Woo Kyung Kwak

Spezialisierung: Orthopädietechniker
9 Jahre der Erfahrung
Spricht:
Korean
Arbeitsplatz: Republik Korea, Seoul, Klinik für Wirbelsäule und Gelenke Leadheal
FIFA-Diplom in Fußballmedizin abgeschlossen.
Dr. Woo Kyung Kwak ist orthopädischer Chirurg. Er ist auf minimalinvasive Fuß- und Sprunggelenkchirurgie spezialisiert (MICA bei Hallux valgus). Zudem behandelt er Sportverletzungen, implantiert Knie-Totalendoprothesen und führt fortgeschrittene Schulter- und Kniearthroskopien durch.

Er erwarb die Abschlüsse MD und MS an der Chonnam National University und absolvierte ein Fellowship am Chonnam National University Hospital. Er war Chefarzt der Orthopädie am Armed Forces Daejeon Hospital und leitendes Mitglied des medizinischen Untersuchungsausschusses im Verteidigungsministerium.

Er ist Vollmitglied der koreanischen Orthopädie-, Arthroskopie-, Knie-, Fuß- und Sprunggelenks-, Sportmedizin- und Frakturgesellschaften sowie lebenslanges Mitglied der koreanischen Schulter- und Ellenbogengesellschaft. Er ist Gutachter für Zeitschriften von Springer Nature. Er absolvierte das Arthrex-Advanced-Training, den AO-Trauma-Kurs, die TPI-Therapie-Zertifizierung und das FIFA-Diplom in Fußballmedizin.

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Qualifikationen

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.