Where does Prof.Myung Koo Kim practice?

Prof.Myung Koo Kim practices at Inha University Hospital

What is the specialty of Prof.Myung Koo Kim?

Prof.Myung Koo Kim specialty is Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon

What is the experience of Prof.Myung Koo Kim?

Prof.Myung Koo Kim is Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon with 30 years of experience.

What does a Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon do?

The Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders of the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons and muscles.

What are the typical symptoms of an joint replacement candidate?

The symptoms include where a person is unable to perform daily routine activities because of pain, experiencing stiffness even when lying down or at rest and there is pain despite having medications.

Which tests/ investigations are generally required by the Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon?

The investigations include Arthrography, Blood Tests, Bone Scan, Computed Tomography (CT Scan), Discography, Doppler Ultrasound, Dual-Photon Absorptiometry, and Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry.

Is there a difference between an orthopedic doctor and an orthopedic surgeon?

Not really, in reality the Orthopedists treat a range of conditions such as fractures and dislocations, osteoporosis, back injuries and more. Because surgery is so integral to the role, the terms "orthopedist" and "orthopedic surgeon" are often used interchangeably.

How long will the new joint last or will I have to do a second replacement?

For 80–90% of people who have total knee replacement, the new joint usually last for about 20 years or more.

Prof.Myung Koo Kim, Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon in Incheon, South Korea - Appointment

About Prof.Myung Koo Kim

Prof.Myung Koo Kim is a highly experienced and reputed Orthopedic & Joint Replacement Surgeon with an extensive career span of +30 years.
Prof. Kim is a graduate of Yonsei University (1981). He then did his postgraduation in 1994 from Hallym University and MD from Korea University in 1996.
Prof. Kim is a specialist of knee joint surgeries, ACL reconstruction and treating osteoarthritis.
For a year between 1999-00, he worked as a clinical instructor at the University Pittsburg Medical Center for Sports Medicine.
Prof. Kim, along with fellow orthopedics has authored well-researched and scholarly articles for reputed journals.

Hospital

Inha University Hospital

Location

Incheon, South Korea

Special Interest

ACL reconstruction Knee Arthroplasty

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Work Experience of Prof.Myung Koo Kim

Professor, Inha University Hospital

MD, 1996, Korea University

Post Graduation, 1994, Hallym University

Graduation, 1981, Yonsei University

A Multicenter, Double-Blind, Phase III Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of a Cell and Gene Therapy in Knee Osteoarthritis Patients.
Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty Fails To Completely Restore Normal Gait Patterns During Level Walking.
Clinical And Arthroscopic Outcome Of Single Bundle Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: Comparison Of Remnant Preservation Versus Conventional Technique.

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