Yeun Ho Kim

Publications (2)2.55 Total impact

• Article: Varus instability of the hallux interphalangeal joint in a taekwondo athlete.

  Hyun Sik Gong, Yeun Ho Kim, Moon Seok Park
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  ABSTRACT: The hallux interphalangeal joint is stable in the transverse plane and there have been only a few reports of varus instability of this joint. A case is described of varus subluxation of the hallux interphalangeal joint in a taekwondo athlete and the surgical outcome after reconstruction of the collateral ligament. Taekwondo athletes, who require fast powerful kicks, should be warned about this type of forefoot injury.
  Case Reports 01/2009; 2009.
• Article: Varus instability of the hallux interphalangeal joint in a taekwondo athlete.

  Hyun Sik Gong, Yeun Ho Kim, Moon Seok Park
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  ABSTRACT: The hallux interphalangeal joint is stable in the transverse plane and there have been only a few reports of varus instability of this joint. A case is described of varus subluxation of the hallux interphalangeal joint in a taekwondo athlete and the surgical outcome after reconstruction of the collateral ligament. Taekwondo athletes, who require fast powerful kicks, should be warned about this type of forefoot injury.
  British journal of sports medicine 01/2008; 41(12):917-9. · 2.55 Impact Factor