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Smart Joint Center Medical Team – Samitivej Chinatown Hospital

Patient Experience Review: Knee Replacement Surgery for Knee Osteoarthritis
Symptoms of Knee Osteoarthritis
- Knee pain: The most common symptom. Pain may occur when walking, going up or down stairs, or sitting with the knees bent. It may come and go or become chronic.
- Knee stiffness: Often occurs after waking up or sitting for a long time, and usually improves with movement.
- Swelling of the knee: The knee may become swollen due to inflammation inside the joint.
- Knee deformity: In severe cases, the knee may become deformed, such as bow legs or misaligned knees.
- Cracking or grinding sounds in the knee: A grating or clicking sound may occur when moving the knee.
- Knee instability: Feeling unsteady when standing or having difficulty maintaining balance.
- Weak muscles around the knee: Thigh muscles may shrink, causing weakness in the leg muscles.
- Increased pain in cold weather.
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Knee Surgery / Knee Replacement Surgery Package at Special Prices
- One-Sided Knee Replacement Surgery Program Includes 4-night hospital stay: THB 260,000
- Both-Sided Knee Replacement Surgery Program Includes 5-night hospital stay: THB 450,000
Additional Benefits Included in the Knee Surgery / Knee Replacement Surgery Package
Free of Charge
- Receive a pre-operative health check-up package valued at THB 4,200.
- Receive 1 night of close post-operative monitoring with 24-hour nursing care.
- Receive 3–4 nights of inpatient recovery stay, with room upgrade available upon room availability.
- Receive 8 sessions of personalized knee rehabilitation to help patients straighten the leg, stand, and walk within 12 hours.
Post-Operative Care and Follow-Up
After surgery, patients will have a follow-up appointment with the specialist 2 weeks after the procedure. X-rays will be scheduled at 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, 1 year, and 2 years after surgery.
Terms and Conditions
- The prices do not include pre-operative preparation costs for knee surgery / knee replacement surgery.
- The package can be used with health insurance, subject to approval by the insurance company.
- This price is applicable to Thai nationals only.
- The hospital reserves the right to change prices and conditions without prior notice.
- Services are available at Smart Joint Center, Samitivej Chinatown Hospital only.
Knee Surgery / Knee Replacement Surgery Installment Promotion Enjoy 0% installment payment for up to 10 months.
Participating Credit Cards for 0% Installment Payment
- Kasikorn Bank Credit Card: 4–6 months (6 months applies to BDMS co-branded cards only)
- Bangkok Bank Credit Card: 6 months (All card types)
- Krungsri Credit Card: 6–10 months (All card types)
For more information or to schedule a consultation with a doctor, please contact us via LINE: @samitivejchinatown or click here.
Interested in consulting Prof. Keerati Charoencholvanich, M.D.?
Receive expert care for knee osteoarthritis from a specialist with over 30 years of experience and more than 1,000 knee replacement surgery cases.
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