Jang Hyo Kim

Dr. Jang Hyo Kim is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in joint preservation and reconstruction at Leadheal Hospital. He is an Adjunct Professor at Kyung Hee University and directs the Joint Center. He also completed an advanced Ilizarov external fixation fellowship in Kurgan, Russia.

Specialization and Clinical Focus

Dr. Kim restores mobility through minimally invasive arthroscopic techniques and joint replacement. He treats chronic pain using personalized strategies. He also performs muscle and ligament reconstruction. This work helps improve long-term functional outcomes for patients.

The surgeon performs arthroscopy for the shoulder, knee, ankle, elbow, and wrist. He also treats musculoskeletal trauma and extremity fractures. His surgical practice includes numerous complex orthopedic procedures. These interventions help patients regain stability and movement.

His surgical expertise includes:

• Joint replacement for the shoulder, knee, ankle, elbow, and hip
• Spinal instrumentation and fusion for cervical and lumbar areas
• Discectomy, laminectomy, and neuroplasty — a procedure used to treat nerve compression and scar tissue
• Vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty for vertebral fractures
• Shoulder ligament and rotator cuff repair

Professional Experience

Dr. Kim leads the Joint Center at Leadheal Hospital in Seoul. He previously held leadership roles at several specialized South Korean medical institutions. The doctor also served as a consultant for workplace injury assessments. He uses this experience to help patients navigate recovery from job-related accidents.

• Director, Joint Center at Very Good Hospital
• Former Chief Director, The Barun Hospital
• Former Director, Joint Center at Sewoori Hospital, Daejeon
• Former Chief Director, Songjeong Sarang Hospital
• Former Chief of Orthopedic Surgery, Yeonggwang General Hospital
• Former Director of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul Welfare Hospital
• Former Advisory Member, Gwangju–Jeonnam Workers’ Compensation Consultation Board

Education and Advanced Training

The doctor received specialized training in limb lengthening and deformity correction in Russia. He also holds certifications for pain management and shoulder-specific surgical techniques. Dr. Kim shares his expertise as an academic educator at Kyung Hee University. He serves as an Adjunct Professor at the College of Medicine and Graduate School of Medicine.

• Advanced Fellowship in Ilizarov External Fixation Surgery, Kurgan, Russia
• Specialized Workshop Training in Shoulder Arthroscopy
• TPI (Trigger Point Injection) Therapy Certification through the Korean Society of Orthopedic Pain Medicine
• Kyung Hee University College of Medicine – Adjunct Professor

Professional Memberships

Dr. Kim is a member of several national orthopedic and sports medicine societies. These affiliations help him follow the latest protocols in joint and spine care. He participates in ongoing clinical education through these professional groups.

He is a Full Member of the:

• Korean Orthopaedic Association (KOA)
• Korean Arthroscopy Society
• Korean Knee Society
• Korean Hip Society
• Korean Society of Sports Medicine
• Korean Pain Society
• Korean Society for the Study of Obesity