Nakatani Orthopedics Hospital
About
Since August 1976, Nakatani Orthopedic Hospital has served the Banshu region centered on Kakogawa as a specialized orthopedic hospital providing community healthcare. The hospital maintains a 24-hour, 365-day orthopedic emergency system, accepting over 1,000 emergency cases annually, with patients coming from a wide area including Kobe City, Akashi City, Himeji City, Takasago City, Kasai City, Kato City, Miki City, and Ono City. In clinical practice, orthopedic specialists perform a wide range of surgeries focusing on emergency trauma such as fractures and ligament injuries, as well as sports injuries and joint replacement procedures. In terms of equipment, diagnostic devices such as X-rays, 3D CT, MRI, DEXA bone densitometry, and electromyography are utilized swiftly to support treatment. The hospital has introduced the STORZ DUOLITH SD1 ULTRA extracorporeal shockwave pain therapy device, which delivers shockwaves—non-continuous pressure waves—directly to affected areas through the skin for pain relief and tissue repair in conditions like tendinitis and ligamentitis. A pain clinic is also available, where pain specialists and orthopedic specialists work closely together to diagnose pain causes based on specialized knowledge and techniques, conducting appropriate examinations and treatments. When specialized treatment is deemed necessary, patients are referred to institutions such as Kobe University Hospital, Hyogo Medical University Hospital, and Prefectural Kakogawa Medical Center. The facility offers parking spaces, barrier-free access, and multilingual support in languages including English and Korean.
