What does an orthopaedic surgeon treat?

An orthopaedic surgeon is a doctor who diagnoses and treats conditions related to bones, joints, muscles, and sports injuries. In Hong Kong, orthopaedic surgeons are registered with the Medical Council of Hong Kong (MCHK). Common reasons to see one include fractures and sports injuries, knee and hip osteoarthritis, back and neck pain from a slipped disc, frozen shoulder and rotator cuff tears, carpal tunnel syndrome and trigger finger, foot and ankle problems.

How much does an orthopaedic surgeon cost in Hong Kong?

Consultation fees for orthopaedic surgeons in Hong Kong typically range from $180 to $2000, with a median fee of $800.

How many orthopaedic surgeons are in Hong Kong?

There are 571 registered orthopaedic surgeons in Hong Kong across 15 districts.

When should you see an orthopaedic surgeon in Hong Kong?

Sprains and short-lived aches usually settle with rest and what a GP prescribes. An orthopaedic surgeon is for pain that runs past a few weeks, a joint that locks, gives way or will not straighten, and any injury where a fracture is possible.

Do you need a referral to see an orthopaedic surgeon in Hong Kong?

No referral needed. Bring existing X-ray or MRI images｜an orthopaedic consultation moves much faster with the pictures in the room.

How long is the public-hospital wait to see an orthopaedic surgeon in Hong Kong?

In the public system, new referrals are seen through Orthopaedics and Traumatology specialist out-patient clinics. Hospital Authority figures for 01 July 2025 – 30 June 2026 show 69% of new bookings were triaged as stable cases, with a median wait of 23 weeks to 45 weeks depending on cluster.

Which orthopaedic surgeon is good?

ok.med does not rate or recommend individual doctors — we hold no outcome or satisfaction data, and should not pretend to. What can be checked objectively: whether the doctor is registered with the Medical Council of Hong Kong and holds the relevant specialist qualification; whether their focus matches your condition (the reasons to see one, listed above); whether a GP referral is required; and whether the clinic's location and hours suit you. Browse every registered orthopaedic surgeons by district below and compare on those points yourself.

Best Orthopaedics & Traumatology in Hong Kong

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What Orthopaedics & Traumatology covers

Conditions treated: fractures and sports injuries
knee and hip osteoarthritis
back and neck pain from a slipped disc
frozen shoulder and rotator cuff tears
carpal tunnel syndrome and trigger finger
foot and ankle problems
When to see one instead of a GP: Sprains and short-lived aches usually settle with rest and what a GP prescribes. An orthopaedic surgeon is for pain that runs past a few weeks, a joint that locks, gives way or will not straighten, and any injury where a fracture is possible.
Do you need a referral?: No referral needed. Bring existing X-ray or MRI images｜an orthopaedic consultation moves much faster with the pictures in the room.

Orthopaedics & Traumatology in Hong Kong

Hip fracture is the defining orthopaedic problem of an ageing Hong Kong. The Government put the figure at about 10,000 new hip fractures a year, and reported that one-fifth of those patients die within a year, about half sustain permanent impairment of mobility, and about half need admission to a residential care home.
Source: Legislative Council reply, Government of the HKSAR. Data: 2019.
The underlying lifetime risk is high: the Government states that one in three women and one in five men over the age of 50 will suffer an osteoporotic fracture at some point in their lives.
Source: Legislative Council reply, Government of the HKSAR. Data: 2019.

Public waiting times for orthopaedics & traumatology

In the public system, new orthopaedics & traumatology referrals are seen through Orthopaedics and Traumatology specialist out-patient clinics. Of 108,274 new bookings over the year, 69% were triaged as stable cases, with a median wait ranging from 23 weeks to 45 weeks depending on cluster, and a longest recorded case of 81 weeks. Cases triaged as urgent had a median wait of less than 1 week or less.

Median wait for stable cases, by cluster
Cluster	Median	Longest
Hong Kong East	25 weeks	53 weeks
Hong Kong West	23 weeks	59 weeks
Kowloon Central	27 weeks	72 weeks
Kowloon East	42 weeks	70 weeks
Kowloon West	45 weeks	81 weeks
New Territories East	33 weeks	81 weeks
New Territories West	34 weeks	66 weeks

Privately, the median listed first-consultation fee for orthopaedics & traumatology on ok.med is HK$800, from 103 clinics that publish a price.

Source: Hospital Authority — Orthopaedics and Traumatology specialist out-patient waiting times, covering 01 July 2025 – 30 June 2026.

FAQ

What does an orthopaedic surgeon treat?: An orthopaedic surgeon is a doctor who diagnoses and treats conditions related to bones, joints, muscles, and sports injuries. In Hong Kong, orthopaedic surgeons are registered with the Medical Council of Hong Kong (MCHK). Common reasons to see one include fractures and sports injuries, knee and hip osteoarthritis, back and neck pain from a slipped disc, frozen shoulder and rotator cuff tears, carpal tunnel syndrome and trigger finger, foot and ankle problems.
How much does an orthopaedic surgeon cost in Hong Kong?: Consultation fees for orthopaedic surgeons in Hong Kong typically range from $180 to $2000, with a median fee of $800.
How many orthopaedic surgeons are in Hong Kong?: There are 571 registered orthopaedic surgeons in Hong Kong across 15 districts.
When should you see an orthopaedic surgeon in Hong Kong?: Sprains and short-lived aches usually settle with rest and what a GP prescribes. An orthopaedic surgeon is for pain that runs past a few weeks, a joint that locks, gives way or will not straighten, and any injury where a fracture is possible.
Do you need a referral to see an orthopaedic surgeon in Hong Kong?: No referral needed. Bring existing X-ray or MRI images｜an orthopaedic consultation moves much faster with the pictures in the room.
How long is the public-hospital wait to see an orthopaedic surgeon in Hong Kong?: In the public system, new referrals are seen through Orthopaedics and Traumatology specialist out-patient clinics. Hospital Authority figures for 01 July 2025 – 30 June 2026 show 69% of new bookings were triaged as stable cases, with a median wait of 23 weeks to 45 weeks depending on cluster.
Which orthopaedic surgeon is good?: ok.med does not rate or recommend individual doctors — we hold no outcome or satisfaction data, and should not pretend to. What can be checked objectively: whether the doctor is registered with the Medical Council of Hong Kong and holds the relevant specialist qualification; whether their focus matches your condition (the reasons to see one, listed above); whether a GP referral is required; and whether the clinic's location and hours suit you. Browse every registered orthopaedic surgeons by district below and compare on those points yourself.