Woo Kyung Kwak

Spécialisation: Orthotist
9 années d'expérience
Parle:
Korean
Espace de travail: République de Corée, Séoul, Clinique de la colonne vertébrale et des articulations Leadheal
Titulaire du diplôme de la FIFA en médecine du football.
Le Dr Woo Kyung Kwak est chirurgien orthopédique à l'hôpital Leadheal de Séoul. Il est spécialisé dans la correction mini-invasive de l'hallux valgus par la technique MICA. Le Dr Kwak pratique également l'arthroplastie totale du genou et la chirurgie articulaire arthroscopique. Il est titulaire du diplôme de la FIFA en médecine du football pour la gestion des blessures sportives.
- A suivi une formation au laboratoire de compétences chirurgicales Arthrex et le cours AO Trauma.
- A occupé le poste de chef de la chirurgie orthopédique à l'hôpital des forces armées de Daejeon.
- Membre des sociétés coréennes d'orthopédie, d'arthroscopie et de médecine du sport.
- Réviseur scientifique pour des revues médicales internationales de Springer Nature.

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Qualifications

Dr. Woo Kyung Kwak is an orthopedic surgeon at Leadheal Hospital specializing in minimally invasive foot and ankle surgery (MICA). He holds the FIFA Diploma in Football Medicine. He treats sports injuries and performs joint replacements for the knee and shoulder. His practice also involves treating calcific tendinitis and recurrent shoulder dislocations.

Specialization & Approach

Dr. Kwak performs minimally invasive bunion correction to reduce patient recovery times. He uses arthroscopic techniques for shoulder and knee conditions. This approach also assists in joint preservation and fracture management. He provides individualized rehabilitation to help athletes return to performance safely.

Conditions Treated

Hallux valgus (bunions) and foot deformities
Rotator cuff tears and frozen shoulder
Knee and ankle osteoarthritis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) and meniscus tears
Tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow
Carpal tunnel syndrome and trigger finger
Calcific tendinitis and recurrent shoulder dislocation

Procedures Performed

MICA surgery for hallux valgus
Total knee arthroplasty
Shoulder and ankle arthroscopy
Bankart repair for recurrent dislocations
Trigger Point Injection (TPI) therapy — an injection used to treat muscle knots and chronic pain
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy

Work Experience

Orthopedic Surgeon – Leadheal Hospital, Seoul
Former Chief of Orthopedic Surgery – Armed Forces Daejeon Hospital
Former Senior Committee Member – Medical Investigation Committee, Ministry of National Defense, South Korea
Former Fellow – Chonnam National University Hospital

Education & Training

Doctor of Medicine – Chonnam National University College of Medicine
Master of Medical Science – Chonnam National University Graduate School of Medicine
FIFA Diploma in Football Medicine – Fédération Internationale de Football Association
Arthrex Surgical Skills Laboratory – Advanced Training
AO Trauma – Fracture Management Course
TPI Therapy Certification – Korean Society of Orthopedic Pain Medicine

Professional Memberships

Holds full membership in the following organizations:

Korean Orthopaedic Association
Korean Foot and Ankle Society
Korean Society of Sports Medicine
Korean Knee Society
Korean Arthroscopy Society
Korean Fracture Society
Lifetime Member, Korean Shoulder and Elbow Society

Research & Recognition

Dr. Kwak evaluates scientific literature for the global medical community. He is a reviewer for international journals published by Springer Nature. This role helps him stay current with orthopedic surgical trends. His academic work supports his clinical focus on joint preservation and fracture management.