I've been suffering from joint pain for years and have always wanted to see a specialist in Beijing, Shanghai, or Guangzhou, but I'm struggling with the hassle of traveling and the difficulty in securing an appointment?
The opportunity is here!
As the World Arthritis Day and the Double Ninth Festival for respecting the elderly are approaching, in order to practice the public welfare concept of respecting and loving the elderly, protect the bone health of the middle-aged and elderly, and help the general public get rid of the pain caused by joint diseases, Hainan Chengmei Hospital's Minimally Invasive Intelligent Orthopedic Center will specially invite Professor Zhang Xianlong, an orthopedic expert from the Sixth People's Hospital affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, to lead a multidisciplinary expert team to provide consultations on October 9th (Friday), and hold a public welfare free clinic activity with the theme of "Protecting Joints, Enjoying Health, Joint Health, Walking Strongly".
Free clinic time
October 9th (Friday), 14:00-17:00
Free clinic location
Outpatient lobby of Hainan Chengmei Hospital
Multi-disciplinary experts collaborate | One-stop solution for joint health challenges
This free clinic is jointly conducted by multidisciplinary teams from orthopedics, nephrology, endocrinology, cardiovascular medicine, geriatrics, and other departments. It provides a comprehensive and precise one-stop diagnosis and treatment plan, addressing the characteristics of patients with osteoarthritis who often suffer from comorbidities such as hypertension, diabetes, and kidney disease.
Multiple free health services | Comprehensive care for joint health
One-on-one consultation with experts: We specialize in investigating joint pain, soreness, stiffness, and limited mobility issues in various parts of the body, including the neck, shoulders, waist, hips, and knees. We provide detailed interpretation of imaging films and physical examination reports, and answer targeted questions about the condition.
Specialized screening for osteoarthritis: Free physical examination of osteoarthritis, including detection of joint mobility, identification of tender points, assessment of muscle strength, and precise screening for potential joint lesions.
Personalized diagnosis and treatment guidance: Based on each individual's condition and physical state, we tailor-make exclusive rehabilitation and treatment plans, providing detailed answers to core issues such as medication guidance, conservative treatment, and surgical indications.
Health science popularization and education: Popularize knowledge about daily joint maintenance, home rehabilitation, scientific weight loss, cold prevention and warmth, reasonable exercise, etc., and correct common misunderstandings about bone and joint maintenance among the public.
Free basic testing: Free blood pressure monitoring services are provided on-site.
Friendly reminder: To facilitate experts in quickly understanding medical history, accurately assessing the condition, and formulating diagnosis and treatment plans, citizens seeking medical consultation are advised to bring along previous imaging films, examination reports, and medical records in advance.
Professor Zhang Xianlong, a chief physician, medical doctor, doctoral student, and postdoctoral supervisor, works in the Orthopedics Department of the Sixth People's Hospital affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine. Currently, Professor Zhang Xianlong has been appointed as the Honorary President of Hainan Chengmei Hospital and regularly consults at Hainan Chengmei Hospital.
Don't bear joint diseases alone, experts remind early prevention and treatment
With the intensifying aging of the population, osteoarthritis has become a prevalent disease affecting the quality of life of middle-aged and elderly people, and in recent years, there has been a noticeable trend of younger onset. In daily life, many people often dismiss symptoms such as neck, shoulder, waist, and leg pain, joint soreness and swelling, and mobility issues as minor problems, and just bear them, ultimately missing the best treatment opportunity.
Professor Zhang Xianlong reminded that osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease that occurs frequently in joints such as the knee, hip, spine, and hands. Most patients delay seeking medical attention, causing mild joint discomfort to progress to severe pain and limited mobility, thus missing the golden window for conservative treatment.
The typical symptoms of osteoarthritis include joint pain, morning joint stiffness (usually resolving spontaneously within 30 minutes), and limited joint mobility. If persistent joint swelling and pain, as well as mobility issues, occur, it is necessary to promptly visit a professional medical institution for examination and evaluation. This ensures early detection, intervention, and treatment, effectively safeguarding joint health.
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