Kang Dong Hospital
Kang Dong Hospital
Republic of Korea, Busan
Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction in the Republic of Korea typically costs from $6,500 to $11,000. The total price depends on the clinic tier, surgeon experience, and whether the patient requires a private room during the 5 to 10-day inpatient stay. In the US, similar procedures cost around $27,500 on average. Patients save around 68% compared to US prices. Standard costs usually include pre-operative tests, surgical fees, anesthesia, and initial medications.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Choosing a specialized facility like Nanoori Hospital offers significant value through focused expertise. Surgeons there like Kwangyeal Lee hold memberships in the International Arthroscopic Sports Knee Joint Association (ISAKOS). While major centers like Severance Hospital are JCI accredited, specialized clinics often treat over 40,000 patients annually. This high volume ensures mastered techniques at costs often lower than top-tier multidisciplinary hospitals.
Why do patients choose the Republic of Korea for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction?
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Day 1 - Arrival
Day 2 - Pre-operation
Day 3 - Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
Day 4 - Post-operation
Week 1 to Week 6 - Rehabilitation
Week 7 to Week 12
Week 13 to Week 24
Week 25 and beyond
Please note that each patient"s recovery process is individual and may vary.
Dr. Jang Hyo Kim is an orthopedic surgeon focused on joint preservation and complex reconstruction. He specializes in arthroscopy of the shoulder, knee, ankle, elbow, and wrist. He performs joint replacement of the shoulder, knee, ankle, elbow, and hip. His spine work includes cervical and lumbar instrumentation and fusion. He also performs discectomy, laminectomy, neuroplasty, and vertebroplasty. His practice includes fracture care and muscle and ligament repair.
He is an Adjunct Professor at Kyung Hee University. He serves as Director of the Joint Center at Very Good Hospital. He previously served as chief or director at Yeonggwang General, Songjeong Sarang, Sewoori–Daejeon, Seoul Welfare, and The Barun hospitals. He was an advisory member of the Gwangju–Jeonnam Workers’ Compensation Board. He is a full member of the Korean Orthopaedic Association (KOA) and the Korean Societies of Arthroscopy, Knee, Sports Medicine, Hip, Pain, and Obesity. He holds TPI therapy certification. He completed an Ilizarov fellowship in Kurgan, Russia. He also completed training in shoulder arthroscopy.
Dr. Woo Kyung Kwak is an orthopedic surgeon. He specializes in minimally invasive foot and ankle surgery (MICA for hallux valgus). He also treats sports injuries and performs total knee arthroplasty, as well as advanced shoulder and knee arthroscopy.
He earned his MD and MS at Chonnam National University. He completed a fellowship at Chonnam National University Hospital. He served as Chief of Orthopedic Surgery at the Armed Forces Daejeon Hospital. He was a senior committee member of the Medical Investigation Committee at the Ministry of National Defense.
He is a full member of the Korean Orthopaedic, Arthroscopy, Knee, Foot and Ankle, Sports Medicine, and Fracture societies. He is a lifetime member of the Korean Shoulder and Elbow Society. He reviews for Springer Nature journals. He completed Arthrex advanced training, the AO Trauma course, TPI therapy certification, and the FIFA Diploma in Football Medicine.
Chairman of Orthopaedic Surgery at Nanoori Hospital – Dr. Moon specializes in ACL reconstruction with extensive surgical experience.
Specializes in arthroscopic knee surgery – Dr. Lee focuses on ACL reconstruction and sports injuries at Nanoori Hospital.
South Korea is a top destination for ACL surgery due to its 95% success rate and integration of advanced technologies like robotic-assisted arthroscopy and 3D imaging. Patients benefit from sophisticated rehabilitation protocols at JCI-accredited facilities, allowing for unassisted walking within 3 days of the procedure.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Data shows that South Korea's `digital hospital` infrastructure, like the BESTcare system at Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, significantly reduces medical errors. For ACL patients, this high-tech environment ensures that precise 6-month pivot shift clearance tests are digitally tracked, which is a critical metric for athletes returning to high-impact sports.
Patient Consensus: Patients frequently praise the durability of Korean-placed grafts for high-impact sports and the convenience of hotel-like post-operative stays that include professional physiotherapy. Many suggest budgeting for a 2-4 week stay to complete initial rehabilitation before flying home.
Success rates for ACL reconstruction in South Korea range between 85% and 95%, with long-term stability reaching 94%. Return-to-play protocols utilize criteria-based milestones rather than strict timelines, typically requiring 9 to 12 months of intensive rehabilitation before athletes resume full competitive sports.
Bookimed Expert Insight: South Korea's high success stems from extreme specialization in orthopedics at centers like Asan Medical Center, which performs 65,000+ total operations annually. While US professional re-tear rates can reach 15%, Korean elite athletes often see rates closer to 5-7%. This is likely due to the highly conservative 11-12 month recovery mandates enforced by surgeons like those at Nanoori Hospital.
Patient Consensus: Patients emphasize that Korean clinics prioritize a zero-risk approach, often extending recovery to 12-18 months if strength benchmarks are not perfectly met. Many recommend budgeting for app-based monitoring tools and professional translators to navigate the rigorous daily physical therapy requirements.