For millions of people in the world, physical activity and sports have become the primary basis for a healthy lifestyle. However, most physical activities are highly-traumatic and have led to a boom in the field of orthopedic surgery.
Over 6,000,000 orthopedic surgeries are performed worldwide annually according to the Becker's ASC Review, the source for healthcare statistics of the global medical leaders.
The booming demand for appropriate options has possessed Bookimed managers to find the best centers for orthopedic surgery in the world.
This Top Hospitals Ranking is composed by the Bookimed medical team based on 346 clinics comparison. We've chosen the hospitals below according to the following criteria: 1) our patient reviews, 2) clinic success rates, 3) doctors' experience, and 4) innovations to provide high-quality care. This information is given by hospital representatives and under their responsibility.
The Ranking aims to provide patients with awareness material to make an informed decision about places of skilled inpatient care and isn't a call to action. The choice is yours.
1. Liv Orthopedic Surgery Center, Turkey
Liv is a leading center for orthopedic surgery in Turkey. Surgeons perform over 2,000 operations annually. 100% of surgeries are without infections according to the Liv data.
Orthopedists focus on the hand, knee, hip, shoulder, feet, ankle and spine surgeries. Liv Hospital is the only Turkish medical facility that cooperates with AOSpine, the authoritative global foundation promoting spine care.
Liv is among 100 orthopedic surgery centers worldwide to apply MAKOplasty® technique, the robotic method for joint replacement procedures. This state-of-the-art device allows a surgeon to make 0.1 mm precise incisions and save healthy tissues.
The MAKOplasty implant is FDA (Food and Drug Administration, USA) approved and works for at least 10 years according to the patient's weight, level of physical activity, and compliance with medical recommendations
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Liv Hospital Ulus is a multi-specialized medical center located in Istanbul.
Orthopedics, cancer treatment, weight loss surgery, neurosurgery, heart surgery and regenerative medicine are the leading specialties in the hospital.
Liv is a smart hospital with innovative medical technologies available: da Vinci robot-assisted system for the surgeries, MAKOplasty for knee replacement, YAG Laser for vascular surgery, virtual angiography for cardiac diagnostics, etc.
Liv Hospital in Istanbul is a popular weight loss surgery clinic in Turkey — patients lose 71% of their excess weight in a year.
| Brain tumor removal | $17000 - $20000 |
| Gastric balloon | $2600 - $3600 |
| Robotic da Vinci prostatectomy | $14900 - $15000 |
| Allogenic bone marrow transplantation from a related donor | $86000 |
| In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) | $3600 - $3754 |
2. St. Zdislava Hospital, the Czech Republic
Over 2,000 operations are carried out at St. Zdislava Hospital every year. Orthopedists have vast experience that makes this facility one of the best hospitals for orthopedic surgery in Europe.
Joint replacements are the most widespread operations conducted at St. Zdislava. Each surgeon performs more than 100 hip, knee and shoulder operations annually.
Specialists use the implants produced by the world's outstanding manufacturers of orthopedic goods — Zimmer, Johnson & Johnson, Biomed. Such prostheses are characterized by excellent quality and have 15-20 years lifespan.
St. Zdislava is a popular orthopedic surgery clinic with international patients because of affordable prices. The operation cost here is approximately 2 times lower than in German, Spanish or Italian centers.
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St. Zdislava Hospital is the largest centre of robotic surgery in the Czech Republic. The facility specializes in urology surgery using the Da Vinci robot, and joint replacement. So far, the experienced team has performed over 4,000 robotic operations.
The hospital is located 130 km from the capital, in a Nature Reserve, a place where nature has created optimal conditions for rejuvenating one’s health. The hospital has state-of-the-art equipment and is known for its friendly atmosphere and high level of care.
| Knee Arthroscopy | $4866.44 |
| Umbilical hernia repair | $3173.76 |
| Prostatectomy | $14281.94 |
| Laparoscopic nephrectomy | $6135.94 |
| Shoulder replacement | $15868.82 |
3. Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi, Italy
Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi is a specialized orthopedic surgery center in Italy. The success index of interventions is the highest in the country — 91%.
Galeazzi doctors specialize in joint and spine surgeries for children and adults. 5,000 orthopedic operations are performed at Galeazzi each year.
Galeazzi Orthopedic Surgery Clinic is No.1 in Italy regarding the number of joint replacement operations. Experts have already carried out over 13,000 joint implants.
The local specialists have achieved great results in spine surgery. They conduct 1,300 spine interventions annually. Galeazzi doctors carry out EOS — 3-dimensional screening of spine. It irradiates a lower dose of rays than the traditional X-Ray and precisely detects the disorder that allows developing an accurate treatment plan
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Ospedale Galeazzi - Sant'Ambrogio (OGSA) is a new hospital that unites two renowned institutions: Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi and Istituto Clinico Sant'Ambrogio. Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi is Italy's first hospital for orthopedic admissions, performing 75% of all revision orthopedic surgeries in the country. Meanwhile, Istituto Clinico Sant'Ambrogio has earned recognition for its cardiovascular unit and expertise in diagnosing and treating obesity. Located in a single facility, OGSA offers comprehensive healthcare services for a wide range of medical needs.
| Laminectomy | $11108.17 |
| Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction | $12166.09 - $12695.05 |
| Discectomy | $11108.17 |
| Gastric balloon | $5744 - $6564 |
4. Carolina Orthopedic Surgery Center, Poland
Carolina is one of the largest centers for orthopedic surgery in Europe. Specialists serve patients with musculoskeletal injuries and sports traumas.
The center is popular with the prominent sportsmen, especially football players as the FIFA Clinic of Excellence. Only 2 medical facilities worldwide have such a rank. Carolina is also well-known among the dancers of local National Ballet.
Carolina is the first private centre for orthopaedic surgery in Poland according to the regional Ministry of Health.
Specialists of this hospital are the pioneers in arthroscopic surgeries (minimally invasive interventions), meniscus transplant, and ankle alloplasty (joint replacements with synthetic material) in Europe.
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Carolina Hospital is a private medical center located in Warsaw, Poland. The strongest specialties are neurosurgery, orthopedics, and ENT.
The clinic has extensive experience in sports medicine as a long-term medical partner of the Polish Olympic Committee and the Polish National Ballet. The facility was also selected by the European Football Union (UEFA) to provide medical care to UEFA EURO 2012 participants. Since August 2004, the clinic has been certified by the Quality Management Certificate (ISO9001:2015) in Complex Medical Care. Carolina Hospital has been certified by the International Football Federation as a FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence.
Carolina Hospital serves both adults and children. Its doctors have developed a unique method of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction in children. Patients most often visit the clinic from the CIS, Europe, and the Commonwealth.
| Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction | $6135.94 - $6855.33 |
| Knee Arthroscopy | $2115.65 - $4487.74 |
| Surgical treatment of scoliosis | $12166.09 - $17984.66 |
5. Bumrungrad International Hospital, Thailand
Bumrungrad International is among the best hospitals for orthopedic surgery in Asia according to the Bookimed patients' ranking. Doctors accept patients with joint and spine disorders.
2,000 orthopedic surgeries are performed at Bumrungrad annually.
Bumrungrad Orthopedic Surgery Center cooperates with the Dorr Arthritis Institute, the USA, where the robot-assisted joint replacement was founded. Orthopedists perform MAKOplasty, robotic minimally-invasive surgery to avoid damaging healthy tissues and achieve better accuracy.
Bumrungrad specialists have developed a clinical care program for knee replacement, which was certificated by JCI (Joint Commission International), intercontinental promoter of excellent medical care in the hospitals worldwide
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Bumrungrad International Hospital is a global medical facility in Bangkok, Thailand that specializes in oncology, ophthalmology, orthopedics, neurosciences, heart surgery, check-ups, etc. Over 1 million patients choose Bumrungrad annually. 50% of them are international ones from over 190 countries.
The hospital is one of the largest private centers in Southeast Asia and one of the most significant world’s outpatient clinics. Bumrungrad International is recognized as TOP-10 best hospitals and TOP-30 most technologically advanced clinics in the world.
| Septoplasty | $6370 - $7300 |
| Coronary artery bypass grafting | $22830 - $39420 |
| In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) | $9755 - $12260 |
| Heart Valve Replacement | $33800 - $40000 |
| Bone marrow transplantation | $137000 - $170000 |
6. Helios Vogelsang Orthopedic Surgery Clinic, Germany
Experts specialize in the major joint replacements (knee, hip, elbow, and ankle), sports traumas treatment. Helios orthopedists perform 10,000 joint implants annually.
100% of patients have no infection and fracture after the surgery conducted at this orthopedic surgery clinic.
Helios is a choice of outstanding athletes. Traumatologists collaborate with famous football clubs and numerous sports institutions. Bobsledder Kevin Korona, boxer Robert Stieglitz, footballer Martin Hoffman prefer Helios Vogelsang as the best hospital for orthopedic surgery in Germany.
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Helios Fachklinik Vogelsang-Gommern or simply Helios Vogelsang is a specialized orthopedic hospital. The focus of the hospital is on orthopedics, rheumatology, sports medicine and pain management.
Helios Vogelsang is recognized as the best German hospital for rheumatic diseases treatment in Germany according to Focus, authoritative edition.
Helios in Gommern is also popular with professional footballers, boxers, and other athletes.
7. Kang Dong Center for Orthopedic Surgery, South Korea
Kang Dong is one of the most authoritative and best hospitals for orthopedic surgery in the world. Artificial joint replacement, spine treatment, sports medicine, and children's orthopedics are the leading specialties at Kang Dong.
Surgeons have obtained notable results in endoscopic joint implants. It is a modern method of minimally invasive joint replacements with video navigation system. Endoscopic operations are performed without opening the joint, so the recovery period after such a procedure is short.
Kang Dong orthopedists carry out 500 endoscopic joint surgeries every year.
This orthopedic surgery center is popular with world-renowned athletes. Zinedine Zidane, an outstanding football player, underwent the treatment after the hip trauma at Kang Dong
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South Korean Kang Dong Hospital is one of the best advanced medical centers in the field of orthopedics. It is one of the first hospital which began to practice multi-pronged approach to the treatment of orthopedic disorders in the world. Specialized Orthopedic Hospital uses the most modern technology, providing a full range of orthopedic services for the treatment of diseases of the musculoskeletal system, rehabilitation of injuries and all types of damages joints and spine.
8. Kardiolita Medical Center, Lithuania
Kardiolita is a first-rate orthopedic surgery center in Lithuania due to the affordable prices. You may cut down up to 60% of expenses at Kardiolita. So the cost here is 2 times lower than in German, Spanish, Italian or British clinics.
Doctors focus on the shoulder, hip, and knee treatment. 98% of joint replacements are performed without complications. The lifespan of implants applied by Kardiolita doctors is about 20 years.
Kardiolita complies with the treatment standards of Treatment Abroad Code of Practice for Medical Tourism that promotes excellent care for international patients. Over 2,000 medical travelers choose Kardiolita annually.
Highly-qualified doctors with over 20-years experience accept patients at the center for orthopedic surgery.
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Kardiolita Hospital is a private multi-specialty medical center located in Vilnius, Lithuania. The strongest specialties are orthopedics, heart surgery, plastic surgery and weight loss surgery. Kardiolita Hospital serves only adults. 298,000 patients choose Kardiolita Hospital to get medical care every year. Patients from CIS, Europe & Commonwealth and USA, Canada, Australia visit the clinic most often.
| Brain tumor removal | $21158.42 - $31737.64 |
| Heart Valve Replacement | $14810.9 |
| Prostatectomy | $5712.77 |
| Ankle joint replacement | $8992.33 |
| Hemorrhoidectomy | $3385.35 |
9. BLK Centre for Orthopaedic Surgery, India
BLK is recognized as one of the Top 10 medical facilities in India. The orthopedic surgery center works on the premises of the Orthopedics and Joint Reconstruction Center of Excellence and provides high-quality services.
BLK doctors follow strict treatment standards according to JCI (Joint Commission International), a global organization that promotes high-quality medical care in facilities worldwide.
Medical staff at this orthopedic surgery clinic offer 3-4 times lower prices than in European or US medical centers.
Medical tourists from South East, Central Asia, Middle East, Africa, Europe, and North America visit BLK Centre for Orthopaedic Surgery for treatment
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BLK Hospital is one of the largest private clinics and is ranked among top 10 Multi Super Specialty Hospitals in Delhi. The Hospital specializes in bone marrow transplant, cancer treatment, bariatric surgery and cardiology. BLK Hospital monitors innovations and uses the analogues of modern diagnostic and therapeutic equipment of the best European hospitals.
| Heart Valve Replacement | $6000 - $9700 |
| Autologous bone marrow transplantation | $25000 |
| Coronary artery bypass grafting | $4400 - $6700 |
| Radiofrequency ablation | $1700 - $3900 |
| Liver transplant | $36000 |
10. Sourasky (Ichilov) Medical Center, Israel
Sourasky or also known as Ichilov is one of the best hospitals for orthopedic surgery in Israel. The hospital is among the world's Top 10 healthcare facilities in agreement with Newsweek magazine.
Specialists provide comprehensive orthopedic care for 25,000 patients per year.
Ichilov Medical Center specializes in joint (knee, shoulder, hip) replacements, spine surgery, hand and forearm operations, foot and ankle interventions, sports medicine, and pediatric orthopedics. 4,000 procedures are performed at Sourasky Orthopedic Surgery Center annually.
Orthopedists apply state-of-the-art equipment to get the highest results. 95% of patients return to the normal lifestyle shortly after the orthopedic surgeries.
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Sourasky (Ichilov) Medical Center is the largest multidisciplinary medical facility in Israel. Ichilov Hospital was ranked among Top 10 most popular clinics for medical tourists in the world, according to the Newsweek magazine rating.
The strongest specialties at Ichilov are Oncology, Onco-Hematology, Neurosurgery, Rehabilitation, etc.
90% is the average success rate of oncology treatment. Sourasky doctors invent new treatment options, so the hospital has received numerous awards for scientific discoveries.
Over 400,000 patients receive treatment at Ichilov annually.
| Kidney transplant | $100000 - $120000 |
| Immunotherapy | $5620 |
How have we chosen the best hospital for orthopedic surgery?
When selecting the best hospital for orthopedic surgery worldwide, Bookimed managers paid attention to:
- patients' reviews — Bookimed respects the views of its patients. That's why their voice is the primary criteria for choosing leading hospitals. Over 1,400 reviews are represented on our website to make information about treatment and clinics complete.
- center location — all of the facilities mentioned above are situated in the capitals or large cities that help international patients get to the hospital quickly.
- success rates — Bookimed takes care of each patient and has included in this ranking centres for orthopaedic surgery with the highest success index of the operations.