Chosun University Hospital Joint Center Research Team Wins 'Best Paper Award' from the Korean Society of Fracture

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Gwan-woo] Chosun University Hospital announced on the 27th that the research team of Orthopedics Professors Lee Jun-young, Jo Yong-jin, and Park Hyung-seok won the Best Paper Award at the 47th Annual Conference of the Korean Society for Fracture with a joint paper titled "Results of Intramedullary Nailing Internal Fixation in Distal Tibial Shaft Fractures Involving the Articular Surface."

At the conference held over two days from the 23rd to the 24th at the Yeosu Expo Convention Center, the research team demonstrated that fixing distal tibial fractures involving the articular surface using intramedullary nailing reduces complications and achieves favorable clinical outcomes, thereby gaining recognition for the excellence of fracture treatment.

Professor Lee Jun-young stated, "This study can help elderly fracture patients with early walking and rehabilitation," adding, "We will continue to strive to protect the health of local residents through ongoing research and education."

Meanwhile, Professor Lee is known as a leading expert in the domestic foot and ankle field, having received the Korean Society for Fracture Outstanding Paper Award and the Korean Foot and Ankle Society Best Paper Award. He has also contributed to the advancement of sports medicine beyond clinical practice by serving as the team doctor for the national football team at the 2018 Jakarta-Palembang Asian Games and the Gwangju FC professional football team.

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