A Korea University Guro Hospital (KUGH) research team received Orthopedic Video Theater (OVT) Award at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons between Aug. 31 and Sept. 4 in San Francisco, Calif.
The research team, led by Professors Oh Jong-keon and Cho Jae-woo of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Korea University Guro Hospital, developed a new surgical technology on rim plating of the tibial plateau with an extended anterolateral approach.
The U.S. orthopedic organization recognized the newly developed method for its excellence in surgical technique and educational value.
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons is the world's largest and most authoritative society in the field of musculoskeletal systems. Orthopedic surgeons and about 700 companies from over 100 countries around the world participated in the annual conference.
The domestic researcher's work was selected as one of the highlighted videos. It was exhibited on-site for surgeons worldwide, receiving an enthusiastic response. In addition, the organization released the video online so the member members of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons could view it at any time.
Surgeries for treating posterolateral tibial plateau fractures are challenging operations for fractures of bones surrounding joints throughout the body. Patients with posterolateral tibial plateau fractures have their upper part of shin bone broken.
Researchers led by Professor Oh have developed a surgical method to treat the posterior and lateral bone fragments without damaging nerves and blood vessels by improving the anterolateral approach, which has been widely used.
Professor Oh has been invited from U.S., Europe, Asia, and the Middle East and gave dozens of lectures.
"I am very proud that our independently developed surgical approach has been officially recognized in the U.S.," Oh said. "We will continue to focus on research and education so our excellent domestic medical care can be well known in other countries foster developments in treating fractures."
Professor Oh is recognized as one of the best experts in treating fractures worldwide. He was elected as the chair of the education committee of an international working group for osteosynthesis issues, AO Foundation, in the Asia-Pacific region.