Symptoms and tests
Featured article · Exercise and daily life
I have arthritis.
Can I exercise?
Learn how to start strengthening, walking and cycling, and adjust the amount to your symptoms.
Written by · 노두현 (Du Hyun Ro) Orthopedic surgeon
Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital · CEO, CONNECTEVE
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Which part of your knee would you like to explore?
Cartilage, menisci and ligaments each have a different role. Rotate the knee model and select a structure to find related explanations.
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I study ways to assess joint health objectively, describe it quantitatively and predict its course. My research in medical AI, surgical robotics and Physical AI leads to products at CONNECTEVE.
