The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- clinical history taking
- physical examination
- review of medical records
- laboratory tests:
- complete blood count
- general urine analysis
- biochemical analysis of blood
- TSH-basal
- indicators of inflammation
- indicators blood coagulation
- ultrasound of the ankle
- MRI scan of the foot
- X-Ray of the foot
- preoperative care
- open ankle surgery
- symptomatic treatment
- control examinations
- physiotherapeutic procedures
- the cost of essential medicines and materials
- nursing services
- full hospital accommodation
- explanation of future recommendations
Required documents
- Medical records
- X-ray examination, MRI/CT scan (if available)
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About the department
The Department of Adult and Pediatric Orthopedics, Orthopedic Surgery at the Samsung Medical Center offers the full range of services in these medical fields. The department specializes in the treatment of all diseases and injuries of the musculoskeletal system. The department is headed by Prof. Dr. med. Park Youn Soo.
A highly qualified medical team has in its arsenal many effective conservative methods and proven surgical techniques. The treatment program is developed for each patient individually with due consideration of the specific clinical picture, general patient’s condition and their wishes.
The range of medical services of the department includes:
- Diseases and injuries of the knee
- Sports injuries (for example, damage to the cruciate ligament or semilunar cartilage)
- Degenerative arthritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Other pathological conditions
- Hip diseases
- Aseptic necrosis of the femoral head
- Degenerative arthritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Other diseases
- Diseases of the upper extremities
- Diseases and injuries of the wrist joint
- Diseases and injuries of the elbow joint
- Diseases and injuries of the upper limb peripheral nerves
- Other pathologies
- Diseases of the shoulder and shoulder joint
- Ligament injuries
- Dislocation
- Frozen shoulder
- Degenerative arthritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Other diseases
- Spinal diseases
- Herniated lumbar intervertebral disc
- Herniated cerebral intervertebral disc
- Degenerative diseases of the spine
- Spinal stenosis
- Spinal deformities
- Other diseases
- Pediatric orthopedic diseases
- Congenital developmental defects
- Growth disorders
- Infections
- Oncological diseases of the musculoskeletal system
- Injuries of the musculoskeletal system
- Other diseases
- Benign and malignant tumors of the musculoskeletal system
- Bone tumors
- Muscle tumors
- Nerve tumors
- Limb tumors
- Spinal tumors
- Joint replacement surgery (mainly hip and knee)
- Treatment of sports injuries
- Other medical services
Curriculum vitae
- Study of Medicine at the Seoul National University.
- Fellowship, Joint Reconstruction, Clinic for Orthopedics and Arthritis, Toronto, Canada.
- Residency at the Seoul National University Hospital.
- Internship at the Seoul National University Hospital.
Clinical and Research Interests
- Total hip arthroplasty and revision surgery.
- Hip osteotomy.
- Hip fracture surgery.
- Avascular necrosis of the femoral head.
Membership in the Academic Societies
- Member of the Editorial Board of the Korean Orthopedic Association.
- Board Member of the Korean Hip Society.
Photo of the doctor: (c) Samsung Medical Center
About hospital
The Samsung Medical Center was founded in 1994 and soon won the reputation of a medical facility of presidential standards, which it still preserves today. The hospital has 40 departments, 10 specialized centers and a huge Cancer Center with 655 beds.
The medical facility is equipped with advanced equipment (for example, a 32-channel spiral magnetic resonance tomograph and Somatom computer tomograph), as well as with the picture archiving and communication system that provides the highest level of medical care. In addition, the hospital boasts state-of-the-art infrastructure and outstanding medical personnel, which makes every effort to provide the patient with comprehensive first-class medical care, create a friendly attitude, show understanding and sympathy. The hospital constantly develops, monitors all world innovations and is engaged in active research activities.
Thanks to the outstanding treatment results, the hospital has the highest rating and enjoys worldwide popularity. For example, survival rates after liver transplantation and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation in children are among the best in the world. Also, the clinic demonstrates excellent treatment results for oncological diseases and the best survival rates of very premature babies (born on the 25th week of pregnancy) with a weight of only 380 g. The survival rates of very premature babies exceeds 50%, and this result is considered the best in the world.
Thus, the Samsung Medical Center is one of the best hospitals in South Korea and all over the world, known for its comfort and high-quality treatment. The hospital has received many awards, including the award of the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare.
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Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
The patients of the Samsung Medical Center live in comfortable patient rooms made in a modern design. Also specially equipped rooms for patients with disabilities are offered. Each patient room is furnished with a comfortable bed, a bedside table, a telephone and TV. The hospital offers free Internet access.
The medical center has an excellent infrastructure: pharmacies, a gift shop, a beauty salon, a bank, a restaurant, a food court, cafeterias, prayer rooms for representatives of different faiths.
Meals and Menus
The medical center offers patients delicious and healthy three meals a day: buffet breakfast, a nutritious lunch and dinner. The menu features a variety of international dishes, including vegetarian ones. In addition, the hospital has several food courts, cafeterias and a restaurant, where one can also taste delicious food and drink either hot or refreshing drinks.
Further details
Standard rooms include: