surgery, or dealing with a complex fracture or musculoskeletal problem, this guide explains what Beijing Jishuitan Hospital offers, who it suits, and what it honestly costs as an international patient.
Why Jishuitan for orthopaedics
Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, affiliated with Capital Medical University and established in 1956, has long held a leading role in Chinese orthopaedics. It is the birthplace of orthopaedic robotic surgery in China: the TiRobot system was developed under its clinical team, and the hospital performed the world's first 5G-based telerobotic spinal surgery. Robotic and navigation-assisted techniques can improve the precision of screw placement and reduce intra-operative radiation, which matters most in exactly the complex spine and pelvic cases that are hardest to do by hand.
What it treats
- Joint replacement, including hip and knee
- Spine surgery, including disc, deformity and fracture cases
- Trauma and complex fractures, including pelvic and acetabular injuries
- Sports injuries and arthroscopic procedures
- Robotic and navigation-assisted orthopaedic surgery
How access works
International patients are coordinated through the hospital's international pathways with bilingual support and English report summaries. Read more on our Jishuitan Hospital page.
Is Beijing right for your orthopaedic case? An honest view
Often worth considering if: you face a long elective wait for a joint replacement, you have a complex spine or trauma reconstruction that benefits from a very high-volume centre, or you want a senior opinion before major surgery.
Usually not worth the trip if: you have an acute fracture needing immediate care — that should be treated locally — or your case needs prolonged hands-on rehabilitation that is best delivered near home. We will be honest about which applies to you.
What it costs
An orthopaedic consultation through the international department is paid directly to the hospital and is modest by Western standards; joint replacement, spine surgery and other procedures are quoted by the hospital based on your case. Hospital fees are separate from, and paid directly to, the hospital. Our coordination starts from $250, with the full breakdown shown before you commit.
Frequently asked questions
Is robotic surgery always better?
Not always — it offers precision advantages in specific complex cases. The surgeon advises whether it suits your particular problem.
How long would I need to stay for a joint replacement?
It varies by procedure and recovery; we plan a realistic timeline with you and are honest about follow-up that is better done at home.
Will I get English documentation?
Yes — English summaries of your consultation and procedure to share with your own doctor.
How we work, and our limits
China MedPass is an independent Beijing-based coordination service. We are not an official representative of any hospital unless explicitly stated, and we do not practise medicine. Diagnosis and all treatment decisions are made by licensed hospital physicians. We make no medical promises and no guarantee of outcome or appointment timing. We name the actual doctor you will see, show the real price, organise your records, and stand next to you in the hospital.