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Updated Nov 2, 2026 Prices updated May 2026

Hip Resurfacing (Birmingham) cost in South Korea (2026)

Hip Resurfacing (Birmingham) in South Korea starts from $18,100. Based on 8 hospital prices in our database. Your exact price depends on the hospital, room and implant.

Lower range
$18,100
Typical price
$27,400
Upper range
$38,000
  • 4 nights in hospital
  • 90 days to full recovery
  • 8 hospital prices
  • 5 days visa processing
  • 94% reported success rate

Prices are hospital price ranges from our database, not a final quote. How we check

Hip Resurfacing (Birmingham) cost guide: what's included, what moves the price, red flags

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Hospital packagefrom $19,470
Hotel, 7 nights$420
Meals est.$270
Coordinator, visa letter helpFree
Estimated totalfrom $20,160

Hospital package = typical price range from 8 hospital prices.

Room and implant choices use rough adjustments (est.). Meals at about $15 per person per day. Flights not included.

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Cost breakdown: what changes the price

Based on 8 hospital prices in South Korea.

Budget hospitalsLowest-priced quarter of hospitals up to $26,219
Mid-range hospitalsMiddle half of hospitals from $26,219
Premium hospitalsHighest-priced quarter from $28,380
Typical total$27,438

Best hospitals for Hip Resurfacing (Birmingham) in South Korea

How we rank

Ranked by accreditation, patient rating and review count, then price.

  1. Asan Medical Center 1
    Asan Medical Center
    Seoul · ISO 9001 · JCI · KOIHA · ★ 4.8
    From
    $19,540
    from $19,540 21 doctors listed JCI accredited
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  2. Dong-eui Medical Center 2
    From
    $17,900
    from $17,900
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  3. Daegu Catholic University Medical Center 3
    From
    $18,180
    from $18,180
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  4. Gachon University Gil Hospital 4
    From
    $18,750
    from $18,750 12 doctors listed
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  5. Gyeongsang National University Hospital 5
    From
    $19,400
    from $19,400
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What's inside

  • Prices by country, city and hospital, compared with home
  • All-in trip budget: treatment, stay, food, visa
  • Day-by-day timeline and recovery milestones
  • Visa summary, preparation checklist and questions to ask
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Where the money goes · South Korea
  • Treatment (typical listed price) 91% $27,400
  • Accommodation 5% $1,500
  • Food 3% $1,000
  • Local transport 1% $200
  • Visa fees 0% $100
  • Estimated total$30,300

Source: medcasts.com · prices as of May 2026

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South Korea vs other countries

Typical hospital price per country, from 72 price records in the Medcasts database.

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What a hospital quote usually includes

  • Surgeon, anaesthesia and operating room
  • About 4 nights in hospital, with nursing care
  • Routine tests and medicines during the stay
  • Free Medcasts coordinator, visa letter help and airport pickup arrangements
  • Not included: flights and hotel after discharge

Every quote we send lists what is and isn't included, line by line.

Your recovery plan

  1. Days 1–4Stand with a frame; physiotherapy and clot prevention.
  2. Weeks 2–6Walking with sticks; avoid twisting and impact.
  3. Weeks 6–12Walk unaided and return to desk work.
  4. Months 3–6Strength returns; low-impact activity resumes.
Full recovery guide

Medical visa for South Korea

Visa typeC-3-3 Medical Treatment Visa
Processing time5 days
Valid for90 days
Family can joinYes

South Korea issues the C-3-3 Medical Treatment visa — 90 days, single or multiple entry, issued through Korean consulates or via designated medical-tourism facilitators (KTO-certified agencies). For oncology or complex surgery requiring >90 days, the G-1-10 category offers longer stays. One family attendant visa (C-3-3-1) per patient is standard.

  1. 1Choose your hospital from your quotes
  2. 2We help you get the hospital's invitation letter
  3. 3Apply with your passport, photo and the letter
  4. 4Fly. Your coordinator arranges airport pickup

Visa processing time by destination

Malaysia Visa-on-arrival (most nationalities) + Medical Visa for extended stays About 3 days Turkey e-Visa or Medical Visa (USHAŞ-facilitated) About 3 days United Arab Emirates Medical Visa or Visit Visa About 3 days India Medical Visa (e-Medical available) About 4 days Singapore Visa-on-arrival for most nationalities · Medical Visa for longer stays About 5 days South Korea C-3-3 Medical Treatment Visa About 5 days Thailand Non-Immigrant MT Visa (Medical Treatment) About 7 days Germany Schengen Medical Treatment Visa (Type C or D) About 10 days Saudi Arabia Medical Visa (via MoH referral) or Visitor Visa About 10 days

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About Hip Resurfacing (Birmingham)

Birmingham hip resurfacing caps the ball of the thigh bone with a metal shell and fits a matching metal cup. It is mainly offered to younger, active people with arthritis and strong bone.

The surgeon reshapes the head of the femur and covers it with a hollow metal cap, then places a metal cup in the socket, keeping more of your own bone than a standard hip replacement. It is done under spinal or general anaesthesia. Accurate positioning of both components is essential, and the surgeon's experience with this specific design matters.

Usually a good fit if

  • Younger, active adults, mainly men under 60, with hip arthritis and healthy bone.
  • Large femoral head and normal anatomy.
  • Wish to return to higher activity levels.
  • Normal kidney function.

May need to wait if

  • Women or smaller-built patients, who have higher revision risk with this implant.
  • Poor bone quality, osteoporosis or large femoral head cysts.
  • Kidney disease or metal allergy.
  • Hip dysplasia or deformity of the femoral head.
How to prepare
  1. Have X-rays and sometimes CT or MRI to check femoral head bone quality, size and cysts.
  2. Mention kidney disease, metal allergy and previous hip surgery, and ask about baseline kidney function tests.
  3. Review blood thinners and anti-inflammatories with your doctor; do not change them yourself.
  4. Practise using crutches and prepare raised seating at home.
  5. Plan clot prevention for the flight home and check fitness to fly.
Questions to ask your surgeon
  1. Am I suitable for Birmingham resurfacing rather than a standard hip replacement?
  2. How many Birmingham resurfacings have you done?
  3. What does the registry show for this implant in patients like me?
  4. What follow-up blood tests and scans do I need?
  5. What are the risks of neck fracture, metal reaction or revision?
  6. Can follow-up be done at home?
Red flags when comparing hospitals
  • Surgeon with limited resurfacing experience.
  • Offering resurfacing to patients with poor bone or small frames without discussing risks.
  • No metal ion monitoring plan.
  • Using a different or unnamed device marketed as Birmingham.

Questions about Hip Resurfacing (Birmingham) in South Korea

How much does Hip Resurfacing (Birmingham) cost in South Korea in 2026?

Prices start from $18,100, based on 8 hospital prices in South Korea in our database. Your final price depends on the hospital, room type and implant; we send written quotes that list what is included.

Is Hip Resurfacing (Birmingham) cheaper in South Korea than in other countries?

South Korea ranks 5 of 9 destinations we compare for this procedure. The lowest typical price is in India at about $15,648.

How long do I need to stay in South Korea?

Most patients spend about 4 nights in hospital. Full recovery takes about 90 days; your surgeon will tell you when you are fit to fly home.

How long does a medical visa for South Korea take?

C-3-3 Medical Treatment Visa: processing takes about 5 days and the visa is valid for 90 days. We help with the hospital invitation letter.

Is Birmingham resurfacing better than hip replacement?

In selected young men it offers a bone-preserving option with good long-term results. It is not suitable for everyone.

Who should avoid it?

Women of small build, patients with poor bone, kidney disease or metal allergy.

Are metal ions a concern?

The implant releases metal particles, so monitoring blood tests and imaging are advised.

What are the risks?

Femoral neck fracture, metal reaction, loosening, infection and blood clots.

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