Orthopedic Diagnosis in Asan Medical Center Seoul
Asan Medical Center Seoul
Seoul, South Korea
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438680
M.D., Ph.D. Seung-cheol Kang
Department of Orthopedic Surgery
Specialized in: оrthopedic surgery The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- clinical history taking
- physical examination
- orthopedical examination
- x-ray of a joint
- ultrasound of joint
- MRI scan of a joint (if indicated 800 €)
- nursing services
- consultation of all leading experts
- development of individual treatment plan
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- Medical records (if availale)
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About the department
The Department of Orthopedic Surgery at the Asan Medical Center offers drug, operative and physiotherapy treatments of all diseases of the musculoskeletal system (limbs, spine and joints). The department specializes in hip and knee replacements, treatment of herniated intervertebral discs, other diseases of cervical and lumbar spine, shoulders, elbows and hand diseases as well as bone cancers. In addition, the department also collaborates with the Scoliosis Center. The department is headed by Dr. Seung-cheol Kang.
The department applies all common, evidence-based treatment methods including drug therapy and kinesitherapy, nerve injections and various operative (minimally invasive, microscopic) techniques. Apart from that, the department also offers sports therapy in collaboration with the Sports Health Center and the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine. If needed, injection therapy is administered by specialists of the departments of radiology, anesthesiology and pain medicine.
It is also worth noting that the department offers complex treatment of osteoporosis (the Osteoporosis Clinic) and – in cooperation with the Children’s Hospital – the alignment of lower extremities. Therefore, the range of services offered by the department embraces the whole scope of modern orthopedics and endoprosthesis.
The department offers diagnosis, treatment and postoperative care of the following diseases and conditions:
- Diseases of cervical spine, lumbar spine, knees, shoulders, elbows and hands
- Hip and knee replacements
- Bone and soft tissue sarcoma
- Herniated intervertebral discs
- Osteoporosis
- And other diseases
Curriculum vitae
Education
- Doctor of Medicine, Seoul National University.
- Master of Medicine, Chungbuk National University.
- Bachelor of Medicine, Seoul National University.
Major Professional Experiences
- Assistant Professor in Orthopedic Surgery, UUCM AMC.
- Fellowship in UUCM AMC.
- Fellowship in Seoul National University Hospital.
- Residency in Seoul National University Hospital.
- Internship in Seoul National University Hospital.
Photo of the doctor: (c) Asan Medical Center
About hospital
Asan Medical Center is Korea’s largest medical institution, with 1,600 physicians and surgeons, 3,100 nurses, 2,680 beds, and 67 operating rooms, occupying more than four million square feet (about 371,600 square meters). A typical day at AMC sees 2,500 inpatients and 10,000 outpatients treated. The center specializes in treatment of heart diseases, cancer, digestive diseases, health screening and promoting as well as organ transplantation which is carried out within the corresponding centers of excellence.
In addition to the five above mentioned centers of excellence, the center also specializes in orthopedics (95 percent success rate for hip and knee replacements), treatment of Infectious diseases caused by microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, parasites, and fungi). The center occupies the first positions in the field of oral and maxillofacial surgeries (Department of Dentistry) and implantology. Apart from that, Asan’s Department of Reproductive Medicine and the Infertility Clinic work together as world leaders in assisted reproductive technologies. The Department of Plastic Surgery and the Asan Aesthetic Center offers a broad range of reconstructive and cosmetic surgeries.
Consistent pursuit of cutting-edge medical technology and devotion to patient-centered care has brought AMC many honors and awards. Perhaps its most prestigious honor is being named Korea’s Most Admired Hospital for five consecutive years (2007–2011) by the Korea Management Association Consulting. The Ministry of Health, Welfare, and Family Affairs repeatedly recognized Asan as a Highest Quality of Care Hospital, and in 2009 granted it the Grand Award for Korean Medical Travel, as a hospital well prepared for international patients.
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Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
Asan offers five different types of rooms, from budget-conscious multibed units up to VIP suites. All rooms include:
- electronically adjustable beds
- personal nurse call system
- bedside patient-controlled room light and TV
- individual cable TV including Korean, English, and foreign-language programming
- guest chair
- personal telephone for local and international calls
Meals and Menus
Asan also provides patients and visitors with a broad range of gastronomic offerings. The restaurants of the medical center serve Korean, Western, Japanese and Chinese cuisine.
Further details
Standard rooms include:
Shower
Toilet
TV
Wi-Fi
