Orthopedics in Gohyeon, Geoje-si, Korea

I was treated by Dr. Kim Dong-seok at Department 1 of Gohyeon Seoul Samsung Orthopedics. As part of the treatment, I received nerve blocks—four injections in my lower back. After that, I had physical therapy, and unlike other hospitals, they also provided bed massage, laser therapy, and deep heat treatment. They even gave me manual therapy on the first day. At other orthopedic clinics, I usually have to wait almost an hour or more, but at this hospital I was seen quickly without any waiting. The doctor was kind, and all the nurses were very friendly too.

My knee was aching, and I felt a sharp pain every time I went up the stairs, so I finally decided to visit an orthopedic doctor. At first, I thought maybe I just overdid it a bit and tried to tough it out with some pain patches, but the pain wouldn't go away even when I lay down to sleep. The doctor said it was a musculoskeletal inflammation in my knee and advised me to take my medication regularly and absolutely avoid strenuous exercise for a while. Looking at the prescription, I saw it included anti-inflammatory pain relievers and muscle relaxants, and since there was also an antibiotic, it seems my inflammation wasn't very mild. They also provided a stomach protector, so I haven't felt particularly bloated or uncomfortable after taking the meds. It's definitely noticeable that since I started taking the medication, the warmth around my knee has decreased a lot, and I can feel that walking has become much smoother.

All the medical staff are kind and they provide excellent care.