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■ Computer Assisted Orthopedic Clinic
+ Orthopedic Clinic
Computer assisted navigation surgery
Computer assisted navigation surgery has the success rate as high as 99%. It directly monitors the image around the joint, maximizing the accuracy of the surgery. The navigation in the surgery plays the similar role of the car navigation system.
Minimally invasive surgery
Bio-compatible artificial joint
Wooridul Hospital Orthopedic Clinic uses the most human-friendly artificial joint. After surgery, you can freely move with the new artificial joint. The life expectancy of a new artificial joint is extended since its contact surface is soft.
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■ Shoulder
+ Orthopedic Shoulder Clinic
■ Main shoulder diseases treated in Orthopedic Shoulder Clinic (400 cases every year)
- Frozen shoulder(Adhesive Capsulitis)
- Shoulder tendon (rotator cuff) tear
- Shoulder impingement syndrome
- Calcified tendinitis
- Shoulder joint dislocation
Shoulder arthroscopy, which requires high level skills and technology, is carried out by the skin incision of 5~7mm
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+ Frozen Shoulder
Frozen Shoulder(Adhesive Capsulitis)
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+ Shoulder Tendon Tear
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+ Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
What is Shoulder Impingement Syndrome?
+ Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
What is Total Shoulder Arthroplasty?
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■ Hip
+ Orthopedic Hip Clinic
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+ Avascular necrosis of the femoral head
It is destruction of the hip joint causedby the blockage of blood supply to the femoral head and the insufficient provision of oxygen and nutrients. It is frequently found among the active young and middle-aged adults at the age between 30~59.
Causes of Avascular necrosis of the femoral head
■ Artificial Joint Replacement
Damaged hip joint is removed and an artificial joint made of special metal and ceramic
■ Depressurization of the core, multiple drilling
For the avascular necrosis in theinitial stage. Prevents the progress of the disease or promotes the regeneration of the blood stream in the necrosis region.
Method:
The diagnosis and surgical treatment are performed stimultanously by monitoring the ligaments and cartilages inside the joint, the deformation of the synovial membrane surrounding the joint or the damage on the cartilage.
Method:
Impurities in the joint, Damage of the joint cartilage, Rupture of the ligament in the joint, Degenerative arthritis lesion in the articular labrum, Collision of the generative flexion, Avascular necrosis, Intra-articular imflammation
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+ Hip Joint Osteoarthritis
Inflammation and pain due to the damage on the bones and ligaments, caused by worn out joint cartilage
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■ Knee
+ Orthopedic Knee Clinic
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+ Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Surgery
When the cruciate ligament is ruptured, the thigh bone and the calf bone are not fixed and move independently. The cartilage disk that cushions the impact between the two bones is damaged and causes arthritis. The purpose of this surgery is to recover the cruciate ligament to the slate before the damage by more than 90% and prevent the progress of the arthritis. Wooridul Hospital performs the two string-cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery that requires a high-level technique.
Advantages of Computer Assisted Navigation Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Surgery
Who needs this surgery?
I feel much better after the surgery!
Manage your knees after the surgery!
+ High Tibial Osteotomy
This surgery is performed to outstretch the bandy legs. It helps the patient to use his or her own joint by distributing the weight to the inner side and outer side of the knees.
Advantages of Computer Assisted Navigation High Tibial Osteotomy
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+ Total Knee Arthroplasty
Who needs this surgery?
■ Foot
+ Plantar Fasciitis
Symptoms of Plantar Fasciitis
Recent extracorporeal shock wave treatment shows prompt treatment effect.
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+ Hallux Valgus
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+ Chronic ankle joint instability
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+ Ankle arthritis
Disease in which the cartilage is worn out. If it is related with trauma, it is called traumatic arthritis.
Most common causes are the fracture of the ankle joint and chronic ankle joint instability that occurs by the repeated sprain of the ankle. Also, it can be caused by the degenerative change and rheumatoid arthritis.
How is this disease treated?
Conserving the ankle movement through the artificial joint surgery.
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+ Orthopedic Clinic
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Wooridul Hospital Computer Assisted Orthopedic Clinic has the most advanced equipment and newest medical technology that are applied to various surgical regions including knee, hip, shoulder and ankle |
Computer assisted navigation surgery
Computer assisted navigation surgery has the success rate as high as 99%. It directly monitors the image around the joint, maximizing the accuracy of the surgery. The navigation in the surgery plays the similar role of the car navigation system.
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Minimally invasive surgery
- Perform surgical operation with minimal skin or muscle incision
- Save muscle tissues as much as possible during surgery
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Bio-compatible artificial joint
Wooridul Hospital Orthopedic Clinic uses the most human-friendly artificial joint. After surgery, you can freely move with the new artificial joint. The life expectancy of a new artificial joint is extended since its contact surface is soft.
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- Artificial joint made of ceramic components that can last long
- Considering the joint size of women (small and irregular joint)
- Optimal surgical techniques considering the body structure and posture |
■ Shoulder
+ Orthopedic Shoulder Clinic
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Orthopedic Shoulder Clinic of Wooridul Hospital, the most recognizing in shoulder treatment, has introduced the latest treatment method of US Kerlan-Jobe Clinic and Texas Clinic that are frequently visited by Major League Baseball players. |
■ Main shoulder diseases treated in Orthopedic Shoulder Clinic (400 cases every year)
- Frozen shoulder(Adhesive Capsulitis)
- Shoulder tendon (rotator cuff) tear
- Shoulder impingement syndrome
- Calcified tendinitis
- Shoulder joint dislocation
Shoulder arthroscopy, which requires high level skills and technology, is carried out by the skin incision of 5~7mm
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+ Frozen Shoulder
Frozen Shoulder(Adhesive Capsulitis)
- Have a problem with the range of motion in shoulder
- Severe shoulder pain
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+ Shoulder Tendon Tear
Shoulder tendon (rotator cuff) Tear |
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| What is the rotator cuff?
The rotator cuff is a series of four tendons that attach to the humerus or shoulder or proximal bone in the arm in order to permit the arm to move through the shoulder joint with a full range of motion and normal power. |
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Causes of Shoulder tendon (rotator cuff) tear |
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Symptoms of Shoulder tendon (rotator cuff) tear |
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+ Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
What is Shoulder Impingement Syndrome?
- Narrowed gap between the acromion and the upper arm bone
- Collision or friction between the shoulder tendon(rotator cuff) and the acromion when elevating arms to the front
or to the sides.
- Lifiting up the shoulder repeatedly
- Carrying heavy loads
- Wiping the floor often
- Working for a long time in front of a computer
- Heavy actions or sports
- Abnormality in the acromion
- Pain when lifting up the arms to the front or moving the arms over the head
- Muscle weakness
- Pain at the angle above 160 degrees when lifting up or dropping down arms
- Requires early treatment
- Initial drug and physical treatment to reduce pain and inflammation
- perform acromioplasty if the symptoms continue
- Average operation time – 30 minutes
- Duration of hospitalization – 2 days
+ Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
What is Total Shoulder Arthroplasty?
- Painful, worn shoulder joint is replaced with a new joint made from metal or plastic.
- Relieves shoulder joint pain caused by a shoulder condition or injury.
- Skin incision is made near the shoulder.
- Large muscles around the shoulder are pulled back and the rotator cuff is cut.
- Damaged shoulder joint is removed and replaced with an implant that looks very similar (a ball, socket, and stem parts)
- After inserting the implant, the rotator cuff, muscles, and skin are closed with stitches.
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■ Hip
+ Orthopedic Hip Clinic
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| Hip joint, the largest joint in our body, consists of the top of femur and acetabulum of pelvis. Primary function of hip joint is to support the body during static and dynamic positions. Since it is very close to the waist, the pain can be confused with back pain. Severe lesion causes serious pain affecting daily living. |
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+ Avascular necrosis of the femoral head
It is destruction of the hip joint causedby the blockage of blood supply to the femoral head and the insufficient provision of oxygen and nutrients. It is frequently found among the active young and middle-aged adults at the age between 30~59.
Causes of Avascular necrosis of the femoral head
- Overuse of steroid
- Aftereffects of hip joint fracture and dislocation by trauma
- Excessive drinking
- Pain in the groin when walking for a long time.
- Mild pain in the hip, waist and thighs.
- Severe lesion causes fractured femoral head and thus shortened(1-2cm) leg, causing the patient to limp
Treatments of Avascular necrosis of the femoral head We provide drug treatment or non-surgical treatment in the initial stage. However, the prognosis of the non-surgical treatment has been reported to b not good for the case with a severe lesion. At our hospital, we perform selective and customized surgery, considering the severity of the necrosis and the patient’s age. |
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■ Artificial Joint Replacement
Damaged hip joint is removed and an artificial joint made of special metal and ceramic
■ Depressurization of the core, multiple drilling
For the avascular necrosis in theinitial stage. Prevents the progress of the disease or promotes the regeneration of the blood stream in the necrosis region.
Method:
- A minimum incision (about 0.5cm) to make a hole between the femoral intertrochanteric region and the femoral head.
- Eliminate necrosis by accurately checking the lesion using an arthroscope.
- Joint drilling and autogenous bone graft along the necrosis region.
- Surgery takes about 10-20 minutes.
- Patient’s bone is maintained as much as possible.
- The wound is rapidly recovered and the duration of hospitalization is short.
The diagnosis and surgical treatment are performed stimultanously by monitoring the ligaments and cartilages inside the joint, the deformation of the synovial membrane surrounding the joint or the damage on the cartilage.
Method:
- A thin and long arthroscope (diameter: 4.5mm) is inserted to the hip joint.
- A micro-sized camera andother laser surgical instruments are installed for the diagnosis and treatment.
Impurities in the joint, Damage of the joint cartilage, Rupture of the ligament in the joint, Degenerative arthritis lesion in the articular labrum, Collision of the generative flexion, Avascular necrosis, Intra-articular imflammation
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+ Hip Joint Osteoarthritis
Inflammation and pain due to the damage on the bones and ligaments, caused by worn out joint cartilage
Symptoms of Hip Joint Osteoarthritis
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Treatments of Hip Joint Osteoarthritis ■ Conservative Treatment Drug therapy, physiotherapy, rest, pain management (injection, physical exercise, drug treatment, etc.) ■ Surgical Treatment If the symptsare not improved despite the consevativ treatment or the daily living is affected artificial joint replacment is recommended. |
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■ Knee
+ Orthopedic Knee Clinic
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- A tube-like endoscope with a micro-sized camera at the tip is inserted
- Minimally invasive surgical method
- Minimize skin incision to the size of a nail
- Optimize preservation of the normal tissue
- Fast recovery and minimization of aftereffect, recurrence rate and pain
- Excellent in an aesthetic point of view since the scar is little
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+ Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Surgery
When the cruciate ligament is ruptured, the thigh bone and the calf bone are not fixed and move independently. The cartilage disk that cushions the impact between the two bones is damaged and causes arthritis. The purpose of this surgery is to recover the cruciate ligament to the slate before the damage by more than 90% and prevent the progress of the arthritis. Wooridul Hospital performs the two string-cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery that requires a high-level technique.
Advantages of Computer Assisted Navigation Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Surgery
- Less wound, hermorrhage and pain
- Fast recovery
- Prevent the extension of the ligament
- Ligament is not worn out
- High success rate of the surgery
| One string-Anterior Cruciate Ligament reconstruction surgery | Two string-Anterior Cruciate Ligament reconstruction sugery |
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| The ligament is vulnerable to the rational force | The ligament is less vulnerable to the rotational force or shaking |
| Reconstruct a part of the normal ligament only | Similar to the normal ligament |
| Can enjoy sport after the surgery | Can enjoy more acctive sport after the surgery |
| Can be performed for everyone | Hardly applicable to the patients who have small bones |
| Easy re-surgery when the ligament is ruptured again | Difficult re-surgery when the ligament is ruptured again |
Who needs this surgery?
- Swollen ligament and mild pain
- Pop sound in knees
- Feel as if the legs are dropped off when changing the direction
- Feel weak and dislocated in the legs during sports activities
- Ruptured cartilage plate due to the unstable legs
- Incision of the skin in the size of a nail, using an endoscope with a 4.5mm micro-camera.
- Accurately measure the size of the bones or ligaments using the computer navigation.
- Reconstruct the position of the ruptured ligament. If the patient’s own ligament is not available, the ligament of the same kind is used.
- Perform knee joint bending after the swelling disappears. Depending on the conditions, perform reconstruction surgery using an arthroscope.
I feel much better after the surgery!
Manage your knees after the surgery!
- Put ice and water half and half to a plastic bag and wrap it with a thin towel. Apply the ice pack to the operated area. Perform it 3-4 times a day for 15 minutes.
- Use a pillow to keep the operated leg higher than the heart level. It helps to reduce the swelling easily by preventing the flow of the blood to the bottom.
+ High Tibial Osteotomy
This surgery is performed to outstretch the bandy legs. It helps the patient to use his or her own joint by distributing the weight to the inner side and outer side of the knees.
Advantages of Computer Assisted Navigation High Tibial Osteotomy
- Obtain accurate correction angle
- Reduce pain and extend the lifetime of the joint
- Able to postpone the artificial joint surgery
- Able to move naturally after the surgery
- Prevent various complications
- Young arthritis patient
- Angular deformity (bowlegged)
- Partially damaged joint
- Accurately calculate the bent angle of the joint
- Perform while checking the 3D image of computer navigation
- Accurately set the ideal axis (62% position from the center to the outer side of the knee)
- Corrected bone can be used as his or her own
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+ Total Knee Arthroplasty
- Replace the worn-out, painful joint surfaces of the knee with metal and plastic components
- Utilized if biologic knee replacement fails
- If only one part of the knee is worn, a partial knee replacement can be performed
Who needs this surgery?
- Bent legs
- Difficulty in daily living and walking
- Severly damaged knee joint
- Post-traumatic arthritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Pain caused by the bone cartilage damage disappears
- Return bent body and legs to the normal state as much as possible
- Accurately correct the angle
- Able to choose the size considering the personal body type
- High success rate
- Remove the severely damaged cartilage surrounding the femur and tibia.
- Place a customized knee instrumentation device to make sure the bones are cut in the proper alignment to the leg's original angles.
- Insert the metal or ceramic components to cover and protect the bones.
- Insert plastic spacer in between.
■ Foot
+ Plantar Fasciitis
- Most common cause of the pain at the heel
- Inflammation at the region where the plantar fascia contacts with the calcaneal (heel bone)
Symptoms of Plantar Fasciitis
- Severe pain when making the first step in the morning.
- Pain is reduced when walking.
- Pain when standing for a long time or starting to walk from the sitting position.
- Frequently occurs in people who do a lot of exercise, obese and pregnant.
Recent extracorporeal shock wave treatment shows prompt treatment effect.
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+ Hallux Valgus
■ Conservative method - Improve life habit - Wear pad-less shoes or braces ■ Surgical method - Restore the foot to the normal state by performing the customized surgical method according to the degree of foot deformation. |
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+ Chronic ankle joint instability
■ Conservative method - Correction using braces - Rehabilitation therapy (Physiotherapy) ■ Surgical method - Suture using the ligament of other parts or torn ankle ligament |
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+ Ankle arthritis
Disease in which the cartilage is worn out. If it is related with trauma, it is called traumatic arthritis.
Most common causes are the fracture of the ankle joint and chronic ankle joint instability that occurs by the repeated sprain of the ankle. Also, it can be caused by the degenerative change and rheumatoid arthritis.
How is this disease treated?
Conserving the ankle movement through the artificial joint surgery.
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