Ji Hyo Hwang

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Ji Hyo Hwang is a leading orthopedic surgeon and researcher specializing in robotic‑assisted knee arthroplasty. Her work focuses on refining surgical techniques for unicompartmental (UKA) and total knee arthroplasty (TKA) to improve patient outcomes. In her landmark 2024 study, she demonstrated that robotic‑assisted medial UKA restores pre‑arthritic alignment and yields superior functional outcomes compared to conventional methods—a finding with 14 citations that is reshaping minimally invasive knee surgery. Hwang also identified a critical technical nuance in robotic TKA: large posterior osteophytes (>10 mm) can cause asymmetric extension gaps after bony resection, a 2023 study (7 citations) that guides surgeons in gap‑balancing protocols. Her research bridges precision engineering and clinical practice, directly influencing how robotic systems are used to preserve natural knee kinematics. Hwang’s contributions are widely recognized for advancing personalized, data‑driven arthroplasty, making her a key figure in the evolution of joint replacement surgery.

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1. 1
   Robotic‐assisted medial unicompartmental knee arthroplasty restored prearthritic alignment and led to superior functional outcomes compared with conventional techniques

   14 citations · 2024
2. 2
   Large Osteophytes over 10 mm at Posterior Medial Femoral Condyle Can Lead to Asymmetric Extension Gap Following Bony Resection in Robotic Arm–Assisted Total Knee Arthroplasty with Pre-Resection Gap Balancing

   7 citations · 2023

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