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Geunwu Gimm, Hyunjeong Ra, Seok Gyun Yang, Byung Sun Choi, Du Hyun Ro, Hyuk-Soo Han. Complementary roles of standing, supine, and valgus-stress whole-leg radiographs in medial open-wedge high tibial osteotomy planning: supine minimizes bias, whereas standing and valgus-stress reduce outliers. Knee Surgery & Related Research (2026). https://doi.org/10.1186/s43019-026-00340-6 · 원본, 크기만 조절

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Geunwu Gimm, Hyunjeong Ra, Seok Gyun Yang, Byung Sun Choi, Du Hyun Ro, Hyuk-Soo Han. Complementary roles of standing, supine, and valgus-stress whole-leg radiographs in medial open-wedge high tibial osteotomy planning: supine minimizes bias, whereas standing and valgus-stress reduce outliers. Knee Surgery & Related Research (2026). https://doi.org/10.1186/s43019-026-00340-6 · 원본, 크기만 조절

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Jaeseok Park, Andreas Persson, R Kyle Martin, Eivind Inderhaug, Sung Eun Kim, Sangyoon Kim, Donghyuk Kwak, Du Hyun Ro. Effects of axial malrotation on posterior tibial slope measurement: a digitally reconstructed radiograph study enabling automated quality assessment. Knee Surgery & Related Research (2026). https://doi.org/10.1186/s43019-026-00303-x · 원본, 크기만 조절

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Jisoon Park, Oussama Chaar, Jayakrishnan Narayanakurup, Alamedin Sobhe Abdelsamea Abdelhamead, Du Hyun Ro, Sung Eun Kim. Do knee alignment patterns differ between Middle Eastern and East Asian populations? A propensity-matched analysis using artificial intelligence. Knee Surgery & Related Research (2025). https://doi.org/10.1186/s43019-025-00261-w · Figure 2.

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Jaeseok Park, Sung Eun Kim, Back Kim, Sanggyu Lee, Jae-Jun Lee, Du Hyun Ro. A deep learning based automatic two-dimensional digital templating model for total knee arthroplasty. Knee Surgery & Related Research (2024). https://doi.org/10.1186/s43019-024-00240-7 · 원본, 크기만 조절

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Sung Eun Kim, Du Hyun Ro, Myung Chul Lee, Hyuk-Soo Han. Can individual functional improvements be predicted in osteoarthritic patients after total knee arthroplasty?. Knee Surgery & Related Research (2024). https://doi.org/10.1186/s43019-024-00238-1 · 원본, 크기만 조절

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Do Weon Lee, Ji-Sahn Kim, Hyuk-Soo Han, Du Hyun Ro. Longitudinal correlation between X-ray and MRI findings in medial compartment knee osteoarthritis: Insights into early cartilage loss and structural changes. Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy. 2026;34(6):2047–2056. https://doi.org/10.1002/ksa.70016. © 2025 The Author(s).

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Do Weon Lee, Ji-Sahn Kim, Hyuk-Soo Han, Du Hyun Ro. Longitudinal correlation between X-ray and MRI findings in medial compartment knee osteoarthritis: Insights into early cartilage loss and structural changes. Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy. 2026;34(6):2047–2056. https://doi.org/10.1002/ksa.70016. © 2025 The Author(s).

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Joon Young Lee, Sung Eun Kim, Oh Hyo Kwon, Youngjun Kim, Tae-geun Son, Hyuk-Soo Han, Du Hyun Ro. Shallow trochlear groove and narrow medial trochlear width at the proximal trochlea in patients with trochlear dysplasia: A three-dimensional computed tomography analysis. Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy. 2024;32(6):1434–1445. https://doi.org/10.1002/ksa.12166.

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Joon Young Lee, Sung Eun Kim, Oh Hyo Kwon, Youngjun Kim, Tae-geun Son, Hyuk-Soo Han, Du Hyun Ro. Shallow trochlear groove and narrow medial trochlear width at the proximal trochlea in patients with trochlear dysplasia: A three-dimensional computed tomography analysis. Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy. 2024;32(6):1434–1445. https://doi.org/10.1002/ksa.12166.

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Sang Yoon Kim, Byung Sun Choi, Hyuk-Soo Han, Du Hyun Ro. Artificial intelligence in orthopedics: current applications, challenges, and future directions. Knee Surgery & Related Research (2026). DOI: 10.1186/s43019-026-00317-5. © The Author(s) 2026 Figure credit: Adapted in style from Tiulpin et al., Scientific Reports 2018;8:1727 (CC BY 4.0), with modifications.

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Kyle R Martin, Sanna Haaland, Andreas Persson, Sung Eun Kim, ByeongYeong Ryu, Jun Woo Nam, Du Hyun Ro, Eivind Inderhaug. External Validation of a Novel Landmark-Based Deep Learning Automated Tibial Slope Measurement Algorithm Applied on Short Radiographs Obtained in Patients With ACL Injuries. Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine (2025). DOI: 10.1177/23259671251333607. © The Author(s) 2025

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Do Weon Lee, Hyuk-Soo Han, Du Hyun Ro. Risk factors of recurrent periprosthetic joint infection of the knee after two-stage reimplantation. Knee Surgery & Related Research (2025). DOI: 10.1186/s43019-025-00258-5. © The Author(s) 2025

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Byung Sun Choi, Soon Bin Kwon, Sehyeon Jeon, Myeongjun Kim, Yunseo Ku, Du Hyun Ro, Hyuk-Soo Han. Relationship between muscle activation and sagittal knee joint biomechanics in patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome: a cross-sectional study. Knee Surgery & Related Research (2025). DOI: 10.1186/s43019-025-00259-4. © The Author(s) 2025

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Iqram Hussain, Sung Eun Kim, Chiheon Kwon, Seo Kyung Hoon, Hee Chan Kim, Yunseo Ku, Du Hyun Ro. Estimation of patient-reported outcome measures based on features of knee joint muscle co-activation in advanced knee osteoarthritis. Scientific Reports (2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-63266-7. © The Author(s) 2024

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Du Hyun Ro, Gun Hee Cho, Ji Yoon Kim, Seong Ki Min, Ha Ru Yang, Hee Jung Park, Sun Young Wang, You Jung Kim, Myung Chul Lee, Hyun Cheol Bae, Hyuk-Soo Han. Selective targeting of dipeptidyl-peptidase 4 (DPP-4) positive senescent chondrocyte ameliorates osteoarthritis progression. Aging Cell (2024). DOI: 10.1111/acel.14161. © 2024 The Authors. Aging Cell published by Anatomical Society and John Wiley & Sons Ltd.

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Sung Eun Kim, Sunghyun Hwang, Ji Han Lee, Geunwu Gimm, Hyuk-Soo Han, Byung Sun Choi, Du Hyun Ro. Minimal impact of beam projection angle deviations in skyline (Laurin) view and the efficacy of the anterior border of proximal tibia as a guiding landmark. Skeletal Radiology (2024). DOI: 10.1007/s00256-024-04619-1. © The Author(s) 2024

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Sung Eun Kim, Seong Hwan Kim, Jung-In Lee, Hyuk-Soo Han, Myung Chul Lee, Du Hyun Ro. Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty for Treating Osteoarthritic Knees with Neglected Patellar Dislocation. Medicina (2024). DOI: 10.3390/medicina60091492. © 2024 by the authors.

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Jong Hwa Lee, Ho Jung Jung, Byung Sun Choi, Du Hyun Ro, Joong Il Kim. Effectiveness of Robotic Arm-Assisted Total Knee Arthroplasty on Transfusion Rate in Staged Bilateral Surgery. Journal of Clinical Medicine (2023). DOI: 10.3390/jcm12144570. © 2023 by the authors.

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Doohyun Hwang, Sungho Ahn, Yong-Beom Park, Seong Hwan Kim, Hyuk-Soo Han, Myung Chul Lee, Du Hyun Ro. Journal of Clinical Medicine (2022). DOI: 10.3390/jcm11133612

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Back Kim, Do Weon Lee, Sanggyu Lee, Sunho Ko, Changwung Jo, Jaeseok Park, Byung Sun Choi, Aaron John Krych, Ayoosh Pareek, Hyuk-Soo Han, Du Hyun Ro. Medicina (2022). DOI: 10.3390/medicina58111677

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Do Weon Lee, Dae Seok Song, Hyuk-Soo Han, Du Hyun Ro. Knee Surgery & Related Research (2024). DOI: 10.1186/s43019-024-00228-3

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Sung Eun Kim, Jun Woo Nam, Joong Il Kim, Jong-Keun Kim, Du Hyun Ro. Knee Surgery & Related Research (2024). DOI: 10.1186/s43019-023-00209-y

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Bone & Joint Journal (2025). DOI: 10.1302/0301-620X.107B2.BJJ-2024-0791.R1 · Original explanatory chart based on reported data

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Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine (2025). DOI: 10.1177/23259671251331067 · Original explanatory chart based on reported data

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Journal of Orthopaedic Research (2025). DOI: 10.1002/jor.25982 · Original explanatory chart based on reported data

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Journal of Orthopaedic Research (2025). DOI: 10.1002/jor.26018 · Original explanatory chart based on reported data

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KSSTA (2023). DOI: 10.1007/s00167-022-07124-x · Original explanatory chart based on reported data

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The Knee (2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.knee.2023.09.009 · Original explanatory chart based on reported data

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Clinics in Orthopedic Surgery (2024). DOI: 10.4055/cios23213 · Original explanatory chart based on reported data

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KSSTA (2023). DOI: 10.1007/s00167-023-07444-6 · Original explanatory chart based on reported data

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Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy (2025). DOI: 10.1002/ksa.70227 · Original explanatory chart based on reported data

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The Bone & Joint Journal (2026). DOI: 10.1302/0301-620X.108B7.BJJ-2025-0687.R2 · Original explanatory chart based on reported data

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Journal of Arthroplasty (2026). DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2026.01.078 · Original explanatory chart based on reported data

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Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy (2026). DOI: 10.1002/ksa.70293 · Original explanatory chart based on reported data

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Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery American Volume (2026). DOI: 10.2106/JBJS.25.01278 · Original explanatory chart based on reported data

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Journal of Clinical Medicine (2025). DOI: 10.3390/jcm14217671 · Original explanatory chart based on reported data

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The Spine Journal (2025). DOI: 10.1016/j.spinee.2025.01.020 · Original explanatory chart based on reported data

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Arthroscopy and Orthopedic Sports Medicine (2025). DOI: 10.14517/aosm25006 · Original explanatory chart based on reported data

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Journal of Orthopaedic Research (2023). DOI: 10.1002/jor.25325 · Original explanatory chart based on reported data

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Journal of ISAKOS (2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.jisako.2024.01.013 · Original explanatory chart based on reported data

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KSSTA (2022). DOI: 10.1007/s00167-021-06838-8 · Original explanatory chart based on reported data

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Pacific Symposium on Biocomputing (2026). DOI: 10.1142/9789819824755_0008 · Original explanatory chart based on reported data

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Osteoarthritis and Cartilage Open (2025). DOI: 10.1016/j.ocarto.2025.100566 · Original explanatory chart based on reported data

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Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery American Volume (2025). DOI: 10.2106/JBJS.24.00316 · Original explanatory chart based on reported data

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Bone & Joint Open (2026). DOI: 10.1302/2633-1462.72.BJO-2025-0370.R1 · Original explanatory chart based on reported data

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American Journal of Sports Medicine (2024). DOI: 10.1177/03635465241285455 · Original explanatory chart based on reported data

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Bilateral knee alignment study · 3,045 patients · Original explanatory chart based on reported data

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Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy (2026). DOI: 10.1002/ksa.70293 · Original Figure 2

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Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy (2026). DOI: 10.1002/ksa.70293 · Original Figure 3

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Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy (2026). DOI: 10.1002/ksa.70293 · Original Figure 9

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Journal of Orthopaedic Research (2025). DOI: 10.1002/jor.25982 · Original Figure 2

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Journal of Orthopaedic Research (2025). DOI: 10.1002/jor.25982 · Original Figure 3

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Journal of Orthopaedic Research (2025). DOI: 10.1002/jor.25982 · Original Figure 5

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Journal of Orthopaedic Research (2025). DOI: 10.1002/jor.26018 · Original Figure 1

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Journal of Orthopaedic Research (2025). DOI: 10.1002/jor.26018 · Original Figure 2

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Journal of Orthopaedic Research (2025). DOI: 10.1002/jor.26018 · Original Figure 4

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Osteoarthritis and Cartilage Open (2025). DOI: 10.1016/j.ocarto.2025.100566 · Original Figure 1

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Osteoarthritis and Cartilage Open (2025). DOI: 10.1016/j.ocarto.2025.100566 · Original Figure 2

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Osteoarthritis and Cartilage Open (2025). DOI: 10.1016/j.ocarto.2025.100566 · Original Figure 4

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KyungYi Kim, Sang Yoon Kim, Sung Sik Kim, Jae Hun Kim, Du Hyun Ro, Byung Sun Choi. Cost-Effectiveness of AI-Assisted Kellgren-Lawrence Grading of Knee Osteoarthritis in the South Korean Health-Care System (2026). DOI: 10.2106/JBJS.25.01278 · Figure 1, 원본 그대로.

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KyungYi Kim, Sang Yoon Kim, Sung Sik Kim, Jae Hun Kim, Du Hyun Ro, Byung Sun Choi. Cost-Effectiveness of AI-Assisted Kellgren-Lawrence Grading of Knee Osteoarthritis in the South Korean Health-Care System (2026). DOI: 10.2106/JBJS.25.01278 · Figure 4, 원본 그대로.

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KyungYi Kim, Sang Yoon Kim, Sung Sik Kim, Jae Hun Kim, Du Hyun Ro, Byung Sun Choi. Cost-Effectiveness of AI-Assisted Kellgren-Lawrence Grading of Knee Osteoarthritis in the South Korean Health-Care System (2026). DOI: 10.2106/JBJS.25.01278 · Figure 2, 원본 그대로.

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KyungYi Kim, Sang Yoon Kim, Sung Sik Kim, Jae Hun Kim, Du Hyun Ro, Byung Sun Choi. Cost-Effectiveness of AI-Assisted Kellgren-Lawrence Grading of Knee Osteoarthritis in the South Korean Health-Care System (2026). DOI: 10.2106/JBJS.25.01278 · Figure 3, 원본 그대로.

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Zheng et al., Journal of Robotic Surgery, 2026 · DOI: 10.1007/s11701-026-04015-y · Figure 2.

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Zheng et al., Journal of Robotic Surgery, 2026 · DOI: 10.1007/s11701-026-04015-y · Figure 3.

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Kim, Ro, Wang et al., BMC Medicine, 2026 · DOI: 10.1186/s12916-026-05287-9 · Figure 2.

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Kim, Ro, Wang et al., BMC Medicine, 2026 · DOI: 10.1186/s12916-026-05287-9 · Figure 1.

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Kim, Ro, Wang et al., BMC Medicine, 2026 · DOI: 10.1186/s12916-026-05287-9 · Figure 3.

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Sang Yoon Kim, Byung Sun Choi, Hyuk-Soo Han, Du Hyun Ro. Artificial intelligence in orthopedics: current applications, challenges, and future directions. Knee Surgery & Related Research (2026). DOI: 10.1186/s43019-026-00317-5 · Figure 3. Figure created by the article authors based on Ko et al.

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Sang Yoon Kim, Byung Sun Choi, Hyuk-Soo Han, Du Hyun Ro. Artificial intelligence in orthopedics: current applications, challenges, and future directions. Knee Surgery & Related Research (2026). DOI: 10.1186/s43019-026-00317-5 · Figure 1. Adapted from Johnson et al. under CC BY 4.0; changes were made by the article authors.

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Geunwu Gimm, Hyunjeong Ra, Seok Gyun Yang, Byung Sun Choi, Du Hyun Ro, Hyuk-Soo Han. Complementary roles of standing, supine, and valgus-stress whole-leg radiographs in medial open-wedge high tibial osteotomy planning: supine minimizes bias, whereas standing and valgus-stress reduce outliers. Knee Surgery & Related Research (2026). https://doi.org/10.1186/s43019-026-00340-6 · Figure 2.

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