Sports Medicine

Ligament reconstruction and arthroscopic repair, typically with shorter inpatient stays.

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.

What it covers

Sports medicine procedures include ligament reconstruction — such as cruciate ligament repair — and arthroscopic repair of joint structures including rotator cuff and meniscal injuries.

Why patients travel for these procedures

These are usually planned procedures where the main considerations are waiting time and cost rather than urgency. Whether either applies depends on your country, your policy and your clinical situation.

Typical inpatient stay

Arthroscopic and ligament procedures generally involve shorter inpatient stays than joint replacement, but rehabilitation is a substantial part of recovery and continues after you return home. Actual length varies by patient and is decided by the treating team.

Where it is performed

Surgery is performed at Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital, where sports medicine (运动医学科) is one of nine orthopedic sub-specialties. Clinical care is delivered by the hospital and its physicians.

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How we coordinate it

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.

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Insurance

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.

Direct Answers

Is this an emergency service?

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.

Are sports medicine procedures suitable for cross-border referral?

Often, because they are planned rather than urgent and inpatient stays are usually shorter. Rehabilitation continues after you return home, so we set up a follow-up plan your local clinicians can continue.

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.

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