Advanced Knee and Hip Arthroplasty Program

Hospital Name Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital

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The Kaohsiung University Hospital (KMUH) joint reconstruction team was led by Dr. Huang Hsuan-Ti and Professor Chen Chung-Hwan, highly specialized in knee and hip replacement surgeries.

Achievements

The KMUH and its joint reconstruction satellite facilities performed about 1000 total knee and hip replacement per year, from primary knee and hip replacements to complex revision surgeries and orthopedic oncological reconstructions. The successful rate and satisfaction rates were well-above average.

The KMUH orthopedic department had an orthopedic research center. With publication of innovative investigation in knee arthritis and osteoporosis treatment

We have 5~10 trainees from the nearby countries each year.

Duration

Course 1: <1 month, 2 person
Course 2: 3~12 months, 2 person

Program fee

Course: NTD 10,000/month

Accommodation

Additional fee, 10000/week

Applicant Qualification

A qualified orthopedic surgeon with the clinical experience from 2~5 years
The trainee should be able to speak English or Mandarin.

Program Details

Learning Targets

1.The pre-operative plotting and planning of primary knee and hip reconstruction

2.The tension balance technique in total knee replacement

3.Bone defect assessment and reconstruction in revision knee and hip arthroplasty

4.Complex revision hip surgery with different surgical approaches

Learning Skills

1.Uni-Knee with mobile or fixed bearing surface

2.Primary total knee replacement with different alignment balance

3.Treatment of post-traumatic hip osteoarthritis

Contact Point

Dept. of Orthopedics Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital Name: Ms. Davena Li-Wen Chiu E-mail: jokhlo@kmu.edu.tw Tel: +886-7-3121101ext 5751

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