RichardWonKangMD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Denver, CO

Orthopedic Sports Medicine

Orthopaedic Surgeon, Illinois Bone and Joint Institute

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Office
2045 N Franklin St
Denver, CO 80205
Phone+1 303-338-4545
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Education & Training

New York Presbyterian HospitalFellowship, Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation), 2012 - 2013
Rush University Medical CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2007 - 2012
Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical CenterClass of 2007

Certifications & Licensure

CA State Medical License 2016 - Present
CO State Medical License 2019 - 2025
GA State Medical License 2019 - 2021
WI State Medical License 2018 - 2021
IL State Medical License 2010 - 2020
NY State Medical License 2012 - 2017
NJ State Medical License 2014 - 2015
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Sports Medicine

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

10 citations
The Presence of a Psychiatric Condition is Associated With Undergoing Hip Arthroscopy for Femoroacetabular Impingement: A Matched Case-Controlled Study.
Anna Rosenblum, David C. Landy, Michael A. Perrone, Noelle Whyte, Richard W. Kang> ;The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2019 Mar 1
miR-142-3p Inhibits the Metastasis of Hepatocellular Carcinoma Cells by Regulating HMGB1 Gene Expression.
Fu, Y.,Sun, L. Q.,Huang, Y.,Quan, J.,Hu, X.,Tang, D.,Kang, R.,Li, N.,Fan, X. G.> ;Curr. Mol. Med.. 2018 Sep 11
2 citations
Arthroscopic Anterior Cruciate Ligament Femoral Tunnel Visualization for Button Fixation
Savan D. Patel, Peter J. Boxley, Richard W. Kang> ;Arthroscopy Techniques. 2017 Jun 1
15 citations
Immortalized Mouse Achilles Tenocytes Demonstrate Long-Term Proliferative Capacity While Retaining Tenogenic Properties.
Sahitya K. Denduluri, Bryan Scott, Joseph D. Lamplot, Liangjun Yin, Zhengjian Yan, Zhongliang Wang, Jixing Ye, Jing Wang, Qiang Wei, Rex C. Haydon, Richard W. Kang, To...> ;Tissue Engineering. Part C, Methods. 2016 Feb 24
62 citations
Multifaceted signaling regulators of chondrogenesis: Implications in cartilage regeneration and tissue engineering.
Jordan D. Green, Viktor Tollemar, Mark C. Dougherty, Zhengjian Yan, Liangjun Yin, Jixing Ye, Zachary J Collier, Rex C. Haydon, Hue H. Luu, Richard W. Kang, Michael J L...> ;Genes & Diseases. 2015 Dec 1
8 citations
Open and Arthroscopic Anterior Shoulder Stabilization.
Peter D. Fabricant, Samuel A. Taylor, Moira M. McCarthy, Elizabeth B. Gausden, Cathal J. Moran, Richard W. Kang, Frank A. Cordasco> ;JBJS Reviews. 2015 Feb 24
241 citations
The versatile functions of Sox9 in development, stem cells, and human diseases.
Alice Jo, Sahitya K. Denduluri, Bosi Zhang, Zhongliang Wang, Liangjun Yin, Zhengjian Yan, Richard W. Kang, Lewis L. Shi, James M. Mok, Michael J Lee, Rex C. Haydon> ;Genes & Diseases. 2014 Dec 1
31 citations
Distinct Effects of Platelet-Rich Plasma and BMP13 on Rotator Cuff Tendon Injury Healing in a Rat Model
Joseph D. Lamplot, Michael Angeline, Jovito Angeles, Maureen Beederman, Eric R. Wagner, Farbod Rastegar, Bryan Scott, Christian C. Skjong, Daniel P. Mass, Richard W. K...> ;The American Journal of Sports Medicine. 2014 Sep 5
644 citations
Bone Morphogenetic Protein (BMP) signaling in development and human diseases.
Richard N. Wang, Jordan D. Green, Zhongliang Wang, Youlin Deng, Min Qiao, Michael A. Peabody, Qian Zhang, Jixing Ye, Zhengjian Yan, Sahitya K. Denduluri, Olumuyiwa Ido...> ;Genes & Diseases. 2014 Sep 1
12 citations
Pectoralis Major Repair With Cortical Button Technique
Richard W. Kang, Gregory T. Mahony, Frank A. Cordasco> ;Arthroscopy Techniques. 2014 Feb 1
16 citations
Arthroscopic double-row anterior stabilization and bankart repair for the "high-risk" athlete.
Cathal J. Moran, Peter D. Fabricant, Richard W. Kang, Frank A. Cordasco> ;Arthroscopy Techniques. 2014 Feb 1
12 citations
Posterior instability caused by batter's shoulder.
Richard W. Kang, Gregory T. Mahony, Thomas C. Harris, Joshua S. Dines> ;Clinics in Sports Medicine. 2013 Oct 31
6 citations
Age-related differences in radiographic parameters for femoroacetabular impingement in hip arthroplasty patients.
Geoffrey S. Van Thiel, Joshua D. Harris, Richard W. Kang, Jaskarndip Chahal, Craig J. Della Valle, Charles A. Bush-Joseph, Shane J. Nho> ;Arthroscopy. 2013 Jul 1
41 citations
The Biomechanical Effects of 1.0 to 1.2 Mrad of Gamma Irradiation on Human Bone–Patellar Tendon–Bone Allografts
Adam B. Yanke, Rebecca Bell, Andrew S. Lee, Richard W. Kang, Richard C. Mather, Elizabeth Shewman, Vincent M. Wang, Bernard R. Bach> ;The American Journal of Sports Medicine. 2013 Apr 1
28 citations
Emerging ideas: Novel 3-D quantification and classification of cam lesions in patients with femoroacetabular impingement.
Richard W. Kang, Adam B. Yanke, Alejandro A. Espinoza Orías, Nozomu Inoue, Shane J. Nho> ;Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. 2013 Feb 1
Erratum to: Emerging Ideas: Novel 3-D Quantification and Classification of Cam Lesions in Patients With Femoroacetabular Impingement.
Kang, R. W.,Yanke, A. B.,Espinoza Orias, A. A.,Inoue, N.,Nho, S. J.> ;Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2012 Dec 12
53 citations
Allograft Meniscus Transplantation
Andrew S. Lee, Richard W. Kang, Ellen Kroin, Nikhil N. Verma, Brian J. Cole> ;Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Review. 2012 Jun 1
5 citations
Extranodal Rosai-Dorfman disease presenting as an isolated glenoid lesion in a high school athlete
Andrew R. Hsu, Sanjeev Bhatia, Richard W. Kang, Leonidas D. Arvanitis, Greg P. Nicholson, Walter W. Virkus> ;Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. 2012 Jan 1
7 citations
Chronic Ankle Pain and Swelling in a 25-year-old Woman: An Unusual Case
Richard W. Kang, Kevin C. McGill, Johnny Lin, Steven Gitelis> ;Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. 2011 Mar 15
7 citations
Effect of donor age on bone mineral density in irradiated bone-patellar tendon-bone allografts of the anterior cruciate ligament.
Richard W. Kang, Eric J. Strauss, Joseph U. Barker, Bernard R. Bach> ;The American Journal of Sports Medicine. 2011 Feb 1
11 citations
The diagnosis and management of spontaneous and post-arthroscopy osteonecrosis of the knee.
Eric J. Strauss, Richard W. Kang, Charles A. Bush-Joseph, Bernard R. Bach> ;Bulletin of the NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases. 2011 Jan 1
3 citations
Osteochondral Tissue Cell Viability Is Affected by Total Impulse during Impaction Grafting.
Paul R. Balash, Richard W. Kang, T. Schwenke, Brian J. Cole, Markus A. Wimmer> ;Cartilage. 2010 Oct 1
16 citations
Allograft meniscus transplantation: background, indications, techniques, and outcomes.
Richard W. Kang, Christian Lattermann, Brian J. Cole> ;The Journal of Knee Surgery. 2010 Jan 25
52 citations
Abnormal findings on knee magnetic resonance imaging in asymptomatic NBA players.
Brian E. Walczak, Patrick C. McCulloch, Richard W. Kang, Anthony Zelazny, Fred Tedeschi, Brian J. Cole> ;The Journal of Knee Surgery. 2010 Jan 14
11 citations
Outcomes of mechanical debridement and radiofrequency ablation in the treatment of chondral defects: a prospective randomized study.
Richard W. Kang, Andreas H. Gomoll, Shane J. Nho, Tamara K. Pylawka, Brian J. Cole> ;The Journal of Knee Surgery. 2010 Jan 14
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Hospital Affiliations

Children's Hospital ColoradoAurora, Colorado