Yunjin Nam
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Yunjin Nam is a leading spine surgeon and researcher whose work centers on adult spinal deformity (ASD), sagittal imbalance, and the global burden of age-related spinal disorders. With over 138 citations for their landmark 2022 comprehensive review, Nam has provided a definitive synthesis of current advances and future directions in ASD management, addressing how rapidly changing demographics have made spinal deformity a major contributor to the Global Burden of Disease. Their research elucidates how age-related degenerative changes cause sagittal imbalance, leading to debilitating back pain, neurological deficits, and progressive deformity that severely impair quality of life. Nam’s contributions have helped reshape clinical understanding of spinopelvic parameters and surgical correction strategies, bridging the gap between biomechanical principles and patient-centered outcomes. Their work is widely cited by clinicians and researchers seeking evidence-based approaches to complex spinal reconstruction. Through rigorous analysis and forward-looking perspectives, Nam continues to influence how the field approaches the growing epidemic of adult spinal deformity, making their research essential reading for any student or surgeon navigating this challenging domain.
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