Shodoshima Yamagami Orthopedics Clinic
About
Located in Shodoshima Town, Shozu District, Kagawa Prefecture, Shodoshima Yamagami Orthopedic Clinic is a medical facility specializing in orthopedics. The clinic features a parking lot, offers barrier-free access and English services, catering to a wide range of needs. Clinic hours are from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:30 PM to 5:30 PM, with Thursday morning hours extending until 1:00 PM and Saturday afternoon hours ending at 4:00 PM. Closed days are Mondays, Thursday afternoons, and Sundays/holidays, and since October 2025, the clinic is closed one Saturday per month. To reduce waiting times, the clinic has introduced a "Digital Smartphone Clinic" reservation and payment system, enabling smooth processing from appointment booking to billing through a smartphone app. Since February 2025, the clinic has also begun offering a new treatment for knee pain, the first of its kind in Kagawa Prefecture. Guided by the philosophy of supporting the 100-year life era, the clinic implements evidence-based musculoskeletal disease prevention programs and proposes rehabilitation tailored to each individual patient. Physicians and physical therapists provide professional support to help island residents achieve their goals, and a system is in place for patients to safely receive post-operative rehabilitation after undergoing surgery off the island. The clinic provides a venue for those who tend to isolate themselves at home to maintain and improve physical fitness while expanding their social connections, aiming to contribute to the health promotion of the entire community.
