About

Jong Keun Seon is an orthopedic surgeon and researcher whose work spans two interconnected domains: knee ligament biomechanics and robotic-assisted arthroplasty. Early in his career, Seon made significant contributions to understanding anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, employing sophisticated robotic investigation techniques to characterize knee kinematics under functional loading conditions. His comparative analyses of single- versus double-bundle ACL reconstruction techniques — collectively garnering over 270 citations — provided surgeons with critical biomechanical evidence to guide operative decision-making and implant design. Seon subsequently pioneered the application of robotic technology to total knee arthroplasty (TKA), demonstrating through a landmark 10-year follow-up study (137 citations) that robotic TKA yields superior leg alignment and component placement compared to conventional techniques. His more recent investigations have refined alignment philosophies — contrasting mechanical, kinematic, and functional alignment strategies in robotic-arm-assisted TKA — pushing the field toward more individualized, biomechanically sound outcomes. His 2023 overview of surgical robotics in orthopedics further reflects his role as a thought leader shaping the broader adoption of robotic platforms. Spanning foundational ligament science to cutting-edge surgical innovation, Seon's body of work has meaningfully advanced both the science and practice of knee surgery.

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H-Index
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Papers
468
Total Citations
39
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🏆 Most Cited Paper
Robotic Total Knee Arthroplasty with a Cruciate-Retaining Implant: A 10-Year Follow-up Study
137 citations · 2017
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2025 (4 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 25
🏛 Institutions: Chonnam National University Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard University, Chonnam National University Hwasun Hospital, Chonnam National University

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