Orthopedic Surgery Faculty / Medical Staff >

This is an area of research into the bones in the extremities and the spine and the surrounding tissues such as muscles, ligaments, nerves, and blood vessels, and the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and injuries in the foregoing.

Major areas of treatment

  • Knee (knee joint): Sports injuries such as damage to the cruciate ligament or the semilunar cartilage, arthritis (degenerative, rheumatic)
  • Sacrum (hip joint): Head of femur avascular necrosis, arthritis (degenerative, rheumatic)
  • Upper extremities (hands and arms): Diseases or injuries in the wrist or elbow, upper extremity peripheral nerve diseases or injuries
  • Shoulder (shoulder joint): Ligament injuries, dislocation, frozen shoulder, arthritis (degenerative, rheumatic)
  • Spine: Herniated cervical or lumbar disc, degenerative spinal diseases, spinal stenosis, spinal malformation
  • Pediatric: Congenital malformation, growth impairment, infection, tumor, traumas that occurr in children
  • Tumor: Benign or malignant tumors that occur in the bones, muscles, nerves, or blood vessels in the extremities or the spine
    For the past 20 years, our department has grown to include the sub-specializations of eight different major centers and fields: Arthroplasty surgery center (mainly hip and knee), arthroscopic surgery and sports medicine center (mainly shoulder and knee), spine center, pediatric surgery center, hand and wrist, foot and ankle, tumor, and trauma.

Strong points

Our department has been publishing more than 20 original articles in international SCI(E) journals each year, leading the hospital and the nation in the field of orthopedic surgery. Many of the recently published papers have been based on numerous clinical experiences in difficult primary surgical cases and revisions. The leading cases of surgery are currently knee joint replacements, hip joint replacements, hip revisions of primary replacements, arthroscopic rotator cuff repairs and related surgeries, shoulder replacements, arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament reconstructions and meniscus surgeries, spinal stenosis, treatment of LCP pediatric disease and complex hand and wrist deformity and trauma surgeries, malignant bone tumor salvage surgeries, and periarticular fracture surgeries.

Furthermore, our solid international reputation had been proven with numerous foreign orthopedic surgeons from all over the globe visiting our department every year to do a short-term observation course up to a year-long fellowship. As a tertiary hospital in Korea whose hospital and department have been considered the ultimate place to be for orthopedic care in the nation, we have been working endlessly and tirelessly to live up to our reputation. As a result, many foreign patients fly over to receive surgery and care from our department. We strive to pursue even higher-end service without resting on our laurels, to satisfy our patients with flawless surgical performance and reliable post-op care.

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Patients' Rights

1. Right to receive medical care

Patients have the right to receive proper care in a safe setting without discrimination nor should their right to care be violated regardless of their gender, age, religion, social status, nationality, language, race, or physical/mental/financial status. Medical teams shall not refuse to provide care without justifiable reason.

2. Right to be informed and to make an autonomous decision

Patients have the right to obtain full and complete information from their medical team, to ask questions, and to determine their agreement or refusal concerning: diagnosis, treatment (purpose, plans and methods), outcomes of care (including unanticipated outcomes), discharge plan, participation in medical research studies, organ transplantation/donation, etc. Within ethical boundaries, patients may discontinue or refuse treatment, request that the medical team explain and suggest alternative treatments, and reserve the right to make their own decisions.

3. Right to confidentiality

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4. Right to request consultation and mediation

In the event of a medical dispute, patients may request consultation and mediation from an internal or external agency (Korea Consumer Agency, Korea Medical Dispute Mediation and Arbitration Agency).

5. Right to have values and beliefs respected

Patients will not be discriminated against because of their culture, religious values, or beliefs, and their rights will not be violated.

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Patients have the right to receive hospital-provided care where the patient’s medical information is protected and patient safety can be assured. In addition, patients have the right to be protected from possible dangers that can occur in a hospital and to have stability of mind and body.

Patients' Responsibilities

1. Responsibility to trust and respect the medical team

Patients must accurately inform the medical team of their health condition and must trust and respect the medical team's treatment plan. Patients may be responsible for consequences that result from not following instructions.

2. Responsibility to not use dishonest methods for medical treatment

Patients must reveal their identity before receiving any medical care and must not use false or dishonest methods, such as seeking medical care under disguised ownership.

3. Responsibility to abide by all hospital regulations

Patients are expected to treat all hospital staff and other patients with courtesy and respect; to abide by all hospital rules; and to earnestly fulfill their financial obligation to the hospital. Also, patients and their family members are expected to participate in all safety regulations.