Seongcheol Moon

Dr. Seongcheol Moon is the Chairman of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Nanoori Hospital. He specializes in arthroscopic surgery and sports trauma treatment. Dr. Moon performs shoulder and elbow reconstructions.

Specialization and Surgical Focus

The specialist uses advanced neuroendoscopic methods for the upper and lower limbs. He performs arthroscopic repair for rotator cuff tears and ligament injuries. Dr. Moon also conducts total shoulder arthroplasty for severe joint wear. This procedure involves replacing the damaged shoulder joint with an artificial implant.

His work extends to knee replacement and anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. He uses stem cell therapy to treat arthritis and joint degeneration. Furthermore, the doctor treats bone fractures, habitual shoulder dislocations, and meniscus tears.

Work Experience

• 2017–present – Chairman, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Nanoori Hospital
• 2014–2017 – Orthopedic Surgeon, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Nanoori Hospital
• 2014–2017 – Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Semyeong Christianity Hospital
• 2013–2014 – Fellow, Shoulder & Elbow Clinic, Kyung Hee University Hospital
• 2009–2013 – Resident, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kyung Hee University Hospital
• 2008–2009 – Intern, Kyung Hee University Hospital

Education and Training

• 2008 – Bachelor of Science, School of Medicine, Kyung Hee University
• 2013–2014 – Fellowship in Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Kyung Hee University Hospital

Research and Publications

Dr. Moon has published 11 peer-reviewed papers in international journals. His research appears in The American Journal of Sports Medicine and Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. Key publications include:

• "Reply to the Letter to the Editor: What Injury Mechanism and Patterns of Ligament Status Are Associated With Isolated Coronoid, Isolated Radial Head, and Combined Fractures?"
• "Comparison of Clinical and Radiological Results in the Arthroscopic Repair of Full-Thickness Rotator Cuff Tears"
• "Effects of humeral component retroversion on functional outcomes in reverse total shoulder arthroplasty"
• "The influence of diabetes mellitus on clinical and structural outcomes after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair"
• "Quantitative assessment of the latarjet procedure for large glenoid defects by computed tomography"
• "Analysis of 'hidden lesions' of the extra-articular biceps after subpectoral biceps tenodesis"
• "Drop sign of the elbow joint after surgical stabilization of an unstable simple posterolateral dislocation"
• "Comparative study of tibial posterior slope angle following cruciate-retaining total knee arthroplasty using one of three implants"

Professional Memberships

• Member, Journal of Orthopaedic Science
• Editorial Committee Member, Korean Shoulder & Elbow Association
• Korean Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
• Korean Arthroscopy Association
• Korean Knee Society