During his fellowship, Dr. Kang worked directly with surgeons and researchers who were instrumental in developing the treatment protocol for hip problems. He also trained with Dr. Robert Barrack, one of the pioneers in bringing hip resurfacing to the United States.
Throughout his clinical training, Dr. Kang has done research on various topics such as proprioception following total joint replacement surgery and the effects of metal-on-metal hips. He has been published in peer review journals such as the Journal of Orthopedics. He has also authored an instructional DVD about hip resurfacing with Dr. Robert Barrack and written review chapters on primary and revision total hip replacement.
Dr. Kang is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons and the Arthroscopy Association of North America. His practice focuses on providing advanced conservative and surgical care to patients with hip and knee problems, particularly with injuries to the cartilage and/or labrum. He uses the newest techniques and cutting edge technologies to treat his patients.
His subspecialty qualifications include:
- Minimally invasive total hip arthroplasty
- Hip resurfacing
- Hip arthroscopy
- Hip preservation procedures (pelvic osteotomy, surgical dislocation)
- Knee arthroscopy
- Minimally invasive total and partial knee arthroplasty
- Complex hip and knee revision surgery
Dr. Kang is a certified diver and also enjoys hiking, power lifting, biking and playing softball. He is a big believer in giving back; in the spring of 2012 he went on a medical mission to Guatemala where he provided general orthopedic care, both surgical and non-surgical. He is also active in the community giving talks on hip and knee arthritis at various hospitals and serves on the medical executive committee at Durango Surgery Center. Dr. Kang has been a valued member of Desert Orthopedic Center since 2012 when he was brought in to take over Dr. Todd Swanson’s practice. He has been the director of the Adult Reconstruction Fellowship at Desert Orthopaedic Center since 2013 and is an Assistant Clinical Professor at Touro University.
“I perform both anterior and mini posterior hip replacement surgery. I have slowly switched over to the minimally invasive posterior approach as the results tend to be slightly better. I perform over 300 hip replacements and revisions in a year. My philosophy is to provide the same level of care for all my patients as I would for a family member.”