Orthopedic Surgery

Chiba Orthopedic Surgery sits right in front of Higashi-Mukojima Station on the Tobu Skytree Line — easy to find, easy to reach. The clinic is run under the medical corporation Houyoukai and handles the full range of orthopedic issues: joint pain, back problems, sports injuries, fractures, rehabilitation. It’s a neighborhood clinic, not a big hospital, so expect a more personal scale. Their website has some English content, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume fluent English staff are waiting at reception. Reality is probably closer to basic communication with a translation app filling the gaps. If you have a Japanese-speaking friend who can come with you, bring them. If not, prepare your symptoms in writing beforehand. The clinic appears to use standard orthopedic diagnostic tools including X-ray. For expats living in Sumida or nearby areas of eastern Tokyo, this is a genuinely convenient local option for musculoskeletal issues — just go in with realistic expectations about the language situation.