Department of Orthopedics

The Department of Orthopedics at Zuoying Armed Forces General Hospital is dedicated to the care and treatment of patients with disorders of the musculoskeletal system. Our medical team continually advances surgical techniques and updates medical equipment to provide the highest quality of diagnosis and treatment.
Scope of Services:
Trauma and Disorders of the Musculoskeletal System:
- Fracture and joint dislocation reduction surgeries
- Arthroscopic surgery and ligament reconstruction for sports injuries
- Minimally invasive arthroscopic procedures for arthritis, cruciate ligament injuries, and meniscal damage
- Treatment of joint dislocations and tendon or ligament injuries
- Management of herniated discs, spondylolisthesis, spinal stenosis, and scoliosis
- Treatment of avascular necrosis of the femoral head and various joint replacement procedures
- Treatment of spinal disorders, lower back pain, and sciatica
- Correction of congenital deformities, post-polio deformities, and trauma-related deformities
- Surgical removal of bone and soft tissue tumors
- Treatment of acute and chronic osteomyelitis
- Growth factor injection therapy, prolotherapy, and articular cartilage regeneration techniques
- Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT)
Department Director: Dr. Cheng-Tse Li
Attending Physicians: Dr. Min-Yu Tu (President), Dr. Kuan-Hsiang Hsieh, Dr. Jung-Jui Chang, Dr. Tsang-Shuo Shao, Dr. Tai-Hung Chao, Dr. Hsing-Ning Yu
Our orthopedic medical team currently consists of seven attending physicians, each with their own area of expertise, dedicated to providing comprehensive medical care for patients with musculoskeletal conditions. If you have any related concerns, you are welcome to visit our Orthopedic Outpatient Clinic, where our team will offer the most professional advice and treatment services.
| Name | Specialty | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Cheng-Tse Li | Degenerative spine conditions, spondylolisthesis, and spinal fracture surgeries Fractures and dislocations of the extremities Joint replacement surgery (arthroplasty) Arthroscopic (minimally invasive) joint surgery Lower back pain management Sports injuries treatment Ligament reconstruction Osteoporosis diagnosis and treatment Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) management | More |
| Tu,Min-Yu | Vertebral fractures Herniated of intervetebral discs Spondylolisthesis Spinal deformity Spinal infection Sciatica Osteoporosis Knee and hip arthritis Artificial joint replacement Arthroscopic surgery Fractures | More |
| Tsang-Shuo Shao | Traumatology and Orthopedics Degenerative arthritis of the knee or hip Joint replacement surgery Osteoporosis prevention and treatment Sports injuries and arthroscopy Vertebroplasty | More |
| Hsing-Ning Yu | Limb fractures, dislocations, osteomyelitis, sports injuries, arthroscopic surgery, knee cruciate ligament reconstruction, spinal disease, low back pain, sciatica, arthritis and artificial joint replacement, osteoporosis | More |
| Tai-Hung Chao | Sports injuries and ligament reconstruction, minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery and minimally invasive artificial joint replacement, various limb fractures, dislocations and muscle system trauma, various joint diseases, | More |
| Kuan-Hsiang Hsieh | Limb fractures, dislocations, sports injuries, shoulder / hip / knee arthroscopic surgery | More |
| Bo-Siang Fu | Limb fractures Soft tissue injuries and infections of the limbs Arthroscopic surgery | More |
The Orthopedic Department is equipped with a full range of modular 3D-printed anatomical joint models, customized joint prostheses, various fracture fixation instruments, C-arm fluoroscopy systems, minimally invasive spinal surgery systems, arthroscopy systems, and knee reconstruction systems. These advanced technologies and facilities enable our team to deliver high-quality orthopedic care. Our department is widely recognized for its excellence in both technique and service throughout the Kaohsiung and Pingtung regions.
Department Director: Dr. Cheng-Tse Li
Attending Physicians: Dr. Min-Yu Tu (President), Dr. Kuan-Hsiang Hsieh, Dr. Jung-Jui Chang, Dr. Tsang-Shuo Shao, Dr. Tai-Hung Chao, Dr. Hsing-Ning Yu
Our orthopedic medical team currently consists of seven attending physicians, each with their own area of expertise, dedicated to providing comprehensive medical care for patients with musculoskeletal conditions. If you have any related concerns, you are welcome to visit our Orthopedic Outpatient Clinic, where our team will offer the most professional advice and treatment services.
| Name | Specialty | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Cheng-Tse Li | Degenerative spine conditions, spondylolisthesis, and spinal fracture surgeries Fractures and dislocations of the extremities Joint replacement surgery (arthroplasty) Arthroscopic (minimally invasive) joint surgery Lower back pain management Sports injuries treatment Ligament reconstruction Osteoporosis diagnosis and treatment Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) management | More |
| Tu,Min-Yu | Vertebral fractures Herniated of intervetebral discs Spondylolisthesis Spinal deformity Spinal infection Sciatica Osteoporosis Knee and hip arthritis Artificial joint replacement Arthroscopic surgery Fractures | More |
| Tsang-Shuo Shao | Traumatology and Orthopedics Degenerative arthritis of the knee or hip Joint replacement surgery Osteoporosis prevention and treatment Sports injuries and arthroscopy Vertebroplasty | More |
| Hsing-Ning Yu | Limb fractures, dislocations, osteomyelitis, sports injuries, arthroscopic surgery, knee cruciate ligament reconstruction, spinal disease, low back pain, sciatica, arthritis and artificial joint replacement, osteoporosis | More |
| Tai-Hung Chao | Sports injuries and ligament reconstruction, minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery and minimally invasive artificial joint replacement, various limb fractures, dislocations and muscle system trauma, various joint diseases, | More |
| Kuan-Hsiang Hsieh | Limb fractures, dislocations, sports injuries, shoulder / hip / knee arthroscopic surgery | More |
| Bo-Siang Fu | Limb fractures Soft tissue injuries and infections of the limbs Arthroscopic surgery | More |
The Orthopedic Department is equipped with a full range of modular 3D-printed anatomical joint models, customized joint prostheses, various fracture fixation instruments, C-arm fluoroscopy systems, minimally invasive spinal surgery systems, arthroscopy systems, and knee reconstruction systems. These advanced technologies and facilities enable our team to deliver high-quality orthopedic care. Our department is widely recognized for its excellence in both technique and service throughout the Kaohsiung and Pingtung regions.