Na-Eun Hospital (South Korea)
Na-Eun Hospital (South Korea)
Republic of Korea, Incheon
Lee Kyung Hoon
17 years of experience
Clinic is certified :
Shoulder replacement in the Republic of Korea typically costs from $9,900 to $25,000. The final price depends on the surgical technique, hospital tier, and specific city, with Seoul, Busan, and Incheon being the primary medical hubs. Patients save around 50% compared to the US, where the average price is $35,000. Standard inclusions often feature the prosthesis, surgeon fees, and initial hospital stay.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Choosing a "digital hospital" like Seoul National University Bundang Hospital (SNUBH) offers sophisticated surgical monitoring. While world-class centers like Samsung Medical Center carry prestigious KOIHA and ISO accreditations, regional hubs often provide equivalent orthopedic excellence. For instance, Kang Dong Hospital specializes in a multi-pronged musculoskeletal approach. This ensures high-tier care at highly competitive price points outside the capital.
Why do patients choose the Republic of Korea for shoulder replacement?
Access advanced Shoulder replacement solutions in trusted clinics .
| Republic of Korea | Turkey | Austria | |
| Shoulder replacement | from $9,900 | from $10,150 | from $18,000 |
| Rotator cuff repair surgery | from $7,800 | from $4,000 | from $11,000 |
| Bankart repair | from $10,000 | from $4,797 | from $10,000 |
| Conservative treatment for habitual dislocation of the shoulder | - | from $900 | from $2,000 |
Day 1: Arrival and Pre-Operation
Day 2: Shoulder Replacement
Day 3-7: Post-Operation and Hospital Stay
Week 1-6: Rehabilitation
Week 6-12: Return to Normal Activities
Please note: Every patient"s recovery timeline may vary based on individual health conditions and progress.
Specializes in joint replacement surgeries, including shoulder arthroplasty, at Na-Eun Hospital in South Korea.
Dr. Woo Kyung Kwak is an orthopedic surgeon. He specializes in minimally invasive foot and ankle surgery (MICA for hallux valgus). He also treats sports injuries and performs total knee arthroplasty, as well as advanced shoulder and knee arthroscopy.
He earned his MD and MS at Chonnam National University. He completed a fellowship at Chonnam National University Hospital. He served as Chief of Orthopedic Surgery at the Armed Forces Daejeon Hospital. He was a senior committee member of the Medical Investigation Committee at the Ministry of National Defense.
He is a full member of the Korean Orthopaedic, Arthroscopy, Knee, Foot and Ankle, Sports Medicine, and Fracture societies. He is a lifetime member of the Korean Shoulder and Elbow Society. He reviews for Springer Nature journals. He completed Arthrex advanced training, the AO Trauma course, TPI therapy certification, and the FIFA Diploma in Football Medicine.
Dr. Jang Hyo Kim is an orthopedic surgeon focused on joint preservation and complex reconstruction. He specializes in arthroscopy of the shoulder, knee, ankle, elbow, and wrist. He performs joint replacement of the shoulder, knee, ankle, elbow, and hip. His spine work includes cervical and lumbar instrumentation and fusion. He also performs discectomy, laminectomy, neuroplasty, and vertebroplasty. His practice includes fracture care and muscle and ligament repair.
He is an Adjunct Professor at Kyung Hee University. He serves as Director of the Joint Center at Very Good Hospital. He previously served as chief or director at Yeonggwang General, Songjeong Sarang, Sewoori–Daejeon, Seoul Welfare, and The Barun hospitals. He was an advisory member of the Gwangju–Jeonnam Workers’ Compensation Board. He is a full member of the Korean Orthopaedic Association (KOA) and the Korean Societies of Arthroscopy, Knee, Sports Medicine, Hip, Pain, and Obesity. He holds TPI therapy certification. He completed an Ilizarov fellowship in Kurgan, Russia. He also completed training in shoulder arthroscopy.
Specializes in joint and shoulder surgeries with extensive training in orthopedic procedures at top institutions in South Korea.
South Korea’s top hospitals for shoulder replacement include Severance Hospital, Asan Medical Center, and Samsung Medical Center. These facilities rank among the world’s top 15 for orthopedics. They offer advanced reverse total shoulder arthroplasty and anatomic replacements using digital surgical navigation systems for precision.
Bookimed Expert Insight: While top-tier university hospitals dominate global rankings, specialized centers like Nanoori Hospital often provide faster surgical scheduling. Our data shows these specialized clinics maintain high success rates by focusing exclusively on musculoskeletal disorders. They often complete pre-op evaluations and scheduling within hours for international patients.
Patient Consensus: Patients emphasize the importance of arranging private physiotherapy early since Korean hospitals often discharge quickly. Checking your surgeon's specific annual volume for reverse versus anatomic replacements is also highly recommended.
Recovery after shoulder replacement in South Korea follows a structured 12-month timeline. Patients typically spend 1 to 2 days in specialized centers like Samsung Medical Center or Asan Medical Center. Full return to high-impact activities usually occurs between 6 and 12 months after surgery.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Clinical data from top Seoul hospitals indicates a preference for early-motion protocols. High-volume centers like Asan Medical Center utilize integrated rehabilitation teams to start passive movement within days. This aggressive early physical therapy helps prevent frozen shoulder and often fast-tracks basic mobility compared to conservative Western models.
Patient Consensus: Patients emphasize that pain peaks during the first week and recommend buying upright pillows and button-up shirts. Many found that daily consistency in physical therapy was more important than the intensity of the exercises.
Modern shoulder implants typically last between 15 and 20 years, with 90% to 95% of devices functioning perfectly 10 years after surgery. Success rates remain high over time, as approximately 80% of shoulder replacements continue to perform effectively after 20 years of use.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Long-term implant survival in South Korea is driven by rapid adoption of digital safeguards. Centers like Seoul National University Bundang Hospital use the BESTcare system to eliminate technical errors, while specialized surgeons like Dr. Seongcheol Moon at Nanoori Hospital focus exclusively on shoulder and elbow biomechanics to reduce mechanical wear.
Patient Consensus: Patients emphasize that strictly following activity restrictions and physical therapy is the difference between a 10-year and 20-year lifespan. Many suggest viewing revision surgery as a manageable possibility rather than a failure.