SHOULDER PAIN - Diseases & Conditions

ABOUT SHOULDER PAIN

(1) Rotator Cuff Tear

Description -  Rotator Cuff is a group of muscles surrounding the shoulder.  This muscle helps to lift and rotate the arm.  A tear in the rotator cuff may be partial or complete.  This condition can be caused by a fall on outstretched arm or may be caused by repetitive use, such as doing sports activities, lifting or overhead activities.  Should pain can be at rest or can be aggravated by heavy lifting, or even while lying on the affected side.  Some patients experience stiffness and pain on certain positions of the shoulder.

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To learn more about Rotator Cuff Tear on Wikipedia

(2) Calcific Tendinitis

Description -

CAUSES - 

To learn more about Calcific Tendinitis on Wikipedia

(3) Impingement Syndrome 

Description -

CAUSES - 

To learn more about Impingement Syndrome on Wikipedia

TREATMENT AT WELLTON HOSPITAL

Total Knee Arthroplasty (Total Knee Replacement) and Total Hip Arthroplasty (Total Hip Replacement) at WELLTON HOSPITAL offers advantages including fast recovery, minimized blood loss, small scar and affordable cost.

Total Knee Arthroplasty (or Total Knee Replacement)
with Minimally Invasive Approach at Wellton Hospital

Total Hip Arthroplasty (or Total Hip Replacement)
with Minimally Invasive Approach at Wellton Hospital

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THE DISEASES AND ITS TREATMENT OPTION AT WELLTON HOSPITAL, PLEASE CONTACT US AT global@wellton.co.kr

WELLTON HOSPITAL

318 Gangseo-ro

Gangseo-gu, Seoul, Korea 137-280

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Diseases & Conditions - Knee Pain

ABOUT YOUR KNEE PAIN

(1) Osteoarthritis (OA)

Description -  Osteoarthritis (OA) also known as degenerative joint disease or degenerative arthritis is one of the most common form of joint diseases (arthritis) that affects millions of people around the world.  Osteoarthritis is caused by cartilage loss in a joint, and involves with symptoms like joint pain, stiffness, locking or tenderness.  Non-surgical treatment only slows the progression of disease and relieves the pain while Osteoarthritis develops gradually over the time.  Otherwise, surgical treatment such as artificial joint replacement surgery is the only option after all.

CAUSES - (1) congenital disorder of joints, (2) diabetes, (3) inflammatory diseases, (4) joint (or ligament) injury, (5) obesity, (6) septic arthritis


To learn more about Osteoarthritis on Wikipedia





(2) Rheumatoid Arthritis 

Description - Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a disease wherein the immune system attacks the body.  With Rheumatoid Arthritis, white blood cells attack the synovium (lining of the joints) causing joint inflammation and pain.  This inflammation causes destruction of the joint cartilage, and it causes pain while the joint is in motion.  This is a chronic disease where in the patient occasionally feels pain on his (or her) joints, but may progress gradually in terms of its intensity.  Joint Replacement is still superior treatment option in terms of pain relief and range of motion improvement.

CAUSES -

To learn more about Rheumatoid Arthritis on Wikipedia






(3) Meniscus Tear (Tear of Meniscus)

Description -

CAUSES -

To learn more about Meniscus Tear on Wikipedia

TREATMENT AT WELLTON HOSPITAL

Total Knee Arthroplasty (Total Knee Replacement) and Total Hip Arthroplasty (Total Hip Replacement) at WELLTON HOSPITAL offers advantages including fast recovery, minimized blood loss, small scar and affordable cost.

Total Knee Arthroplasty (or Total Knee Replacement)
with Minimally Invasive Approach at Wellton Hospital

Total Hip Arthroplasty (or Total Hip Replacement)
with Minimally Invasive Approach at Wellton Hospital

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THE DISEASES AND ITS TREATMENT OPTION AT WELLTON HOSPITAL, PLEASE CONTACT US AT global@wellton.co.kr

WELLTON HOSPITAL

318 Gangseo-ro

Gangseo-gu, Seoul, Korea 137-280

Email. global@wellton.co.kr

Skype. welltonkorea

WELLTON ORTHOPEDIC SPECIALTY CENTER

Welcome to WELLTON HOSPITAL

As a part of our effort to deliver quality patient care and medical service, WELLTON HOSPITAL has established four Orthopedic specialty centers and two other Orthopedic specialists.  Each center focuses on their individual specialties such as Joint Replacement, Arthroscopic Surgery, Shoulder Injuries and Sports Injuries to assist you throughout your care at WELLTON HOSPITAL.


Four Orthopedic Specialty Centers at WELLTON HOSPITAL:
(1) Joint Replacement Center
     Director: Sang-ho Song, MD, PhD
       Specialized in surgical services for treating conditions of hip and knee with leading-edge Minimally Invasive Surgical technique.  Our goal is to help each patient reclaim their active lifestyles regardless of age.
   


(2) Arthroscopy Center
     Director: Tae-yoon Kim, MD, PhD
      Offers benefits of optimal outcome with smaller scar and recovery time with minimally invasive surgical procedure.  Arthroscopy Center is dedicated to various joint problems such as ligaments , cartilage injuries of knee, shoulder, elbow and ankle.

(3) Shoulder Center
     Director: Hee-Soo Seo, MD, PhD
      Dedicated to the provision of expertise and patient-focused-care for a full range of disorders of the shoulder.   Shoulder Center provides the most advanced care for both routine and complex shoulder problems.

(4) Sports Medicine Center
     Director: Kyung-Mo Sohn, MD
      Specialized in treating athletic injuries, and dedicated to providing care  to in juries sustained at all levels of physical activity.   At our Sports Medicine Center, we offer the most  advanced and minimally invasive treatment options to get active individuals back 

   
Besides the four Orthopedic Specialty Centers, we have a special clinic for hand & foot:
    Hand and Foot Clinic
     Specialist: Seok-woo Ryu MD, PhD

Diseases & Conditions - Hip Pain

ABOUT YOUR HIP PAIN

(1) Osteoarthritis (OA)

Description -  Osteoarthritis (OA) also known as degenerative joint disease or degenerative arthritis is one of the most common form of joint diseases (arthritis) that affects millions of people around the world.  Osteoarthritis is caused by cartilage loss in a joint, and involves with symptoms like joint pain, stiffness, locking or tenderness.  Non-surgical treatment only slows the progression of disease and relieves the pain while Osteoarthritis develops gradually over the time.  Otherwise, surgical treatment such as artificial joint replacement surgery is the only option after all.

CAUSES - (1) congenital disorder of joints, (2) diabetes, (3) inflammatory diseases, (4) joint (or ligament) injury, (5) obesity, (6) septic arthritis


To learn more about Osteoarthritis on Wikipedia




(2) Avascular Necrosis (of femoral head)

Description - Avascular Necrosis is a disease associated with cellular death of bone due to interruption of blood supply.  Avascular Necrosis often leads to destruction of joint articular surfaces.

CAUSES - alcoholism, excessive steroid use

To learn more about Avascular Necrosis on Wikipedia






(3) Rheumatoid Arthritis 

Description - Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a disease wherein the immune system attacks the body.  With Rheumatoid Arthritis, white blood cells attack the synovium (lining of the joints) causing joint inflammation and pain.  This inflammation causes destruction of the joint cartilage, and it causes pain while the joint is in motion.  This is a chronic disease where in the patient occasionally feels pain on his (or her) joints, but may progress gradually in terms of its intensity.  Joint Replacement is still superior treatment option in terms of pain relief and range of motion improvement.

CAUSES -

To learn more about Rheumatoid Arthritis on Wikipedia






TREATMENT AT WELLTON HOSPITAL

Total Knee Arthroplasty (Total Knee Replacement) and Total Hip Arthroplasty (Total Hip Replacement) at WELLTON HOSPITAL offers advantages including fast recovery, minimized blood loss, small scar and affordable cost.

Total Knee Arthroplasty (or Total Knee Replacement)
with Minimally Invasive Approach at Wellton Hospital

Total Hip Arthroplasty (or Total Hip Replacement)
with Minimally Invasive Approach at Wellton Hospital

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THE DISEASES AND ITS TREATMENT OPTION AT WELLTON HOSPITAL, PLEASE CONTACT US AT global@wellton.co.kr

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WELLTON HOSPITAL

318 Gangseo-ro

Gangseo-gu, Seoul, Korea 137-280

Email. global@wellton.co.kr

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Location

Wellton Hospital is located in the western part of Seoul, and has an easy access to Gimpo / Incheon International Airport.  

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Wellton Hospital
318 Gangseo-ro
Gangseo-gu, Seoul, Korea 157-280

global@wellton.co.kr