Meiyukai Clinic
About
Located near Kanjodori-higashi Station on the Sapporo Municipal Subway in Higashi Ward, Sapporo, Kanjodori-higashi Orthopedic Clinic is a specialized orthopedic clinic with inpatient beds that opened in March 2006. With 17 beds, the clinic provides specialized care focused on arthroscopic surgery for the shoulder, elbow, and knee joints. The clinic's greatest strength lies in its extensive track record of minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery. In 2024, the clinic performed over 700 surgeries annually, with shoulder arthroscopy accounting for 372 cases, ranking among the highest in Japan. The clinic has established a system where specialists in each area—physicians specializing in shoulder and elbow, and those specializing in knee—provide care according to specific days and time slots, ensuring accurate diagnosis and optimal treatment. The clinic also actively performs arthroscopic elbow surgery, which is rare nationwide, addressing refractory conditions such as tennis elbow and elbow osteoarthritis. The rehabilitation department is well-equipped, with experienced physical therapists designing individualized treatment programs and providing one-on-one care for each patient. Clinic hours are weekdays from 9:00 to 11:30 AM and 2:00 to 5:30 PM, with English-language support available. The facility includes parking and barrier-free access, making it accessible to a wide range of patients.
