Shimasaki Hospital, located in Asemachi, Hitachi City, Ibaraki Prefecture, is a hospital specializing in orthopedic surgery. Celebrating its 70th anniversary this year, the hospital has a long history of supporting orthopedic healthcare in the region. One of the hospital's notable initiatives is the establishment of the Hitachi Artificial Joint and Joint Function Reconstruction Center. With the philosophy of selecting and proposing the most appropriate treatment methods for each patient's condition regarding upper and lower limb joint diseases, the hospital aims to provide better healthcare by quickly incorporating the latest knowledge and techniques in joint function reconstruction, including artificial joint surgery. The hospital also offers a well-developed specialized outpatient clinic for patients referred from other hospitals, difficult cases, and cases requiring surgical indication judgment, operating on a fully appointment-based system after general consultations. English-language consultation is available, making it accessible for patients who use English. The facility is equipped with a parking lot and features barrier-free design, making it easy to use for people with physical disabilities. The reception desk is available on weekday mornings and afternoons and Saturday mornings, with closed days on Sundays, holidays, year-end and New Year holidays (December 30th to January 3rd), and summer vacation (August 13th to 15th).