1. Department Overview
The Department of Joint and Sports Injury was founded on October 10, 2026. As a key specialty of Songgang People’s Hospital, it integrates medical care, teaching and research, and is committed to standardized diagnosis and treatment of bone and joint diseases and sports injuries. The department has 43 inpatient beds and receives approximately 12,000 outpatient visits annually, serving as the regional center for joint surgery and sports medicine.
2. Medical Team
The department boasts a well-structured, highly skilled professional team consisting of 6 physicians: 1 chief physician, 2 associate chief physicians, 2 attending physicians and 1 resident physician. Among them, 3 hold master’s degrees and 3 hold bachelor’s degrees. The complete talent ladder lays a solid foundation for sustainable development.
3. Scope of Diagnosis and Treatment
The department manages common conditions including osteoarthritis, osteonecrosis of the femoral head, rheumatoid arthritis, and developmental dysplasia of the hip and knee, as well as complicated disorders such as complex intra-articular fractures and old injuries. Its signature techniques cover hip and knee arthroplasty and revision, arthroscopic ligament reconstruction, meniscus repair, rotator cuff repair and minimally invasive treatment for sports injuries. The team is capable of performing all Grade-III and Grade-IV surgeries within this specialty.
4. Facilities and Equipment
The department is equipped with core devices including a 4K arthroscopic system, C-arm X-ray machine and bone densitometer. Supported by the digital orthopedic operating room and Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) platform, it features minimally invasive, precise and individualized treatment, strongly safeguarding surgical safety and clinical outcomes.
5. Research and Teaching
The department actively undertakes research projects, publishes academic papers, participates in academic exchanges and has received multiple awards. As a teaching base, it provides clinical training for interns and visiting physicians, with a focus on talent development and disciplinary team building.
6. Service Features
Specialized nursing and ERAS care pathways are implemented. Humanized services including pain-free ward management and postoperative follow-up are available. The department has earned trust from numerous patients through high-quality, thoughtful care, maintaining a consistently high patient satisfaction rate.
7. Development Plan
Going forward, the department will focus on precision joint arthroplasty and minimally invasive management of sports injuries, striving to build a regional hub of excellence for joint surgery and sports medicine. Priorities for disciplinary development include talent cultivation, research innovation and introduction of new technologies to continuously enhance overall capacity and service quality.