| THE
UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG |
DEPARTMENT OF ORTHOPAEDICS AND TRAUMATOLOGY
| Researcher : Abbah SA |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Abbah S.A., Lu W.W., Liu W., Chan D., Cheung K.M.C., Leong J.C.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Osteogenic differentiation of alginate microencapsulated mesenchymal stem cells for bone formation: an in vitro study, 7th World Biomaterials Congress, Sydney, Australia, May 17-22, 2004. |
| Lu W.W., Abbah S.A., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M.C., Liu W., Chan D., Li Z. and Leong J.C.Y., Osteogenic differentiation of alginate microencapsulated mesenchymal stem cells for bone formation in osteoporosis spine, SPINEWEEK 2004, Porto, Portugal, May 30-June 5, 2004. |
| Researcher : An X |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Chen Y., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M.C., Lu W.W., An X., Ng S.M., Lin M.C. and Kung H., Combination of adeno-associated virus and adenovirus vectors expressing bone morphogenetic protein-2 produces enhanced osteogenic activity in immunocompetent rats, Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications. 2004, 317(3): 675-681. |
| Researcher : Au YK |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Au Y.K., Wynn S.L., Cheung K.M.C. and Cheah K.S.E., functional analysis of SOX9 by conditional expression of a mutant Sox9, Sox9Y440X, in the notochord, 2004 Sir Edward youde Memorial Fund postgraduate Conference on Model Organism Research and Human Diseases, 14-15 June, 2004 Hong Kong.. 2004. |
| Wynn S.L., Au Y.K. and Cheah K.S.E., Defining the role of Sox9 in early development by tissue specific gene inactivation, The 3rd Australian Developmental Biology Workshop, October 2003, Sydney, Australia. 2003. |
| Researcher : Bilgin SS |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Bilgin S.S., Topalan M., Ip W.Y. and Chow S.P., Effect of torsion on microvenous anastomotic patency in a rat model and early thrombolytic phenomenon, Microsurgery. 2003, 23: 381-386. |
| Researcher : Cao Y |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Cao Y., Chen C., Hu Y. and Liu H.T., An improved denoise method based on independent component analysis to remove ECG noise in surface EMG signal, Singal processing (Chinese). 2003, 19(4): 369-372. |
| Cao Y., Lu W.W., Zhang B., Wang L.P., Bao C.Y., Feng J.M., Chow S.P. and Zhang X.D., Radiological and histological examination of gap healing on plasma sprayed HA coating surface, Key Engineering Materials. 2004, 254-256: 757-760. |
| Researcher : Chan YK |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Luk K.D.K., Chong C.S., Lu D. and Chan Y.K., Fulcrum-bending technique effectively determine the shortest fusion level needed in scoliosis, Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, November 8-9, 2003. |
| Ng K.C., Wong Y., Chan Y.K., Wong L.L.S., Tso W.K., Cheung K.M.C., Luk K.D.K., Shek T.W.H. and Chan F.L., Fluoroscopic guided vertebral bone biopsy: correlation with histopathological and microbiological results, Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, November 8-9, 2003. |
| Researcher : Chen C |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Cao Y., Chen C., Hu Y. and Liu H.T., An improved denoise method based on independent component analysis to remove ECG noise in surface EMG signal, Singal processing (Chinese). 2003, 19(4): 369-372. |
| Researcher : Chen Y |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Chen Y., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M.C., Lu W.W., An X., Ng S.M., Lin M.C. and Kung H., Combination of adeno-associated virus and adenovirus vectors expressing bone morphogenetic protein-2 produces enhanced osteogenic activity in immunocompetent rats, Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications. 2004, 317(3): 675-681. |
| Cheung K.M.C., Chen Y., Luk K.D.K., Xu R., Lin M.C., Lu W.W., Leong J.C.Y. and Kung H., Delivery of bone morphogenetic proteins 2 anad 4 by use of adeno-associated viral gene therapy, Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, November 8-9, 2003. |
| Cheung K.M.C., Chen Y., Luk K.D.K., Kung H. and Xu R., Gene therapy for new bone formation using adeno-associated viral bone morphogenetic protein-2 vectors, 38th Annual Meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society, Quebec, Canada, September 10-13, 2003. |
| Cheung K.M.C., Chen Y., Cheah K.S.E., Karppinen J., Leong J.C.Y., Luk K.D.K. and Song Y., Study of the Taq I Polymorphism of Vitamin D Receptor gene in Lumbar Disc Degeneration in Chinese, XVth International Symposium on Services and Local Access. March 2004 . 2004. |
| Luk K.D.K., Chen Y., Cheung K.M.C., Kung H., Lu W.W. and Leong J.C.Y., Adeno-associated virus-mediated bone morphogenetic protein-4 gene therapy for in vivo bone formation, Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications. 2003, 308: 636-645. |
| Luk K.D.K., Chen Y. and Kung H., Gene therapy for new bone formation using adeno-associated viral bone morphogenetic protein-2 vector, 23rd ASEAN Orthopaedic Association Congress, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, October 2-5, 2003. |
| Song Y., Chan D., Karppinen J., Chen Y., Leong J.C.Y., Luk K.D.K., Cheah K.S.E. and Cheung K.M.C., Study of Polymorphisms of Vitamin D Receptor gene in Lumbar Disc Degeneration in Chinese, Human Genome Meeting, Berlin, Germany, April 2004,. 2004, Abstract No. 118. |
| Researcher : Cheung KMC |
| Project Title: | Acupuncture in treatment of low back pain |
| Investigator(s): | Dr. Cheung K.M.C., Dr. Chiu J., Dr. Yuen K. |
| Department: | Orthopaedics and Traumatology |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Faculty Reserve Fund |
| Start Date: | 04/1998 |
| Abstract: |
| To compare the treatment of low back pain by physiotherapy alone and in combination with acupuncture. |
| Project Title: | Gradual scoliosis correction by use of a superelastic alloy |
| Investigator(s): | Dr. Cheung K.M.C., Dr. Chung J.C.Y., Dr. Lu W.W., Prof. Luk K.D.K. |
| Department: | Orthopaedics and Traumatology |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Hong Kong Research Grants Council Competitive Earmarked Research Grants |
| Start Date: | 10/2000 |
| Abstract: |
| To experiment the use of superelastic nickel-titanium rod in correcting scoliosis in patients with spinal deformities. |
| Project Title: | Genetic basis of degenerative disc disease in Chinese |
| Investigator(s): | Dr. Cheung K.M.C., Dr. Chan D., Prof. Cheah K.S.E., Prof. Leong J.C.Y., Prof. Luk K.D.K., Dr. Yip S.P. |
| Department: | Orthopaedics and Traumatology |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Hong Kong Research Grants Council Competitive Earmarked Research Grants |
| Start Date: | 09/2001 |
| Abstract: |
| To determine the contribution of COL9 mutations and other genetic factors to risk for DDD in Southern Chinese individuals. |
| Project Title: | Intervertebral disc regeneration using autologous mesenchymal stem cells: a rabbit model |
| Investigator(s): | Dr. Cheung K.M.C. |
| Department: | Orthopaedics and Traumatology |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Block Grant Earmarked for Research |
| Start Date: | 10/2002 |
| Completion Date: | 09/2003 |
| Abstract: |
| To explore the possibility of replacement of the degenerated intervertebral disc by tissue regeneration, whereby autologous mesenchymal stem cells are seeded on a fibrin or collagen scaffold and replaced into the intervertebral disc. |
| Project Title: | Setting Up of a Stem Cell Research Programme for Musculoskeletal Tissue Repair |
| Investigator(s): | Dr. Cheung K.M.C., Dr. Chan D. |
| Department: | Orthopaedics and Traumatology |
| Source(s) of Funding: | HKU Foundation Seed Grant |
| Start Date: | 07/2003 |
| Abstract: |
| To explore a novel method of intervertebral disc repair by implanting autologous MSCs into the degenerated intervertebral disc using a rabbit model. |
| Project Title: | The impact of the COL9A2 Q326W allele on intervertebral disc structure and degeneration |
| Investigator(s): | Dr. Cheung K.M.C., Dr. Chan D., Prof. Cheah K.S.E., Dr. Lu W.W., Prof. Luk K.D.K. |
| Department: | Orthopaedics and Traumatology |
| Source(s) of Funding: | RGC Projects (Block Grant Funded) |
| Start Date: | 07/2003 |
| Abstract: |
| To test the hypothesis that presence of tryptophan in collagen a2(IX) results in one or more of these abnormalities by collecting and examining human intervertebral discs that contains the trp2 allele, and comparing them with age-matched normal controls and non-trp2 affected degenerated discs. |
| Project Title: | A novel superelastic surgical implant for spinal deformity correction |
| Investigator(s): | Dr. Cheung K.M.C., Mr. Buescher P., Mr. Cheung M., Dr. Chung J.C.Y., Mr. Ho A., Dr. Lu W.W., Mr. Yeung K.W.K. |
| Department: | Orthopaedics and Traumatology |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Block Grant Earmarked for Research |
| Start Date: | 06/2004 |
| Abstract: |
| To develop and manufacture a novel surgical implant that would result in superior correction of spinal deformities. |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Abbah S.A., Lu W.W., Liu W., Chan D., Cheung K.M.C., Leong J.C.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Osteogenic differentiation of alginate microencapsulated mesenchymal stem cells for bone formation: an in vitro study, 7th World Biomaterials Congress, Sydney, Australia, May 17-22, 2004. |
| Au Y.K., Wynn S.L., Cheung K.M.C. and Cheah K.S.E., functional analysis of SOX9 by conditional expression of a mutant Sox9, Sox9Y440X, in the notochord, 2004 Sir Edward youde Memorial Fund postgraduate Conference on Model Organism Research and Human Diseases, 14-15 June, 2004 Hong Kong.. 2004. |
| Chan D., Ho M.S.P., Tsang K.Y., Chan W.Y., Sillence D., Boot-Handford R., Cheung K.M.C. and Cheah K.S.E., Abnormal chondrocyte differentiation is dosage-dependent in transgenic mice expressing unassembled mutant collagen X in hypertrophic chondrocytes, Human Genome Meeting, Berlin, Germany, April 2004. |
| Cheah K.S.E., Tsang K.Y., Cheslett D., Chan W.C.W., Kwan K.M., Cheung K.M.C., Hunziker E., Bateman J.B. and Chan D., In vivo plasticity in terminal differentiation of hypertrophic chondrocytes induced by ER stress. , Mouse Molecular Genetics Meeting, EMBL, Heidelberg, Germany, September 2003. |
| Chen Q.Z., Lu W.W., Wong C.T., Cheung K.M.C. and Leong J.C.Y., HRTEM and EDX investigation of microstructure of bonding zone between bone and hydroxyapatite In Vivo, Bioceramics. Zurich, Switzerland, Trans. Tech. Publication, 2003, 16: 165-168. |
| Chen Q.Z., Wong C.T., Lu W.W., Cheung K.M.C., Leong J.C.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Strengthening mechanisms of bone bonding to crystalline hydroxyapatite in vivo, Biomaterials. Oxford, UK, Elsevier Science Ltd., 2004, 25: 4243-4254. |
| Chen Y., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M.C., Lu W.W., An X., Ng S.M., Lin M.C. and Kung H., Combination of adeno-associated virus and adenovirus vectors expressing bone morphogenetic protein-2 produces enhanced osteogenic activity in immunocompetent rats, Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications. 2004, 317(3): 675-681. |
| Cheng S.C., Leung H.B., Wong W.C., Cheung K.M.C. and Luk K.D.K., A short-term retrospective analysis of surgical outcome for cervical spondylotic myelopathy, Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, November 8-9, 2003. |
| Cheung K.M.C. and Leong J.C.Y., Adult spinal tuberculosis, Inflammatory Diseases of the Spine (1st Ed) Editors: S Govender, JCY Leong. TTG Asia Media Pte Ltd, Singapore. Singapore, TTG Asia Media Pte Ltd, 2003, 1. |
| Cheung K.M.C., Aetiology and MRI findings in degenerative disc disease, AOSpine Advanced Regional Course, Hong Kong, April 25-27, 2004. |
| Cheung K.M.C., Jim J.J.T., Noponen-Hietala N., Ott J., Karppinen J., Luk K.D.K., Leong J.C.Y., Cheah K.S.E., Ala-Kokko L. and Chan D., Age dependent association of the COL9A2 Trp2 allele with intervertebral disc degeneration, annular tears and end-plate herniations, 38th Annual Meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society, Quebec, Canada, September 10-13, 2003. |
| Cheung K.M.C., Application of high-tech materials for medical use, Seminar on Nano-materials and Technology organised by CK Yeung Worldwide Ltd, Hong Kong, November 2003. |
| Cheung K.M.C. and Leong J.C.Y., Cages - spinal instrumentation overview in lumbar degenerative disorder, The Lumbar Spine Ed: Harry N Nerkowitz, Margareta Nordin, Jiri Dvorak, Gordon R Bell, Dieter Grob. ISSLS, 2004, 26: 286-291. |
| Cheung K.M.C., Chen Y., Luk K.D.K., Xu R., Lin M.C., Lu W.W., Leong J.C.Y. and Kung H., Delivery of bone morphogenetic proteins 2 anad 4 by use of adeno-associated viral gene therapy, Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, November 8-9, 2003. |
| Cheung K.M.C., Yeung K.W.K., Chung J.C.Y. and Lu W.W., Device for correcting spinal deformities, US non-provisional patent No. 10/648,158. Filed Aug 25,2003.. 2003. |
| Cheung K.M.C., Lu D., Poon A.M.S., Wang T., Luk K.D.K. and Leong J.C.Y., Effect of melatonin suppression on scoliosis development in chickens by either constant light or surgical pinealectomy, Spine. 2003, 28(17): 1941-1944. |
| Cheung K.M.C., Yeung K.W.K., Chung J.C.Y. and Lu W.W., Fixation device, US non-provisional patent no. 10/827,664. Filed April 19, 2004. 2004. |
| Cheung K.M.C., Chen Y., Luk K.D.K., Kung H. and Xu R., Gene therapy for new bone formation using adeno-associated viral bone morphogenetic protein-2 vectors, 38th Annual Meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society, Quebec, Canada, September 10-13, 2003. |
| Cheung K.M.C., Lu D., Zhang H. and Luk K.D.K., In-vivo demonstration of the effectiveness of thoraoscopic anterior release using the fulcrum bending radiograph, 7th Biennial Meeting of International Research Society of Spinal Deformities (IRSSD), Vancouver, Canada, June 10-12, 2004. |
| Cheung K.M.C., Management of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, National Continuing Medical Course (The New Trends in Spine Surgery), Rui Jin Hospital, Shanghai, PR China, October 6-10, 2003. 2003-10-06. |
| Cheung K.M.C., Management of osteoporotic fracture non-union, AOSpine Advanced Regional Course, Hong Kong, April 25-27, 2004. |
| Cheung K.M.C., Management of osteoporotic spine fractures, 6th National Spine and Spinal Cord Injuries Continuing Medical Education Course, Changsha, Hunan, PR China, October 11-12, 2003. |
| Cheung K.M.C., Management of osteoporotic spine fractures, National Continuing Medical Course (The New Trends in Spine Surgery), Rui Jin Hospital, Shanghai, PR China, October 6-10, 2003. |
| Cheung K.M.C., Odontoid screw fixation in Chinese, AOSpine Advanced Regional Course, Hong Kong, April 25-27, 2004. |
| Cheung K.M.C., Wang T., Hu Y. and Leong J.C.Y., Primary thoracolumbar scoliosis in pinealectomised chickens, 38th Annual Meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society, Quebec, Canada, September 10-13, 2003. |
| Cheung K.M.C., Wang T., Hu Y. and Leong J.C.Y., Primary thoracolumbar scoliosis in pinealectomised chickens, Spine. 2003, 28(22). |
| Cheung K.M.C., Pyogenic vertebral osteomyelitis, AOSpine Advanced Regional Course, Hong Kong, April 25-27, 2004. |
| Cheung K.M.C., Zhang Y.G., Lu D., Luk K.D.K. and Leong J.C.Y., Reduction of disc space distraction after anterior lumbar interbody fusion with autologous iliac crest graft, Spine. 2003, 28(13): 1385-1389. |
| Cheung K.M.C., Role of cages in anterior column reconstruction, AOSpine Advanced Regional Course, Hong Kong, April 25-27, 2004. |
| Cheung K.M.C., Yeung K.W.K., Chung J.C.Y. and Lu W.W., Shape memory material and method of making the same (heat treatment protocol), US non-provisional patent no. 10.827,665. Filed April 19, 2004. 2004. |
| Cheung K.M.C., Chen Y., Cheah K.S.E., Karppinen J., Leong J.C.Y., Luk K.D.K. and Song Y., Study of the Taq I Polymorphism of Vitamin D Receptor gene in Lumbar Disc Degeneration in Chinese, XVth International Symposium on Services and Local Access. March 2004 . 2004. |
| Cheung K.M.C., Lu D., Poon A.M.S., Wang T., Luk K.D.K. and Leong J.C.Y., The effect of melatonin suppression on scoliosis development in chickens by either constant light or surgical pinealectomy, 38th Annual Meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society, Quebec, Canada, September 10-13, 2003. |
| Cheung K.M.C., Lu D.S., Poon A.M.S., Wang T., Luk K.D.K. and Leong J.C.Y., The effect of melatonin suppression on scoliosis development in chickens by either constant light or surgical pinealectomy, 38th annual meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society. Quebec City, Canada. 2003. |
| Cheung K.M.C., Lu D., Poon A.M.S., Wang T., Luk K.D.K. and Leong J.C.Y., The effect of melatonin suppression on scoliosis development in chickens by either constant light or surgical pinealectomy, 7th Biennial Meeting of International Research Society of Spinal Deformities (IRSSD), Vancouver, Canada, June 10-12, 2004. |
| Cheung K.M.C., Chan W.C.W., Cheah K.S.E. and Chan D., The molecular and cellular changes underlying increased bone formation in a mouse model with generalized progressive hyperostosis, European Cells and Materials. 2003. |
| Cheung K.M.C., Luk K.D.K., Chong C.S. and Lu D., The strategy in selecting fusion levels in AIS using the fulcrum bending technique, 38th Annual Meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society, Quebec, Canada, September 10-13, 2003. |
| Jim J.J.T., Noponen-Hietala N., Cheung K.M.C., Ott J., Karppinen J., Sahraravand A., Luk K.D.K., Yip S.P., Song Y.Q., Leong J.C.Y., Cheah K.S.E., Ala-Kokko L. and Chan D., Genetic variation in the COL9A2 gene and its association to intervertebral disc abnormalities in Southern Chinese, Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, November 8-9, 2003. |
| Jim J.J.T., Noponen-Hietala N., Cheung K.M.C., Ott J., Karppinen J., Luk K.D.K., Yip S.P., Song Y., Leong J.C.Y., Cheah K.S.E., Ala-Kokko L. and Chan D., Genetic variation in the Col9A2 gene and its association to intervertebral disc abnormalities in Southern Chinese, XIX International Congress of Genetics, Melbourne, Australia, July 2003. |
| Leung H.B., Wong J., Cheung K.M.C. and Luk K.D.K., Correlation between magnetic resonance imaging and radiographic measurement of cervical spine in cervical myelopathic patients, Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, November 8-9, 2003. |
| Li Y.W., Lu W.W., Cheung K.M.C., Luk K.D.K. and Leong J.C.Y., Bioactive and osteoporotic bone cement, Full US Patent No. 6593394B1. Filed July 15, 2003. 2003. |
| Lu D., Luk K.D.K., Lu W.W., Cheung K.M.C. and Leong J.C.Y., Spinal flexibility increase after chymopapain injection is dose-dependent: a possible alternative to anterior release in scoliosis, Spine. 2004, 29(2): 123-128. |
| Lu W.W., Cheung K.M.C., Luk K.D.K., Wong C.T., Chan W.K., Lu D. and Leong J.C.Y., A novel SR-HA bioactive bone cement for vertebroplasty, 2nd Annual International Conference of SICOT/SIROT 2003, Cairo, Egypt, September 10-13, 2003. |
| Lu W.W., Cheung K.M.C., Luk K.D.K. and Leong J.C.Y., A novel SR-HA bioactive bone cement for vertebroplasty, 38th Annual Meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society, Quebec, Canada, September 10-13, 2003. |
| Lu W.W., Zhao F., Luk K.D.K., Yin Y.J., Cheung K.M.C., Cheng G.X., Yao K.D. and Leong J.C.Y., Controllable porosity hydroxyapatite ceramics as spien cage: fabrication and properties evaluation, Journal of Materials Science. 2003, 14: 1039-1046. |
| Lu W.W., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M.C., Qiu G.X., Shen J.X., Yuen L., Ouyang J. and Leong J.C.Y., Microfracture and changes in energy absorption to fracture of young vertebral cancellous bone following physiological fatigue loading, Spine. 2004, 29(11): 1196-1201. |
| Lu W.W., Cheung K.M.C., Wong C., Chen Q.Z., Luk K.D.K., Chan W. and Leong J.C.Y., Nano-sized crystalline grains and microstructre of the interfaces between bone and cement using TEM and EDX, XIXth Congress of the International Society of Biomechanics, Dunedin, New Zealand, July 7-12, 2003. |
| Lu W.W., Abbah S.A., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M.C., Liu W., Chan D., Li Z. and Leong J.C.Y., Osteogenic differentiation of alginate microencapsulated mesenchymal stem cells for bone formation in osteoporosis spine, SPINEWEEK 2004, Porto, Portugal, May 30-June 5, 2004. |
| Lu W.W., Wong C.T., Cheung K.M.C., Luk K.D.K. and Leong J.C.Y., Sr-HA bioactive bone cement for osteoporotic spinal fracture: an animal trials, 2nd Asian Regional IOF Conference on Osteoporosis, Hong Kong, January 16-18, 2004. |
| Lu W.W., Wang Y.J., Shi Q., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M.C., Zhou C.J., Bian Q., Liu M. and Leong J.C.Y., The effect of the traditional Chinese medicine on cervical vertebral endplates: a disc degeneration model, SPINEWEEK 2004, Porto, Portugal, May 30-June 5, 2004. |
| Lu W.W., Wong C.T., Cheung K.M.C., Leong J.C.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Ultrastructure of bonding zone between bone and Sr-hydroxyapatite cement: from histology to nano-scale in-vivo study, 7th World Biomaterials Congress, Sydney, Australia, May 17-22, 2004. |
| Lu W.W., Wong J.C.T., Cheung K.M.C., Chen Q.Z., Leong J.C.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Ultrastructure of bonding zone between zone and hydroxyapatite: from histology to nano-scale observations, Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, November 8-9, 2003. |
| Luk K.D.K., Lu D., Cheung K.M.C. and Wong Y.W., A prospective comparison of the coronal deformity correction in thoracic scoliosis using four different instrumentations and the fulcrum bending radiograph, Spine. 2004, 29(5): 560-563. |
| Luk K.D.K., Chen Y., Cheung K.M.C., Kung H., Lu W.W. and Leong J.C.Y., Adeno-associated virus-mediated bone morphogenetic protein-4 gene therapy for in vivo bone formation, Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications. 2003, 308: 636-645. |
| Luk K.D.K., Chen L. and Cheung K.M.C., Curve behaviour after brace treatment and possible factors contributing to further deterioration in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, 7th Biennial Meeting of International Research Society of Spinal Deformities (IRSSD), Vancouver, Canada, June 10-12, 2004. |
| Luk K.D.K., Chong C.S., Lu D. and Cheung K.M.C., The strategy in selecting fusion levels in AIS using the fulcrum bending technique, 7th Biennial Meeting of International Research Society of Spinal Deformities (IRSSD), Vancouver, Canada, June 10-12, 2004. |
| Ng K.C., Wong Y., Chan Y.K., Wong L.L.S., Tso W.K., Cheung K.M.C., Luk K.D.K., Shek T.W.H. and Chan F.L., Fluoroscopic guided vertebral bone biopsy: correlation with histopathological and microbiological results, Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, November 8-9, 2003. |
| Ni G., Luk K.D.K., Lu W.W., Cheng A.C.S., Cheung K.M.C., Tong F.C.W. and Leong J.C.Y., Normative data of lumbar spinal dynamic function for Chinese people without low back pain, Hong Kong Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2003, 7(1): 25-31. |
| Song Y., Chan D., Karppinen J., Chen Y., Leong J.C.Y., Luk K.D.K., Cheah K.S.E. and Cheung K.M.C., Study of Polymorphisms of Vitamin D Receptor gene in Lumbar Disc Degeneration in Chinese, Human Genome Meeting, Berlin, Germany, April 2004,. 2004, Abstract No. 118. |
| Wang K., Hu Y., Cheung K.M.C., Luk K.D.K., Lu W.W. and Leong J.C.Y., Efficacy of intraoperative monitoring and increased signal intensity of the spinal cord on MRI for geriatric patients with cervical spondylotic myelopathy undergoing surgical treatment - a retrospective study, Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, November 8-9, 2003. |
| Wong C.T., Lu W.W., Chan W.K., Cheung K.M.C., Luk K.D.K., Lu D., Rabie A.B.M., Deng L.F. and Leong J.C.Y., In vivo cancellous bone remodeling on a strontium containing Sr-HA bioactive cement, Journal of Biomedical Material Research. 2004, 68A(3). |
| Wong C.T., Chen Q.Z., Lu W.W., Leong J.C.Y., Chan W.K., Cheung K.M.C. and Luk K.D.K., Ultrastructural study of mineralization of a strontium-containing hydroxyapatite (Sr-HA) cement in vivo, Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A. 2004, 70A: 428-435. |
| Yeung K.W.K., Cheung K.M.C., Lu W.W., Luk K.D.K. and Leong J.C.Y., Achieving superior scoliosis correction by gradual correction manner. Preliminary result of in-vivo testing on goat spine using super-elastic nickel-titanium alloy rod, 8th Research Postgraduate Symposium organised by the Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, December 13, 2003. |
| Yeung K.W.K., Cheung K.M.C., Lu W.W., Chung C.Y., Hanni M., Luk K.D.K. and Leong J.C.Y., Invention of a new spinal implant for gradual scoliosis correction, Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, November 8-9, 2003. |
| Zhang Y.G., Cheung K.M.C., Lu D., Luk K.D.K., Wang Y. and Leong J.C.Y., 腰椎前路椎間自體骨植骨后椎間隙高度變化的研究, Chinese Journal of Surgery. China, 2004, 42 (6): 330 - 333. |
| Zhao F., Lu W.W., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M.C., Wong C.T., Leong J.C.Y. and Yao K.D., Surface treatment of injectable strontium-containing bioactive bone cement for vertebroplasty, Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part B, Applied Biomaterials. 2004, 69B: 79-86. |
| Researcher : Chien EP |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Kong J.K.F., Wong J.W.K., Chien E.P. and Yip D.K.H., Technical note: Half-stained thread in shoulder arthroscopy: an improved method of suture management, The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery. 2004, 20(4): 442-443. |
| Researcher : Chiu PKY |
| Project Title: | The effect of bisphosphonate on established osteolytic lesions--a study of different approach and dosage in rabbit hip replacement model |
| Investigator(s): | Dr. Chiu P.K.Y., Dr. Tang W.M., Mr. Zhu Y.H. |
| Department: | Orthopaedics and Traumatology |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Block Grant Earmarked for Research |
| Start Date: | 11/2003 |
| Abstract: |
| To study the effect of different approach and dosage of bisphosphonate on bone loss in previous established rabbit osteolysis model after hip joint replacement. |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Chiu P.K.Y., 1. Case for bone grafting in acetabular revision 2. Pitfalls in using the posterior stabilized total knee replacements, Invited lecture: "The 5th Scientific Meeting of Asia Pacific Arthroplasty Society 2003", August 7-10, 2003 at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 2003. |
| Chiu P.K.Y., 1. Cementing techniques in THA 2. Management of bone defects in TKA 3. Management of infected total joint replacements 4. Total elbow replacement, Invited lecture: "Fifth International Spine-Joint Symposium" organized by Peking Union Medical College Hospital, November 22-24, 2003 at Beijing, China. 2003. |
| Chiu P.K.Y., 1. TKA - Pre-operative prepartation and planning 2. TKA - How I do it 3. TKA - Soft tissue releases 4. Cementing techniques in THA, Invited lecture: "Hubei-Hong Kong Joint Replacement Symposium" organized by Tongji Hospital affiliated to Tongji Medical College of Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, November 14-16, 2003 at Wuhan, Hubei, China. 2003. |
| Chiu P.K.Y., Ceramic-on-cermaic total hip replacement, Invited lecture: "The 23rd Asean Orthopaedic Association Congress", October 2-5, 2003 at Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. 2003. |
| Chiu P.K.Y., Mobile bearing total knee replacement, Invited lecture: "Shanghai Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress 2003" organized by Shanghai Orthopaedic Association, November 26, 2003 at Shanghai, China. 2003. |
| Chiu P.K.Y., The Asian knee - Is navigation possible?, In: J.b. Stiehl, W.H. Konermann, R.G. Hakker, Navigation and Robotics in Total Joint and Spine Surgery. Springer, 2003, 515-520. |
| Chiu P.K.Y., The Asian knee - Is navigation possible, Stiehl, JB, Konermann W, Haaker R (editors): "Navigation and robotics in total joint and spine surgery". Berlin, Heidelberg, Springer Verlag, 2003, 515-520. |
| Chu E.M., Chiu P.K.Y., Wong R.W., Tang W.M. and Lau W.C.S., Translation and validation of arthritis impact measurement scales 2 into Chinese: CAIMS2, Arthritis and Rheumatism (Arthritis Care & Research). 2004, 51: 20-27. |
| Lee K.M., Ng T.P. and Chiu P.K.Y., Total knee and hip replacements for patients with haemophilia who are seropositive for human immunodificiency virus, Hong Kong Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2003, 7(1): 2-5. |
| Ng T.P., Yau P.W.P., Tang W.M. and Chiu P.K.Y., Anterior dislocation following primary total hip replacement by the posterior approach - aetiology and treatment, Hong Kong Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2003, 7(1): 14-18. |
| Ng T.P. and Chiu P.K.Y., Case report: Recurrent dislocation of total knee arthroplasty, The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2003, 18: 1067-1070. |
| Ng T.P. and Chiu P.K.Y., Dislocation after posterior stabilized total knee arthroplasty, Journal of Arthroplasty. 2003, 18: 1067-1070. |
| Ng T.P., Zhang S.D. and Chiu P.K.Y., Mechanical properties of bone cement - the effect of chilling the monomer and preheating the prosthesis, 23rd Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2003, 7: S93. |
| Tang W.M., Chiu P.K.Y., Ng T.P. and Yau P.W.P., Best Paper Award (Prof. Arthur Yau's Award): Quantitative assessment of walking activity of Hong Kong patients with THA done., 23rd Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2003. |
| Tang W.M. and Chiu P.K.Y., Case report: Saw-tooth fracture in total knee arthroplasty, Orthopedics. 2004, 27(3): 325-326. |
| Tang W.M., Chiu P.K.Y., Ng T.P., Yau P.W.P., Ching P.T.Y. and Seto W.H., Efficacy of a single dose of cefazolin as a prophylactic antibiotic in primary arthroplasty, The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2003, 18(6): 714-718. |
| Tang W.M., Chiu P.K.Y., Ng T.P. and Yau P.W.P., Posterior cruciate ligament-substituting total knee arthroplasty in young rheumatoid patients with advanced knee involvement, Journal of Arthroplasty. 2004, 19(1): 49-55. |
| Tang W.M., Chiu P.K.Y., Ng T.P. and Yau P.W.P., Quantitative assessment of walking activity of Hong Kong patients with total hip arthroplasty, 23rd Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2003, 7: S11. |
| Tang W.M., Chiu P.K.Y., Ng T.P. and Yau P.W.P., Technical Note: Practicing cementing technique with a toy: play-doh, The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2003, 18(6): 799-800. |
| Tang W.M., Chiu P.K.Y., Ng T.P. and Yau P.W.P., Total hip arthroplasty for patients with ankylosing spondylitis, Contemporary challenges and techniques in total hip and knee arthroplasty, June 2-5, Guilin, China. 2004. |
| Wong J.W.K., Chiu P.K.Y., Ng T.P. and Tang W.M., Patellar clunk syndrome after posterior stabilized total knee arthroplasty, The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2003, 18(8): 1023-1028. |
| Yau P.W.P., Chiu P.K.Y., Tang W.M. and Ng T.P., Factors predicting range of motion after total knee replacement, 23rd Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2003, 7: S96. |
| Zhang B.S., Chiu P.K.Y. and Wang M.Y., Hip arthroplasty for failed internal fixation of intertrochanteric fractures, Journal of Arthroplasty. 2004, 19: 329-333. |
| Zhu Y.H., Chiu P.K.Y. and Tang W.M., Establishment of osteolysis model in rabbit and evaluation of bisphosphonate intervention, 23rd Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2003, 7: S9. |
| Researcher : Chong CS |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Cheung K.M.C., Luk K.D.K., Chong C.S. and Lu D., The strategy in selecting fusion levels in AIS using the fulcrum bending technique, 38th Annual Meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society, Quebec, Canada, September 10-13, 2003. |
| Luk K.D.K., Chong C.S., Lu D. and Chan Y.K., Fulcrum-bending technique effectively determine the shortest fusion level needed in scoliosis, Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, November 8-9, 2003. |
| Luk K.D.K., Chong C.S., Lu D. and Cheung K.M.C., The strategy in selecting fusion levels in AIS using the fulcrum bending technique, 7th Biennial Meeting of International Research Society of Spinal Deformities (IRSSD), Vancouver, Canada, June 10-12, 2004. |
| Researcher : Chow SP |
| Project Title: | Development of novel artificial finger joints |
| Investigator(s): | Prof. Chow S.P., Dr. Chiu P.K.Y., Dr. Gibson I., Dr. Ip W.Y., Dr. Lu W.W., Dr. Ngan A.H.W. |
| Department: | Orthopaedics and Traumatology |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Hong Kong Research Grants Council Competitive Earmarked Research Grants |
| Start Date: | 07/2000 |
| Abstract: |
| To refine and develop artificial finger joints combining the latest concepts of an anatomical design, osteointegration anchorage, and metal-on-metal articulation. The new design wil be subject to biomechanical and biocompatibility testing, after which it wil be ready for human trial. |
| Project Title: | Development of novel artificial finger joints |
| Investigator(s): | Prof. Chow S.P., Dr. Chiu P.K.Y., Dr. Gibson I., Dr. Ip W.Y., Dr. Lu W.W., Dr. Ngan A.H.W. |
| Department: | Orthopaedics and Traumatology |
| Source(s) of Funding: | RGC Projects (Block Grant Funded) |
| Start Date: | 07/2000 |
| Abstract: |
| To refine and develop artificial finger joints combining the latest concepts of an anatomical design, osteointegration anchorage, and metal-on-metal articulation. The new design wil be subject to biomechanical and biocompatibility testing, after which it wil be ready for human trial. |
| Project Title: | Plate fixation develop and biomechanical evaluation for Type C2 and C3 Fractures of Distal Radius: a collaborative study with AO Mathys Medical Ltd and Nanfang Hospital, Guangzhou, PRC |
| Investigator(s): | Prof. Chow S.P., Dr. Leung F., Dr. Lu W.W., Prof. Pei G.X., Dr. Zhu L.J. |
| Department: | Orthopaedics and Traumatology |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Block Grant Earmarked for Research |
| Start Date: | 07/2004 |
| Abstract: |
| To design and biomechanically evaluate a novel locking plates with proper surgical procedure; to compare the effectiveness of the fragment-specific fixation using current plates applied in an AO type C2 and C3 distal radius fracture model; to provide evidence based results from research for successfully apply this invention in clinical trial of human subject in hospitals in PRC. |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Bilgin S.S., Topalan M., Ip W.Y. and Chow S.P., Effect of torsion on microvenous anastomotic patency in a rat model and early thrombolytic phenomenon, Microsurgery. 2003, 23: 381-386. |
| Cao Y., Lu W.W., Zhang B., Wang L.P., Bao C.Y., Feng J.M., Chow S.P. and Zhang X.D., Radiological and histological examination of gap healing on plasma sprayed HA coating surface, Key Engineering Materials. 2004, 254-256: 757-760. |
| Chow S.P., Avoiding and managing complications after fracture of the distal radius , The 54th Annual Congress of the Philippine Orthopaedic Association, Mandaluyong City, Philippines, 8-11 December 2003 . 2003. |
| Chow S.P., Corresponding Editor, Hong Kong Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery, since June 1997. 2003. |
| Chow S.P., Corresponding Editor, Journal of Hand Surgery (Great Britain), since December 1987. 2003. |
| Chow S.P., Current trends in the diagnosis and treatment of peripheral nerve injuries, The 54th Annual Congress of the Philippine Orthopaedic Association, Mandaluyong City, Philippines, 8-11 December 2003. |
| Chow S.P., Editorial Board Member, AO Supplement of Injury, since June 1996. 2003. |
| Chow S.P., Editorial Board Member, Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery, since December 1992. 2003. |
| Chow S.P., Editorial Board Member, Romania Journal of Plastic Surgery, since September 1999. 2003. |
| Chow S.P., Chow S.P. and Chow S.P., Fracture of the distal radius , Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Annual Scientific Congress, Melbourne, Australia, 3-8 May, 2004. |
| Chow S.P., Fracture of the distal radius, 77th Annual Congress of Japan Orthopaedic Association, Kobe, Japan, 20-23 May, 2004 . 2004. |
| Chow S.P., Functional anatomy of the hand, Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Annual Scientific Congress, Melbourne, Australia, 3-8 May 2004 . 2004. |
| Chow S.P., Honorary Adviser, Chinese Journal of Anatomy and Clinical Practice, since February 2000. 2003. |
| Chow S.P., Honorary Adviser, Chinese Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma, since July 1999. 2003. |
| Chow S.P., Honorary Adviser, Journal of Reconstructive Surgery (China), since December 1987. 2003. |
| Chow S.P. and Chow S.P., Interaction of orthodox Western medicine and traditional Chinese medicine, Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Annual Scientific Congress, Melbourne, Australia, 3-8 May, 2004. |
| Chow S.P., Malalignment pattern after interarticular fracture of the distal radius, The Annual Congress of the Society for Surgery of the Hand R.O.C., Kaohsiung, Taiwan, 27-29 May, 2004 . 2004. |
| Chow S.P., Open reduction and plate fixation technique, Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Society for Surgery of the Hand, Hong Kong, 15-16 May, 2004 . 2004. |
| Chow S.P., Overseas Editor, Chinese Journal of Hand Surgery, since May 2000. 2003. |
| Chow S.P., Phalangeal fractures - Treatment options and problems, AO Hand Course, Davos, Switzerland, 14-19 December 2003. |
| Chow S.P., Principles of fixation of distal radius fractures, The 54th Annual Congress of the Philippine Orthopaedic Association, Mandaluyong City, Philippines, 8-11 December 2003. |
| Chow S.P., Rationale for treatment of distal radius fracture , The International Federation of Societies for Surgery of the Hand Triennial Congress, Budapest, Hungary, 14-18 June, 2004. |
| Chow S.P., Scaphoid fractures, AO Hand Course, Davos, Switzerland, 14-19 December 2003 . 2003. |
| Chow S.P., Chow S.P. and Chow S.P., The history of hand surgery in the Asian Pacific region, Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Annual Scientific Congress, Melbourne, Australia, 3-8 May 2004. |
| Chow S.P., The mangled upper extremity - How I make the decision to amputate or salvage the limb, The 54th Annual Congress of the Philippine Orthopaedic Association, Mandaluyong City, Philippines, 8-11 December 2003 . 2003. |
| Chow S.P., Training outreach - Assessing gain, Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Annual Scientific Congress, Melbourne, Australia, 3-8 May 2004. |
| Chow S.P. and Leung K.L., Trauma care system in Hong Kong, Injury. 2003, 34(9): 684-685. |
| Leung K.L. and Chow S.P., A prospective randomized trial comparing the limited contact dynamic compression plate with the point contact fixator for forearm fractures, Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. 2003, 85A(12): 2343-2348. |
| Leung K.L., Kwok H.Y., Pun T.S. and Chow S.P., Limited open reduction and Ilizarov external fixation in the treatment of distal tibial fractures, Injury. 2004, 35: 278-283. |
| Rashid H..., Leung K.L., Lu W.W., Fung B.K.K. and Chow S.P., Biomechanical evaluation of plate osteosynthesis for AO Type C2 fracture of the distal radius - A cadaver study, Hand Surgery. 2003, 8(2): 151-156. |
| Researcher : Chow W |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Yinusa W., Li Y.H., Chow W., Ho K.W.Y. and Leong J.C.Y., Glove punctures in orthopaedic surgery, International Orthopaedics. 2004, 28(1): 36-39. |
| Researcher : Fung BKK |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Ip W.Y. and Fung B.K.K., Clinical application of neurocutaneous flap in coverage of lower limb defect, 9th International Federation for Society of Surgery of the Hand, June 13-17, 2004, Budapest, Hungary . 2004. |
| Rashid H..., Leung K.L., Lu W.W., Fung B.K.K. and Chow S.P., Biomechanical evaluation of plate osteosynthesis for AO Type C2 fracture of the distal radius - A cadaver study, Hand Surgery. 2003, 8(2): 151-156. |
| Researcher : Ho KWY |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Yinusa W., Li Y.H., Chow W., Ho K.W.Y. and Leong J.C.Y., Glove punctures in orthopaedic surgery, International Orthopaedics. 2004, 28(1): 36-39. |
| Researcher : Holmes AD |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Chow D.H.K., Luk K.D.K., Holmes A.D., Li X.F. and Tam S.C.W., Multi-planar bending properties of lumbar intervertebral joints following cyclic bending, Clinical Biomechanics. 2004, 19: 99-106. |
| Researcher : Hu Y |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Cao Y., Chen C., Hu Y. and Liu H.T., An improved denoise method based on independent component analysis to remove ECG noise in surface EMG signal, Singal processing (Chinese). 2003, 19(4): 369-372. |
| Cheung K.M.C., Wang T., Hu Y. and Leong J.C.Y., Primary thoracolumbar scoliosis in pinealectomised chickens, 38th Annual Meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society, Quebec, Canada, September 10-13, 2003. |
| Cheung K.M.C., Wang T., Hu Y. and Leong J.C.Y., Primary thoracolumbar scoliosis in pinealectomised chickens, Spine. 2003, 28(22). |
| Hu Y., Ku A.S.W., Irwin M.G., Chow B.F.M., Gunawardene W.M.S., Tan E.E. and Luk K.D.K., Comparison of the effect of sevoflurane and propofol anaesthesia on intraoperative somatosensory evoked potential monitoring, IX Spinal Cord Monitoring Meeting, Roma, May 3-6, 2004. |
| Hu Y., Liu W., Chang C., Luk K.D.K. and Chan F.H.Y., Fast Somatosensory Evoked Potential Detection of Spinal Cord Ischemia Using Wavelet Analysis: An Experimental Study, World Congress on Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering. Sydney, Australia, IFBME, 2003, 4 pages. |
| Hu Y., Lu W.W., Luk K.D.K. and Leong J.C.Y., Time-frequency analysis: a new technique for intraoperative somatosensory evoked potential monitoring, IX Spinal Cord Monitoring Meeting, Roma, May 3-6, 2004. |
| Leung H.B., Hu Y., Lu W.W. and Luk K.D.K., Consequency of paraspinal muscle after posterior lumbar spinal fusion - the histology and electromyography findings in a rabbit model, Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, November 8-9, 2003. |
| Ming D., Wan B.K., Zhang L.X. and Hu Y., Theoretical modeling study of the necrotic field during high-intensity focused ultrasound surgery, Med Sci Monit. 2004, 10(2): MT19-23. |
| Wang K., Hu Y., Cheung K.M.C., Luk K.D.K., Lu W.W. and Leong J.C.Y., Efficacy of intraoperative monitoring and increased signal intensity of the spinal cord on MRI for geriatric patients with cervical spondylotic myelopathy undergoing surgical treatment - a retrospective study, Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, November 8-9, 2003. |
| Wong K.K., Ng M.C., Hu Y., Luk K.D.K., Ma Q.Y. and Yang E.S., Functional MRI of the spinal cord at low field, 12th Scientific Meeting & Exhibition, The International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine, Kyoto, Japan, 15-21 May, 2004. |
| Wong W.C., Hu Y. and Luk K.D.K., A non-invasive assessment of the normal hand-grip-cycle by CyberGlove, Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, November 8-9, 2003. |
| Researcher : Ip WY |
| Project Title: | The study of work related hand injuries in Hong Kong |
| Investigator(s): | Dr. Ip W.Y., Prof. Chow S.P., Dr. Wu W.C. |
| Department: | Orthopaedics and Traumatology |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Occupational Safety and Health Council |
| Start Date: | 01/1998 |
| Abstract: |
| To study the epidemiology of severe hand injuries which are work related in Hong Kong Island; to suggest more accurate prognostic factors and more reasonable disability assessment system of hand injury; to give suggestions in industrial safety; to improve management of severe hand injuries; to minimise the social cost of severe hand injuries. |
| Project Title: | Production of tissue-engineered bone in regeneration of long segmental defect using 'bone regeneration device' consisting of resorbable scaffolds for osteoinduction and nitinol for osteoconduction |
| Investigator(s): | Dr. Ip W.Y., Dr. Chung J.C.Y., Prof. Gogolewski S. |
| Department: | Orthopaedics and Traumatology |
| Source(s) of Funding: | RGC Projects (Block Grant Funded) |
| Start Date: | 07/2003 |
| Abstract: |
| To solve the clinical problem of long segmental bone defect loss by tissue-engineered bone; to discover the cellular activities of bone regeneration in tissue engineered bone; to produce a 'bone regeneration device' consisting of resorbable scaffolds for osteoinduction and nitinol for osteoconduction which can used clinically for bone regeneration of long segmental defect and can allow immediate loading of the affected limb. |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Bilgin S.S., Topalan M., Ip W.Y. and Chow S.P., Effect of torsion on microvenous anastomotic patency in a rat model and early thrombolytic phenomenon, Microsurgery. 2003, 23: 381-386. |
| Ip W.Y. and Gogolewski S., Bone regeneration with resorbable polylactide membrane and sponge in an unstable fracture model in rabbit radius , 9th International Federation for Society of Surgery of the Hand, June 13-17, 2004, Budapest, Hungary . 2004. |
| Ip W.Y. and Gogolewski S., Bone regeneration with resorbable polylactide membrane and sponge in an unstable fracture model in rabbit radius , Annual Congress of Biomaterial Society, May 17-20, 2004, Sydney, Australia. 2004. |
| Ip W.Y. and Gogolewski S., Bone regeneration with resorbable polylactide membrane and sponge in an unstable fracture model in rabbit radius , Asian Pacific Orthopaedic Association 2003 Northern Region Congress, December 4-6, 2003, Taiwan . 2003. |
| Ip W.Y. and Gogolewski S., Bone regeneration with resorbable polylactide membrane and sponge in an unstable fracture model in rabbit radius , Korean Society for Surgery of the Hand Annual Congress, November 19-21, 2003, Seoul, Korea . 2003. |
| Ip W.Y. and Gogolewski S., Case report using resorbable polylactide sponge for controlled release of vancomycin in methicillin resistant staph anreus osteomyelitis, 9th International Federation for Society of Surgery of the Hand, June 13-17, 2004, Budapest, Hungary. 2004. |
| Ip W.Y. and Fung B.K.K., Clinical application of neurocutaneous flap in coverage of lower limb defect, 9th International Federation for Society of Surgery of the Hand, June 13-17, 2004, Budapest, Hungary . 2004. |
| Ip W.Y., Complex tendon injuries - associated phalangeal fracture, combined flexor and extensor ruptures, nerve injury, Symposium of current management of actue tendon injury, September 27, 2003, Hong Kong . 2003. |
| Ip W.Y., Etiology, pathogenesis and staging of pressure sore, Symposium on current management of pressure sore - multi-disciplinary approach, February 14, 2004, Hong Kong . 2004. |
| Ip W.Y., Management of pain related to sports injuries , "Ad-wiser" program of Radio Television Hong Kong, 10 May 2004, Hong Kong. 2004. |
| Ip W.Y., Cheng D. and Cheung S. .C., Potential use of nickel-titanium implant for intra-articular fracture of phalanx, 9th International Federation for Society of Surgery of the Hand, June 13-17, 2004, Budapest, Hungary. 2004. |
| Ip W.Y., Cheng D. and Cheung S. .C., Potential use of nickel-titanium implant for intra-articular fracture of phalanx, Chinese Society for Surgery of the Hand Biennial Congress, May 21-23, 2004, Shanghai, China. 2004. |
| Ip W.Y., Tong K.Y. and Ng H.K., The use of functional electrical stimuation for rehabilitation of tetraplegic patient after tendon transfer, 9th International Federation for Society of Surgery of the Hand, June 13-17, 2004, Budapest, Hungary. 2004. |
| Ip W.Y., Tong K. .Y. and Ng V., The use of functional electrical stimulation in the rehabilitation of tetraplegic patient after tendon transfer, 8th International Conference Upper Limb Surgery for Tetraplegia, February 24-28, 2004, Christchurch, New Zealand . 2004. |
| Ng H. .K., Ip W.Y. and Tong K.Y., A local experience of upper limb surgery for tetraplegia in Hong Kong, 9th International Federation for Society of Surgery of the Hand, June 13-17, 2004, Budapest, Hungary . 2004. |
| Researcher : Jim JJT |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Cheung K.M.C., Jim J.J.T., Noponen-Hietala N., Ott J., Karppinen J., Luk K.D.K., Leong J.C.Y., Cheah K.S.E., Ala-Kokko L. and Chan D., Age dependent association of the COL9A2 Trp2 allele with intervertebral disc degeneration, annular tears and end-plate herniations, 38th Annual Meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society, Quebec, Canada, September 10-13, 2003. |
| Jim J.J.T., Noponen-Hietala N., Cheung K.M.C., Ott J., Karppinen J., Sahraravand A., Luk K.D.K., Yip S.P., Song Y.Q., Leong J.C.Y., Cheah K.S.E., Ala-Kokko L. and Chan D., Genetic variation in the COL9A2 gene and its association to intervertebral disc abnormalities in Southern Chinese, Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, November 8-9, 2003. |
| Jim J.J.T., Noponen-Hietala N., Cheung K.M.C., Ott J., Karppinen J., Luk K.D.K., Yip S.P., Song Y., Leong J.C.Y., Cheah K.S.E., Ala-Kokko L. and Chan D., Genetic variation in the Col9A2 gene and its association to intervertebral disc abnormalities in Southern Chinese, XIX International Congress of Genetics, Melbourne, Australia, July 2003. |
| Researcher : Kong JKF |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Kong J.K.F., Golf injuries, Medical Progress. 2003, 30: 9-14. |
| Kong J.K.F., Wong J.W.K., Chien E.P. and Yip D.K.H., Technical note: Half-stained thread in shoulder arthroscopy: an improved method of suture management, The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery. 2004, 20(4): 442-443. |
| Yeung Y..., Wong J.W.K., Yip D.K.H. and Kong J.K.F., A broken sewing needle in the knee of a 4-year-old child: is it really inside the knee?, The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery. 2003, 19(8): 18-20. |
| Yip D.K.H., Wong J.W.K. and Kong J.K.F., How to use cuff suture instruments: the concept of "concave in and concave out", The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery. 2004, 20(6): 100-102. |
| Yip D.K.H., Kong J.K.F. and Wong J.W.K., The mini vent technique: a simple method to facilitate accurate secondary portal placement in shoulder arthroscopy, The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery. 2003, 19(8): 12-13. |
| Researcher : Kwok HY |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Leung K.L., Kwok H.Y., Pun T.S. and Chow S.P., Limited open reduction and Ilizarov external fixation in the treatment of distal tibial fractures, Injury. 2004, 35: 278-283. |
| Researcher : Lee KM |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Lee K.M., Ng T.P. and Chiu P.K.Y., Total knee and hip replacements for patients with haemophilia who are seropositive for human immunodificiency virus, Hong Kong Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2003, 7(1): 2-5. |
| Researcher : Leong JCY |
| Project Title: | Biomechanical evaluation of the human sacrum for lumbosacral fixation |
| Investigator(s): | Prof. Leong J.C.Y., Dr. Lu W.W., Prof. Zhong S.Z., Dr. Zhu Q.A. |
| Department: | Orthopaedics and Traumatology |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Departmental Budget |
| Start Date: | 08/1995 |
| Abstract: |
| Using in vitro method to find out whether fusion to the sacrum only is strong enough for lumbosacral fixation, and to determine where the best possible regions for screw insertion. |
| Project Title: | The role of the pineal gland in the causation of scoliosis: a bipedal rhesus monkey model |
| Investigator(s): | Prof. Leong J.C.Y., Prof. Carl A., Dr. Cheung K.M.C., Prof. Hu Y.G., Prof. Pang S.F. |
| Department: | Orthopaedics and Traumatology |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Hong Kong Research Grants Council Competitive Earmarked Research Grants |
| Start Date: | 12/1999 |
| Abstract: |
| To find out one possible cause for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Abbah S.A., Lu W.W., Liu W., Chan D., Cheung K.M.C., Leong J.C.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Osteogenic differentiation of alginate microencapsulated mesenchymal stem cells for bone formation: an in vitro study, 7th World Biomaterials Congress, Sydney, Australia, May 17-22, 2004. |
| Chen Q.Z., Lu W.W., Wong C.T., Cheung K.M.C. and Leong J.C.Y., HRTEM and EDX investigation of microstructure of bonding zone between bone and hydroxyapatite In Vivo, Bioceramics. Zurich, Switzerland, Trans. Tech. Publication, 2003, 16: 165-168. |
| Chen Q.Z., Wong C.T., Lu W.W., Cheung K.M.C., Leong J.C.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Strengthening mechanisms of bone bonding to crystalline hydroxyapatite in vivo, Biomaterials. Oxford, UK, Elsevier Science Ltd., 2004, 25: 4243-4254. |
| Cheung K.M.C. and Leong J.C.Y., Adult spinal tuberculosis, Inflammatory Diseases of the Spine (1st Ed) Editors: S Govender, JCY Leong. TTG Asia Media Pte Ltd, Singapore. Singapore, TTG Asia Media Pte Ltd, 2003, 1. |
| Cheung K.M.C., Jim J.J.T., Noponen-Hietala N., Ott J., Karppinen J., Luk K.D.K., Leong J.C.Y., Cheah K.S.E., Ala-Kokko L. and Chan D., Age dependent association of the COL9A2 Trp2 allele with intervertebral disc degeneration, annular tears and end-plate herniations, 38th Annual Meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society, Quebec, Canada, September 10-13, 2003. |
| Cheung K.M.C. and Leong J.C.Y., Cages - spinal instrumentation overview in lumbar degenerative disorder, The Lumbar Spine Ed: Harry N Nerkowitz, Margareta Nordin, Jiri Dvorak, Gordon R Bell, Dieter Grob. ISSLS, 2004, 26: 286-291. |
| Cheung K.M.C., Chen Y., Luk K.D.K., Xu R., Lin M.C., Lu W.W., Leong J.C.Y. and Kung H., Delivery of bone morphogenetic proteins 2 anad 4 by use of adeno-associated viral gene therapy, Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, November 8-9, 2003. |
| Cheung K.M.C., Lu D., Poon A.M.S., Wang T., Luk K.D.K. and Leong J.C.Y., Effect of melatonin suppression on scoliosis development in chickens by either constant light or surgical pinealectomy, Spine. 2003, 28(17): 1941-1944. |
| Cheung K.M.C., Wang T., Hu Y. and Leong J.C.Y., Primary thoracolumbar scoliosis in pinealectomised chickens, 38th Annual Meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society, Quebec, Canada, September 10-13, 2003. |
| Cheung K.M.C., Wang T., Hu Y. and Leong J.C.Y., Primary thoracolumbar scoliosis in pinealectomised chickens, Spine. 2003, 28(22). |
| Cheung K.M.C., Zhang Y.G., Lu D., Luk K.D.K. and Leong J.C.Y., Reduction of disc space distraction after anterior lumbar interbody fusion with autologous iliac crest graft, Spine. 2003, 28(13): 1385-1389. |
| Cheung K.M.C., Chen Y., Cheah K.S.E., Karppinen J., Leong J.C.Y., Luk K.D.K. and Song Y., Study of the Taq I Polymorphism of Vitamin D Receptor gene in Lumbar Disc Degeneration in Chinese, XVth International Symposium on Services and Local Access. March 2004 . 2004. |
| Cheung K.M.C., Lu D., Poon A.M.S., Wang T., Luk K.D.K. and Leong J.C.Y., The effect of melatonin suppression on scoliosis development in chickens by either constant light or surgical pinealectomy, 38th Annual Meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society, Quebec, Canada, September 10-13, 2003. |
| Cheung K.M.C., Lu D., Poon A.M.S., Wang T., Luk K.D.K. and Leong J.C.Y., The effect of melatonin suppression on scoliosis development in chickens by either constant light or surgical pinealectomy, 7th Biennial Meeting of International Research Society of Spinal Deformities (IRSSD), Vancouver, Canada, June 10-12, 2004. |
| Hu Y., Lu W.W., Luk K.D.K. and Leong J.C.Y., Time-frequency analysis: a new technique for intraoperative somatosensory evoked potential monitoring, IX Spinal Cord Monitoring Meeting, Roma, May 3-6, 2004. |
| Jim J.J.T., Noponen-Hietala N., Cheung K.M.C., Ott J., Karppinen J., Sahraravand A., Luk K.D.K., Yip S.P., Song Y.Q., Leong J.C.Y., Cheah K.S.E., Ala-Kokko L. and Chan D., Genetic variation in the COL9A2 gene and its association to intervertebral disc abnormalities in Southern Chinese, Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, November 8-9, 2003. |
| Leong J.C.Y., F.P. Fouche Lecture on "Experience of surgical treatment of difficult spinal problems", Journal of The College of Medicine of South Africa. 2004, 48(1) January-June 2004: 29-31. |
| Leong J.C.Y. and Lu W.W., Invited Chapter on Biomechanics and Biomaterials , Biomechanics and Biomaterials in Orthopaedics & Traumatology edited by Professor Dominique G. Poitout . Springer, 2004, 44: 9-15. |
| Leong J.C.Y. and Lu W.W., Invited Chapter on Biomechanics of Sacral Fixation, Biomechanics and Biomaterials in Orthopaedics & Traumatology, edited by Professor Dominique G. Poitout. Springer, 2004, 44: 492-503. |
| Li Y.W., Lu W.W., Cheung K.M.C., Luk K.D.K. and Leong J.C.Y., Bioactive and osteoporotic bone cement, Full US Patent No. 6593394B1. Filed July 15, 2003. 2003. |
| Lu D., Luk K.D.K., Lu W.W., Cheung K.M.C. and Leong J.C.Y., Spinal flexibility increase after chymopapain injection is dose-dependent: a possible alternative to anterior release in scoliosis, Spine. 2004, 29(2): 123-128. |
| Lu W.W., Cheung K.M.C., Luk K.D.K., Wong C.T., Chan W.K., Lu D. and Leong J.C.Y., A novel SR-HA bioactive bone cement for vertebroplasty, 2nd Annual International Conference of SICOT/SIROT 2003, Cairo, Egypt, September 10-13, 2003. |
| Lu W.W., Cheung K.M.C., Luk K.D.K. and Leong J.C.Y., A novel SR-HA bioactive bone cement for vertebroplasty, 38th Annual Meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society, Quebec, Canada, September 10-13, 2003. |
| Lu W.W., Zhao F., Luk K.D.K., Yin Y.J., Cheung K.M.C., Cheng G.X., Yao K.D. and Leong J.C.Y., Controllable porosity hydroxyapatite ceramics as spien cage: fabrication and properties evaluation, Journal of Materials Science. 2003, 14: 1039-1046. |
| Lu W.W., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M.C., Qiu G.X., Shen J.X., Yuen L., Ouyang J. and Leong J.C.Y., Microfracture and changes in energy absorption to fracture of young vertebral cancellous bone following physiological fatigue loading, Spine. 2004, 29(11): 1196-1201. |
| Lu W.W., Cheung K.M.C., Wong C., Chen Q.Z., Luk K.D.K., Chan W. and Leong J.C.Y., Nano-sized crystalline grains and microstructre of the interfaces between bone and cement using TEM and EDX, XIXth Congress of the International Society of Biomechanics, Dunedin, New Zealand, July 7-12, 2003. |
| Lu W.W., Abbah S.A., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M.C., Liu W., Chan D., Li Z. and Leong J.C.Y., Osteogenic differentiation of alginate microencapsulated mesenchymal stem cells for bone formation in osteoporosis spine, SPINEWEEK 2004, Porto, Portugal, May 30-June 5, 2004. |
| Lu W.W., Wong C.T., Cheung K.M.C., Luk K.D.K. and Leong J.C.Y., Sr-HA bioactive bone cement for osteoporotic spinal fracture: an animal trials, 2nd Asian Regional IOF Conference on Osteoporosis, Hong Kong, January 16-18, 2004. |
| Lu W.W., Wang Y.J., Shi Q., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M.C., Zhou C.J., Bian Q., Liu M. and Leong J.C.Y., The effect of the traditional Chinese medicine on cervical vertebral endplates: a disc degeneration model, SPINEWEEK 2004, Porto, Portugal, May 30-June 5, 2004. |
| Lu W.W., Wong C.T., Cheung K.M.C., Leong J.C.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Ultrastructure of bonding zone between bone and Sr-hydroxyapatite cement: from histology to nano-scale in-vivo study, 7th World Biomaterials Congress, Sydney, Australia, May 17-22, 2004. |
| Lu W.W., Wong J.C.T., Cheung K.M.C., Chen Q.Z., Leong J.C.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Ultrastructure of bonding zone between zone and hydroxyapatite: from histology to nano-scale observations, Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, November 8-9, 2003. |
| Luk K.D.K., Chen Y., Cheung K.M.C., Kung H., Lu W.W. and Leong J.C.Y., Adeno-associated virus-mediated bone morphogenetic protein-4 gene therapy for in vivo bone formation, Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications. 2003, 308: 636-645. |
| Ni G., Luk K.D.K., Lu W.W., Cheng A.C.S., Cheung K.M.C., Tong F.C.W. and Leong J.C.Y., Normative data of lumbar spinal dynamic function for Chinese people without low back pain, Hong Kong Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2003, 7(1): 25-31. |
| Nicomedez F.P.I., Li Y.H. and Leong J.C.Y., Tibiocalcaneal fusion after talectomy in arthrogrypotic patients, Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics. 2003, 23: 654-657. |
| Song Y., Chan D., Karppinen J., Chen Y., Leong J.C.Y., Luk K.D.K., Cheah K.S.E. and Cheung K.M.C., Study of Polymorphisms of Vitamin D Receptor gene in Lumbar Disc Degeneration in Chinese, Human Genome Meeting, Berlin, Germany, April 2004,. 2004, Abstract No. 118. |
| Wang K., Hu Y., Cheung K.M.C., Luk K.D.K., Lu W.W. and Leong J.C.Y., Efficacy of intraoperative monitoring and increased signal intensity of the spinal cord on MRI for geriatric patients with cervical spondylotic myelopathy undergoing surgical treatment - a retrospective study, Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, November 8-9, 2003. |
| Wong C.T., Lu W.W., Chan W.K., Cheung K.M.C., Luk K.D.K., Lu D., Rabie A.B.M., Deng L.F. and Leong J.C.Y., In vivo cancellous bone remodeling on a strontium containing Sr-HA bioactive cement, Journal of Biomedical Material Research. 2004, 68A(3). |
| Wong C.T., Chen Q.Z., Lu W.W., Leong J.C.Y., Chan W.K., Cheung K.M.C. and Luk K.D.K., Ultrastructural study of mineralization of a strontium-containing hydroxyapatite (Sr-HA) cement in vivo, Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A. 2004, 70A: 428-435. |
| Wong K.W.N., Leong J.C.Y., Chan M.K., Luk K.D.K. and Lu W.W., The flexion-extension profile of lumbar spine in 100 healthy volunteers, Spine. 2004, 29(15): 1636-1641. |
| Yeung K.W.K., Cheung K.M.C., Lu W.W., Luk K.D.K. and Leong J.C.Y., Achieving superior scoliosis correction by gradual correction manner. Preliminary result of in-vivo testing on goat spine using super-elastic nickel-titanium alloy rod, 8th Research Postgraduate Symposium organised by the Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, December 13, 2003. |
| Yeung K.W.K., Cheung K.M.C., Lu W.W., Chung C.Y., Hanni M., Luk K.D.K. and Leong J.C.Y., Invention of a new spinal implant for gradual scoliosis correction, Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, November 8-9, 2003. |
| Yinusa W., Li Y.H., Chow W., Ho K.W.Y. and Leong J.C.Y., Glove punctures in orthopaedic surgery, International Orthopaedics. 2004, 28(1): 36-39. |
| Zhang Y.G., Cheung K.M.C., Lu D., Luk K.D.K., Wang Y. and Leong J.C.Y., 腰椎前路椎間自體骨植骨后椎間隙高度變化的研究, Chinese Journal of Surgery. China, 2004, 42 (6): 330 - 333. |
| Zhao F., Lu W.W., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M.C., Wong C.T., Leong J.C.Y. and Yao K.D., Surface treatment of injectable strontium-containing bioactive bone cement for vertebroplasty, Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part B, Applied Biomaterials. 2004, 69B: 79-86. |
| Zou H., Chan S.S.C., Tiwari A.F.Y., Ko P.S. and Leong J.C.Y., Do preoperative coping behaviors with surgery, social support and cost of surgery predict the perceived health-related quality of life (HRQOL) among older Chinese patients following total joint replacement surgery?, Book of Abstracts. The 2nd International Research and Development Conference "Health Education and Promotion", Aarhus, Denmark. 2003, p.47. |
| Researcher : Leung KL |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Chow S.P. and Leung K.L., Trauma care system in Hong Kong, Injury. 2003, 34(9): 684-685. |
| Leung K.L. and Chow S.P., A prospective randomized trial comparing the limited contact dynamic compression plate with the point contact fixator for forearm fractures, Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. 2003, 85A(12): 2343-2348. |
| Leung K.L., Kwok H.Y., Pun T.S. and Chow S.P., Limited open reduction and Ilizarov external fixation in the treatment of distal tibial fractures, Injury. 2004, 35: 278-283. |
| Rashid H..., Leung K.L., Lu W.W., Fung B.K.K. and Chow S.P., Biomechanical evaluation of plate osteosynthesis for AO Type C2 fracture of the distal radius - A cadaver study, Hand Surgery. 2003, 8(2): 151-156. |
| Researcher : Li YH |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Nicomedez F.P.I., Li Y.H. and Leong J.C.Y., Tibiocalcaneal fusion after talectomy in arthrogrypotic patients, Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics. 2003, 23: 654-657. |
| Yinusa W., Li Y.H., Chow W., Ho K.W.Y. and Leong J.C.Y., Glove punctures in orthopaedic surgery, International Orthopaedics. 2004, 28(1): 36-39. |
| Researcher : Liu W |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Abbah S.A., Lu W.W., Liu W., Chan D., Cheung K.M.C., Leong J.C.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Osteogenic differentiation of alginate microencapsulated mesenchymal stem cells for bone formation: an in vitro study, 7th World Biomaterials Congress, Sydney, Australia, May 17-22, 2004. |
| Researcher : Lu D |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Cheung K.M.C., Lu D., Poon A.M.S., Wang T., Luk K.D.K. and Leong J.C.Y., Effect of melatonin suppression on scoliosis development in chickens by either constant light or surgical pinealectomy, Spine. 2003, 28(17): 1941-1944. |
| Cheung K.M.C., Lu D., Zhang H. and Luk K.D.K., In-vivo demonstration of the effectiveness of thoraoscopic anterior release using the fulcrum bending radiograph, 7th Biennial Meeting of International Research Society of Spinal Deformities (IRSSD), Vancouver, Canada, June 10-12, 2004. |
| Cheung K.M.C., Zhang Y.G., Lu D., Luk K.D.K. and Leong J.C.Y., Reduction of disc space distraction after anterior lumbar interbody fusion with autologous iliac crest graft, Spine. 2003, 28(13): 1385-1389. |
| Cheung K.M.C., Lu D., Poon A.M.S., Wang T., Luk K.D.K. and Leong J.C.Y., The effect of melatonin suppression on scoliosis development in chickens by either constant light or surgical pinealectomy, 38th Annual Meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society, Quebec, Canada, September 10-13, 2003. |
| Cheung K.M.C., Lu D., Poon A.M.S., Wang T., Luk K.D.K. and Leong J.C.Y., The effect of melatonin suppression on scoliosis development in chickens by either constant light or surgical pinealectomy, 7th Biennial Meeting of International Research Society of Spinal Deformities (IRSSD), Vancouver, Canada, June 10-12, 2004. |
| Cheung K.M.C., Luk K.D.K., Chong C.S. and Lu D., The strategy in selecting fusion levels in AIS using the fulcrum bending technique, 38th Annual Meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society, Quebec, Canada, September 10-13, 2003. |
| Lu D., Luk K.D.K., Lu W.W., Cheung K.M.C. and Leong J.C.Y., Spinal flexibility increase after chymopapain injection is dose-dependent: a possible alternative to anterior release in scoliosis, Spine. 2004, 29(2): 123-128. |
| Lu W.W., Cheung K.M.C., Luk K.D.K., Wong C.T., Chan W.K., Lu D. and Leong J.C.Y., A novel SR-HA bioactive bone cement for vertebroplasty, 2nd Annual International Conference of SICOT/SIROT 2003, Cairo, Egypt, September 10-13, 2003. |
| Luk K.D.K., Lu D., Cheung K.M.C. and Wong Y.W., A prospective comparison of the coronal deformity correction in thoracic scoliosis using four different instrumentations and the fulcrum bending radiograph, Spine. 2004, 29(5): 560-563. |
| Luk K.D.K., Chong C.S., Lu D. and Chan Y.K., Fulcrum-bending technique effectively determine the shortest fusion level needed in scoliosis, Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, November 8-9, 2003. |
| Luk K.D.K., Chong C.S., Lu D. and Cheung K.M.C., The strategy in selecting fusion levels in AIS using the fulcrum bending technique, 7th Biennial Meeting of International Research Society of Spinal Deformities (IRSSD), Vancouver, Canada, June 10-12, 2004. |
| Luk K.D.K. and Lu D., 經腹膜后入路腰椎間切除術並前路腰椎融合術, In: 胡有合主編, 腰椎間盤突出症, 人民衛生 出版社, 2004, 33(3): 489-495. |
| Wong C.T., Lu W.W., Chan W.K., Cheung K.M.C., Luk K.D.K., Lu D., Rabie A.B.M., Deng L.F. and Leong J.C.Y., In vivo cancellous bone remodeling on a strontium containing Sr-HA bioactive cement, Journal of Biomedical Material Research. 2004, 68A(3). |
| Zhang Y.G., Cheung K.M.C., Lu D., Luk K.D.K., Wang Y. and Leong J.C.Y., 腰椎前路椎間自體骨植骨后椎間隙高度變化的研究, Chinese Journal of Surgery. China, 2004, 42 (6): 330 - 333. |
| Researcher : Lu WW |
| Project Title: | Encapsulated allogeneic mesenchymal cells (MSCs) based therapy for spinal osteoporosis fracture |
| Investigator(s): | Dr. Lu W.W., Dr. Cheung K.M.C., Dr. Zhao F., Dr. Zhou X.Z. |
| Department: | Orthopaedics and Traumatology |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Block Grant Earmarked for Research |
| Start Date: | 10/2002 |
| Completion Date: | 09/2003 |
| Abstract: |
| To conduct Pre-clinical (using animal) study to determine the effectiveness of using a stem cell-based drug delivery system to treat osteoporosis fracture and to apply patent for the cell delivery technique; to develop this new techniques world wide with the minimally invasive surgery to treat the patients with osteoporosis spinal fracture. |
| Project Title: | Long Bone formation and cellular biological properties under mechanical stimulation |
| Investigator(s): | Dr. Lu W.W., Prof. Deng L.F., Dr. Hu Y. |
| Department: | Orthopaedics and Traumatology |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Block Grant Earmarked for Research |
| Start Date: | 11/2002 |
| Completion Date: | 12/2003 |
| Abstract: |
| To develop a cell culture system under different mechanical stimulation including tension, compression and shear force; to measure the changes of cellular biological properties during long bone formation under mechanical stimulation; to select and define the biomechanical conditions regulating oriental differentiation of cells in long bone mesenchymal condensations in embryo. |
| Project Title: | Biomechanical guideline for occupational low back disorder prevention: a field assessment and prevention guideline setup |
| Investigator(s): | Dr. Lu W.W. |
| Department: | Orthopaedics and Traumatology |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Occupational Safety and Health Council |
| Start Date: | 03/2003 |
| Completion Date: | 02/2004 |
| Abstract: |
| To generate a biomechanical guideline for occupational low back disorder prevention: a field assessment and prevention guideline setup. |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Abbah S.A., Lu W.W., Liu W., Chan D., Cheung K.M.C., Leong J.C.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Osteogenic differentiation of alginate microencapsulated mesenchymal stem cells for bone formation: an in vitro study, 7th World Biomaterials Congress, Sydney, Australia, May 17-22, 2004. |
| Cao Y., Lu W.W., Zhang B., Wang L.P., Bao C.Y., Feng J.M., Chow S.P. and Zhang X.D., Radiological and histological examination of gap healing on plasma sprayed HA coating surface, Key Engineering Materials. 2004, 254-256: 757-760. |
| Chen Q.Z., Lu W.W., Wong C.T., Cheung K.M.C. and Leong J.C.Y., HRTEM and EDX investigation of microstructure of bonding zone between bone and hydroxyapatite In Vivo, Bioceramics. Zurich, Switzerland, Trans. Tech. Publication, 2003, 16: 165-168. |
| Chen Q.Z., Wong C.T., Lu W.W., Cheung K.M.C., Leong J.C.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Strengthening mechanisms of bone bonding to crystalline hydroxyapatite in vivo, Biomaterials. Oxford, UK, Elsevier Science Ltd., 2004, 25: 4243-4254. |
| Chen Y., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M.C., Lu W.W., An X., Ng S.M., Lin M.C. and Kung H., Combination of adeno-associated virus and adenovirus vectors expressing bone morphogenetic protein-2 produces enhanced osteogenic activity in immunocompetent rats, Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications. 2004, 317(3): 675-681. |
| Cheung K.M.C., Chen Y., Luk K.D.K., Xu R., Lin M.C., Lu W.W., Leong J.C.Y. and Kung H., Delivery of bone morphogenetic proteins 2 anad 4 by use of adeno-associated viral gene therapy, Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, November 8-9, 2003. |
| Cheung K.M.C., Yeung K.W.K., Chung J.C.Y. and Lu W.W., Device for correcting spinal deformities, US non-provisional patent No. 10/648,158. Filed Aug 25,2003.. 2003. |
| Cheung K.M.C., Yeung K.W.K., Chung J.C.Y. and Lu W.W., Fixation device, US non-provisional patent no. 10/827,664. Filed April 19, 2004. 2004. |
| Cheung K.M.C., Yeung K.W.K., Chung J.C.Y. and Lu W.W., Shape memory material and method of making the same (heat treatment protocol), US non-provisional patent no. 10.827,665. Filed April 19, 2004. 2004. |
| Hu Y., Lu W.W., Luk K.D.K. and Leong J.C.Y., Time-frequency analysis: a new technique for intraoperative somatosensory evoked potential monitoring, IX Spinal Cord Monitoring Meeting, Roma, May 3-6, 2004. |
| Leong J.C.Y. and Lu W.W., Invited Chapter on Biomechanics and Biomaterials , Biomechanics and Biomaterials in Orthopaedics & Traumatology edited by Professor Dominique G. Poitout . Springer, 2004, 44: 9-15. |
| Leong J.C.Y. and Lu W.W., Invited Chapter on Biomechanics of Sacral Fixation, Biomechanics and Biomaterials in Orthopaedics & Traumatology, edited by Professor Dominique G. Poitout. Springer, 2004, 44: 492-503. |
| Leung H.B., Hu Y., Lu W.W. and Luk K.D.K., Consequency of paraspinal muscle after posterior lumbar spinal fusion - the histology and electromyography findings in a rabbit model, Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, November 8-9, 2003. |
| Li Y.W., Lu W.W., Cheung K.M.C., Luk K.D.K. and Leong J.C.Y., Bioactive and osteoporotic bone cement, Full US Patent No. 6593394B1. Filed July 15, 2003. 2003. |
| Liu W.G., Zhang B.Q., Lu W.W., Li X.W., Zhu D.W., Yao K.D., Wang Q., Zhao C.R. and Wang C.D., A rapid temperature-responsive sol-gel reversible poly-g-methylcellulose copolymer hydrogel, Biomaterials. 2003, 25(15): 3005-3012. |
| Lu D., Luk K.D.K., Lu W.W., Cheung K.M.C. and Leong J.C.Y., Spinal flexibility increase after chymopapain injection is dose-dependent: a possible alternative to anterior release in scoliosis, Spine. 2004, 29(2): 123-128. |
| Lu W.W., Cheung K.M.C., Luk K.D.K., Wong C.T., Chan W.K., Lu D. and Leong J.C.Y., A novel SR-HA bioactive bone cement for vertebroplasty, 2nd Annual International Conference of SICOT/SIROT 2003, Cairo, Egypt, September 10-13, 2003. |
| Lu W.W., Cheung K.M.C., Luk K.D.K. and Leong J.C.Y., A novel SR-HA bioactive bone cement for vertebroplasty, 38th Annual Meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society, Quebec, Canada, September 10-13, 2003. |
| Lu W.W., Zhao F., Luk K.D.K., Yin Y.J., Cheung K.M.C., Cheng G.X., Yao K.D. and Leong J.C.Y., Controllable porosity hydroxyapatite ceramics as spien cage: fabrication and properties evaluation, Journal of Materials Science. 2003, 14: 1039-1046. |
| Lu W.W., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M.C., Qiu G.X., Shen J.X., Yuen L., Ouyang J. and Leong J.C.Y., Microfracture and changes in energy absorption to fracture of young vertebral cancellous bone following physiological fatigue loading, Spine. 2004, 29(11): 1196-1201. |
| Lu W.W., Cheung K.M.C., Wong C., Chen Q.Z., Luk K.D.K., Chan W. and Leong J.C.Y., Nano-sized crystalline grains and microstructre of the interfaces between bone and cement using TEM and EDX, XIXth Congress of the International Society of Biomechanics, Dunedin, New Zealand, July 7-12, 2003. |
| Lu W.W., Abbah S.A., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M.C., Liu W., Chan D., Li Z. and Leong J.C.Y., Osteogenic differentiation of alginate microencapsulated mesenchymal stem cells for bone formation in osteoporosis spine, SPINEWEEK 2004, Porto, Portugal, May 30-June 5, 2004. |
| Lu W.W., Wong C.T., Cheung K.M.C., Luk K.D.K. and Leong J.C.Y., Sr-HA bioactive bone cement for osteoporotic spinal fracture: an animal trials, 2nd Asian Regional IOF Conference on Osteoporosis, Hong Kong, January 16-18, 2004. |
| Lu W.W., Wang Y.J., Shi Q., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M.C., Zhou C.J., Bian Q., Liu M. and Leong J.C.Y., The effect of the traditional Chinese medicine on cervical vertebral endplates: a disc degeneration model, SPINEWEEK 2004, Porto, Portugal, May 30-June 5, 2004. |
| Lu W.W., Wong C.T., Cheung K.M.C., Leong J.C.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Ultrastructure of bonding zone between bone and Sr-hydroxyapatite cement: from histology to nano-scale in-vivo study, 7th World Biomaterials Congress, Sydney, Australia, May 17-22, 2004. |
| Lu W.W., Wong J.C.T., Cheung K.M.C., Chen Q.Z., Leong J.C.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Ultrastructure of bonding zone between zone and hydroxyapatite: from histology to nano-scale observations, Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, November 8-9, 2003. |
| Luk K.D.K., Chen L., Lu W.W. and Leung K.H., A stronger bicortical sacral pedicle screw fixation through the S1 endplate: an in vitro cyclic loading and pull-out strength evaluation, Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, November 8-9, 2003. |
| Luk K.D.K., Chen Y., Cheung K.M.C., Kung H., Lu W.W. and Leong J.C.Y., Adeno-associated virus-mediated bone morphogenetic protein-4 gene therapy for in vivo bone formation, Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications. 2003, 308: 636-645. |
| Ni G., Luk K.D.K., Lu W.W., Cheng A.C.S., Cheung K.M.C., Tong F.C.W. and Leong J.C.Y., Normative data of lumbar spinal dynamic function for Chinese people without low back pain, Hong Kong Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2003, 7(1): 25-31. |
| Poon R.W.Y., Liu X.Y., Chung C.Y., Chu P.K., Yeung K.W.K. and Lu W.W., Improved corrosion resistance of plasma carbon coated NITi orthopedic materials, 31st IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science, Baltimore, Maryland, USA, June 28-July 1, 2004. |
| Rashid H..., Leung K.L., Lu W.W., Fung B.K.K. and Chow S.P., Biomechanical evaluation of plate osteosynthesis for AO Type C2 fracture of the distal radius - A cadaver study, Hand Surgery. 2003, 8(2): 151-156. |
| Wang K., Hu Y., Cheung K.M.C., Luk K.D.K., Lu W.W. and Leong J.C.Y., Efficacy of intraoperative monitoring and increased signal intensity of the spinal cord on MRI for geriatric patients with cervical spondylotic myelopathy undergoing surgical treatment - a retrospective study, Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, November 8-9, 2003. |
| Wong C.T., Lu W.W., Chan W.K., Cheung K.M.C., Luk K.D.K., Lu D., Rabie A.B.M., Deng L.F. and Leong J.C.Y., In vivo cancellous bone remodeling on a strontium containing Sr-HA bioactive cement, Journal of Biomedical Material Research. 2004, 68A(3). |
| Wong C.T., Chen Q.Z., Lu W.W., Leong J.C.Y., Chan W.K., Cheung K.M.C. and Luk K.D.K., Ultrastructural study of mineralization of a strontium-containing hydroxyapatite (Sr-HA) cement in vivo, Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A. 2004, 70A: 428-435. |
| Wong K.W.N., Leong J.C.Y., Chan M.K., Luk K.D.K. and Lu W.W., The flexion-extension profile of lumbar spine in 100 healthy volunteers, Spine. 2004, 29(15): 1636-1641. |
| Yeung K.W.K., Cheung K.M.C., Lu W.W., Luk K.D.K. and Leong J.C.Y., Achieving superior scoliosis correction by gradual correction manner. Preliminary result of in-vivo testing on goat spine using super-elastic nickel-titanium alloy rod, 8th Research Postgraduate Symposium organised by the Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, December 13, 2003. |
| Yeung K.W.K., Cheung K.M.C., Lu W.W., Chung C.Y., Hanni M., Luk K.D.K. and Leong J.C.Y., Invention of a new spinal implant for gradual scoliosis correction, Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, November 8-9, 2003. |
| Zhao F., Lu W.W., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M.C., Wong C.T., Leong J.C.Y. and Yao K.D., Surface treatment of injectable strontium-containing bioactive bone cement for vertebroplasty, Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part B, Applied Biomaterials. 2004, 69B: 79-86. |
| Researcher : Luk KDK |
| Project Title: | Electrophysiological signal processing techniques to detect spinal cord functional changes in cervical spnodylotic myelopathy |
| Investigator(s): | Prof. Luk K.D.K., Dr. Hu Y. |
| Department: | Orthopaedics and Traumatology |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Block Grant Earmarked for Research |
| Start Date: | 10/2002 |
| Completion Date: | 09/2003 |
| Abstract: |
| To establish the multi-channel epidural evoked potentials techniques to identify the localisation of CSM, the efficacy and accuracy of epidural EP diagnosis will be verified by clinical outcomes; to develop signal processing technique to extract the surface EP signals from extremely noisy background and separate the localized information from the composite potentials transmitted through the different levels of the spinal cord; to study the relationship between the surface EP localisation diagnosis and epidural diagnosis. |
| Project Title: | Provision of individualized biomechanical and electrophysiological service for occupational low back disorder patients |
| Investigator(s): | Prof. Luk K.D.K., Dr. Hu Y., Dr. Lu W.W. |
| Department: | Orthopaedics and Traumatology |
| Source(s) of Funding: | S.K. Yee Medical Foundation Grant |
| Start Date: | 12/2003 |
| Abstract: |
| To assess the low back muscular function and biomechanical problems of low back disorder patients to identify, evaluate and quantify potential of factors of OLBD; to study the drawbacks and benefits of conventional treatments; to introduce an individualized biomechanical and electrophysiological assessment service to identify specific OLBD problems in individual patients, and provide guidelines both for an optimal rehabilitation treatment and for a future workplace regimen to prevent recurrence. |
| Project Title: | MRI imaging analysis for severity and location of cervical spondylotic myelopathy |
| Investigator(s): | Prof. Luk K.D.K., Dr. Hu Y., Prof. Yang E.S. |
| Department: | Orthopaedics and Traumatology |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Block Grant Earmarked for Research |
| Start Date: | 02/2004 |
| Abstract: |
| To study the protocol of MRI examination based on the DWI and DTI technique for cervical spine diagnosis; to develop an image processing technique to measure the severity and location of spinal cord deficits in CSM; to trace the MRI signal changes along spinal cord and compare the difference between normal subjects and CSM patients. |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Abbah S.A., Lu W.W., Liu W., Chan D., Cheung K.M.C., Leong J.C.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Osteogenic differentiation of alginate microencapsulated mesenchymal stem cells for bone formation: an in vitro study, 7th World Biomaterials Congress, Sydney, Australia, May 17-22, 2004. |
| Chen Q.Z., Wong C.T., Lu W.W., Cheung K.M.C., Leong J.C.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Strengthening mechanisms of bone bonding to crystalline hydroxyapatite in vivo, Biomaterials. Oxford, UK, Elsevier Science Ltd., 2004, 25: 4243-4254. |
| Chen Y., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M.C., Lu W.W., An X., Ng S.M., Lin M.C. and Kung H., Combination of adeno-associated virus and adenovirus vectors expressing bone morphogenetic protein-2 produces enhanced osteogenic activity in immunocompetent rats, Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications. 2004, 317(3): 675-681. |
| Chen Y., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M., Xu R., Lin M.C., Lu W.W., Leong J.C. and Kung H., Gene therapy for new bone formation using adeno-associated viral bone morphogenetic protein-2 vectors, Gene Therapy. 2003, 10(16): 1345-53. |
| Cheng S.C., Leung H.B., Wong W.C., Cheung K.M.C. and Luk K.D.K., A short-term retrospective analysis of surgical outcome for cervical spondylotic myelopathy, Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, November 8-9, 2003. |
| Cheung K.M.C., Jim J.J.T., Noponen-Hietala N., Ott J., Karppinen J., Luk K.D.K., Leong J.C.Y., Cheah K.S.E., Ala-Kokko L. and Chan D., Age dependent association of the COL9A2 Trp2 allele with intervertebral disc degeneration, annular tears and end-plate herniations, 38th Annual Meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society, Quebec, Canada, September 10-13, 2003. |
| Cheung K.M.C., Chen Y., Luk K.D.K., Xu R., Lin M.C., Lu W.W., Leong J.C.Y. and Kung H., Delivery of bone morphogenetic proteins 2 anad 4 by use of adeno-associated viral gene therapy, Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, November 8-9, 2003. |
| Cheung K.M.C., Lu D., Poon A.M.S., Wang T., Luk K.D.K. and Leong J.C.Y., Effect of melatonin suppression on scoliosis development in chickens by either constant light or surgical pinealectomy, Spine. 2003, 28(17): 1941-1944. |
| Cheung K.M.C., Chen Y., Luk K.D.K., Kung H. and Xu R., Gene therapy for new bone formation using adeno-associated viral bone morphogenetic protein-2 vectors, 38th Annual Meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society, Quebec, Canada, September 10-13, 2003. |
| Cheung K.M.C., Lu D., Zhang H. and Luk K.D.K., In-vivo demonstration of the effectiveness of thoraoscopic anterior release using the fulcrum bending radiograph, 7th Biennial Meeting of International Research Society of Spinal Deformities (IRSSD), Vancouver, Canada, June 10-12, 2004. |
| Cheung K.M.C., Zhang Y.G., Lu D., Luk K.D.K. and Leong J.C.Y., Reduction of disc space distraction after anterior lumbar interbody fusion with autologous iliac crest graft, Spine. 2003, 28(13): 1385-1389. |
| Cheung K.M.C., Chen Y., Cheah K.S.E., Karppinen J., Leong J.C.Y., Luk K.D.K. and Song Y., Study of the Taq I Polymorphism of Vitamin D Receptor gene in Lumbar Disc Degeneration in Chinese, XVth International Symposium on Services and Local Access. March 2004 . 2004. |
| Cheung K.M.C., Lu D., Poon A.M.S., Wang T., Luk K.D.K. and Leong J.C.Y., The effect of melatonin suppression on scoliosis development in chickens by either constant light or surgical pinealectomy, 38th Annual Meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society, Quebec, Canada, September 10-13, 2003. |
| Cheung K.M.C., Lu D.S., Poon A.M.S., Wang T., Luk K.D.K. and Leong J.C.Y., The effect of melatonin suppression on scoliosis development in chickens by either constant light or surgical pinealectomy, 38th annual meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society. Quebec City, Canada. 2003. |
| Cheung K.M.C., Lu D., Poon A.M.S., Wang T., Luk K.D.K. and Leong J.C.Y., The effect of melatonin suppression on scoliosis development in chickens by either constant light or surgical pinealectomy, 7th Biennial Meeting of International Research Society of Spinal Deformities (IRSSD), Vancouver, Canada, June 10-12, 2004. |
| Cheung K.M.C., Luk K.D.K., Chong C.S. and Lu D., The strategy in selecting fusion levels in AIS using the fulcrum bending technique, 38th Annual Meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society, Quebec, Canada, September 10-13, 2003. |
| Chow D.H.K., Luk K.D.K., Holmes A.D., Li X.F. and Tam S.C.W., Multi-planar bending properties of lumbar intervertebral joints following cyclic bending, Clinical Biomechanics. 2004, 19: 99-106. |
| Hu Y., Ku A.S.W., Irwin M.G., Chow B.F.M., Gunawardene W.M.S., Tan E.E. and Luk K.D.K., Comparison of the effect of sevoflurane and propofol anaesthesia on intraoperative somatosensory evoked potential monitoring, IX Spinal Cord Monitoring Meeting, Roma, May 3-6, 2004. |
| Hu Y., Liu W., Chang C., Luk K.D.K. and Chan F.H.Y., Fast Somatosensory Evoked Potential Detection of Spinal Cord Ischemia Using Wavelet Analysis: An Experimental Study, World Congress on Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering. Sydney, Australia, IFBME, 2003, 4 pages. |
| Hu Y., Lu W.W., Luk K.D.K. and Leong J.C.Y., Time-frequency analysis: a new technique for intraoperative somatosensory evoked potential monitoring, IX Spinal Cord Monitoring Meeting, Roma, May 3-6, 2004. |
| Jim J.J.T., Noponen-Hietala N., Cheung K.M.C., Ott J., Karppinen J., Sahraravand A., Luk K.D.K., Yip S.P., Song Y.Q., Leong J.C.Y., Cheah K.S.E., Ala-Kokko L. and Chan D., Genetic variation in the COL9A2 gene and its association to intervertebral disc abnormalities in Southern Chinese, Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, November 8-9, 2003. |
| Jim J.J.T., Noponen-Hietala N., Cheung K.M.C., Ott J., Karppinen J., Luk K.D.K., Yip S.P., Song Y., Leong J.C.Y., Cheah K.S.E., Ala-Kokko L. and Chan D., Genetic variation in the Col9A2 gene and its association to intervertebral disc abnormalities in Southern Chinese, XIX International Congress of Genetics, Melbourne, Australia, July 2003. |
| Kung A.W.C., Ng M.Y.M., Lau H.L., Paterson A.D., Bulman D., Luk K.D.K. and Chan V.N.Y., Association of low bone mineral density to microsatellite marker on chromosome 16 in Southern Chinese families, 4th International Meeting on the Genetic Epidemiology of complex Traits, 4-7 April 2004, Churchill College, Cambridge, UK. 2004. |
| Kung H., Chen Y., Luk K.D.K. and Lin M.C., Combined adeno-associated virus and adenovirus cocktail gene delivery system for high efficiency gene expression without eliciting immune response in immuno-competent subjects, 17 March 2003 US Provisional patent no. 60/455, 188, US Non-Provisional patent filed March 2004. 2004. |
| Lau H.L., Ho A.Y.Y., Luk K.D.K. and Kung A.W.C., Association of 12 genetic loci and environmental risk factors with bone mineral density in Chinese, 2nd Asian Regional International Osteoporosis Foundation Conference on Osteoporosis, 16-18 January 2004, Hong Kong . 2004. |
| Lau H.L., Ho A.Y.Y., Luk K.D.K. and Kung A.W.C., Genetic and envorinmental determinants of bone mineral density in Chinese women, 25th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research, 19-23 September 2003, Minnesota, USA. Journal of Bone and Mineral Research . 2003, 18(Suppl 2): M126. |
| Lau H.L., Ho A.Y.Y., Luk K.D.K. and Kung A.W.C., Site and age specificity of genetic and environmental determinants of bone mineral density, 8th Research Postgraduate Symposium organised by the Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, December 13, 2003. |
| Lau H.L., Paterson A., Luk K.D.K. and Kung A.W.C., Test of linkage and/or association of genes and bone mineral density in Chinese, 9th Medical Research Conference, Medical Science Group, The University of Hong Kong, 7-8 February 2004.. 2004. |
| Lau H.L., Ho A.Y.Y., Luk K.D.K. and Kung A.W.C., Transforming growth factor-b1 gene polymorphisms and bone turnover, bone mineral density and fracture risk in Southern Chinese women , Calcified Tissue International. 2004, online. |
| Leung H.B., Hu Y., Lu W.W. and Luk K.D.K., Consequency of paraspinal muscle after posterior lumbar spinal fusion - the histology and electromyography findings in a rabbit model, Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, November 8-9, 2003. |
| Leung H.B., Wong J., Cheung K.M.C. and Luk K.D.K., Correlation between magnetic resonance imaging and radiographic measurement of cervical spine in cervical myelopathic patients, Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, November 8-9, 2003. |
| Li Y.W., Lu W.W., Cheung K.M.C., Luk K.D.K. and Leong J.C.Y., Bioactive and osteoporotic bone cement, Full US Patent No. 6593394B1. Filed July 15, 2003. 2003. |
| Lu D., Luk K.D.K., Lu W.W., Cheung K.M.C. and Leong J.C.Y., Spinal flexibility increase after chymopapain injection is dose-dependent: a possible alternative to anterior release in scoliosis, Spine. 2004, 29(2): 123-128. |
| Lu W.W., Cheung K.M.C., Luk K.D.K., Wong C.T., Chan W.K., Lu D. and Leong J.C.Y., A novel SR-HA bioactive bone cement for vertebroplasty, 2nd Annual International Conference of SICOT/SIROT 2003, Cairo, Egypt, September 10-13, 2003. |
| Lu W.W., Cheung K.M.C., Luk K.D.K. and Leong J.C.Y., A novel SR-HA bioactive bone cement for vertebroplasty, 38th Annual Meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society, Quebec, Canada, September 10-13, 2003. |
| Lu W.W., Zhao F., Luk K.D.K., Yin Y.J., Cheung K.M.C., Cheng G.X., Yao K.D. and Leong J.C.Y., Controllable porosity hydroxyapatite ceramics as spien cage: fabrication and properties evaluation, Journal of Materials Science. 2003, 14: 1039-1046. |
| Lu W.W., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M.C., Qiu G.X., Shen J.X., Yuen L., Ouyang J. and Leong J.C.Y., Microfracture and changes in energy absorption to fracture of young vertebral cancellous bone following physiological fatigue loading, Spine. 2004, 29(11): 1196-1201. |
| Lu W.W., Cheung K.M.C., Wong C., Chen Q.Z., Luk K.D.K., Chan W. and Leong J.C.Y., Nano-sized crystalline grains and microstructre of the interfaces between bone and cement using TEM and EDX, XIXth Congress of the International Society of Biomechanics, Dunedin, New Zealand, July 7-12, 2003. |
| Lu W.W., Abbah S.A., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M.C., Liu W., Chan D., Li Z. and Leong J.C.Y., Osteogenic differentiation of alginate microencapsulated mesenchymal stem cells for bone formation in osteoporosis spine, SPINEWEEK 2004, Porto, Portugal, May 30-June 5, 2004. |
| Lu W.W., Wong C.T., Cheung K.M.C., Luk K.D.K. and Leong J.C.Y., Sr-HA bioactive bone cement for osteoporotic spinal fracture: an animal trials, 2nd Asian Regional IOF Conference on Osteoporosis, Hong Kong, January 16-18, 2004. |
| Lu W.W., Wang Y.J., Shi Q., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M.C., Zhou C.J., Bian Q., Liu M. and Leong J.C.Y., The effect of the traditional Chinese medicine on cervical vertebral endplates: a disc degeneration model, SPINEWEEK 2004, Porto, Portugal, May 30-June 5, 2004. |
| Lu W.W., Wong C.T., Cheung K.M.C., Leong J.C.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Ultrastructure of bonding zone between bone and Sr-hydroxyapatite cement: from histology to nano-scale in-vivo study, 7th World Biomaterials Congress, Sydney, Australia, May 17-22, 2004. |
| Lu W.W., Wong J.C.T., Cheung K.M.C., Chen Q.Z., Leong J.C.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Ultrastructure of bonding zone between zone and hydroxyapatite: from histology to nano-scale observations, Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, November 8-9, 2003. |
| Luk K.D.K., Lu D., Cheung K.M.C. and Wong Y.W., A prospective comparison of the coronal deformity correction in thoracic scoliosis using four different instrumentations and the fulcrum bending radiograph, Spine. 2004, 29(5): 560-563. |
| Luk K.D.K., Chen L., Lu W.W. and Leung K.H., A stronger bicortical sacral pedicle screw fixation through the S1 endplate: an in vitro cyclic loading and pull-out strength evaluation, Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, November 8-9, 2003. |
| Luk K.D.K., Chen Y., Cheung K.M.C., Kung H., Lu W.W. and Leong J.C.Y., Adeno-associated virus-mediated bone morphogenetic protein-4 gene therapy for in vivo bone formation, Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications. 2003, 308: 636-645. |
| Luk K.D.K., Anterior surgery for thoracolumbar scoliosis, 1st China Scoliosis International Congress, Beijing, China, May 13-14, 2004 . 2004. |
| Luk K.D.K., Cervical myelopathy, 5th Spinal Bioskill Workshop, Hong Kong, March 27-31, 2004. |
| Luk K.D.K., Corresponding Editor of the Hong Kong Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery since 1997. 2004. |
| Luk K.D.K., Current status of lumbar canal stenosis in Hong Kong, 77th Annual Congress of Japanese Orthopaedic Association, May 20-23, 2004. |
| Luk K.D.K., Chen L. and Cheung K.M.C., Curve behaviour after brace treatment and possible factors contributing to further deterioration in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, 7th Biennial Meeting of International Research Society of Spinal Deformities (IRSSD), Vancouver, Canada, June 10-12, 2004. |
| Luk K.D.K., Difficult TB spines, AO International Spine Course, Hong Kong, April 25-27, 2004. |
| Luk K.D.K., Disc degeneration, Spine Week 2004 and Annual Meeting of International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine (ISSLS), Porto, Portugal, May 30-June 5, 2004. |
| Luk K.D.K., Excision of the sarum, Spine Symposium in Kunming, China, March 22-23, 2004. |
| Luk K.D.K., Chong C.S., Lu D. and Chan Y.K., Fulcrum-bending technique effectively determine the shortest fusion level needed in scoliosis, Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, November 8-9, 2003. |
| Luk K.D.K., Chen Y. and Kung H., Gene therapy for new bone formation using adeno-associated viral bone morphogenetic protein-2 vector, 23rd ASEAN Orthopaedic Association Congress, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, October 2-5, 2003. |
| Luk K.D.K., Interactive forum (infection), AO International Spine Course, Hong Kong, April 25-27, 2004. |
| Luk K.D.K., Interactive forum (osteoporotic fractures), AO International Spine Course, Hong Kong, April 25-27, 2004. |
| Luk K.D.K., Invited Moderator for Special Poster Session (Low Back Pain), Spine Week 2004 and Annual Meeting of International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine (ISSLS), Porto, Portugal, May 30-June 5, 2004. |
| Luk K.D.K., Management of AIS, an overview, 1st China Scoliosis International Congress, Beijing, China, May 13-14, 2004. |
| Luk K.D.K., Member of Spine Editorial Advisory Board since 1995. 2003. |
| Luk K.D.K., Member of the Editorial Board of the Asian Journal of Surgery since 1996. 2004. |
| Luk K.D.K., Member of the Editorial Board of the Chinese Journal of Surgery since November 2003. 2003. |
| Luk K.D.K., Member of the Editorial Board of the European Spine Journal since 1997. 2004. |
| Luk K.D.K., Member of the Editorial Board of the Hong Kong Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2001-2004. 2004. |
| Luk K.D.K., Member of the Editorial Board of the Journal of Orthopaedic Science since August 2003. 2003. |
| Luk K.D.K., Member of the Editorial Board of the Journal of Spinal Disorders since April 1998 . 2004. |
| Luk K.D.K., Osteoporotic vertebral fractures, 10th Anniversary Celebration Programme of the Hong Kong Academy of Medicine, Hong Kong, November 28-30, 2003. |
| Luk K.D.K., Reviewer of the Journal of Musculoskeletal Research since 1997. 2004. |
| Luk K.D.K., Reviewer of the Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery since 2000. 2004. |
| Luk K.D.K., Spinal injuries in children, AO International Spine Course, Hong Kong, April 25-27, 2004. |
| Luk K.D.K., Spinal injuries in children, Spine Symposium in Kunming, China, March 22-23, 2004. |
| Luk K.D.K., Spondylolisthesis, 1st Hong Kong International Orthopaedic Forum, Hong Kong, April 24-25, 2004 . 2004. |
| Luk K.D.K., Spondylolisthesis, Spine Symposium in Kunming, China, March 22-23, 2004. |
| Luk K.D.K., The strategy in selecting fusion levels in AIS using the fulcrum bending technique, 1st China Scoliosis International Congress, Beijing, China, May 13-14, 2004. |
| Luk K.D.K., Chong C.S., Lu D. and Cheung K.M.C., The strategy in selecting fusion levels in AIS using the fulcrum bending technique, 7th Biennial Meeting of International Research Society of Spinal Deformities (IRSSD), Vancouver, Canada, June 10-12, 2004. |
| Luk K.D.K., Treatment of TB Spine (HK experience), AO International Spine Course, Hong Kong, April 25-27, 2004. |
| Luk K.D.K., Treatment options for congenital scoliosis, 12th Annual Conference of Taiwan Spine Society and 11th Annual Conference of Taiwan Pediatric Orthopaedic Society at Tainan, Taiwan, April 9-11, 2004. |
| Luk K.D.K., Treatment options for congenital scoliosis, 8th Spine Seminar and Training Course in HCM City, Vietnam in conjunction with 11th Operative Spine Course of the Asia Pacific Orthopaedic Association, HCM City, Vietnam, December 14-18, 2003. |
| Luk K.D.K., Treatment options for congenital scoliosis, National Symposium on Spine Deformity and Minimal Invasive Spine Surgery, Shanghai, China, June 19-21, 2004. |
| Luk K.D.K. and Lu D., 經腹膜后入路腰椎間切除術並前路腰椎融合術, In: 胡有合主編, 腰椎間盤突出症, 人民衛生 出版社, 2004, 33(3): 489-495. |
| Luk K.D.K., <現代骨科臨床與研究>, 專家委員會委員, since January 2004. , 2004. |
| Ng K.C., Wong Y., Chan Y.K., Wong L.L.S., Tso W.K., Cheung K.M.C., Luk K.D.K., Shek T.W.H. and Chan F.L., Fluoroscopic guided vertebral bone biopsy: correlation with histopathological and microbiological results, Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, November 8-9, 2003. |
| Ni G., Luk K.D.K., Lu W.W., Cheng A.C.S., Cheung K.M.C., Tong F.C.W. and Leong J.C.Y., Normative data of lumbar spinal dynamic function for Chinese people without low back pain, Hong Kong Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2003, 7(1): 25-31. |
| Song Y., Chan D., Karppinen J., Chen Y., Leong J.C.Y., Luk K.D.K., Cheah K.S.E. and Cheung K.M.C., Study of Polymorphisms of Vitamin D Receptor gene in Lumbar Disc Degeneration in Chinese, Human Genome Meeting, Berlin, Germany, April 2004,. 2004, Abstract No. 118. |
| Wang K., Hu Y., Cheung K.M.C., Luk K.D.K., Lu W.W. and Leong J.C.Y., Efficacy of intraoperative monitoring and increased signal intensity of the spinal cord on MRI for geriatric patients with cervical spondylotic myelopathy undergoing surgical treatment - a retrospective study, Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, November 8-9, 2003. |
| Wong C.T., Lu W.W., Chan W.K., Cheung K.M.C., Luk K.D.K., Lu D., Rabie A.B.M., Deng L.F. and Leong J.C.Y., In vivo cancellous bone remodeling on a strontium containing Sr-HA bioactive cement, Journal of Biomedical Material Research. 2004, 68A(3). |
| Wong C.T., Chen Q.Z., Lu W.W., Leong J.C.Y., Chan W.K., Cheung K.M.C. and Luk K.D.K., Ultrastructural study of mineralization of a strontium-containing hydroxyapatite (Sr-HA) cement in vivo, Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A. 2004, 70A: 428-435. |
| Wong K.K., Ng M.C., Hu Y., Luk K.D.K., Ma Q.Y. and Yang E.S., Functional MRI of the spinal cord at low field, 12th Scientific Meeting & Exhibition, The International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine, Kyoto, Japan, 15-21 May, 2004. |
| Wong K.W.N., Leong J.C.Y., Chan M.K., Luk K.D.K. and Lu W.W., The flexion-extension profile of lumbar spine in 100 healthy volunteers, Spine. 2004, 29(15): 1636-1641. |
| Wong M.S., Lee J.T.C., Luk K.D.K. and Chan L.C.K., Effect of different casting methods on adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, Prosthetics and Orthotics International. 2003, 23: 121-131. |
| Wong W.C., Hu Y. and Luk K.D.K., A non-invasive assessment of the normal hand-grip-cycle by CyberGlove, Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, November 8-9, 2003. |
| Wong Y.W. and Luk K.D.K., The role of conservative treatment for neurogenic claudication secondary to lumbar spinal stenosis, Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, November 8-9, 2003. |
| Yeung K.W.K., Cheung K.M.C., Lu W.W., Luk K.D.K. and Leong J.C.Y., Achieving superior scoliosis correction by gradual correction manner. Preliminary result of in-vivo testing on goat spine using super-elastic nickel-titanium alloy rod, 8th Research Postgraduate Symposium organised by the Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, December 13, 2003. |
| Yeung K.W.K., Cheung K.M.C., Lu W.W., Chung C.Y., Hanni M., Luk K.D.K. and Leong J.C.Y., Invention of a new spinal implant for gradual scoliosis correction, Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, November 8-9, 2003. |
| Zhang Y.G., Cheung K.M.C., Lu D., Luk K.D.K., Wang Y. and Leong J.C.Y., 腰椎前路椎間自體骨植骨后椎間隙高度變化的研究, Chinese Journal of Surgery. China, 2004, 42 (6): 330 - 333. |
| Zhao F., Lu W.W., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M.C., Wong C.T., Leong J.C.Y. and Yao K.D., Surface treatment of injectable strontium-containing bioactive bone cement for vertebroplasty, Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part B, Applied Biomaterials. 2004, 69B: 79-86. |
| Researcher : Ming D |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Ming D., Wan B.K., Zhang L.X. and Hu Y., Theoretical modeling study of the necrotic field during high-intensity focused ultrasound surgery, Med Sci Monit. 2004, 10(2): MT19-23. |
| Researcher : Ng MC |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Wong K.K., Ng M.C., Hu Y., Luk K.D.K., Ma Q.Y. and Yang E.S., Functional MRI of the spinal cord at low field, 12th Scientific Meeting & Exhibition, The International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine, Kyoto, Japan, 15-21 May, 2004. |
| Wong K.K.K., Ng M.C., Hu Y., Luk D.K., Ma Q. and Yang E.S., Functional MRI of the Spinal Cord at Low Field, ISMRM, 12th Scientific Meeting & Exhibition. Kyoto, Japan, 2004, 1534. |
| Researcher : Ng TP |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Lee K.M., Ng T.P. and Chiu P.K.Y., Total knee and hip replacements for patients with haemophilia who are seropositive for human immunodificiency virus, Hong Kong Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2003, 7(1): 2-5. |
| Ng T.P., Yau P.W.P., Tang W.M. and Chiu P.K.Y., Anterior dislocation following primary total hip replacement by the posterior approach - aetiology and treatment, Hong Kong Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2003, 7(1): 14-18. |
| Ng T.P. and Chiu P.K.Y., Case report: Recurrent dislocation of total knee arthroplasty, The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2003, 18: 1067-1070. |
| Ng T.P. and Chiu P.K.Y., Dislocation after posterior stabilized total knee arthroplasty, Journal of Arthroplasty. 2003, 18: 1067-1070. |
| Ng T.P., Zhang S.D. and Chiu P.K.Y., Mechanical properties of bone cement - the effect of chilling the monomer and preheating the prosthesis, 23rd Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2003, 7: S93. |
| Tang W.M., Chiu P.K.Y., Ng T.P. and Yau P.W.P., Best Paper Award (Prof. Arthur Yau's Award): Quantitative assessment of walking activity of Hong Kong patients with THA done., 23rd Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2003. |
| Tang W.M., Chiu P.K.Y., Ng T.P., Yau P.W.P., Ching P.T.Y. and Seto W.H., Efficacy of a single dose of cefazolin as a prophylactic antibiotic in primary arthroplasty, The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2003, 18(6): 714-718. |
| Tang W.M., Chiu P.K.Y., Ng T.P. and Yau P.W.P., Posterior cruciate ligament-substituting total knee arthroplasty in young rheumatoid patients with advanced knee involvement, Journal of Arthroplasty. 2004, 19(1): 49-55. |
| Tang W.M., Chiu P.K.Y., Ng T.P. and Yau P.W.P., Quantitative assessment of walking activity of Hong Kong patients with total hip arthroplasty, 23rd Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2003, 7: S11. |
| Tang W.M., Chiu P.K.Y., Ng T.P. and Yau P.W.P., Technical Note: Practicing cementing technique with a toy: play-doh, The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2003, 18(6): 799-800. |
| Tang W.M., Chiu P.K.Y., Ng T.P. and Yau P.W.P., Total hip arthroplasty for patients with ankylosing spondylitis, Contemporary challenges and techniques in total hip and knee arthroplasty, June 2-5, Guilin, China. 2004. |
| Wong J.W.K., Chiu P.K.Y., Ng T.P. and Tang W.M., Patellar clunk syndrome after posterior stabilized total knee arthroplasty, The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2003, 18(8): 1023-1028. |
| Yau P.W.P., Chiu P.K.Y., Tang W.M. and Ng T.P., Factors predicting range of motion after total knee replacement, 23rd Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2003, 7: S96. |
| Researcher : Ni G |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Ni G., Luk K.D.K., Lu W.W., Cheng A.C.S., Cheung K.M.C., Tong F.C.W. and Leong J.C.Y., Normative data of lumbar spinal dynamic function for Chinese people without low back pain, Hong Kong Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2003, 7(1): 25-31. |
| Researcher : Nicomedez FPI |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Nicomedez F.P.I., Li Y.H. and Leong J.C.Y., Tibiocalcaneal fusion after talectomy in arthrogrypotic patients, Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics. 2003, 23: 654-657. |
| Researcher : Tang WM |
| Project Title: | The alteration of CIP1/WAF1 gene in osteosarcoma: correlation with bone destruction, p53 expression, cell proliferation, cell cycle and clinical data |
| Investigator(s): | Dr. Tang W.M., Dr. Chiu P.K.Y., Prof. Chow S.P., Dr. Chung S.S.M., Dr. Liao W.M. |
| Department: | Orthopaedics and Traumatology |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Block Grant Earmarked for Research |
| Start Date: | 07/1997 |
| Abstract: |
| To investigate the role of the tumour suppressor gene: CIP1/WAF1 on the pathogenesis and aggressiveness on osteosarcoma; to examine the behaviour of osteosarcoma at the molecular level. |
| Project Title: | Enhancement of experimental fracture healing in using tradition Chinese medicine |
| Investigator(s): | Dr. Tang W.M., Prof. Chow S.P., Miss Chu Y.W. |
| Department: | Orthopaedics and Traumatology |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Block Grant Earmarked for Research |
| Start Date: | 11/2001 |
| Abstract: |
| To determine the effect of these TCM prescriptions on fracture healing in a experimental fracture animal model. |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Chu E.M., Chiu P.K.Y., Wong R.W., Tang W.M. and Lau W.C.S., Translation and validation of arthritis impact measurement scales 2 into Chinese: CAIMS2, Arthritis and Rheumatism (Arthritis Care & Research). 2004, 51: 20-27. |
| Ng T.P., Yau P.W.P., Tang W.M. and Chiu P.K.Y., Anterior dislocation following primary total hip replacement by the posterior approach - aetiology and treatment, Hong Kong Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2003, 7(1): 14-18. |
| Tang W.M., Chiu P.K.Y., Ng T.P. and Yau P.W.P., Best Paper Award (Prof. Arthur Yau's Award): Quantitative assessment of walking activity of Hong Kong patients with THA done., 23rd Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2003. |
| Tang W.M. and Chiu P.K.Y., Case report: Saw-tooth fracture in total knee arthroplasty, Orthopedics. 2004, 27(3): 325-326. |
| Tang W.M., Chiu P.K.Y., Ng T.P., Yau P.W.P., Ching P.T.Y. and Seto W.H., Efficacy of a single dose of cefazolin as a prophylactic antibiotic in primary arthroplasty, The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2003, 18(6): 714-718. |
| Tang W.M., Chiu P.K.Y., Ng T.P. and Yau P.W.P., Posterior cruciate ligament-substituting total knee arthroplasty in young rheumatoid patients with advanced knee involvement, Journal of Arthroplasty. 2004, 19(1): 49-55. |
| Tang W.M., Chiu P.K.Y., Ng T.P. and Yau P.W.P., Quantitative assessment of walking activity of Hong Kong patients with total hip arthroplasty, 23rd Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2003, 7: S11. |
| Tang W.M., Chiu P.K.Y., Ng T.P. and Yau P.W.P., Technical Note: Practicing cementing technique with a toy: play-doh, The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2003, 18(6): 799-800. |
| Tang W.M., Chiu P.K.Y., Ng T.P. and Yau P.W.P., Total hip arthroplasty for patients with ankylosing spondylitis, Contemporary challenges and techniques in total hip and knee arthroplasty, June 2-5, Guilin, China. 2004. |
| Tong S.H.Y., Tang W.M. and Wong J.W.K., Group G streptococcus - a rare cause of osteomyelitis simulating bone tumour: a case report, Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2003, 11(2): 221-223. |
| Wong J.W.K., Chiu P.K.Y., Ng T.P. and Tang W.M., Patellar clunk syndrome after posterior stabilized total knee arthroplasty, The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2003, 18(8): 1023-1028. |
| Yau P.W.P., Chiu P.K.Y., Tang W.M. and Ng T.P., Factors predicting range of motion after total knee replacement, 23rd Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2003, 7: S96. |
| Zhu Y.H., Chiu P.K.Y. and Tang W.M., Establishment of osteolysis model in rabbit and evaluation of bisphosphonate intervention, 23rd Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2003, 7: S9. |
| Researcher : Topalan M |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Bilgin S.S., Topalan M., Ip W.Y. and Chow S.P., Effect of torsion on microvenous anastomotic patency in a rat model and early thrombolytic phenomenon, Microsurgery. 2003, 23: 381-386. |
| Researcher : Wang T |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Cheung K.M.C., Lu D., Poon A.M.S., Wang T., Luk K.D.K. and Leong J.C.Y., Effect of melatonin suppression on scoliosis development in chickens by either constant light or surgical pinealectomy, Spine. 2003, 28(17): 1941-1944. |
| Cheung K.M.C., Wang T., Hu Y. and Leong J.C.Y., Primary thoracolumbar scoliosis in pinealectomised chickens, 38th Annual Meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society, Quebec, Canada, September 10-13, 2003. |
| Cheung K.M.C., Wang T., Hu Y. and Leong J.C.Y., Primary thoracolumbar scoliosis in pinealectomised chickens, Spine. 2003, 28(22). |
| Cheung K.M.C., Lu D., Poon A.M.S., Wang T., Luk K.D.K. and Leong J.C.Y., The effect of melatonin suppression on scoliosis development in chickens by either constant light or surgical pinealectomy, 38th Annual Meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society, Quebec, Canada, September 10-13, 2003. |
| Researcher : Wang Y |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Zhang Y.G., Cheung K.M.C., Lu D., Luk K.D.K., Wang Y. and Leong J.C.Y., 腰椎前路椎間自體骨植骨后椎間隙高度變化的研究, Chinese Journal of Surgery. China, 2004, 42 (6): 330 - 333. |
| Researcher : Wong CT |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Chen Q.Z., Lu W.W., Wong C.T., Cheung K.M.C. and Leong J.C.Y., HRTEM and EDX investigation of microstructure of bonding zone between bone and hydroxyapatite In Vivo, Bioceramics. Zurich, Switzerland, Trans. Tech. Publication, 2003, 16: 165-168. |
| Chen Q.Z., Wong C.T., Lu W.W., Cheung K.M.C., Leong J.C.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Strengthening mechanisms of bone bonding to crystalline hydroxyapatite in vivo, Biomaterials. Oxford, UK, Elsevier Science Ltd., 2004, 25: 4243-4254. |
| Lu W.W., Cheung K.M.C., Luk K.D.K., Wong C.T., Chan W.K., Lu D. and Leong J.C.Y., A novel SR-HA bioactive bone cement for vertebroplasty, 2nd Annual International Conference of SICOT/SIROT 2003, Cairo, Egypt, September 10-13, 2003. |
| Lu W.W., Wong C.T., Cheung K.M.C., Luk K.D.K. and Leong J.C.Y., Sr-HA bioactive bone cement for osteoporotic spinal fracture: an animal trials, 2nd Asian Regional IOF Conference on Osteoporosis, Hong Kong, January 16-18, 2004. |
| Lu W.W., Wong C.T., Cheung K.M.C., Leong J.C.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Ultrastructure of bonding zone between bone and Sr-hydroxyapatite cement: from histology to nano-scale in-vivo study, 7th World Biomaterials Congress, Sydney, Australia, May 17-22, 2004. |
| Wong C.T., Lu W.W., Chan W.K., Cheung K.M.C., Luk K.D.K., Lu D., Rabie A.B.M., Deng L.F. and Leong J.C.Y., In vivo cancellous bone remodeling on a strontium containing Sr-HA bioactive cement, Journal of Biomedical Material Research. 2004, 68A(3). |
| Wong C.T., Chen Q.Z., Lu W.W., Leong J.C.Y., Chan W.K., Cheung K.M.C. and Luk K.D.K., Ultrastructural study of mineralization of a strontium-containing hydroxyapatite (Sr-HA) cement in vivo, Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A. 2004, 70A: 428-435. |
| Zhao F., Lu W.W., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M.C., Wong C.T., Leong J.C.Y. and Yao K.D., Surface treatment of injectable strontium-containing bioactive bone cement for vertebroplasty, Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part B, Applied Biomaterials. 2004, 69B: 79-86. |
| Researcher : Wong JWK |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Kong J.K.F., Wong J.W.K., Chien E.P. and Yip D.K.H., Technical note: Half-stained thread in shoulder arthroscopy: an improved method of suture management, The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery. 2004, 20(4): 442-443. |
| Tong S.H.Y., Tang W.M. and Wong J.W.K., Group G streptococcus - a rare cause of osteomyelitis simulating bone tumour: a case report, Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2003, 11(2): 221-223. |
| Wong J.W.K., Chiu P.K.Y., Ng T.P. and Tang W.M., Patellar clunk syndrome after posterior stabilized total knee arthroplasty, The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2003, 18(8): 1023-1028. |
| Yeung Y..., Wong J.W.K., Yip D.K.H. and Kong J.K.F., A broken sewing needle in the knee of a 4-year-old child: is it really inside the knee?, The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery. 2003, 19(8): 18-20. |
| Yip D.K.H., Wong J.W.K. and Kong J.K.F., How to use cuff suture instruments: the concept of "concave in and concave out", The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery. 2004, 20(6): 100-102. |
| Yip D.K.H., Kong J.K.F. and Wong J.W.K., The mini vent technique: a simple method to facilitate accurate secondary portal placement in shoulder arthroscopy, The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery. 2003, 19(8): 12-13. |
| Researcher : Yau PWP |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Ng T.P., Yau P.W.P., Tang W.M. and Chiu P.K.Y., Anterior dislocation following primary total hip replacement by the posterior approach - aetiology and treatment, Hong Kong Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2003, 7(1): 14-18. |
| Tang W.M., Chiu P.K.Y., Ng T.P. and Yau P.W.P., Best Paper Award (Prof. Arthur Yau's Award): Quantitative assessment of walking activity of Hong Kong patients with THA done., 23rd Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2003. |
| Tang W.M., Chiu P.K.Y., Ng T.P., Yau P.W.P., Ching P.T.Y. and Seto W.H., Efficacy of a single dose of cefazolin as a prophylactic antibiotic in primary arthroplasty, The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2003, 18(6): 714-718. |
| Tang W.M., Chiu P.K.Y., Ng T.P. and Yau P.W.P., Posterior cruciate ligament-substituting total knee arthroplasty in young rheumatoid patients with advanced knee involvement, Journal of Arthroplasty. 2004, 19(1): 49-55. |
| Tang W.M., Chiu P.K.Y., Ng T.P. and Yau P.W.P., Quantitative assessment of walking activity of Hong Kong patients with total hip arthroplasty, 23rd Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2003, 7: S11. |
| Tang W.M., Chiu P.K.Y., Ng T.P. and Yau P.W.P., Technical Note: Practicing cementing technique with a toy: play-doh, The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2003, 18(6): 799-800. |
| Tang W.M., Chiu P.K.Y., Ng T.P. and Yau P.W.P., Total hip arthroplasty for patients with ankylosing spondylitis, Contemporary challenges and techniques in total hip and knee arthroplasty, June 2-5, Guilin, China. 2004. |
| Yau P.W.P., Chiu P.K.Y., Tang W.M. and Ng T.P., Factors predicting range of motion after total knee replacement, 23rd Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2003, 7: S96. |
| Researcher : Yeung KWK |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Cheung K.M.C., Yeung K.W.K., Chung J.C.Y. and Lu W.W., Device for correcting spinal deformities, US non-provisional patent No. 10/648,158. Filed Aug 25,2003.. 2003. |
| Cheung K.M.C., Yeung K.W.K., Chung J.C.Y. and Lu W.W., Fixation device, US non-provisional patent no. 10/827,664. Filed April 19, 2004. 2004. |
| Cheung K.M.C., Yeung K.W.K., Chung J.C.Y. and Lu W.W., Shape memory material and method of making the same (heat treatment protocol), US non-provisional patent no. 10.827,665. Filed April 19, 2004. 2004. |
| Poon R.W.Y., Liu X.Y., Chung C.Y., Chu P.K., Yeung K.W.K. and Lu W.W., Improved corrosion resistance of plasma carbon coated NITi orthopedic materials, 31st IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science, Baltimore, Maryland, USA, June 28-July 1, 2004. |
| Yeung K.W.K., Cheung K.M.C., Lu W.W., Luk K.D.K. and Leong J.C.Y., Achieving superior scoliosis correction by gradual correction manner. Preliminary result of in-vivo testing on goat spine using super-elastic nickel-titanium alloy rod, 8th Research Postgraduate Symposium organised by the Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, December 13, 2003. |
| Yeung K.W.K., Cheung K.M.C., Lu W.W., Chung C.Y., Hanni M., Luk K.D.K. and Leong J.C.Y., Invention of a new spinal implant for gradual scoliosis correction, Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, November 8-9, 2003. |
| Researcher : Yinusa W |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Yinusa W., Li Y.H., Chow W., Ho K.W.Y. and Leong J.C.Y., Glove punctures in orthopaedic surgery, International Orthopaedics. 2004, 28(1): 36-39. |
| Researcher : Yip DKH |
| Project Title: | To evaluate biomechanically the strongest host bone and allograft bone docking site geometry - for application in bone transplant patients undergoing limb salvage surgery |
| Investigator(s): | Dr. Yip D.K.H., Dr. Chien E.P. |
| Department: | Orthopaedics and Traumatology |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Block Grant Earmarked for Research |
| Start Date: | 11/2000 |
| Abstract: |
| To find the strongest, bone docking site geometry between the host bone and massive bone allograft in limb salvage patients. |
| Project Title: | Biomechanical evaluation of the effect of incomplete cortical erosion of a diaphyseal long bone |
| Investigator(s): | Dr. Yip D.K.H. |
| Department: | Orthopaedics and Traumatology |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Block Grant Earmarked for Research |
| Start Date: | 11/2002 |
| Abstract: |
| To determine the critical failure strength of a diaphyseal long bone which has been eroded by metastatic disease? |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Kong J.K.F., Wong J.W.K., Chien E.P. and Yip D.K.H., Technical note: Half-stained thread in shoulder arthroscopy: an improved method of suture management, The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery. 2004, 20(4): 442-443. |
| Yeung Y..., Wong J.W.K., Yip D.K.H. and Kong J.K.F., A broken sewing needle in the knee of a 4-year-old child: is it really inside the knee?, The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery. 2003, 19(8): 18-20. |
| Yip D.K.H., Wong J.W.K. and Kong J.K.F., How to use cuff suture instruments: the concept of "concave in and concave out", The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery. 2004, 20(6): 100-102. |
| Yip D.K.H., Kong J.K.F. and Wong J.W.K., The mini vent technique: a simple method to facilitate accurate secondary portal placement in shoulder arthroscopy, The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery. 2003, 19(8): 12-13. |
| Researcher : Zhang B |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Cao Y., Lu W.W., Zhang B., Wang L.P., Bao C.Y., Feng J.M., Chow S.P. and Zhang X.D., Radiological and histological examination of gap healing on plasma sprayed HA coating surface, Key Engineering Materials. 2004, 254-256: 757-760. |
| Researcher : Zhao F |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Lu W.W., Zhao F., Luk K.D.K., Yin Y.J., Cheung K.M.C., Cheng G.X., Yao K.D. and Leong J.C.Y., Controllable porosity hydroxyapatite ceramics as spien cage: fabrication and properties evaluation, Journal of Materials Science. 2003, 14: 1039-1046. |
| Zhao F., Lu W.W., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M.C., Wong C.T., Leong J.C.Y. and Yao K.D., Surface treatment of injectable strontium-containing bioactive bone cement for vertebroplasty, Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part B, Applied Biomaterials. 2004, 69B: 79-86. |