MusculoSkeletal Kinematics Innov8 Rehabilitation Lab
Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Pusan National University Hospital
PI: Jaehyun Lee, MD (이재현)
We innovate rehabilitation through musculoskeletal kinematics research.
Mission
MSK8R Lab develops sensor-based biomechanical analysis and AI-driven rehabilitation solutions to advance musculoskeletal diagnosis and treatment. We bridge clinical rehabilitation medicine with biomedical engineering — integrating biosignal processing, motion kinematics, and machine learning to transform how musculoskeletal disorders are assessed and rehabilitated.
Research Topics
| Topic | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Electroarthrography (EAG) | Cartilage biosignal analysis & load monitoring (4-year Core Research) | Active |
| Spinal Stability & Pelvic Tilt Kinematics | IMU-based lumbopelvic analysis & SpineView clinical platform | Active |
| Uncertainty in Medical Field | Reference standards with measurement uncertainty for nerve conduction studies | Active |
| Calcific Tendinitis | Genetic background (whole exome sequencing) & radiologic quantification | Active |
| Sarcopenia | Big data analysis of biomarkers and body composition | Active |
| MSK Rehabilitation Programs | Evidence-based exercise rehabilitation protocols | Active |
Highlights
Electroarthrography (EAG) — A novel biosignal approach using OpenBCI to detect early cartilage pathology through load-induced electrical potentials in joints, synchronized with ground reaction force data. Published in BMC Musculoskelet Disord (2025).
Ref: Lee JH, Jang YS, Chang WD. BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2025;26(1). doi:10.1186/s12891-025-08939-8
- EAG Load Monitoring (Core Research) — Ministry of Science and ICT, 4-year (2026-2030)
- Cartilage Load-Induced Potentials — PNUH Convergence Medical Institute (2024-2025)
- Pelvic Tilt Biomechanics — PNUH Biomedical Research Institute (2025, Ongoing)
- Calcific Tendinitis NGS — National Research Foundation of Korea (2020-2023)
- Excellent Poster Award, "Cartilage-Generated Electric Potentials," 52nd KARM Fall Conference, 2024
- Best Oral Presentation, "Pressure Characteristics of The Knee Joints," KANMS Spring Conference, 2019
Principal Investigator
| Name | Jaehyun Lee, MD (이재현) |
| Position | Clinical Assistant Professor |
| Affiliation | Dept. of Rehabilitation Medicine, Pusan National University Hospital |
| Education | MD, Kosin University · PhD Candidate (AI Convergence), Pukyeong National University |
| Fellowship | MSK Rehabilitation, Seoul National University Hospital |
| Specialization | Musculoskeletal rehabilitation, US/fluoroscopy-guided procedures, therapeutic exercise |
| mskrehab@kakao.com |
Links
Contact
Department of Rehabilitation Medicine
Pusan National University Hospital
179 Gudeok-ro, Seo-gu, Busan 49241, Republic of Korea
Email: mskrehab@kakao.com