Educate communities on prevention and early warning signs.
Global Joint Care Network
Moving the worldwithout pain.
Joint preservation, not replacement
The Global Joint Care Network (GJCN) is an international community dedicated to advancing joint health through prevention, early intervention, and non-surgical treatment. We believe joint replacement should be the last resort – not the default.
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a global crisis, but it is not inevitable. With the right care at the right time, disease progression can be slowed, mobility preserved, and unnecessary surgery avoided across all major moving joints—including knees, hips, shoulders, ankles, and the spine.
All major jointsKnee · Hip · Shoulder · Ankle · Spine
Non-surgical firstSurgery only as a last resort
Our Vision
A world where joint pain is reduced, mobility restored, and invasive surgery replaced by biological joint preservation.
By 2035, joint replacement becomes the last resort for every patient, everywhere.
5,000+
Patients treated per year
80%
Recovery rate, up to
30+
Doctors across our network
Our Mission
Five commitments that guide everything we do.
Prevent OA through lifestyle modification and weight management.
Detect OA early – Grades 1–3, when treatment works best.
Regenerate using evidence-based biological therapies.
Research to advance joint preservation science across all weight-bearing and non-weight-bearing joints.
Joint replacement should be the last resort – not the default.
Meet the Founder
The clinician behind the network.
Dr. Shahid Chudhary
Founder · Musculoskeletal Physician · M.Phil · PGD Pain Management · PhD ScholarDr. Shahid Chudhary is a highly experienced musculoskeletal physician with advanced training in Pain Management, Physical Medicine, Regenerative Medicine, and diagnostic ultrasound. His unique expertise bridges the gap between rehabilitation and biological intervention, allowing him to treat arthritis with the latest regenerative protocols—from PRP and stem cells to advanced physical rehabilitation. As a PhD Scholar actively researching joint preservation, he ensures GJCN stays at the forefront of non-surgical orthopaedics.
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Our Projects
Community care, close to home.
Knee, Spine & Shoulder Pain Clinic
A Community Healthcare Project of the Global Joint Care NetworkKnee, Spine & Shoulder Pain Clinic provides personalized, non-invasive care for knee, spine, and shoulder conditions, using innovative treatments focused on faster recovery and improved mobility.
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Osteoarthritis – The Numbers
A global crisis, measured.
500M+
Over 500 million people living with OA globally (2021)
650M
Projected to exceed 650 million by 2045
2×
Women nearly 2× more likely than men to develop OA
10%
10% of adults over 55 have disabling symptoms
2.5%
OA costs up to 2.5% of GDP in developed countries
Our Treatment Approach
A full spectrum of non-surgical care.
We offer a full spectrum of non-surgical, evidence-based treatments for osteoarthritis of the knee, hip, shoulder, ankle, wrist, and spinal facet joints, tailored to each patient's condition and goals.
Prevention
The four foundations that protect a joint before damage begins.
Weight loss
Exercise
Muscle strengthening
Anti-inflammatory diet
Early Detection
Finding osteoarthritis at Grades 1–3, while treatment still works best.
Screening camps
Community-based risk assessment for all major joints.
Telehealth
Accessible expert consultation.
Risk stratification
Identify high-risk individuals based on biomechanics and genetics.
Education
Recognise early warning signs (stiffness, swelling, reduced range of motion).
Non-Surgical Treatment Options
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Regenerative Medicine
- PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma)
- Stem Cell Therapy
- Combination Therapy (PRP + MSCs)
Viscosupplementation
- Hyaluronic Acid injections
Ozone & Prolozone Therapy
- Ozone injections
- Prolozone
Advanced Physical Therapies
- Laser Therapy
- Shockwave Therapy (ESWT)
- Targeted Radiofrequency
Evidence-Based Rehabilitation
- Supervised exercise therapy
- Water-based therapy
- Home exercise plans
Tailored to you
Knee, hip, shoulder, ankle, wrist and spinal facet joints — each plan is built around your condition and your goals.
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Integrated Pain Management
Pain treated as a whole, not a symptom.
Care that works with the body, the medication and the mind at the same time.
- Multimodal approach combining physical, pharmacological, and psychological support
- Goal: reduce medication dependence and improve quality of life
The Power of Integration
Therapies work better together.
Combining regenerative medicine with exercise therapy delivers superior pain relief and functional improvement – benefits seen in 6 weeks, lasting up to 96 weeks.
Adding advanced therapies (ozone, shockwave, laser, radiofrequency) creates a complete, surgical-sparing care pathway for hips, knees, shoulders, ankles, and beyond.
Surgery is not your first option.
It should be your last.
Joint pain doesn't have to end in replacement. At the Global Joint Care Network, led by founder Dr. Shahid Chudhary—a specialist in Pain Management, Physical Medicine, Regenerative Medicine, and diagnostic ultrasound—we use the latest biological therapies and advanced rehabilitation to heal your body naturally. From your knees and hips to your shoulders and spine, our multidisciplinary team of physicians, therapists, and nutritionists work together to catch degeneration early, treat it intelligently, and save surgery for when it's truly necessary. Your joints deserve better than metal and plastic.
Serving Globally
Serving joints, globally.
Wherever you are in the world, the goal is the same — keep your own joints moving, for as long as possible.
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Reviews
What our patients say.
I was told I needed a knee replacement at 52. GJCN put me on a supervised strengthening programme with PRP instead. Two years later I am climbing stairs again — on my own knee.
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Ayesha KhanLahore, Pakistan
My shoulder pain had stopped me swimming for a year. The team explained every step before doing anything. The combination of shockwave and rehab worked when injections alone had not.
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Lim Wei TanPenang, Malaysia
What impressed me most was that nobody rushed to surgery. They looked at how I walk, not only at my scan. My hip is far better and I avoided the operation entirely.
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Mohammed Al-RashidDubai, UAE
Ozone therapy and a home exercise plan gave me back my mornings. I no longer wake up stiff, and for the first time in years I am not counting painkillers.
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Sarah FitzgeraldManchester, United Kingdom
Consultation
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Frequently Asked Questions
Answers, in plain language.
PRP, ozone, stem cells, exercise and more — ten common questions about non-surgical joint care.