Woo Kyung Kwak

Especialização: Orthotist
9 anos de experiência
Fala:
Korean
Local de trabalho: República da Coreia, Seul, Clínica Coluna e Articulações Leadheal
Completed the FIFA Diploma in Football Medicine.
Dr. Woo Kyung Kwak is an orthopedic surgeon at Leadheal Hospital in Seoul. He specializes in minimally invasive bunion correction using the MICA technique. Dr. Kwak also performs total knee arthroplasty and arthroscopic joint surgery. He completed the FIFA Diploma in Football Medicine for sports injury management.
- Completed training at the Arthrex Surgical Skills Laboratory and the AO Trauma course.
- Served as the Chief of Orthopedic Surgery at Armed Forces Daejeon Hospital.
- Maintains membership in the Korean societies for orthopedics, arthroscopy, and sports medicine.
- Acts as a scientific reviewer for international Springer Nature medical journals.

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Qualificações

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.