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
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.
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

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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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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Boston Children’s Hospital. Diakses pada 2023. Limb-Lengthening
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Mayo Clinic. Diakses pada 2023. Carpal tunnel release.
Diperbarui pada 12 Oktober 2023

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