"Official Biomechanical Laboratory of KSES" has launched

The Orthopedic Biomechanics Laboratory (OBL) at Congress Medical Foundation was named as the “Official Biomechanical Laboratory of KSES”. The MOU was made official by Drs. Joo Han Oh and Thay Q Lee on March 26, 2021. This establishes a mechanism for any member of the KSES to request biomechanical experiments at OBL through the basic research committee of the KSES.

This endeavor has launched three KSES members to complete shoulder biomechanics studies at OBL in 2021 and established a meaningful exchange and cooperation between KSES and OBL.

Dr. Yoon Sang Jeon
Dr. Jeon’s project at OBL investigated the potential utilization of magnets to stabilize the shoulder. This was a challenging endeavor as the concept of incorporating magnets into a diarthroidal joint or arthroplasty have never been investigated. Despite the challenges, Dr. Jeon and his fellow Dr. Yoon Moon Jeon completed their study in just two weeks.

Dr. Joo Han Oh
Dr. Oh’s project evaluated the effects of lateralization in RSA. The study involved quantifying implant impingement free range of motion, stability, and abduction capability. His fellows, Dr. Liu Bei and Dr. Kim Young Kyu worked tirelessly in the lab to complete the testing during their 10-day visit.

Dr. Sae Hoon Kim
The purpose of Dr. Kim’s project was to evaluate the biomechanical characteristics of glenoid partial arthroplasty and compare the joint stabilizing effect with that of Latarjet procedure. Despite the complexity of the project, Dr. Kim and his fellows, Dr. Yong Tae Kim and Dr. Lee Kyung Jae completed the study during their two-week visit.