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Trouble putting on socks and a sharp groin twinge: Hip problem, not herniated disk?

Trouble putting on socks and a sharp groin twinge: Hip problem, not herniated disk?

You try to put on socks, but your leg will not lift easily. When you get in and out of a car, you feel a sharp twinge in your groin.
Even Those in Their 50s Are at Risk: The Misconception That Hip Joint Diseases Are 'Old Age Diseases'

Even Those in Their 50s Are at Risk: The Misconception That Hip Joint Diseases Are 'Old Age Diseases'

A company employee living in Busan, Mr. Kim (52), has been feeling discomfort in his groin for the past three months.

"Can I Get TAVI, Too?": 11 Key Questions to Ask Before an Aortic Valve Procedure

Many patients with severe aortic valve stenosis delay treatment out of fear of open-heart surgery.
No Need to Travel to Seoul: How South Gyeongsang Valve Patients Access Local TAVI Treatment

No Need to Travel to Seoul: How South Gyeongsang Valve Patients Access Local TAVI Treatment

For older adults, heart valve disease can be particularly difficult to detect. Symptoms often develop gradually,...
TAVI speeds recovery without opening the chest — but age brings more to weigh

TAVI speeds recovery without opening the chest — but age brings more to weigh

For patients diagnosed with severe aortic stenosis and their families, one question often comes first: “Can it be...
The Next Level of Joint Care: Why Robot-Assisted Hip Surgery Demands a Higher Class of Surgical Expertise

The Next Level of Joint Care: Why Robot-Assisted Hip Surgery Demands a Higher Class of Surgical Expertise

A man in his 60s, referred to as Mr. A, recently visited a clinic to address chronic knee pain.
Dismissed as 'Old Age': The Silent Heart Condition Catching Seniors Off Guard

Dismissed as 'Old Age': The Silent Heart Condition Catching Seniors Off Guard

In late June, a man in his late 70s suddenly collapsed while checking his rice paddies after finishing spring planting...
Precision in Motion: How Robot-Assisted Hip Surgery Restored Mobility for a Patient in His 60s

Precision in Motion: How Robot-Assisted Hip Surgery Restored Mobility for a Patient in His 60s

Initially, he could still walk. Following a fall, the 67-year-old patient, referred to as Mr.
Precision Beyond the Knee: Why Robotic Hip Surgery is the Next Medical Frontier

Precision Beyond the Knee: Why Robotic Hip Surgery is the Next Medical Frontier

A powerful robotic wave is sweeping through the joint replacement market. For knee replacements, robot-assisted...
Important Health Signals Not to Miss When Changing Baby Diapers

Important Health Signals Not to Miss When Changing Baby Diapers

Ms. K, a mother of a 2-month-old baby girl from Haeundae, Busan, was once anxious every time she changed her baby's...