Cost · Shanghai
Knee replacement cost in Shanghai, China
Typical all-in international-patient pricing for knee replacement at Class A centres in Shanghai, including what's included, length of stay and Class A hospital options.
Typical price in Shanghai
All-in international-patient pricing in USD. Final quote depends on case complexity, implant choice and length of stay.
| Location | Typical price (USD) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Shanghai, China (Class A) | 9,500 – 16,100 | International department, all-in patient-facing |
| China national average (Class A) | 9,500 – 14,000 | International-brand implant, all-in |
What's included in the China price
- Pre-op workup (labs, ECG, dental clearance, imaging review)
- Anaesthesia and 5–7 day inpatient admission
- International-brand prosthesis (Zimmer / Stryker / DePuy)
- Inpatient physiotherapy initiation
- Discharge translation and 12-month telehealth follow-up
- Coordinator and interpreter coverage end-to-end
Length of stay
14–21 days in country. Fly-home clearance typically at day 14–21 post-procedure.
Shanghai medical hub
Shanghai hosts the strongest international-patient infrastructure in China — Ruijin VIP, Shanghai United Family, Huashan — with the largest concentration of English-speaking Class A international departments.
Pudong (PVG) and Hongqiao (SHA). 13–15 h direct from US; 11–13 h from EU.
Class A hospitals in Shanghai
Huashan Hospital
Founded in 1907, affiliated with Fudan University's Shanghai Medical College. Ten nationally recognised key specialties including neurosurgery, hand surgery, neurology, and infectious disease, serving 3.84 million outpatients annually.
Class A TertiaryRuijin Hospital
Affiliated with Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine. Ranked nationally in hematology, endocrinology, and burns; employs over 6,000 staff across its Huangpu campus.
Class A TertiaryZhongshan Hospital
Major Fudan University teaching hospital serving ~4 million outpatients annually. National centers of excellence in cardiovascular disease, liver cancer, vascular surgery, and organ transplantation.
Class A TertiaryRenji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Shanghai's oldest hospital, founded by British missionaries in 1844. National key specialty status in rheumatology & immunology, liver transplantation, and urology. Affiliated with Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine.
Class A TertiaryShanghai Children's Medical Center
Co-founded by Project HOPE and Shanghai Jiao Tong University in 1998. China's leading pediatric hospital for congenital heart disease surgery, pediatric oncology, and rare genetic conditions. Performs over 3,000 pediatric cardiac operations annually.
Class A TertiaryFudan University Shanghai Cancer Center
Founded in 1931, one of China's oldest cancer centers and consistently ranked top-3 nationally for oncology. National leader in breast cancer, colorectal cancer, and head & neck cancer. Performs over 25,000 cancer surgeries annually.
Outcomes signal
- 30-day major complication rates at top Class A centres consistent with international benchmarks (under 3%)
- 10-year implant survivorship over 90% with international-brand cemented prostheses
- Most patients walk with assistance on post-op day 1, independent on stairs by week 4
- Functional outcome (KOOS, Oxford Knee Score) gains comparable to US/UK academic centres
Frequently asked
- How much does knee replacement cost in Shanghai?
- Typical all-in international-patient pricing at Class A centres in Shanghai ranges from $9,500 to $16,100 USD, including pre-op workup, anaesthesia, surgeon, hospital stay and routine follow-up.
- Which hospitals in Shanghai perform knee replacement?
- Shanghai Class A centres including Huashan Hospital, Ruijin Hospital, Zhongshan Hospital run dedicated international departments offering knee replacement with English-speaking coordinators.
- How long do I need to stay in Shanghai?
- Length of stay for knee replacement is typically 14–21 days in country, with fly-home clearance at day 14–21 post-procedure.
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