Revision of failed or complicated previous joint replacement, assessed before you travel.
This page is general information, not medical advice. This service is designed for planned, elective orthopedic care. It is not an emergency service. Patients with acute trauma or urgent symptoms should seek immediate care locally.
Revision surgery replaces or repairs a previous joint replacement that has loosened, worn, become infected or otherwise failed. It is technically more demanding than primary replacement and depends heavily on what is found during the operation.
Revision cases vary widely. The previous implant, the state of the surrounding bone and whether infection is present all change what is possible. This is why we require records and imaging through our secure channel before any plan or estimate is discussed.
Revision procedures generally involve a longer inpatient stay and a longer rehabilitation period than primary replacement. Actual length varies considerably by case and is decided by the treating team.
Surgery is performed at Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital, where joint surgery (关节外科) is one of nine orthopedic sub-specialties. Clinical care is delivered by the hospital and its physicians.
Cases follow our five-step process: enquiry and intake, specialist case review, treatment plan and insurance coordination, travel and surgery, then discharge and follow-up.
Coverage for planned treatment overseas varies by policy and requires case-by-case confirmation. We support pre-authorization, guarantee of payment and claims documentation with your insurer or TPA.
No. This service is designed for planned, elective orthopedic care. It is not an emergency service. Patients with acute trauma or urgent symptoms should seek immediate care locally.
Every case is reviewed by specialists before any travel is arranged. If specialist review concludes that cross-border referral is not appropriate, we say so and stop.
Content reviewed: 26 July 2026.
Sometimes. It depends on the original implant, the condition of the surrounding bone, and whether infection is involved — which is why specialist review of your records and imaging comes first.
Suitability is decided case by case by the reviewing specialists, based on your records and imaging. Nothing on this page is a clinical recommendation for your situation.
Content reviewed: 26 July 2026.