Dr. Kwak, Hong Suk Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon
Years of Experience : 20
Nationality : Korean
Languages Known : English, Korean
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Dr. Hong Suk Kwak is a distinguished Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon based in Dubai with over a decade of clinical expertise in hip disorders, arthroscopy, arthroplasty, and fracture management. A graduate of Seoul National University with a PhD course completion and a background as a professor at Seoul National University Hospital, he has demonstrated exceptional leadership by establishing orthopedic services in the UAE and managing high surgical volumes. Throughout his career at various major medical institutions in the region, he has delivered comprehensive musculoskeletal care while contributing significantly to academic research through numerous peer-reviewed publications. Licensed by both the Dubai Health Authority and the Korean Ministry of Health, Dr. Kwak continues to combine advanced operative skills with a commitment to patient rehabilitation and the education of medical trainees.
Research & Publications
- Application of Ganz surgical hip dislocation approach in pediatric hip diseases. Clin Orthop Surg. 2009.
- Subchondral insufficiency fracture of the femoral head. J Korean Med Sci. 2014.
- Epidemiology of hip replacements in Korea. J Korean Med Sci. 2014.
- Meniscal repair using chondrocyte-seeded PLGA scaffold. J Tissue Eng Regen Med. 2014.
- Arthroscopic treatment for external snapping hip. Hip Pelvis. 2014.
- Characteristics and trends of adult hip research. Yonsei Med J. 2015.
- Revision THA outcomes in metallosis. Clin Orthop Surg. 2015.
- Bearing change for ceramic fracture in THA. J Arthroplasty. 2016.
- Primary hybrid THA with PMMA-precoated stem. J Biomed Mater Res B. 2017.
- Intermittent pneumatic compression for VTE prevention. Clin Orthop Surg. 2017.
- Adhesive capsulitis of the hip. J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong). 2017.
- Impact of COVID-19 in a UAE orthopedic clinic. 2022.
Expertise
- Trauma of the upper and lower extremities
- Arthroscopic procedures in the shoulder, hip, and knee
- Arthroplasty in the hip and knee
- Ultrasound-guided procedures in the upper and lower extremities
Blogs
ACL Tear Recovery Timeline: Surgery vs. Non-Surgical Treatment
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Hip Replacement Surgery: Age, Recovery & Long-Term Outcomes
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