The body part is only the beginning of the decision.

A painful knee can lead to very different conversations: joint replacement for advanced arthritis, ACL reconstruction after instability, meniscus surgery after a tear, arthroscopy for selected mechanical problems, cartilage-preservation procedures, or a non-surgical programme built around injections and rehabilitation. The same pattern repeats across the hip, shoulder, spine, foot and ankle, hand and wrist.

That is why JLIT starts with the treatment question rather than presenting a wall of hospital logos. The useful comparison is whether the provider has the relevant service, whether the named specialist works in that subspecialty, what the proposed treatment actually includes, and how the recovery fits around an international journey.