Joint and Foot and Ankle Ward

Joint and Foot & Ankle Surgery of the Orthopedic Center of the Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University is the affiliated institution of the chairperson-elect of the Orthopaedics Branch of the Chinese Medical Association, and has distinctive clinical and diagnostic and treatment features and leading advantages in complex artificial joint replacement and revision techniques, minimally invasive hip and knee arthroplasty, replacement of less common joints such as the shoulder, elbow, ankle, and fingers, diagnosis and treatment of foot and ankle diseases, minimally invasive arthroscopic treatment, and basic research on bone diseases; it enjoys considerable recognition and influence in Northwest China and even nationwide. 1. Digital and intelligent artificial joint replacement and revision techniques: The department was among the earliest in Northwest China to perform artificial joint replacement and has continued to develop and innovate on this basis. In recent years, the department has been committed to the design and research and development of new artificial joint prostheses and the innovation of surgical techniques, and can skillfully perform complex primary artificial joint replacements and all types of artificial joint revision surgery. At the same time, the department has actively introduced advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, computer-assisted technology, and robot assistance to improve surgical precision and safety, significantly extending the service life of artificial prostheses. 2. Minimally invasive hip and knee arthroplasty and rapid recovery: The department has extensive experience and technical advantages in minimally invasive hip and knee arthroplasty and rapid recovery. Through minimally invasive surgical techniques, it reduces surgical trauma, significantly shortens recovery time, effectively reduces postoperative complications, and improves patients’ quality of life; through personalized rapid-recovery programs, it ensures postoperative outcomes and helps patients return to normal life at an early stage. 3. Replacement of less common joints such as the shoulder, elbow, ankle, and fingers: The department has mastered replacement surgery for most of the body’s joints, including replacement of less common joints such as the shoulder, elbow, ankle, and fingers. It develops individualized surgical plans for different patients to help restore joint function and improve quality of life. 4. Diagnosis and treatment of foot and ankle diseases: The department has distinctive strengths in the diagnosis and treatment of foot and ankle diseases. For ankle osteoarthritis, ankle ligament injuries, ankle pain, ankle fractures, hallux valgus, and other ankle conditions, the department can provide comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services. Through minimally invasive procedures such as arthroscopic ankle debridement for arthritis, cartilage repair, and ligament repair and reconstruction, as well as open procedures such as ankle fusion, it can effectively treat various foot and ankle diseases. 5. Minimally invasive arthroscopic treatment: The department widely performs minimally invasive arthroscopic treatment, including arthroscopic surgery of the hip, knee, shoulder, elbow, ankle, wrist, and other sites. Through arthroscopic techniques, the department can accurately diagnose and treat various intra-articular lesions, such as labral injuries, hip impingement, meniscal injuries, rotator cuff injuries, periarthritis of the shoulder, debridement of the elbow and wrist joints, minimally invasive excision of popliteal cysts, ankle impingement, talar cartilage injuries, various ligament injuries, and joint release. 6. Expert team and technical support: The department has an experienced and highly skilled expert team, including many nationally renowned joint and foot and ankle surgeons. Many physicians hold various positions, including chairperson and vice-chairperson, in official academic organizations such as the Chinese Medical Association and the Chinese Medical Doctor Association. The department actively conducts exchanges and cooperation with well-known medical institutions in China and abroad, introduces advanced diagnostic and treatment technologies and concepts, and provides patients with higher-quality medical services. The department is at the forefront in China in the basic research of bone diseases in relevant fields; its annual number of research articles published per person and its amount of research funding per person are both among the leading levels in China.