Ji-Hyeon Yim
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About
Dr. Ji-Hyeon Yim is a leading orthopedic surgeon and researcher whose work is reshaping the landscape of total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Her primary research focuses on optimizing surgical alignment techniques to improve patient outcomes, with a particular emphasis on robotic-assisted surgery. Dr. Yim’s landmark 2012 study, which has garnered over 440 citations, demonstrated that robotic-assisted TKA significantly reduces postoperative alignment outliers and enhances gap balance compared to conventional methods. This work established a new standard for precision in knee replacement surgery. More recently, her 2025 investigation into functional alignment (FA) versus modified kinematic alignment (KA) has provided critical insights into achieving superior knee balance, showing that FA principles can yield a more balanced joint after robotic arm-assisted TKA. By systematically comparing alignment philosophies, Dr. Yim is helping to refine surgical planning for better long-term function and stability. Her contributions are widely recognized for bridging the gap between technological innovation and clinical practice, making her a pivotal figure in the evolution of joint replacement surgery.
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