


Osteoarthritis Treatment in Gachon University Gil Medical Center
About the clinic
Gachon University Gil Medical Center in Incheon, South Korea, treats osteoarthritis with a range of diagnostic and surgical options. An initial consultation with an orthopedist may cost around $75, while advanced diagnostics like a CT scan are typically $500–$700 and a knee replacement surgery package runs $20,000–$30,000. The clinic is a JCI-accredited hospital listed among the World's Best Hospitals for 2021.
The center’s orthopedic department specializes in knee conditions. A team of three specialists, including Prof. Smith, focuses exclusively on knee surgeries. This dedicated expertise helps provide targeted care.
Diagnostic Services for Osteoarthritis
Doctors use comprehensive imaging to assess the joint. Diagnostics determine the stage of osteoarthritis and the best treatment plan. Available options include:
- Consultation with an orthopedist
- CT scan
- CT of the spine
- MRI of the spine cord
- X-rays and MRI scans if needed
The clinic uses advanced equipment like a 3.0T MRI and Dual Source CT scanner. This ensures highly detailed images for accurate diagnosis.
Surgical Treatment: Knee Replacement
The primary surgical solution for advanced osteoarthritis is knee replacement surgery. This procedure is performed under general anesthesia. It aims to relieve pain and restore mobility.
The treatment package typically includes a 7-day, 6-night hospital stay. It also covers airport pickup and drop-off services. Patients stay in a two-bed ward during their hospitalization.
The package cost for knee replacement surgery is around $20,000–$30,000. This price includes the surgery, hospital stay, and local transfers. Flights and personal accommodation outside the hospital are not included.
The medical center has over 55 years of experience and provides 24/7 emergency care. Its location is convenient, just one hour from Incheon International Airport. For a detailed evaluation and personalized treatment plan, patients can consult the clinic's orthopedic specialists.
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Treatments prices in the clinic
| diagnostics | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| CT (computer tomography) | $500 - $700 | |
| Consultation with an orthopedist (traumatologist) | $75 | |
| СT of the spine | $1200 | |
| MRI of the spine cord | $1500 |
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Gachon University Gil Medical Center: more details about the clinic
The founder and director of the center is Lee Gil Ya, which is in the top 150 most influential people of the world. Medical Center was founded in 1958, first as a gynecological clinic. In 2014 this multicenter with more than 55 years of experience is recognized by the Ministry of Health of the RK one of the best hospitals to conduct research and development in the field of medicine.
At the moment, the medical center has an extensive network of health care facilities in which there are several buildings, but in the main of them are specialized, such as:
- Heart Center;
- Cancer Center;
- Center of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology;
- Cerebral Center;
- Emergency Treatment Center;
- Specialized Women's Center;
- Dental Center;
- Two research centers.
In addition, five regional hospitals operates. The hospital offers comfortable, modern wards for patients. The main building of the hospital was opened in 1987 and has recently opened a health center of the brain Gachon - Korea's first institution of this type, which specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the brain. Moreover, there are narrow-profile departments: family medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, cardiology, pediatric cardiology, gastroenterology, psychiatry.
Every year in the walls of hospital 36 000 Outpatients and more than 2 000 inpatients are treated. In the center 33 medical departments are functioning, 564 physicians with extensive experience employ, 1,147 medical staff. Gil Medical Center offers 1600 beds for patients.
All types of modern methods of diagnostic examination, among which it is worth noting the following: Imaging techniques, ultrasonic methods Neurological methods (electroencephalography, electromyography, MRI, PET and CT-scan); Gastrointestinal methods (Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, Colonoscopy); Pulmonology examination (bronchoscopy, PFT(Pulmonary function test) are available for patients. In the center have the most advanced equipment - 3.0T MRI, digital Angio, Dual Source CT, PET-CT, and digital mammography. All this devices are unique in its ability instruments that are necessary for an accurate diagnostics of diseases.
Thanks to the most advanced technology and highly qualified medical personnel Center for emergency medical care works 24 hours a day, there is a team of doctors, the team of the vessels of the brain, trauma, emergency, pediatric, cardiopulmonary and other teams. These teams carry out the appropriate treatment, given the state of the patient. To save the life of a patient in an emergency usuing revolutionary methods PACS, "telemedicine" for rapid medical assistance in the way of "short and fast Mobile system" and others.
Among multidisciplinary hospitals of South Korea Bookimed portal recommends to choose Gachon University Gil Hospital that using advanced technologies and specialized physicians, meets international standards, has accreditation of JCI. The hospital has the most modern equipment, recognized like the first hospital which is focused in scientific researches in the country, having first medic aviation in the ambulance and the best Cancer center and the first regional trauma center in the country.
The hospital strives to be the best hospitals based on the principles of humanity, service for the people and patriotism. Booking this medical center you can be sure, that your health will be in good hands.
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