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China's Top Departments: Orthopedics at Xijing Hospital

Founded in 1955, Xijing's Orthopedics Department is a National Key Discipline with 9 sub-specialties, 245 beds, and 15,000+ surgeries annually. Ranked Top Nominated Nationally and 2nd in Northwest China — pioneering 3D spinal deformity correction, minimally invasive spine surgery, and 3D-printed limb salvage.

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Short answer:Founded in 1955, Xijing's Orthopedics Department is a National Key Discipline with 9 sub-specialties, 245 beds, and 15,000+ surgeries annually. Ranked Top Nominated Nationally and 2nd in Northwest China — pioneering 3D spinal deformity correction, minimally invasive spine surgery, and 3D-printed limb salvage.

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  • National Key Discipline
  • 245 Beds · 15,000+ Surgeries/Year
  • Fudan Ranking: Top Nominated Nationally
  • 4 National Science & Technology Progress Awards

If you're facing complex orthopedic conditions — spinal deformity, bone tumors, joint disease, or trauma — Xijing Hospital's Department of Orthopedics is one of China's most experienced centers. Founded in 1955 by renowned orthopedic expert Professor Lu Yupu, the department is a comprehensive national key discipline integrating clinical service, scientific research, and education.

The department holds the titles of National Key Discipline, National "211 Project" Key Discipline, National Clinical Key Specialty (first batch, military unit), First Military Trauma Orthopedic Research Institute, and "Double First-Class" Construction Discipline. It is ranked among the Top Nominated Nationally and 2nd in Northwest China on the Fudan Hospital Specialty Reputation Rankings.

Sub-Specialties

The department comprises 9 sub-specialties covering the full spectrum of orthopedics:

  • Spine Surgery — Spinal deformity correction, cervical spondylosis, lumbar disc herniation, spinal tumors
  • Joint Surgery — Hip and knee arthroplasty, joint revision, arthroscopic surgery
  • Trauma Orthopedics — Complex fractures (pelvic, multiple fractures), nonunion, osteomyelitis
  • Bone Tumor Surgery — Limb-salvage surgery for bone and soft tissue tumors, pelvic tumor resection and reconstruction
  • Microsurgical Orthopedics — Microsurgical repair and reconstruction
  • Sports Medicine — Arthroscopic minimally invasive treatment of sports injuries
  • Hand Surgery — Hand trauma and functional reconstruction
  • Pediatric Orthopedics — Pediatric bone and joint disorders and deformity correction
  • Foot and Ankle Surgery — Foot and ankle trauma and deformity correction

Clinical Capabilities

  • Annual outpatient visits: Over 180,000
  • Annual surgeries: Over 15,000 procedures
  • Operational beds: 245
  • Total department area: 10,000 m² (including 2,000 m² of specialized laboratories)

Key Specialists

SpecialistTitleExpertise
Tao HuirenChief Physician, Dean of Xijing Orthopedic HospitalSpinal deformity (scoliosis, kyphosis) correction, cervical spondylosis, spinal tumors
Luo ZhuojingChief Physician, Director of Spine SurgeryCervical spondylosis, spondylolisthesis, spinal stenosis, minimally invasive spine surgery
Li JingChief PhysicianLimb-salvage surgery for bone tumors, pelvic tumor resection and reconstruction
Wang ZheChief Physician, Director of Joint SurgeryHip and knee arthroplasty, joint revision, arthroscopic surgery
Liu JianChief Physician, Head of Trauma OrthopedicsComplex pelvic fractures, multiple fractures, nonunion, limb deformity correction

Core Advanced Technologies

  • 3D Spinal Deformity Correction — Prof. Tao Huiren's team; over 400 surgeries/year; National Science and Technology Progress Award
  • Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (Foraminal Endoscopy, OLIF) — Prof. Luo Zhuojing's pioneering trans-laminar approach fusion technology
  • 3D-Printed Custom Prosthesis Limb-Salvage — Limb preservation success rate over 90%
  • Computer-Navigated Joint Replacement — Alignment accuracy reaching 99%
  • Minimally Invasive Hip Replacement — Patients can walk the day after surgery
  • Complex Pelvic Fracture Fixation — 30% shorter surgery time, 50% less blood loss
  • Recombinant Heterogeneous Bone Graft — First approved in China with independent IP; used in over 400 hospitals nationwide

Research & Education

  • 4 National Science and Technology Progress Awards (Second Class)
  • 4 National Invention Patents
  • National "863" Program projects and NSFC key projects
  • Long-term international collaborations with the USA and Japan
  • AO Spine International Training Center for spine surgeons
  • Published textbook Modern Orthopedic Basics and Clinical Practice (People's Medical Publishing House)

Contact Information

Address: No. 127 West Changle Road, Xincheng District, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China
Hospital Hotline: +86-29-84775507


🌐 This guide is prepared for Central Asian patients. Information compiled from public sources. Data as of 2026.

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