Woo Kyung Kwak
- Specialization: Orthotist
- 9 years of experience
- Speaks:Korean
- Workplace: Republic of Korea, Seoul, Leadheal Hospital
- 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.
Doctor's services
- Hip replacement
- Physiotherapy
- Knee replacement
- Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy
- Knee Arthroscopy
- Hallux valgus surgery
- Bone Fracture Treatment
- Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
- Bone deformity correction surgery
- Shoulder replacement
- Hip Arthroscopy
- Rotator cuff repair surgery
- Ankle joint replacement
- Orthopedic rehabilitation (per 1 day)
- Rehabilitation with Exoskeleton
- Surgery for forearm fracture
- Arthroscopic meniscus repair
- Ankle Arthroscopy
- Arthrodesis of the ankle joint
- Surgical treatment of valgus deformity
- Bankart repair
- Tibie osteotomy with reconstruction
- Knee arthroplastic
- Osteotomy
- Arthroscopic meniscectomy
- Arthroscopic surgery
- Conservative treatment for habitual dislocation of the shoulder
- Course of treatment with own stem cells
- Unilateral knee arthroplasty
- Arthroscopy
- MRI of one area
- Chest X-Ray
- Arthroscopy
How are we doing?
Qualifications
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.
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