Dept of Orthopaedics and Traumatology

DEPT OF ORTHOPAEDICS AND TRAUMATOLOGY

Researcher : Abbah SA

List of Research Outputs

Abbah S.A., Lu W.W., Peng S., Tam W.K., Aladin K.D.M., Cheung K.M.C., Luk K.D.K. and Zhou G., Extracellular matrix stability of primary mammalian chondrocytes and intervetebral disc cells cultured in alginate-based microbead hydrogels, Cell Transplantation. USA, 2008, 17: 1181-1192.

Abbah S.A., Lu W.W., Peng S.L., Aladin Kaderbatcha D.M., Li Z., Tam W.K., Cheung K.M.C., Luk K.D.K. and Zhou G., Extracellular matrix stability of primary mammalian chondrocytes and intervertebral disc cells cultured in alginate-based microbead hydrogels., Cell Transplant. 2008, 17 (10-11): 1181-92.

Abbah S.A., Lu W.W., Peng S.L., Tam W.K., Aladin Kaderbatcha D.M., Cheung K.M.C., Luk K.D.K. and Zhou G., Extracellular matrix stability of primary mammalian chondrocytes and intervertebral disc cells cultured in alginate-based microbead hydrogels, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008.

Researcher : Abbah SA

List of Research Outputs

Researcher : Abbah SA

List of Research Outputs

Researcher : Aladin KDM

List of Research Outputs

Abbah S.A., Lu W.W., Peng S., Tam W.K., Aladin K.D.M., Cheung K.M.C., Luk K.D.K. and Zhou G., Extracellular matrix stability of primary mammalian chondrocytes and intervetebral disc cells cultured in alginate-based microbead hydrogels, Cell Transplantation. USA, 2008, 17: 1181-1192.

Researcher : Aladin Kaderbatcha DM

List of Research Outputs

Abbah S.A., Lu W.W., Peng S.L., Aladin Kaderbatcha D.M., Li Z., Tam W.K., Cheung K.M.C., Luk K.D.K. and Zhou G., Extracellular matrix stability of primary mammalian chondrocytes and intervertebral disc cells cultured in alginate-based microbead hydrogels., Cell Transplant. 2008, 17 (10-11): 1181-92.

Abbah S.A., Lu W.W., Peng S.L., Tam W.K., Aladin Kaderbatcha D.M., Cheung K.M.C., Luk K.D.K. and Zhou G., Extracellular matrix stability of primary mammalian chondrocytes and intervertebral disc cells cultured in alginate-based microbead hydrogels, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008.

Aladin Kaderbatcha D.M., Lu W.W., Ngan A.H.W., Cheung K.M.C., Chan D. and Luk K.D.K., Nano-scale morphology of disc collagens and their correlation with disc mechanics, 28th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, November 29-30, 2008.

Researcher : Chan CF

List of Research Outputs

Chan C.F., Lau T.W. and Leung F.K.L., Fixation of distal humeral fractures in elderly patients by locking compression plating technique, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, 24-28 Aug,2008.

Chan C.F., Lau T.W. and Leung F.K.L., Wound complication of minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis in distal tibial fractures, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, 24-28 Aug,2008.

Researcher : Chan CW

List of Research Outputs

Chan C.W., Leung Y.L., Lu W.W., Chan D., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Interveretebral disc cryopreservation, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008.

Lam S.K.L., Chan C.W., Leung Y.L., Cheung K.M.C. and Luk K.D.K., Biomechanical properties of cryopreserved interveretebral discs, 28th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, November 29-30, 2008.

Lam S.K.L., Chan C.W., Leung Y.L., Lu W.W., Cheung K.M.C. and Luk K.D.K., Biomechanical properties of cryopreserved intervertebral discs, BME 2008 Conference, Hong Kong, October 23-25, 2009. 2008.

Lam S.K.L., Chan C.W., Leung Y.L., Cheung K.M.C. and Luk K.D.K., Cryopreservant concentration and the biomechanical properties of cryopreserved intervertebral disc, Global Spine Congress, San Francisco, USA, June 23-26, 2009.

Researcher : Chan KY

List of Research Outputs

Leung M.K.H. and Chan K.Y., Theoretical and experimental studies of heat transfer with moving phase-change interface in freezing and thawing of porous potting soil, Journal of Zhejiang University Science - A, 10, 1-6. 2009.

Researcher : Chan YL

List of Research Outputs

Liu X., Wu S.L., Chu P., Chung C.Y., Chu C.L., Chan Y.L., Lam K.O., Yeung K.W.K., Lu W.W., Cheung K.M.C. and Luk K.D.K., Nano-scale surface morphology, wettability and osteoblast adhesion on nitrogen plasma-implanted NiTi shape memory alloy, Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology. 2009, 9: 3449-3454.

Wu S.L., Liu X., Hu T., Chu P., Ho J.P.Y., Chan Y.L., Yeung K.W.K., Chu C.L., Hung T.K., Huo K.F., Chung C.Y., Lu W.W., Cheung K.M.C. and Luk K.D.K., A biomimetic hierarchical scaffold: natural growth of nanotitanates on three-dimensional microporous Ti-based metals, Nano Letters. 2008, 8(11): 3803-3808.

Yeung K.W.K., Chan Y.L., Lu W.W., Luk K.D.K., Chan D., Wu S.L., Liu X.M., Chu C.L., Chung C.Y., Chu P.K., Cheung K.M.C. and Chung C.Y., Formation of CAP04 and suppression of Ni leaching in nitinol using oxygen and sodium plasma immersion ion implantation, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008.

Researcher : Chan Li LC

List of Research Outputs

Leung Y.L., Hung S.C., Chan Li L.C., Wu E.X., Luk K.D.K., Chan D. and Cheung K.M.C., Age-related degeneration of lumbar intervertebral discs in rabbits revealed by deuterium oxide-assisted MRI, Osteoarthritis and Cartilage. 2008, 16 (11): 1312-8.

Researcher : Chen H

List of Research Outputs

Chan P.K., Miao X., Chen H., Tang W.M. and Chiu P.K.Y., Prediction of sagittabl pelvic rotation in plain pelvis x-ray, 28th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2008, 12: S36.

Researcher : Cheung KMC

List of Research Outputs

Abbah S.A., Lu W.W., Peng S., Tam W.K., Aladin K.D.M., Cheung K.M.C., Luk K.D.K. and Zhou G., Extracellular matrix stability of primary mammalian chondrocytes and intervetebral disc cells cultured in alginate-based microbead hydrogels, Cell Transplantation. USA, 2008, 17: 1181-1192.

Abbah S.A., Lu W.W., Peng S.L., Aladin Kaderbatcha D.M., Li Z., Tam W.K., Cheung K.M.C., Luk K.D.K. and Zhou G., Extracellular matrix stability of primary mammalian chondrocytes and intervertebral disc cells cultured in alginate-based microbead hydrogels., Cell Transplant. 2008, 17 (10-11): 1181-92.

Abbah S.A., Lu W.W., Peng S.L., Tam W.K., Aladin Kaderbatcha D.M., Cheung K.M.C., Luk K.D.K. and Zhou G., Extracellular matrix stability of primary mammalian chondrocytes and intervertebral disc cells cultured in alginate-based microbead hydrogels, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008.

Aladin Kaderbatcha D.M., Lu W.W., Ngan A.H.W., Cheung K.M.C., Chan D. and Luk K.D.K., Nano-scale morphology of disc collagens and their correlation with disc mechanics, 28th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, November 29-30, 2008.

Au Y.K., Wynn S...L., Szeto Y.Y., Geng G...Y...H., Cheung K.M.C. and Cheah K.S.E., Mutant Sox9 exerts context dependent gain-of-function impact in a campomelic dysplasia mouse model, Gordon Research Conferences - 2009 Program (Cartilage Biology & Pathology). Les Diablerets Conference Center, Les Diablerets, Switzerland June 7-12,. 2009.

Chan C.W., Leung Y.L., Lu W.W., Chan D., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Interveretebral disc cryopreservation, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008.

Cheah K.S.E., Au Y.K., Szeto Y.Y., Wynn S.L., Geng G.Y.H., Chan Y.S., Chan W.Y., Cheung K.M.C. and Fritzsch B., Illuminating the aetiology of Campomelic dysplasia caused by mutation in the transactivation domain of SOX9, Frontiers in Biomedical Research, Hong Kong December 12. 2008.

Cheah K.S.E., Au Y.K., Szeto Y.Y., Wynn S.L., Chan Y.S., Cheung K.M.C., Chan W.Y., Lovell-Badge R.H. and Fritzsch B., Insights into the function of SOX9 and campomelic dysplasia, American Society for Matrix Biology, 2008 Meeting, San Diego, California, USA, December 07-10. 2008.

Cheng H.W., Tsui K., Cheung K.M.C., Chan D. and Chan B.P., Decellularization of chondrocyte-encapsulated collagen microspheres - A 3D model to study the effects of acellular matrix on stem cell fate, Tissue Engineering, Part C. 2009, 15: 1-10.

Cheng H.W., Tsui Y.K., Cheung K.M.C., Chan D. and Chan B.P., Decellularization of chondrocyte-encapsulated collagen microspheres – A 3D model to study effects of acellular matrix on stem cell fate, Biomaterials Asia 2009. Hong Kong, PA16.

Cheng H.W., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M.C. and Chan B.P., Optimization of composite medium for simultaneous co-culture of 3D cartilage-like and bone-like constructs, Biomaterials Asia 2009. Hong Kong, PB15.

Cheung K.M.C., 2009 Summit of Spinal Surgery, Guangzhou, PR China, May 22-24, 2009.. 2009.

Cheung K.M.C., Saw L.B., Grozman S.A.M. and Luk K.D.K., A new practical classification using the distal radius and ulna for assessment of skeletal growth and maturity, Global Spine Congress, San Francisco, USA, June 23-26, 2009.

Cheung K.M.C., El-fiky T., Samartzis D., Cheung W.Y., Wong Y.W. and Luk K.D.K., A novel method of directing the sagittal placement of thoracic pedicle screws without intraoperative imaging in scoliosis patients. A preliminary report, Global Spine Congress. San Francisco, California, 2009.

Cheung K.M.C., Elfiky T.A.M., Samartzis D., Cheung W.Y., Wong Y.W. and Luk K.D.K., A novel method of directing the sagittal placement of thoracic pedicle screws without intraoperative imaging in scoliosis patients, Global Spine Congress, San Francisco, USA, June 23-26, 2009.

Cheung K.M.C., Adjacent segment degeneration, Visiting Professor, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Ganga Hospital, Coimbatore, India, October 23-25, 2008. 2008.

Cheung K.M.C., Biological repair of degenerative disc disease: fact or fantasy, Global Spine Congress, San Francisco, USA, June 23-26, 2009.

Cheung K.M.C., Combined anterior-posterior vs posterior hemivertebra excision, The 1st Annual Meeting of the Spine Deformity Study Group (China), Xian, PR China, July 12=13, 2008. 2008.

Cheung K.M.C. and Ghazi S.A., Current understanding of low back pain and intervertebral disc degeneration: epidemiological perspectives and phenotypes for genetic studies, Current Orthopaedics. 2008, 22(4): 237-244.

Cheung K.M.C., Device for correcting spinal deformities, Full Chinese patent no. ZL03824606.6 issued on February 4, 2009. 2009.

Cheung K.M.C., Editorial Board Member from 2009 to 2012, Orthopedic Journal of China. 2009.

Cheung K.M.C., Lee C.F., Fong D.Y.T., Luk K.D.K., Cheng J.C.Y., Mak K.H., Ng B.K.W. and Yip P.S.F., Evaluation of school scoliosis screening: a large population based cohort study, 2009 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Las Vegas, USA, February 25-28, 2009.

Cheung K.M.C., Fusion level determination with use of the fulcrum bending radiograph, Visiting Professor, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Ganga Hospital, Coimbatore, India, October 23-25, 2008. 2008.

Cheung K.M.C. and Luk K.D.K., Fusion level determinationi in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008.

Cheung K.M.C., Fusion level selection in AIS, Ceremony of Spine Committee Foundation of Shanghai Combined Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine and the 4th International Congress of Spine Deformity and Non Fusion Technique, Shanghai, PR China, March 15, 2009. 2009.

Cheung K.M.C., Fusion level selection in AIS, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008. 2008.

Cheung K.M.C., How I do it, anterior thoracolumbar scoliosis correction, 3rd International Congress of Chinese Orthopaedic Association, Suzhou, PR China, November 13-16, 2008.

Cheung K.M.C., How has genetics altered our understanding of degenerative disc disease, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008. 2008.

Cheung K.M.C., How has genetics altered our understanding of low back pain, 2009 Summit of Spinal Surgery, Guangzhou, PR China, May 22-24, 2009.. 2009.

Cheung K.M.C., Karppinen J., Chan D., Fan B., Ho D.W.H., Kao P.Y.P., Song Y., Sham P.C., Cheah K.S.E., Leong J.C.Y. and Luk K.D.K., How has genetics changed our understanding of disc degeneration, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008.

Cheung K.M.C., How has genetics research alerted our understanding of degenerative disc disease: implications for intervertebral disc regeneration?, 2nd International Symposium on Biotechnology in Musculoskeletal Repair, Lausanne, Switzerland, October 2-4, 2008. 2008.

Cheung K.M.C., In recognition of dedication to the field of spine care and research, Honorary Life Member, North American Spine Society since October 2008. 2008.

Cheung K.M.C., Interveretebral disc repair, Global Spine Congress, San Francisco, USA, June 23-26, 2009. 2009.

Cheung K.M.C., Intervertebral disc regeneration, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008. 2008.

Cheung K.M.C., Intervertebral disc regeneration, Visiting Professor, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Ganga Hospital, Coimbatore, India, October 23-25, 2008. 2008.

Cheung K.M.C., Is there a relationship between back pain and MRI changes?, World Forum for Spine Research Pre-Meeting Course, San Francisco, USA, June 23, 2009. 2009.

Cheung K.M.C., Luk K.D.K. and Leong J.C.Y., Management of metastatic spinal tumours - a common sense approach , SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008.

Cheung K.M.C., Management of metastatic spinal tumours, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008. 2008.

Cheung K.M.C., Non-fusion technologies, AOSpine Masters Symposia "New Techniques in Non-fusion" and "New Approaches to Complex Spinal Trauma", Dubai, UAE, April 18-19, 2009. 2009.

Cheung K.M.C., Osteoporotic spinal fractures, AOSpine Masters Symposia "New Techniques in Non-fusion" and "New Approaches to Complex Spinal Trauma", Dubai, UAE, April 18-19, 2009. 2009.

Cheung K.M.C., Outstanding contributions in spine related basic science research, Henry Farfan Award (North American Spine Society) 2008. 2008.

Cheung K.M.C., Point of view: comment on Karatoprak et al: comparative analysis of pedicle screw versus hybrid instrumentation in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis surgery, International Orthopaedics. 2008, 32: 529.

Cheung K.M.C., Natarajan D., Samartzis D., Wong Y.W., Cheung W.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Predictability of the fulcrum bending radiograph in thoracic adolescent idiopathic scoliosis correction with alternate level pedicle screw fixation, 28th Annual Congress of The Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association. Hong Kong, SAR China, 2008.

Cheung K.M.C., Natarajan D., Samartzis D., Wong Y.W., Cheung W.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Predictability of the fulcrum bending radiograph in thoracic adolescent idiopathic scoliosis correction with alternate level pedicle screw fixation, Global Spine Congress. San Francisco, California, 2009.

Cheung K.M.C., Natarajan D., Samartzis D., Wong Y.W., Cheung W.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Predictability of the fulcrum bending radiograph in thoracic adolescent idiopathic scoliosis correction with alternate level pedicle screw fixation, Global Spine Congress, San Francisco, USA, June 23-26, 2009.

Cheung K.M.C., Karppinen J., Chan D., Ho D.W.H., Song Y., Sham P.C., Cheah K.S.E., Leong J.C.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Prevalence and pattern of lumbar MRI changes in a population study of 1043 individuals, Spine. 2009, 34(9): 934-40.

Cheung K.M.C., Wang T., Qiu G.X. and Luk K.D.K., Recent advances in the aetiology of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, International Orthopaedics. 2008, 32(6): 729-734.

Cheung K.M.C., Relationship of back pain and MRI changes, Visiting Professor, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Ganga Hospital, Coimbatore, India, October 23-25, 2008. 2008.

Cheung K.M.C., Natarajan D., Wong Y.W., Cheung W.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Reliability of the use of the fulcrum bending radiograph in predicting thoracic scoliosis correction using pedicle screws, 28th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, November 29-30, 2008.

Cheung K.M.C., Surgical technique of posterior scoliosis correction, Visiting Professor, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Ganga Hospital, Coimbatore, India, October 23-25, 2008. 2008.

Cheung K.M.C. and Leung Y.L., Tissue engineered disc replacement, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008.

Cheung K.M.C., Total en-bloc spondylectomy, surgical technique, Visiting Professor, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Ganga Hospital, Coimbatore, India, October 23-25, 2008. 2008.

Cheung K.M.C., Treatment of thoracic curves in AIS, comparsion of different fixation patterns and selection of distal instrumented vertebra, The 1st China SRS International Conference, Beijing, PR China, May 15-17, 2009. 2009.

Cheung K.M.C., Unusual patterns of lumbar degeneration and their clinical significance, The 6th Hong Kong International Orthopaedic Forum, Hong Kong, April 25-26, 2009. 2009.

Cheung W.Y., Cheung K.M.C., Wong Y.W. and Luk K.D.K., eLetters: the value of radiographs obtained during forced traction under general anaesthesia, Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery . 2009, 90B(11): 1473-1476.

Chik T.K., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M.C., Sze K.Y. and Chan B.P., Creation of a tissue interface between bone-like construct and soft tissue-like construct, Biomaterials Asia 2009. Hong Kong, PA17.

El-Fiky T., Samartzis D., Cheung W.Y., Wong Y.W., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., The proximal thoracic curve in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS): surgical strategy and management outcomes, 28th Annual Congress of The Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association. Hong Kong, SAR China, 2008.

El-Fiky T., Samartzis D., Cheung W.Y., Wong Y.W., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., The proximal thoracic curve in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS): surgical strategy and management outcomes, Global Spine Congress. San Francisco, California, 2009.

Elfiky T.A.M., Samartzis D., Cheung W.Y., Wong Y.W., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., The proximal thoracic curve in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis surgical strategy and management outcomes, Global Spine Congress, San Francisco, USA, June 23-26, 2009.

Garcia-Barcelo M.M., Tang S.M., Ngan E.S.W., Lui V.C.H., Chen Y., So M.T., Leon Y.Y., Miao X., Shum K.Y., Liu F., Yeung M.Y., Yuan Z.W., Guo W.H., Liu L., Sun X., Huang L.M., Tou J.F., Song Y.Q., Chan D., Cheung K.M.C., Wong K.K.Y., Cherny S.S., Sham P.C. and Tam P.K.H., Genome-wide association study identifies NRG1 as a susceptibility locus for Hirschsprung's disease, PNAS. 2009, 106(8): 2694-2699.

Guo J.J., Yang H.L., Cheung K.M.C., Tang T.S. and Luk K.D.K., Classification and management of the tandem ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament and flaval ligament, Chinese Medical Journal. 2009, 122(2): 219-224.

Ho D.W.H., Cheung K.M.C., Karppinen J., Yip S.P., Ott J., Luk K.D.K., Leong J.C.Y., Cheah K.S.E., Sham P.C. and Song Y., Linkage Analysis With Subsequent Fine-mapping On Familial Early-onset Degenerative Disc Disease, The 10th International Meeting on Human Genome Variation Toronto, Canada http://www.tcag.ca/hgv2008/. 2008.

Huang S., Cheung K.M.C., Long D., Lin H., Luk K.D.K., Chan D. and Zhou G., Isolation and characterization of cell subpopulation with stem Cell properties in human and monkey intervertebral disc (IVD), Xth European Cell & Materials (ECM) Conference: Stem Cells for Musculoskeletal Regeneration. AO Foundation, Davos, 2009.

Lam S.K.L., Chan C.W., Leung Y.L., Cheung K.M.C. and Luk K.D.K., Biomechanical properties of cryopreserved interveretebral discs, 28th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, November 29-30, 2008.

Lam S.K.L., Chan C.W., Leung Y.L., Lu W.W., Cheung K.M.C. and Luk K.D.K., Biomechanical properties of cryopreserved intervertebral discs, BME 2008 Conference, Hong Kong, October 23-25, 2009. 2008.

Lam S.K.L., Chan C.W., Leung Y.L., Cheung K.M.C. and Luk K.D.K., Cryopreservant concentration and the biomechanical properties of cryopreserved intervertebral disc, Global Spine Congress, San Francisco, USA, June 23-26, 2009.

Lee C.F., Fong D.Y.T., Cheung K.M.C., Mak K.H., Cheng J.C.Y., Yip P.S.F., Ng B.K.W. and Luk K.D.K., Accurancy and utility of school screening for scoliosis in Hong Kong, 15th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques, Hong Kong, July 8-11, 2008.

Lee C.F., Fong D.Y.T., Cheung K.M.C., Mak K.H., Cheng J.C.Y., Yip P.S.F., Ng B.K.W., Luk K.D.K. and Cheng J.C.Y., Accurancy and utility of school screening for scoliosis in Hong Kong, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008.

Leung K.Y., Yeung K.W.K., Kao R.Y.T., Chu P.K. and Cheung K.M.C., An anti-bacterial coating in dental implant used in orthopaedics/ feasibility study of anti-bacterial coating in dental implant for orthopaedic use, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong (Aug 24-28, 2008). 2008.

Leung K.Y., Yeung K.W.K., Kao R.Y.T., Chu P.K. and Cheung K.M.C., An anti-bacterial coating in dental implant used in orthopaedics/feasibility study of anti-bacterial coating in detnal implant for orthopaedic use, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008.

Leung K.Y., Yeung K.W.K., Kao R.Y.T., Chu P.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Optimal local dosage of housekeeping antibiotics to inhibit S. aureus without inducing osteoblast necrosis: in vitro study, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008.

Leung K.Y., Yeung K.W.K., Kao R.Y.T., Chu P.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Optimal local dosage of housekeeping antibiotics to inhibit s. aureus without inducing osteoblast necrosis: in vitro study., SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong (Aug 24-28, 2008). 2008.

Leung Y.L., Hung S.C., Chan Li L.C., Wu E.X., Luk K.D.K., Chan D. and Cheung K.M.C., Age-related degeneration of lumbar intervertebral discs in rabbits revealed by deuterium oxide-assisted MRI, Osteoarthritis and Cartilage. 2008, 16 (11): 1312-8.

Leung Y.L., Chan W.C.W., Hung S.C., Cheung K.M.C. and Chan D., Implication of matrix remodeling during intervertebral disc growth and degeneration by multichromatic FAST staining, 55th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, Las Vegas, USA, February 22-25, 2009.

Leung Y.L., Chan C.W.W., Hung S.C., Cheung K.M.C. and Chan D., Implication of matrix remodeling during intervertebral disc growth and degeneration by multichromatic FAST staining, Journal of Histochemistry & Cytochemistry. 2009, 57(3): 249-256.

Li J., Cheung K.M.C., Samartzis D., Zhu X., Li M. and Luk K.D.K., Key –Vertebral Screw Strategy (KVSS): an alternative surgical strategy for main thoracic curve correction in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, Global Spine Congress. San Francisco, California, 2009.

Li J., Cheung K.M.C., Samartzis D., Zhu X., Li M. and Luk K.D.K., Key-vertebral screw technique: an alternative surgical strategy for main thoracic curve corrrection in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis , Global Spine Congress, San Francisco, USA, June 23-26, 2009.

Li Z., Lu W.W., Chiu P.K.Y., Lam W.M., Tang B., Ngan A.H.W., Fang D., Cheung K.M.C., Leong J.C.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Architectural and mechanical properties of cancellous bone with strontium treatment in osteoporotic goats (abstract number 17444), SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV World Congress. 2008.

Li Z., Lu W.W., Chiu P.K.Y., Lam R.W.M., Tang B., Ngan A.H.W., Fang D., Cheung K.M.C., Leong J.C.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Architectural and mechanical properties of cancellous bone with strontium treatment in osteoporotic goats, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008.

Li Z., Lu W.W., Chiu P.K.Y., Lam R.W.M., Cheung K.M.C., Fang D., Leong J.C.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Micro-architectural and Nano-mechanical Properties of Trabecular Bone with Strontium Treatment in Osteoporotic Goats, International Conference on Osteoporosis and Bone Research 2008. ScienceDirect, 43: 47.

Li Z., Lu W.W., Chiu P.K.Y., Lam R.W.M., Cheung K.M.C., Fang D., Leong J.C.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Micro-architectural and nano-mechanical properties of trabecular bone with strontium treatment in osteoporotic goats., Bone. 2008, 43 (S1): S47.

Li Z., Lu W.W., Chiu P.K.Y., Lam W.M.R., Xu B., Cheung K.M.C., Leong J.C.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Strontium-Calcium Co-administration Stimulates Bone Matrix Osteogenic Factor Expression and New Bone Formation in a Large Animal Model, J Orthop Res. Wiley Periodicals, Inc., 2009, 27: 758–762.

Li Z., Lu W.W., Chiu P.K.Y., Lam R.W.M., Xu B., Cheung K.M.C., Leong J.C.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Strontium-calcium coadministration stimulates bone matrix osteogenic factor expression and new bone formation in a large animal model, J Orthop Res. 2009, 27(6): 758-762.

Li Z., Lu W.W., Chiu P.K.Y., Lam R.W., Xu B., Cheung K.M.C., Leong J.C.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Strontium-calcium coadministration stimulates bone matrix osteogenic factor expression and new bone formation in a large animal model, Journal of Orthopaedic Research. 2009, 27(6): 758-762.

Liu X., Wu S.L., Chu P., Chung C.Y., Chu C.L., Chan Y.L., Lam K.O., Yeung K.W.K., Lu W.W., Cheung K.M.C. and Luk K.D.K., Nano-scale surface morphology, wettability and osteoblast adhesion on nitrogen plasma-implanted NiTi shape memory alloy, Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology. 2009, 9: 3449-3454.

Lu W.W., Li Z., Chiu P.K.Y., Lam W.M., Wong C.T., Fang D., Cheung K.M.C., Leong J.C.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Strontium fortified calcium compound stimulates osteogenic factors expression and new bone formation in large animal model (abstract number 17436), SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV World Congress. 2008.

Lu W.W., Li Z., Chiu P.K.Y., Lam R.W.M., Wong C.T., Fang D., Cheung K.M.C., Leong J.C.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Strontium fortified calcium compound stimulates osteogenic factors expression and new bone formation in large animal model, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008.

Lui S.C., Yeung K.W.K., Chu P.K., Cheung K.M.C. and Luk K.D.K., Bioactivity Enhancement of Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) by Plasma Immersion ion Implantation, Biomedical Engineering International Conference, Hong Kong (Oct 23-25, 2008). 2008.

Lui S.C., Yeung K.W.K., Chu P., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Bioactivity enhancement of polyetheretherketone (PEEK) by plasma immersion ion implantation, BME 2008 Conference, Hong Kong, October 23-25, 2009. 2008.

Lui S.C., Yeung K.W.K., Chu P.K., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Bioactivity enhancement of polyetheretherketone (PEEK) by plasma immersion ion implantation, Young Engineers Merit Award in the Best Young Engineers' Paper Competition and Best Oral Paper Presentation Award. BME 2008 Conference, Hong Kong, October 23-25, 2008. 2008.

Lui S.C., Yeung K.W.K., Chu P.K., Cheung K.M.C. and Luk K.D.K., Feasibility study of bioactivity enhancement of polyetheretherketone (PEEK) using plasma implantation technology, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong (Aug 24-28, 2008). 2008.

Lui S.C., Yeung K.W.K., Chau Y.Y., Chu P. and Cheung K.M.C., Feasibility study of bioactivity enhancement of polyetheretherketone (PEEK) using plasma implantation technology, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008.

Lui S.C., Yeung K.W.K., Chu P., Cheung K.M.C. and Luk K.D.K., In vitro study of improving bioactivity of polyetheretherketone (PEEK) by plasma immersion ion implantation, 55th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, Las Vegas, USA, February 22-25, 2009.

Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Overview and the role of hemivertebra excision, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008.

Luk K.D.K., Don A.S., Chong C.S., Wong Y.W. and Cheung K.M.C., Selection of fusion levels in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis using fulcrum bending prediction, Spine. 2008, 33(20): 2192-2198.

Mak J.N.F., Hu Y., Cheung K.M.C. and Luk K.D.K., Clinical review of low back pain patients in Hong Kong, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008.

Mak K.C., Vidyadhara S. and Cheung K.M.C., Supine radiograph predicts flexibility of AIS to bracing, Most promising spine scientific paper award. 28th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, November 29-30, 2008. 2008.

Mok P.S., Samartzis D., Karppinen J., Cauilan G.E., Luk K.D.K., Fong D.Y.T. and Cheung K.M.C., Schmorl's Nodes of the lumbar spine: prevalence, classification, associated risk factors and clinical relevance, 28th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, November 29-30, 2008.

Mok P.S., Samartzis D., Karppinen J., Cauilan G.E., Luk K.D.K., Fong D.Y.T. and Cheung K.M.C., Schmorl's Nodes of the lumbar spine: prevalence, classification, associated risk factors and clinical relevance, Arthur Yau Award. 28th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, November 29-30, 2008. 2008.

Mok P.S., Samartzis D., Karppinen J., Caulian G., Fong D.Y.T., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Schmorl's nodes of the lumbar spine: prevalence, classification, and associated risk factors, 28th Annual Congress of The Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association. Hong Kong, SAR China, 2008.

Mok P.S., Samartzis D., Karppinen J., Caulian G., Fong D.Y.T., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Schmorl's nodes of the lumbar spine: prevalence, classification, and associated risk factors, 3rd International Congress of the Chinese Orthopaedic Association. Suzhou, China, 2008.

Mok P.S., Samartzis D., Karppinen J., Cauilan G.E., Luk K.D.K., Fong D.Y.T. and Cheung K.M.C., Schmorl's nodes of the lumbar spine: prevalence, classification, associated risk factors and clinical relevance, AOSpine Best Paper Award. 28th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, November 29-30, 2008. 2008.

Mok P.S., Cheung K.M.C., Samartzis D., Karppinen J., Cauilan G.E., Luk K.D.K. and Fong D.Y.T., Schmorl's nodes of the lumbar spine: prevalence, classification, associated risk factors and clinical relevance, Global Spine Congress, San Francisco, USA, June 23-26, 2009.

Mok P.S., Samartzis D., Karppinen J., Caulian G., Fong D.Y.T., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Schmorl's nodes of the lumbar spine: prevalence, risk factors, and clinical relevance, Global Spine Congress. San Francisco, California, 2009.

Peng S., Zhou G., Li Z., Cheung K.M.C., Luk K.D.K., Zhou Z. and Lu W.W., Strontium Promotes Osteogenic Differentiation Of Mesenchymal Stem Cells Through Enhancing The Ras/erk Mapk Signalling, Cell Physiology and Biechemistry. 2009, 23: 165-174.

Peng S.L., Zhou G., Luk K.D.K., Li Z., Cheung K.M.C., Zhou Z.J. and Lu W.W., Strontium promotes osteogenic differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells through the RAS/ERK 1/2 MAPK signaling pathway, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008.

Peng S.L., Zhou G., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M.C., Li Z., Lam R.W.M., Zhou Z. and Lu W.W., Strontium promotes osteogenic differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells through the Ras/MAPK signaling pathway., Cell Physiol Biochem. 2009, 23: 165-174.

Samartzis D., Karppinen J., Mok P.S., Fong D.Y.T., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., "Skipped" level degeneration disc disease of the lumbar spine, 28th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, November 29-30, 2008.

Samartzis D., Karppinen J., Mok P.S., Fong D.Y.T., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., "Skipped" level disc degeneration of the lumbar spine: prevalence and associated risk factors, 15th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques, Hong Kong, July 8-11, 2008.

Samartzis D., Karpinnen J., Mok P.S., Fong D.Y.T., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., "Skipped" level disc degeneration of the lumbar spine: prevalence and associated risk factors, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008.

Samartzis D., Karppinen J., Mok P.S., Ho D.W.H., Fong D.Y.T., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., "Skipped" level disc degeneration of the lumbar spine, Global Spine Congress, San Francisco, USA, June 23-26, 2009.

Samartzis D., Karppinen J., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Body mass index and its association with disc degeneration of the lumbar spine in adults, Global Spine Congress, San Francisco, USA, June 23-26, 2009.

Samartzis D., Karppinen J., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Body mass index and its association with lumbar disc degeneration in adults, Global Spine Congress. San Francisco, California, 2009.

Samartzis D., Karppinen J., Mok P.S., Fong D.Y.T., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Epidemiology and risk factors associated with lumbosacral juvenile degenerative disc disease (JDDD), 15th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques (IMAST). Hong Kong, SAR China, 2008.

Samartzis D., Karppinen J., Mok P.S., Fong D.Y.T., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Epidemiology and risk factors associated with lumbosacral juvenile degenerative disc disease (JDDD), SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress. Hong Kong, SAR China, 2008.

Samartzis D., Karppinen J., Mok P.S., Fong D.Y.T., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M.C., Luk K.D.K. and Luk K.D.K., Epidemiology and risk factors associated with lumbosacral juvenile degenerative disc disease, 15th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques, Hong Kong, July 8-11, 2008.

Samartzis D., Karppinen J., Mok P.S., Fong D.Y.T., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Epidemiology and risk factors associated with lumbosacral juvenile degenerative disc disease, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008.

Samartzis D., Karppinen J., Mok P.S., Fong D.Y.T., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Juvenile degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine: epidemiology, risk factors and clinical relevance, 28th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, November 29-30, 2008.

Samartzis D., Karppinen J., Mok P.S., Fong D.Y.T., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Juvenile disc degeneration of the lumbar spine: epidemiology, risk factors and clinical relevance, Best Poster Award. Global Spine Congress, San Francisco, USA, June 23-26, 2009. 2008.

Samartzis D., Karppinen J., Mok P.S., Ho D.W.H., Fong D.Y.T., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Juvenile disc degeneration of the lumbar spine: prevalence, risk factors and clinical relevance, Global Spine Congress, San Francisco, USA, June 23-26, 2009.

Samartzis D., Karppinen J., Mok P.S., Fong D.Y.T., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Juvenile disc degeneration: epidemiology, risk factors, and clinical relevance, 28th Annual Congress of The Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association. Hong Kong, SAR China, 2008.

Samartzis D., Karppinen J., Mok P.S., Fong D.Y.T., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Juvenile disc degeneration: epidemiology, risk factors, and clinical relevance, Global Spine Congress. San Francisco, California, 2009.

Samartzis D., Karppinen J., Mok P.S., Fong D.Y.T., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., “Skipped” level disc degeneration of the lumbar spine: prevalence and associated risk factors, 15th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques (IMAST). Hong Kong, SAR China, 2008.

Samartzis D., Karppinen J., Mok P.S., Fong D.Y.T., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., “Skipped” level disc degeneration of the lumbar spine: prevalence and associated risk factors, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress. Hong Kong, SAR China, 2008.

Samartzis D., Karppinen J., Mok P.S., Fong D.Y.T., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., “Skipped” level disc degeneration of the lumbar spine: prevalence, risk factors, and clinical relevance, 28th Annual Congress of The Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association. Hong Kong, SAR China, 2008.

Samartzis D., Karppinen J., Mok P.S., Fong D.Y.T., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., “Skipped” level disc degeneration of the lumbar spine: prevalence, risk factors, and clinical relevance, Global Spine Congress. San Francisco, California, 2009.

Saw L.B., Cheung K.M.C., Grozman S.A.M. and Luk K.D.K., A practical classification of the distal radius and ulna for assessing skeletal growth and maturity, 28th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, November 29-30, 2008.

Saw L.B., Cheung K.M.C., Grozman S.A.M. and Luk K.D.K., A practical classification of the distal radius and ulna for assessing skeletal growth and maturity, 55th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, Las Vegas, USA, February 22-25, 2009.

Sham P.C., Cherny S.S., Kao P.Y.P., Song Y., Chan D. and Cheung K.M.C., (iii) Whole-genome association studies of complex diseases, Current Orthopaedics. 2008, 22: 251-258.

Sun Y., Samartzis D., Wong Y.W., Cheung K.M.C. and Luk K.D.K., The "X-factor" index: a new parameter for the assessment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis correction, Global Spine Congress, San Francisco, USA, June 23-26, 2009.

Sun Y., Samartzis D., Cheung K.M.C., Wong Y.W. and Luk K.D.K., The “X-Factor” Index: a new parameter for the assessment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis correction, Global Spine Congress. San Francisco, California, 2009.

Tam P.K.H., Tang S.M., Ngan E.S.W., Lui V.C.H., Chen Y., So M.T., Leon Y.Y., Miao X., Shum K.Y., Liu F., Yeung M.Y., Yuan Z.W., Guo W.H., Liu L., Sun X., Huang L.M., Tou J.F., Song Y.Q., Chan D., Cheung K.M.C., Wong K.K.Y., Cherny S.S., Sham P.C. and Garcia-Barcelo M.M., Genome-wide association study identifies NRG1 as a susceptibility locus for Hirschsprung's disease (Invited Lecture), The 2nd International Symposium: Develoopment of the Enteric Nervous System: Cells, Signals and Genes, UCL Institute of Child Health, London, U.K., 22-25 February 2009. 2009.

Tang W.K., Yeung K.W.K., Lu W.W., Cheung K.M.C. and Luk K.D.K., Facet joint motion analysis of L4-5 by using finite element modeling, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong (Aug 24-28, 2008). 2008.

Tsui Y.K., Leung Y.L., Kao R.Y.T., Masuda K., Chan D. and Cheung K.M.C., Identifying therapeutic chemical agents for osteoarthritis by high throughput screening, 55th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, Las Vegas, USA, February 22-25, 2009.

Wang H., Mak K.C., Wong Y.W., Luo Z., Elfiky T.A.M., Samartzis D., Kang X., Cheung W.Y., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Spring-back closure of expansive open-door laminoplasty - a long term follow up study, Global Spine Congress, San Francisco, USA, June 23-26, 2009.

Wang H.Q., Mak K.C., Wong Y.W., Elfiky T.A.M., Cheung W.Y., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Spring-back closure of expansive open-door laminoplasty using the Hirabayashi technique - a long-term follow-up study, 28th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, November 29-30, 2008.

Wang H.Q., Mak K.C., Samartzis D., El-fiky T., Wong Y.W., Luo Z.J., Kang X., Cheung W.Y., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., “Spring-back” closure associated with open-door cervical laminoplasty, Global Spine Congress. San Francisco, California, 2009.

Wong H.M., Yeung K.W.K., Lam K.O., Chu P.K., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., A Novel New Surface Modified Biodegradable Metallic Material for Orthopaedic Implantation, Biomedical Engineering International Conference, Hong Kong (Oct 23-25, 2008). 2008.

Wong H.M., Yeung K.W.K., Lam K.O., Chu P., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., A novel surface modified biodegradable metallic material for orthopaedic implantation, BME 2008 Conference, Hong Kong, October 23-25, 2009. 2008.

Wong H.M., Yeung K.W.K., Lam K.O., Chu P.K., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Coorelation of osteoblast activity and metallic ions released from an implantable and biodegradable metallic material, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008.

Wong H.M., Yeung K.W.K., Chu P.K., Cheung K.M.C. and Luk K.D.K., Correlation of osteoblast activity and metallic ions released from an implantable and biodegradable metallic material, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong (Aug 24-28, 2008). 2008.

Wong H.M., Yeung K.W.K., Chu P.K., Cheung K.M.C. and Luk K.D.K., In vitro study of a new surface modified biodegradable metallic material for orthopadeic implantation, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong (Aug 24-28, 2008). 2008.

Wong H.M., Yeung K.W.K., Lam K.O., Chu P.K., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., In vitro study of a new surface modified biodegradable metallic material for orthopaedic implantation, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008.

Wong H.M., Yeung K.W.K., Lam K.O., Chu P., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Reduction of corrosion behavior of magnesium alloy by PCL surface treatment, 55th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, Las Vegas, USA, February 22-25, 2009.

Wong K.K.H., Cheung W.Y., Wong Y.W., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Treatment of severe congenital scoliosis using modern rigid growing rods - a medium-term report, 28th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, November 29-30, 2008.

Wong Y.W., Cheung K.M.C., Cheung W.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Reduction osteotomy with or without intra-vertebral structural support and bone grafting for osteoporotic thoracolumbar fracture, 15th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques, Hong Kong, July 8-11, 2008.

Wu S.L., Liu X., Hu T., Chu P., Ho J.P.Y., Chan Y.L., Yeung K.W.K., Chu C.L., Hung T.K., Huo K.F., Chung C.Y., Lu W.W., Cheung K.M.C. and Luk K.D.K., A biomimetic hierarchical scaffold: natural growth of nanotitanates on three-dimensional microporous Ti-based metals, Nano Letters. 2008, 8(11): 3803-3808.

Wu S.L., Liu X., Hu T., Jiang J., Chu P., Yeung K.W.K., Chung C.Y., Chu C.L., Xu Z.S., Lu W.W., Cheung K.M.C. and Luk K.D.K., Electrochemical stability of orthopedic porous NiTi shape memory alloys treated by different surface modification techniques, Journal of Electrochemical Society. 2009, 156(6): C187-194.

Wu S.L., Liu X.M., Chan Y.L., Chung C.Y., Chu P.K., Chu C.L., Lam K.O., Yeung K.W.K., Lu W.W., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., In vitro bioactivity and osteoblast response on chemically modified biomedical porous NiTi synthesized by capsule-free hot isostatic pressing, Surf. Coat. Technol.. 2008, 202: 2458-2462.

Wu S.L., Liu X.M., Chan Y.L., Chu P.K., Chung C.Y., Chu C.L., Yeung K.W.K., Lu W.W., Cheung K.M.C. and Luk K.D.K., Nickel Release Behavior and Surface Characteristics of Porous NiTi Shape Memory Alloy Modified by Different Chemical Processes, Journal of Biomedical Materials Research A. 2009, 89(2): 483-489.

Yang F., Leung Y.L., Chan D., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., A histological grading system for evaluating disc degeneration in the mouse, 55th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, Las Vegas, USA, February 22-25, 2009.

Yang F., Chan D., Leung Y.L., Lu W.W., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., In vivo chondrocytic differentiation of the allogenic stem cells in the murine intervertebral disc, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008.

Yang F., Leung Y.L., Luk K.D.K., Chan D. and Cheung K.M.C., Injury-induced sequential transformation of notochordal nucleus pulposus to chondrogenic and fibrocartilaginous phenotype in the mouse, Journal of Pathology. 2009, 218(1): 113-21.

Yee D., Samartzis D., Wong Y.W., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., A descriptive and comparative study of infective spondylitis in Southern Chinese, Global Spine Congress, San Francisco, USA, June 23-26, 2009.

Yee F.Y.A., Melhado I.G., Lam P.Y., Chu I.K., Grad S., Alini M., Cheah K.S.E., Cheung K.M.C. and Chan D., Protein and Gene Expression Profiles of the Intervertebral Disc in Health and Disease, Gordon Research Conferences - 2009 Program (Cartilage Biology & Pathology). Les Diablerets Conference Center, Les Diablerets, Switzerland June 7-12. 2009.

Yee P.K., Samartzis D., Wong Y.W., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Infective spondylitis in Southern Chinese: a descriptive and comparative study of 91 cases, Global Spine Congress. San Francisco, California, 2009.

Yeung K.W.K., Cheung K.M.C., Luk K.D.K., Yeung C.Y., Kao R.Y.T. and Chu P.K., Antibacterial surface and method of fabrication (No.: 61/154,278 & 61/153,840), U.S. Provisional Patent. 2009.

Yeung K.W.K., Lui S.C., Cheung K.M.C., Luk K.D.K. and Chu P.K., Bioactivity Enhancement of Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) by Plasma Immersion Implantation (No.: 61/154,178), U.S. Provisional Patent. 2009.

Yeung K.W.K., Chan Y.L., Lu W.W., Luk K.D.K., Chan D., Wu S.L., Liu X.M., Chu C.L., Chung C.Y., Chu P.K., Cheung K.M.C. and Chung C.Y., Formation of CAP04 and suppression of Ni leaching in nitinol using oxygen and sodium plasma immersion ion implantation, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008.

Zhou G., Yang F., Leung Y.L. and Cheung K.M.C., Molecular and Cellular Biology of the Intervertebral Disc and the Use of the Animal Models , Current Orthopaedics. 2008, 22: 267-73.

Researcher : Cheung WY

List of Research Outputs

Cheung K.M.C., El-fiky T., Samartzis D., Cheung W.Y., Wong Y.W. and Luk K.D.K., A novel method of directing the sagittal placement of thoracic pedicle screws without intraoperative imaging in scoliosis patients. A preliminary report, Global Spine Congress. San Francisco, California, 2009.

Cheung K.M.C., Elfiky T.A.M., Samartzis D., Cheung W.Y., Wong Y.W. and Luk K.D.K., A novel method of directing the sagittal placement of thoracic pedicle screws without intraoperative imaging in scoliosis patients, Global Spine Congress, San Francisco, USA, June 23-26, 2009.

Cheung K.M.C., Natarajan D., Samartzis D., Wong Y.W., Cheung W.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Predictability of the fulcrum bending radiograph in thoracic adolescent idiopathic scoliosis correction with alternate level pedicle screw fixation, 28th Annual Congress of The Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association. Hong Kong, SAR China, 2008.

Cheung K.M.C., Natarajan D., Samartzis D., Wong Y.W., Cheung W.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Predictability of the fulcrum bending radiograph in thoracic adolescent idiopathic scoliosis correction with alternate level pedicle screw fixation, Global Spine Congress. San Francisco, California, 2009.

Cheung K.M.C., Natarajan D., Samartzis D., Wong Y.W., Cheung W.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Predictability of the fulcrum bending radiograph in thoracic adolescent idiopathic scoliosis correction with alternate level pedicle screw fixation, Global Spine Congress, San Francisco, USA, June 23-26, 2009.

Cheung K.M.C., Natarajan D., Wong Y.W., Cheung W.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Reliability of the use of the fulcrum bending radiograph in predicting thoracic scoliosis correction using pedicle screws, 28th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, November 29-30, 2008.

Cheung W.Y., Cheung K.M.C., Wong Y.W. and Luk K.D.K., eLetters: the value of radiographs obtained during forced traction under general anaesthesia, Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery . 2009, 90B(11): 1473-1476.

El-Fiky T., Samartzis D., Cheung W.Y., Wong Y.W., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., The proximal thoracic curve in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS): surgical strategy and management outcomes, 28th Annual Congress of The Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association. Hong Kong, SAR China, 2008.

El-Fiky T., Samartzis D., Cheung W.Y., Wong Y.W., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., The proximal thoracic curve in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS): surgical strategy and management outcomes, Global Spine Congress. San Francisco, California, 2009.

Elfiky T.A.M., Samartzis D., Cheung W.Y., Wong Y.W., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., The proximal thoracic curve in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis surgical strategy and management outcomes, Global Spine Congress, San Francisco, USA, June 23-26, 2009.

Wang H., Mak K.C., Wong Y.W., Luo Z., Elfiky T.A.M., Samartzis D., Kang X., Cheung W.Y., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Spring-back closure of expansive open-door laminoplasty - a long term follow up study, Global Spine Congress, San Francisco, USA, June 23-26, 2009.

Wang H.Q., Mak K.C., Wong Y.W., Elfiky T.A.M., Cheung W.Y., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Spring-back closure of expansive open-door laminoplasty using the Hirabayashi technique - a long-term follow-up study, 28th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, November 29-30, 2008.

Wang H.Q., Mak K.C., Samartzis D., El-fiky T., Wong Y.W., Luo Z.J., Kang X., Cheung W.Y., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., “Spring-back” closure associated with open-door cervical laminoplasty, Global Spine Congress. San Francisco, California, 2009.

Wong K.K.H., Cheung W.Y., Wong Y.W., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Treatment of severe congenital scoliosis using modern rigid growing rods - a medium-term report, 28th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, November 29-30, 2008.

Wong Y.W., Cheung K.M.C., Cheung W.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Reduction osteotomy with or without intra-vertebral structural support and bone grafting for osteoporotic thoracolumbar fracture, 15th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques, Hong Kong, July 8-11, 2008.

Researcher : Chiu PKY

List of Research Outputs

Chan P.K., Miao X., Chen H., Tang W.M. and Chiu P.K.Y., Prediction of sagittabl pelvic rotation in plain pelvis x-ray, 28th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2008, 12: S36.

Chan P.K., Miao X., Tang W.M. and Chiu P.K.Y., Prediction of sagittal pelvic rotation in plain pelvis x-ray (abstract 17623), SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV World Congress. 2008.

Chiu P.K.Y., Wong K.K.H., Yan C.H. and Ng F.Y., Alumina-alumina cementless total hip arthroplasty in young Chinese patients, 28th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2008, 12: S52.

Chiu P.K.Y., Basics of surgical techniques, "Knee revision instructional course" organized by Chulalongkorn University, March 28-29, 2009 at Bangkok, Thailand. 2009.

Chiu P.K.Y., Zuo J., Lu W. and Tang W.M., Discrepancies between the sizes of the broach and cemented femoral component in total hip arthroplasty, 28th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2008, 12.

Chiu P.K.Y., Guest Lecture - Discrepancies between the sizes of the broach and cemented femoral component in total hip arthroplasty, "Tenth National Congress of Orthopaedic Surgery and the Third International Congress of Chinese Orthopaedic Association" organized by Chinese Medical Association and Chinese Orthopaedic Association, November 14-16, 2008 at Suzhou, China. 2008.

Chiu P.K.Y., Handling infection, "Knee revision instructional course" organized by Chulalongkorn University, March 28-29, 2009 at Bangkok, Thailand. 2009.

Chiu P.K.Y., Implant level - indications for level of constraint, "Knee revision instructional course" organized by Chulalongkorn University, March 28-29, 2009 at Bangkok, Thailand. 2009.

Chiu P.K.Y., Instructional Course Lecture - Soft tissue release in total knee arthroplasty, "Tenth National Congress of Orthopaedic Surgery and the Third International Congress of Chinese Orthopaedic Association" organized by Chinese Medical Association and Chinese Orthopaedic Association, November 14-16, 2008 at Suzhou, China. 2008.

Chiu P.K.Y., Knee osteoarthritis - an overview, "Critical thinking of treatment on patients suffering from knee osteoarthritis", Prosthetics and Orthotics COC Commissioned Training, January 9, 2009 at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Kowloon. 2009.

Chiu P.K.Y., Management of bone defects, "Knee revision instructional course" organized by Chulalongkorn University, March 28-29, 2009 at Bangkok, Thailand. 2009.

Chiu P.K.Y., Osteoarthritis of the knee - an overview, "The Sixth Hong Kong International Orthopaedic Forum - Musculoskeletal degeneration", Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology, April 25-26, 2009 at Faculty of Medicine Building, the University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong. 2009.

Chiu P.K.Y., Periprosthetic fractures in total hip replacement, "2008 Spine and Joint Advanced Symposium" organized by Guangdong General Hospital, October 12, 2008 at Guangzhou, China. 2008.

Chiu P.K.Y., Posterior-stabilized, rotating-platform, high-flexion total knee replacement, "Guangdong Province Training Course in Standardization of Total Joint Arthroplasty" organized by Nanfang Hospital, October 22, 2008 at Guangzhou, China. 2008.

Chiu P.K.Y., Rotational alignment of the femoral component in total knee arthroplasty, "National Advanced Seminar on Total Knee Arthroplasty" organized by Joint Section of the Chinese Orthopaedic Association and Capitol Medical University Affiliated Chaoyang Hospital, June 12-13, 2009 at Beijing, China. 2009.

Chiu P.K.Y., Zhao Z., Yau W.P., Ng T.P. and Tang W.M., Stability of the tibial cutting block in total knee arthroplasty, 28th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2008, 12: S79.

Chiu P.K.Y., Yau W.P., Ng T.P. and Tang W.M., The accuracy of extramedullary guides for tibial component placement in total knee arthroplasty., International Orthopaedics. 2008, 32(4): 467-471.

Chiu P.K.Y., Total knee arthroplasty: bone cuts, soft tissue releases and how they affect the joint stability, "Seminar on total knee arthroplasty surgical techniques - Standards and difficulties" organized by First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat Sen University, November 29-30, 2008 at Guangzhou, China. 2008.

Fang C., Fang D., Tang W.M. and Chiu P.K.Y., Cementless total hip arthroplasty specifically designed for Asians, 28th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2008, 12: S51.

Gibson I., Chow S.P., Lam K.W., Lu W.W., Ngan A.H.W., Ip W.Y. and Chiu P.K.Y., The development of an artificial finger joint, P Bartolo, B Bidanda (Editors): "Biomaterials and prototyping applications in medicine". Springer, 2008, 157-190.

Leung K.H., Yau W.P. and Chiu P.K.Y., Interobserver variability in measuring knee flexion range, 28th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2008, 12: S81.

Li Z., Lu W.W., Chiu P.K.Y., Lam W.M., Tang B., Ngan A.H.W., Fang D., Cheung K.M.C., Leong J.C.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Architectural and mechanical properties of cancellous bone with strontium treatment in osteoporotic goats (abstract number 17444), SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV World Congress. 2008.

Li Z., Lu W.W., Chiu P.K.Y., Lam R.W.M., Tang B., Ngan A.H.W., Fang D., Cheung K.M.C., Leong J.C.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Architectural and mechanical properties of cancellous bone with strontium treatment in osteoporotic goats, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008.

Li Z., Lu W.W., Chiu P.K.Y., Lam R.W.M., Cheung K.M.C., Fang D., Leong J.C.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Micro-architectural and Nano-mechanical Properties of Trabecular Bone with Strontium Treatment in Osteoporotic Goats, International Conference on Osteoporosis and Bone Research 2008. ScienceDirect, 43: 47.

Li Z., Lu W.W., Chiu P.K.Y., Lam R.W.M., Cheung K.M.C., Fang D., Leong J.C.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Micro-architectural and nano-mechanical properties of trabecular bone with strontium treatment in osteoporotic goats., Bone. 2008, 43 (S1): S47.

Li Z., Lu W.W., Chiu P.K.Y., Lam W.M.R., Xu B., Cheung K.M.C., Leong J.C.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Strontium-Calcium Co-administration Stimulates Bone Matrix Osteogenic Factor Expression and New Bone Formation in a Large Animal Model, J Orthop Res. Wiley Periodicals, Inc., 2009, 27: 758–762.

Li Z., Lu W.W., Chiu P.K.Y., Lam R.W.M., Xu B., Cheung K.M.C., Leong J.C.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Strontium-calcium coadministration stimulates bone matrix osteogenic factor expression and new bone formation in a large animal model, J Orthop Res. 2009, 27(6): 758-762.

Li Z., Lu W.W., Chiu P.K.Y., Lam R.W., Xu B., Cheung K.M.C., Leong J.C.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Strontium-calcium coadministration stimulates bone matrix osteogenic factor expression and new bone formation in a large animal model, Journal of Orthopaedic Research. 2009, 27(6): 758-762.

Li Z., Lu W.W., Deng L.F., Chiu P.K.Y., Fang D., Lam R.W.M., Leong J.C.Y. and Luk K.D.K., The Morphology and Lattice Structure of Bone Crystal after Strontium Treatment in Goats, Journal of Bone and Mineral Metabolism. 2009.

Lie C.W.H., Yau W.P., Chiu P.K.Y., Leung H.B., Wong L.L.S. and Wong H.M., Inter- and Intraobserver error in distal femur transepicondylar axis measurement with computed tomography, SICOT / SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress. Hong Kong, 2008.

Lie C.W.H., Yau W.P., Chiu P.K.Y., Leung H.B., Wong L.S. and Wong H.M., Inter- and Intraobserver error in distal femur transepicondylar axis. Measurement with computed tomography (abstract number 16434), SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV World Congress. 2008.

Lie C.W.H., Yau W.P., Chiu P.K.Y., Leung H.B., Wong L.S. and Wong S., Inter- and intra-observer error in distal femur transepicondylar axis measurement by using computerized tomography, The Tenth National Congress of Orthopaedic Surgery and the Third International Congress of Chinese Orthopaedic Association. 2008, 55.

Lie C.W.H., Yau W.P., Chiu P.K.Y., Leung H.B., Wong L.L.S. and Wong S., Inter-and intra-observer error in distal femur trasepicondylar axis measurement by using computerized tomography, Journal of Arthroplasty. 2009, 24: 96-100.

Lu W.W., Li Z., Chiu P.K.Y., Lam W.M., Wong C.T., Fang D., Cheung K.M.C., Leong J.C.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Strontium fortified calcium compound stimulates osteogenic factors expression and new bone formation in large animal model (abstract number 17436), SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV World Congress. 2008.

Lu W.W., Li Z., Chiu P.K.Y., Lam R.W.M., Wong C.T., Fang D., Cheung K.M.C., Leong J.C.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Strontium fortified calcium compound stimulates osteogenic factors expression and new bone formation in large animal model, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008.

Ng F.Y., Chiu P.K.Y. and Ng T.P., Are sexes equal in osteonecrosis of femoral head - a retrospective study , 28th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2008, 12: S54.

Ng F.Y., Ma W. and Chiu P.K.Y., Posterior dislocation after total hip replacement - the effects of anteversion of acetabular cup and size of femoral head, 28th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2008, 12: S50.

Ng J.K.F., Tsang S.F., Leung S.W.S., Tang W.M. and Chiu P.K.Y., Coagulation, blood loss and platelet activation during geeral anaesthesia with isoflurane or sevoflurane, Annual Meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, Orlando, 18-22 Oct. 2008.

Ng J.K.F., Tsang S.F., Leung S.W.S., Tang W.M. and Chiu P.K.Y., Coagulation, blood loss and platelet activation during isoflurane or sevolfurane anaesthesia, Anesthesiology. 2008, 109: A1619.

Ng J.K.F., Lawmin J.C., Li C.F., Tsang S.F., Tang W.M. and Chiu P.K.Y., Comprehensive preoperative evaluation of platelet function in total knee arthro-lasty patients taking disclofenac, J Arthroplasty. 2008, 23: 424-430.

Ng J.K.F., Lawmin J.C., Tsang S.F., Tang W.M. and Chiu P.K.Y., PFA-100Ò closure times and postoperative blood loss after total knoww arthroplasty in patients taking NSAIDs, ISLH 2008 XXIst International Symposium on Technological Innovations in Laboratory Hematology, sydney, 28 Apr - 1 May. 2008.

Ng K.F.J., Tsang S.F., Leung W.S.S., Tang W.M. and Chiu P.K.Y., Coagulation, blood loss and platelet activation during isoflurane or sevoflurane anesthesia, American Society of Anaesthesiologists 2008 Annual Meeting, Orlando, Florida, USA. 2008.

Wong C.T., Lam W.M.R., Liu W.C., Fong M.K., Wong K.L., Wang T., Li Z., Lu W.W., Chiu P.K.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Optimized strontium-containing hydroxyapatite bioactive bone cement (Sr-HA Joint) for arthroplasty., 55th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, Las Vegas, Nevada. February 22-25, 2009.. 2009.

Yan C.H., Yau W.P., Chiu P.K.Y., Ng T.P., Lie C.W.H. and Tang W.M., Interobserver and Intraobserver error in obtaining transepicondylar axis and whiteside line in total knee arthroplasty, SICOT / SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress. Hong Kong, 2008.

Yan C.H., Yau W.P., Chiu P.K.Y., Ng T.P., Lie C.W.H. and Tang W.M., Interobserver and intraobserver error in obtaining transepicondylar axis and Whiteside line in total knee arthroplasty (abstract number 16670), SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV World Congress. 2008.

Yan C.H., Chiu P.K.Y. and Ng F.Y., Rate of linear femoral head penetration in total hip arthroplasty with highly cross-linked polyethylene insert in young Chinese patients, 28th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2008, 12: S53.

Yan C.H., Chiu P.K.Y. and Ng F.Y., Total hip arthroplasty with 36 mm articulation in Chinese patients, 28th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2008, 12: S56.

Yau W.P. and Chiu P.K.Y., Computer Navigation did not improve alignment in a lower-volume total knee practice, SICOT / SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress. Hong Kong, 2008.

Yau W.P., Chiu P.K.Y. and Fok M., Computer navigated articulated cement spacers (IGS PROSTALAC) for infected total knee replacement, SICOT / SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress. Hong Kong, 2008.

Yau W.P., Chiu P.K.Y. and Fok M., Computer navigated articulated cement spacers (IGS Prostalac) for infected total knee replacement (abstract 16383), SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV World Congress. 2008.

Yau W.P. and Chiu P.K.Y., Computer navigation did not improve alignment in a lower-volume total knee practice (abstract number 16376), SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV World Congress. 2008.

Yau W.P., Chiu P.K.Y. and Yan C.H., Cutting errors in total knee replacement (asbtract number 16382), SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV World Congress. 2008.

Yau W.P., Chiu P.K.Y. and Yan C.H., Cutting errors in total knee replacement, SICOT / SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress. Hong Kong, 2008.

Yau W.P. and Chiu P.K.Y., Errors in the Identification of the distal femur transepicondylar and anterior posterior axes in minimal incision TKR and conventional incision TKR – a cadaveric study, SICOT / SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress. Hong Kong, 2008.

Yau W.P. and Chiu P.K.Y., Errors in the identification of the distal femur transepicondylar and anterior posterior axes in minimal incision TKR and conventional incision TKR - A cadaveric study (abstract number 16378), SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV World Congress. 2008.

Yau W.P. and Chiu P.K.Y., Ligament Balance for Varus Knee in Computer Navigation Total Knee Replacement, Abstract of the Proceedings of the 6th Annual Congress for the Asian Society for Computer Assisted Orthopaedic Surgery. 2009, 21.

Yau W.P. and Chiu P.K.Y., Ligament Balance for Varus Knee in Computer Navigation Total Knee Replacement, Hong Kong Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2008, 12: S81.

Yau W.P. and Chiu P.K.Y., Ligament balance for varus knee in computer navigation total knee replacement, 28th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2008, 12: S80.

Yau W.P. and Chiu P.K.Y., Prospective randomized controlled trial comparing range of motion after standard and high-flexion posterior stabilized total knee prosthesis, SICOT / SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress. Hong Kong, 2008.

Yau W.P. and Chiu P.K.Y., Prospective randomized controlled trial comparing range of motion after standard and high-flexion stabilized total knee prosthesis (abstract number 16379), SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV World Congress. 2008.

馬 ......, Ng F.Y., Chiu P.K.Y. and 張樹.棟., 不同髋臼杯位置和球頭假體大小對全髋關節置換術後後方穩定性的影嚮, The Tenth National Congress of Orthopaedic Surgery and the Third International Congress of Chinese Orthopaedic Association. 2008, 54.

Researcher : Chow SP

List of Research Outputs

Cheung J.P.Y., Fung B.K.K., Ip W.Y. and Chow S.P., Occupational repetitive strain injuries in Hong Kong, Hong Kong Med Journal . 2008, 14(4): 296-302.

Gibson I., Chow S.P., Lam K.W., Lu W.W., Ngan A.H.W., Ip W.Y. and Chiu P.K.Y., The development of an artificial finger joint, P Bartolo, B Bidanda (Editors): "Biomaterials and prototyping applications in medicine". Springer, 2008, 157-190.

HO S.M., Fung B.K.K., Fung A.S., Chow S.P., Ip W.Y., Lee S.F., Leung E.Y. and Ha K.W., Overprotection and the psychological states of cerebral palsy patients and their caretakers in Hong Kong : a preliminary report, Hong Kong Med Journal. 2008, 14(4): 286-91.

Ho M.Y., Fung B.K.K., Fung A.S.M., Chow S.P., Ip W.Y., Lee S.F.Y., Leung E.Y.P. and Ha K.W.Y., Overprotection and the psychological states of cerebral palsy patients and their caretakers in Hong Kong: a preliminary report, Hong Kong Medical Journal. Hong Kong, 2008, 14 (4): 286-291.

Ip W.Y., Fung B.K.K., Chow S.P., Lee Y.E., Law K., Lam S.Y. and Gudushauri P., Evaluation Of Deformity And Hand Function In Cerebral Palsy Patients, In: Karen Law,Ellen Y Lee, Boris Kwok-keung Fung, Lam Shuk Yan, Paata Gudushauri, Kwan Wing Wang, Josephine Wing-yuk Ip, Shew Ping Chow, Journal Of Orthopaedic Surgery And Research. 2008, 3:52: 1-9.

Researcher : Don AS

List of Research Outputs

Luk K.D.K., Don A.S., Chong C.S., Wong Y.W. and Cheung K.M.C., Selection of fusion levels in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis using fulcrum bending prediction, Spine. 2008, 33(20): 2192-2198.

Researcher : Elfiky TAM

List of Research Outputs

Cheung K.M.C., Elfiky T.A.M., Samartzis D., Cheung W.Y., Wong Y.W. and Luk K.D.K., A novel method of directing the sagittal placement of thoracic pedicle screws without intraoperative imaging in scoliosis patients, Global Spine Congress, San Francisco, USA, June 23-26, 2009.

Elfiky T.A.M. and Luk K.D.K., The behaviour of the proximal thoracic curve in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis with and without fusion. A review of thirty consecutive cases, 28th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, November 29-30, 2008.

Elfiky T.A.M., Samartzis D., Cheung W.Y., Wong Y.W., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., The proximal thoracic curve in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis surgical strategy and management outcomes, Global Spine Congress, San Francisco, USA, June 23-26, 2009.

Wang H., Mak K.C., Wong Y.W., Luo Z., Elfiky T.A.M., Samartzis D., Kang X., Cheung W.Y., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Spring-back closure of expansive open-door laminoplasty - a long term follow up study, Global Spine Congress, San Francisco, USA, June 23-26, 2009.

Wang H.Q., Mak K.C., Wong Y.W., Elfiky T.A.M., Cheung W.Y., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Spring-back closure of expansive open-door laminoplasty using the Hirabayashi technique - a long-term follow-up study, 28th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, November 29-30, 2008.

Researcher : Fang D

List of Research Outputs

Fang C., Fang D., Tang W.M. and Chiu P.K.Y., Cementless total hip arthroplasty specifically designed for Asians, 28th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2008, 12: S51.

Li Z., Lu W.W., Chiu P.K.Y., Lam W.M., Tang B., Ngan A.H.W., Fang D., Cheung K.M.C., Leong J.C.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Architectural and mechanical properties of cancellous bone with strontium treatment in osteoporotic goats (abstract number 17444), SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV World Congress. 2008.

Li Z., Lu W.W., Chiu P.K.Y., Lam R.W.M., Tang B., Ngan A.H.W., Fang D., Cheung K.M.C., Leong J.C.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Architectural and mechanical properties of cancellous bone with strontium treatment in osteoporotic goats, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008.

Li Z., Lu W.W., Chiu P.K.Y., Lam R.W.M., Cheung K.M.C., Fang D., Leong J.C.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Micro-architectural and Nano-mechanical Properties of Trabecular Bone with Strontium Treatment in Osteoporotic Goats, International Conference on Osteoporosis and Bone Research 2008. ScienceDirect, 43: 47.

Li Z., Lu W.W., Deng L.F., Chiu P.K.Y., Fang D., Lam R.W.M., Leong J.C.Y. and Luk K.D.K., The Morphology and Lattice Structure of Bone Crystal after Strontium Treatment in Goats, Journal of Bone and Mineral Metabolism. 2009.

Lu W.W., Li Z., Chiu P.K.Y., Lam W.M., Wong C.T., Fang D., Cheung K.M.C., Leong J.C.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Strontium fortified calcium compound stimulates osteogenic factors expression and new bone formation in large animal model (abstract number 17436), SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV World Congress. 2008.

Lu W.W., Li Z., Chiu P.K.Y., Lam R.W.M., Wong C.T., Fang D., Cheung K.M.C., Leong J.C.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Strontium fortified calcium compound stimulates osteogenic factors expression and new bone formation in large animal model, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008.

Researcher : Fong MK

List of Research Outputs

Wong C.T., Lam W.M.R., Liu W.C., Fong M.K., Wong K.L., Wang T., Li Z., Lu W.W., Chiu P.K.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Optimized strontium-containing hydroxyapatite bioactive bone cement (Sr-HA Joint) for arthroplasty., 55th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, Las Vegas, Nevada. February 22-25, 2009.. 2009.

Researcher : Fung BKK

List of Research Outputs

Cheung J.P.Y., Fung B.K.K., Tang W.M. and Ip W.Y., A review of necrotizing fasciitis in the extremities, Hong Kong Med Journal. 2009, 15(1): 44-52.

Cheung J.P.Y., Fung B.K.K., Ip W.Y. and Chow S.P., Occupational repetitive strain injuries in Hong Kong, Hong Kong Med Journal . 2008, 14(4): 296-302.

HO S.M., Fung B.K.K., Fung A.S., Chow S.P., Ip W.Y., Lee S.F., Leung E.Y. and Ha K.W., Overprotection and the psychological states of cerebral palsy patients and their caretakers in Hong Kong : a preliminary report, Hong Kong Med Journal. 2008, 14(4): 286-91.

Ho M.Y., Fung B.K.K., Fung A.S.M., Chow S.P., Ip W.Y., Lee S.F.Y., Leung E.Y.P. and Ha K.W.Y., Overprotection and the psychological states of cerebral palsy patients and their caretakers in Hong Kong: a preliminary report, Hong Kong Medical Journal. Hong Kong, 2008, 14 (4): 286-291.

Ip W.Y., Fung B.K.K., Chow S.P., Lee Y.E., Law K., Lam S.Y. and Gudushauri P., Evaluation Of Deformity And Hand Function In Cerebral Palsy Patients, In: Karen Law,Ellen Y Lee, Boris Kwok-keung Fung, Lam Shuk Yan, Paata Gudushauri, Kwan Wing Wang, Josephine Wing-yuk Ip, Shew Ping Chow, Journal Of Orthopaedic Surgery And Research. 2008, 3:52: 1-9.

Ip W.Y., Fung B.K.K., Wong H.K., Lam C.Y. and Wong K.Y., Treatment Of Phalangeal And Metacarpal Fractures: A Review, Punjab Journal Of Orthopaedics. 2008, X: 1-9.

Researcher : Ghazi SA

List of Research Outputs

Cheung K.M.C. and Ghazi S.A., Current understanding of low back pain and intervertebral disc degeneration: epidemiological perspectives and phenotypes for genetic studies, Current Orthopaedics. 2008, 22(4): 237-244.

Researcher : Grozman SAM

List of Research Outputs

Cheung K.M.C., Saw L.B., Grozman S.A.M. and Luk K.D.K., A new practical classification using the distal radius and ulna for assessment of skeletal growth and maturity, Global Spine Congress, San Francisco, USA, June 23-26, 2009.

Saw L.B., Cheung K.M.C., Grozman S.A.M. and Luk K.D.K., A practical classification of the distal radius and ulna for assessing skeletal growth and maturity, 28th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, November 29-30, 2008.

Saw L.B., Cheung K.M.C., Grozman S.A.M. and Luk K.D.K., A practical classification of the distal radius and ulna for assessing skeletal growth and maturity, 55th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, Las Vegas, USA, February 22-25, 2009.

Researcher : Hu L

List of Research Outputs

Hu L., Hu Y., Chang C. and Luk K.D.K., Comparison of Somatosensory Evoked Potentials Components With and Without Contact Cold Pain Stimulus, BME2008 Hong Kong Biomedical Engineering International Conference. 2008.

Hu L., Hu Y., Chang C.Q. and Luk K.D.K., Comparison of somatosensory evoked potentials components with and without contact cold pain stimulus, BME 2008 Conference, Hong Kong, October 23-25, 2009. 2008.

Zhang Z., Cai X.L., Chan S.C., Hu Y., Hu L. and Chang C., Time-frequency coherence analysis of multi-channel event-related potential using adaptive windowed Lomb periodogram, IEEE/EMBS Conference on Neural Engineering (NER 2009). 2009.

Researcher : Hu L

List of Research Outputs

Researcher : Hu Y

List of Research Outputs

Chu Y.W., McManus A.M. and Hu Y., Short-duration patterning of physical activity and biomechanical efficiency., In: Jürimäe T., Armstrong N., Jürimäe J., Children and Exercise XXIV.. London, UK, Rouledge, 2008, 154-157.

Cui H.Y., Hu Y. and Luk K.D.K., Effects of Physiological Parameters on Intraoperative Somatosensory Evoked Potential Monitoring: Results from a Multifactor Analysis. , 2009 May;, Medical Science Monitor. 2009, 15: CR226-30.

Fung N.Y., Hu Y., Irwin M.G., Chow B.F.M. and Yuen V.M.Y., 2008 Best Paper Award, In: Alan Duncan, Anaesthesia and Intensive Care. Australia, 2008, 36: 779-785.

Fung N.Y., Hu Y., Irwin M.G., Chow B.F.M. and Yuen V.M.Y., Anaesthesia and Intensive Care – Best Paper Award for 2008 Fung NY, Hu Y, Irwin MG, Chow BFM, Yuen MY. Comparison between sevoflurane/remifentanil and propofol/remifentanil anaesthesia in providing conditions for somatosensory evoked potential monitoring during scoliosis corrective surgery. Anaesth Intensive Care 2008; 36:779-785, In: Dr Alan Duncan, Australian Society of Anaesthetists. Australia, Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, 2008, 36: 779-785.

Fung N.Y., Hu Y., Irwin M.G., Chow B.F.M. and Yuen V.M.Y., Comparison between sevoflurane/remifentanil and propofol/remifentanil anaesthesia in providing conditions for somatosensory evoked potential monitoring during scoliosis corrective surgery. , Anaesth Intensive Care.. 2008, 36: 779-85.

Hu L., Hu Y., Chang C. and Luk K.D.K., Comparison of Somatosensory Evoked Potentials Components With and Without Contact Cold Pain Stimulus, BME2008 Hong Kong Biomedical Engineering International Conference. 2008.

Hu L., Hu Y., Chang C.Q. and Luk K.D.K., Comparison of somatosensory evoked potentials components with and without contact cold pain stimulus, BME 2008 Conference, Hong Kong, October 23-25, 2009. 2008.

Hu Y., Assessment of neurological function and FES rehabilitation for Spinal cord injury., The 2nd Workshop on Neural Muscular Electrical Stimulation Rehabilitation. Guangzhou, China. . 2009.

Hu Y., Mak J.N.F. and Luk K.D.K., Effect of electrocardiographic contamination on surface electromyography assessment of back muscles., Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology. 2009, 19: 145-56.

Hu Y., Prognostic Value of Somatosensory evoked potential for Surgical management of Cervical Myelopathy, 2008 Qingdao Spinal Surgery Symposium. 2008.

Hu Y., Surface EMG for Low Back Pain assessment, The 10th national conference of Chinese Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 2008.

Li T.H., Hu Y., Wu E.X., Luk K.D.K. and Liu H., Structural and functional evaluation of chronic spinal cord compression in rat model, BME 2008 Conference, Hong Kong, October 23-25, 2009. 2008.

Li Y.Z., Wang L.Q. and Hu Y., Localizing P300 generators in high-density event- related potential with fMRI., Med Sci Monit.. 2009, 15: MT47-53.

Liu H., Hu Y. and Luk K.D.K., Best Young Engineers' Paper Prize BME2008-Comparison of blind source separation methods in fast somatosensory evoked potential detection., BME2008 Biomedical Enginnering Conference, 23–25 October 2008.. 2008.

Liu H., Hu Y. and Luk K.D.K., Signal-to-noise ratio estimation for intraoperative somatosensory evoked potentials, BME 2008 Conference, Hong Kong, October 23-25, 2009. 2008.

Liu H., Hu Y. and Luk K.D.K., Signal-to-noise ratio estimation for intraoperative somatosensory evoked potentials, Young Engineers Merit Award in the Best Young Engineers' Paper Competition and Best Oral Paper Presentation Award. BME 2008 Conference, Hong Kong, October 23-25, 2008. 2008.

Mak J.N.F., Hu Y., Cheung K.M.C. and Luk K.D.K., Clinical review of low back pain patients in Hong Kong, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008.

Mak J.N.F., Hu Y. and Luk K.D.K., Effects of low back pain on back muscle coordination: a surface EMG study, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008.

McManus A.M., Chu Y.W. and Hu Y., Short-duration patterning of physical activity and fatness in 8 to 10 year old Chinese children, International Conference of Childhood Obesity: Evidence and Practice from Exercise. Chinese University of Hong Kong. 2008.

Ming D., Zhang C., Bai Y., Wan B., Hu Y. and Luk K.D.K., Gait Recognition Based on Multiple Views Fusion of Wavelet Descriptor and Human Skeleton Model, International Conference on Virtual Environments, Hunman-Computer Interfaces and Measurements Systems, May 11-13, 2009, Hong Kong, China. 2009, 246-249.

Ming D., Xue Z., Meng L., Wan B., Hu Y. and Luk K.D.K., Identification of Humans Using Infrared Gait Recognition, International Conference on Virtual Environments, Hunman-Computer Interfaces and Measurements Systems, May 11-13, 2009, Hong Kong, China. 2009, 319-322.

Ming D., Liu X., Dai Y., Wan B., Hu Y. and Luk K.D.K., Indirect Biomechanics Measurement on Shoulder Joint Moments of Walker-Assisted Gait, International Conference on Virtual Environments, Hunman-Computer Interfaces and Measurements Systems.Hong Kong, China. 2009, 323-326.

Ming D., Zhang M.M., Xi Y.Y., Qi H.Z., Hu Y. and Luk K.D.K., Multiscale Entropy Analysis of Attention Ralated EEG based on Motor Imaginary Potential, International Conference on Computational Intelligence for Measurement Systems and Applications, 11-13, May, 2009, Hong Kong, China. 2009, 24-27.

Ming D., Zhang X., Liu X.Y., Wan B.K., Hu Y. and Luk K.D.K., Nonlinear Static Decoupling of Six-Dimension Force Sensor for Walker Dynamometer System Based on Artifical Neural Network, International Conference on Computational Intelligence for Measurement Systems and Applications, 11-13, May, 2009, Hong Kong, China. 2009, 14-17.

Ming D., Bai Y.R., Zhang C., Wan B.K., Hu Y. and Luk K.D.K., Novel Gait Recognition Technique Based on SVM Fusion of PCA-Processed Contour Projection and Skeleton Model Features, International Conference on Computational Intelligence for Measurement Systems and Applications, 11-13, May, 2009, Hong Kong, China. 2009, 1-4.

Ng M.C., Hua J., Hu Y., Luk K.D.K. and Lam E.Y.M., Magnetization Transfer (MT) asymmetry around the water resonance in human cervical spinal cord, Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging. 2009, 29.

Pan H., Li Z., Lam W.M.R., Wong C.T., Darvell B.W., Pan H., Lu W.W., Luk K.D.K., Hu Y. and Lu W.W., Nucleation of strontium-substituted apatite, Cryst Growth Des. 2009, 9(8): 3342-3345.

Siu H.F., Hu Y. and Luk K.D.K., Quantitative analysis of surface electromyographic topography in back muscle activity during forward bending, BME 2008 Conference, Hong Kong, October 23-25, 2009. 2008.

Wan B.K., An X.W., Ming D., Qi H.Z. and Hu Y., Phase Resetting and Evoked Activity Contribute to the Genesis of P300 Signal in BCI System, International Conference on Computational Intelligence for Measurement Systems and Applications, 11-13, May, 2009, Hong Kong, China. 2009, 62-64.

Wan B.K., Meng L., Qi H.Z., Hu Y. and Luk K.D.K., Video Image Super-resolution Restoration Based on Iterative Back-Projection Algorithm, International Conference on Computational Intelligence for Measurement Systems and Applications, 11-13, May, 2009, Hong Kong, China. 2009, 46-49.

Wang Y.Z., Zhang R., Li D., Hu Y., Ming D. and Wan B., Study on Wireless Data Transmission for Dynamometer Walker System, International Conference on Virtual Environments, Hunman-Computer Interfaces and Measurements Systems, May 11-13, 2009, Hong Kong, China. 2009, 232-234.

Zhang W., Zhang Z., McPherson D.B., Hu Y. and Chan S.C., Best Young Engineers' Paper Prize BME2008, Biomedical Engineering International Conference. 2008.

Zhang W., Zhang Z., McPherson D.B., Hu Y. and Chan S.C., Time-frequency filtering to reduce lower frequency noise effects on neonatal click evoked otoacoustic emissions, Biomedical Engineering International Conference (BME2008). Hong Kong, 2008, 21.

Zhang Y.Y., Xie X.B., Cui H.Y., Hu Y., Sui F.G., Zhao L.F. and Wang D.J., Automatic Tracking Measurement System on Human Lumbar Vertebral Motion, International Conference on Virtual Environments, Hunman-Computer Interfaces and Measurements Systems, May 11-13, 2009, Hong Kong, China. 2009, 43-46.

Zhang Z., Chan S.C., Zhang X., Lam E.Y.M., Wu E.X. and Hu Y., High-resolution reconstruction of human brain MRI image based on local polynomial regression, IEEE EMBS Conference on Neural Engineering. 2009.

Zhang Z., Chan S.C., Zhou Y. and Hu Y., Robust linear estimation using M-estimation and weighted L1 regularization: Model selection and recursive implementation, IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems (ISCAS 2009). 2009.

Zhang Z., Liu H., Chan S.C., Luk K.D.K. and Hu Y., Time-dependent power spectral density estimation of surface electromyography during isometric muscle contraction: Methods and comparisons, Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology. 2008.

Zhang Z., Zhang W., Chan S.C., McPherson D.B. and Hu Y., Time-frequency analysis of click-evoked otoacoustic emissions by means of a minimum variance spectral estimation-based method, Hearing Research. Amsterdam, Elsevier, 2008, 243: 18-27.

Zhang Z., Cai X.L., Chan S.C., Hu Y., Hu L. and Chang C., Time-frequency coherence analysis of multi-channel event-related potential using adaptive windowed Lomb periodogram, IEEE/EMBS Conference on Neural Engineering (NER 2009). 2009.

Zhang Z., YANG J., Chan S.C., Luk K.D.K. and Hu Y., Time-frequency component analysis of somatosensory evoked potentials in rats, BioMedical Engineering OnLine. 2009.

Zhao H.S., Zhang Z., Liu H., Luk K.D.K. and Hu Y., Adaptive signal enhancement of somatosensory evoked potentials based on least mean squares and Kalman filter: A comparative study, IEEE/EMBS Conference on Neural Engineering (NER 2009). 2009.

Zhu F., Maxwell J.P., Hu Y., Zhang Z. and Masters R.S.W., Correlation between EEG and increases of performance during the initial stage of motor skill learning, In: International Society of Sport Psychology, 12th World Congress of Sport Psychology. Marrakech, Morocco, 2009.

Zhu F., Maxwell J.P., Hu Y. and Masters R.S.W., Implicit motor learning in a continuous tracking task: the roles of complexity and concentration, In: International Society of Sport Psychology, 12th World Congress of Sport Psychology. Marrakech, Morocco, 2009.

Researcher : Huang S

List of Research Outputs

Huang S., Cheung K.M.C., Long D., Lin H., Luk K.D.K., Chan D. and Zhou G., Isolation and characterization of cell subpopulation with stem Cell properties in human and monkey intervertebral disc (IVD), Xth European Cell & Materials (ECM) Conference: Stem Cells for Musculoskeletal Regeneration. AO Foundation, Davos, 2009.

Researcher : Hung SC

List of Research Outputs

Leung Y.L., Hung S.C., Chan Li L.C., Wu E.X., Luk K.D.K., Chan D. and Cheung K.M.C., Age-related degeneration of lumbar intervertebral discs in rabbits revealed by deuterium oxide-assisted MRI, Osteoarthritis and Cartilage. 2008, 16 (11): 1312-8.

Leung Y.L., Chan W.C.W., Hung S.C., Cheung K.M.C. and Chan D., Implication of matrix remodeling during intervertebral disc growth and degeneration by multichromatic FAST staining, 55th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, Las Vegas, USA, February 22-25, 2009.

Leung Y.L., Chan C.W.W., Hung S.C., Cheung K.M.C. and Chan D., Implication of matrix remodeling during intervertebral disc growth and degeneration by multichromatic FAST staining, Journal of Histochemistry & Cytochemistry. 2009, 57(3): 249-256.

Researcher : Ip WY

List of Research Outputs

Chen P...P., Ip W.Y., Lam M.K., Mok V., Tsoi T...H., Wong C...P. and Wong S., Pain Management : Recommendations for the Management of Migraine, Medical Progess. 2008, 35 (7): 318-26.

Cheung J.P.Y., Fung B.K.K., Tang W.M. and Ip W.Y., A review of necrotizing fasciitis in the extremities, Hong Kong Med Journal. 2009, 15(1): 44-52.

Cheung J.P.Y., Fung B.K.K., Ip W.Y. and Chow S.P., Occupational repetitive strain injuries in Hong Kong, Hong Kong Med Journal . 2008, 14(4): 296-302.

Gibson I., Chow S.P., Lam K.W., Lu W.W., Ngan A.H.W., Ip W.Y. and Chiu P.K.Y., The development of an artificial finger joint, P Bartolo, B Bidanda (Editors): "Biomaterials and prototyping applications in medicine". Springer, 2008, 157-190.

HO S.M., Fung B.K.K., Fung A.S., Chow S.P., Ip W.Y., Lee S.F., Leung E.Y. and Ha K.W., Overprotection and the psychological states of cerebral palsy patients and their caretakers in Hong Kong : a preliminary report, Hong Kong Med Journal. 2008, 14(4): 286-91.

Ip W.Y. and Gogolewski S., Bone Regeneration with resorable polylactide membrance and sponge in an unstable fracture model in rabbit radius, The 3rd International Congress of Chinese Orthopaedic Association on Nov 13, 2008 in Suzhou, China. 2008.

Ip W.Y., Central European Congress of Life Sciences " Eurobiotech 2008" on 17-19 October 2008 in Krakow, Poland. 2008.

Ip W.Y. and Gogolewski S., Clinical application of Resorbable Polymers in Guided Bone Regeneration, World Congress of Regenerative Medicine And Stem Cells on Dec 2, 2008 in Foshan, China. 2008.

Ip W.Y., Clinical application of resorbable polymers in guided bone regeneration, ASBMR Annual Meeting on Sept, 12-16, 2008 in Canada. 2008.

Ip W.Y., Clinical application resorbable implants in Orthopaedic surgery , Seminar on Application of Biomedical Engineering Techniques in Orthopaedics on 21 October 2008 in Zielona, Gora, Poland. 2008.

Ip W.Y., Diabetic Foot Care - Asian Experience , 5th Asia Paific Conference on Diabetic Limb Problems on 11 October 2008 in Singapore. 2008.

Ip W.Y., Endoscopic Cubital tunnel release, 20th Annual Congress Hong Kong Society for Surgery of the Hand 2009 in Hong Kong. 2009.

Ip W.Y., Fung B.K.K., Chow S.P., Lee Y.E., Law K., Lam S.Y. and Gudushauri P., Evaluation Of Deformity And Hand Function In Cerebral Palsy Patients, In: Karen Law,Ellen Y Lee, Boris Kwok-keung Fung, Lam Shuk Yan, Paata Gudushauri, Kwan Wing Wang, Josephine Wing-yuk Ip, Shew Ping Chow, Journal Of Orthopaedic Surgery And Research. 2008, 3:52: 1-9.

Ip W.Y., Pain Management in the perioperative Orthopaedic , SICOT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress Lunch Symposium on 22-28 August 2008 in Hong Kong. 2008.

Ip W.Y., Prosthetic device for Metacarpo-phalangeal joint, US Patent filed. 2008.

Ip W.Y., Resorbable metallic implant : finding from an animal model., International Conference on Multifunctional Materials and Structures on July 28-31, 2008 in Hong Kong. 2008.

Ip W.Y., Fung B.K.K., Wong H.K., Lam C.Y. and Wong K.Y., Treatment Of Phalangeal And Metacarpal Fractures: A Review, Punjab Journal Of Orthopaedics. 2008, X: 1-9.

Lee S.H., Zhou W., Wang M., Cheung W.L. and Ip W.Y., Selective laser sintering of Poly(L-Lactide) porous scaffolds for bone tissue engineering, Journal of Biomimetics, Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering. Switzerland, Trans Tech Publications, 2008, 1: 81-89.

Yuen C.K., Hort N. and Ip W.Y., Biodegradable magnesium alloys for tissue engineering and other applications :unexpected findings from a mouse model, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Trennial World Congress on August 30- September 1 , 2008.

Yuen C.K. and Ip W.Y., Risk of magnesium alloys as implant materials, ORS 55th Annual Meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada, 22-28 February 2009.

Researcher : Kwok HY

List of Research Outputs

Lam C.M., Ho C.T.K., Poon T.L., Kwok H.Y., Wong R.K., Chiu S.W. and Ip M.S.M., Implantation of a breathing pacemaker in a tetraplegic patient in Hong Kong, Hong Kong Medical Journal. 2009, 15: 230-233.

Researcher : Lam KO

List of Research Outputs

Liu X., Wu S.L., Chu P., Chung C.Y., Chu C.L., Chan Y.L., Lam K.O., Yeung K.W.K., Lu W.W., Cheung K.M.C. and Luk K.D.K., Nano-scale surface morphology, wettability and osteoblast adhesion on nitrogen plasma-implanted NiTi shape memory alloy, Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology. 2009, 9: 3449-3454.

Wong H.M., Yeung K.W.K., Lam K.O., Chu P.K., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., A Novel New Surface Modified Biodegradable Metallic Material for Orthopaedic Implantation, Biomedical Engineering International Conference, Hong Kong (Oct 23-25, 2008). 2008.

Wong H.M., Yeung K.W.K., Lam K.O., Chu P., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., A novel surface modified biodegradable metallic material for orthopaedic implantation, BME 2008 Conference, Hong Kong, October 23-25, 2009. 2008.

Wong H.M., Yeung K.W.K., Lam K.O., Chu P.K., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Coorelation of osteoblast activity and metallic ions released from an implantable and biodegradable metallic material, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008.

Wong H.M., Yeung K.W.K., Lam K.O., Chu P.K., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., In vitro study of a new surface modified biodegradable metallic material for orthopaedic implantation, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008.

Wong H.M., Yeung K.W.K., Lam K.O., Chu P., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Reduction of corrosion behavior of magnesium alloy by PCL surface treatment, 55th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, Las Vegas, USA, February 22-25, 2009.

Researcher : Lam KW

List of Research Outputs

Gibson I., Chow S.P., Lam K.W., Lu W.W., Ngan A.H.W., Ip W.Y. and Chiu P.K.Y., The development of an artificial finger joint, P Bartolo, B Bidanda (Editors): "Biomaterials and prototyping applications in medicine". Springer, 2008, 157-190.

Researcher : Lam RWM

List of Research Outputs

Lam R.W.M., Wong C.T., Li Z., Chan W.K., Luk K.D.K. and Lu W.W., Fatty acid functinalizatioini strontium hydroxyapatite nanorod and application, SICOT Oral Presentation Award. SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008. 2008.

Lam R.W.M., Wong C.T., Li Z., Chan W.K., Luk K.D.K. and Lu W.W., Fatty acid functionalization strontium hydroxyapatite nanorod and application, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008.

Li Z., Lu W.W., Chiu P.K.Y., Lam R.W.M., Tang B., Ngan A.H.W., Fang D., Cheung K.M.C., Leong J.C.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Architectural and mechanical properties of cancellous bone with strontium treatment in osteoporotic goats, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008.

Li Z., Lu W.W., Chiu P.K.Y., Lam R.W.M., Cheung K.M.C., Fang D., Leong J.C.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Micro-architectural and Nano-mechanical Properties of Trabecular Bone with Strontium Treatment in Osteoporotic Goats, International Conference on Osteoporosis and Bone Research 2008. ScienceDirect, 43: 47.

Li Z., Lu W.W., Chiu P.K.Y., Lam R.W.M., Cheung K.M.C., Fang D., Leong J.C.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Micro-architectural and nano-mechanical properties of trabecular bone with strontium treatment in osteoporotic goats., Bone. 2008, 43 (S1): S47.

Li Z., Lu W.W., Chiu P.K.Y., Lam R.W.M., Xu B., Cheung K.M.C., Leong J.C.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Strontium-calcium coadministration stimulates bone matrix osteogenic factor expression and new bone formation in a large animal model, J Orthop Res. 2009, 27(6): 758-762.

Li Z., Lu W.W., Deng L.F., Chiu P.K.Y., Fang D., Lam R.W.M., Leong J.C.Y. and Luk K.D.K., The Morphology and Lattice Structure of Bone Crystal after Strontium Treatment in Goats, Journal of Bone and Mineral Metabolism. 2009.

Lu W.W., Li Z., Chiu P.K.Y., Lam R.W.M., Wong C.T., Fang D., Cheung K.M.C., Leong J.C.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Strontium fortified calcium compound stimulates osteogenic factors expression and new bone formation in large animal model, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008.

Pan H., Li Z., Lam R.W.M., Wong C.T., Luk K.D.K. and Lu W.W., Solubility isotherms of gradient strontium-reinforced hap by solid titration, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008.

Peng S.L., Zhou G., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M.C., Li Z., Lam R.W.M., Zhou Z. and Lu W.W., Strontium promotes osteogenic differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells through the Ras/MAPK signaling pathway., Cell Physiol Biochem. 2009, 23: 165-174.

Researcher : Lam SKL

List of Research Outputs

Lam S.K.L., Chan C.W., Leung Y.L., Cheung K.M.C. and Luk K.D.K., Biomechanical properties of cryopreserved interveretebral discs, 28th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, November 29-30, 2008.

Lam S.K.L., Chan C.W., Leung Y.L., Lu W.W., Cheung K.M.C. and Luk K.D.K., Biomechanical properties of cryopreserved intervertebral discs, BME 2008 Conference, Hong Kong, October 23-25, 2009. 2008.

Lam S.K.L., Chan C.W., Leung Y.L., Cheung K.M.C. and Luk K.D.K., Cryopreservant concentration and the biomechanical properties of cryopreserved intervertebral disc, Global Spine Congress, San Francisco, USA, June 23-26, 2009.

Lam S.K.L., Xiao J., Ding Y., Lu W.W., Ruan D. and Luk K.D.K., Development of a large animal model for kinematics study of the intervertebral disc allograft transplantation, Young Engineers Merit Award in the Best Young Engineers' Paper Competition and Best Oral Paper Presentation Award. BME 2008 Conference, Hong Kong, October 23-25, 2008. 2008.

Lam S.K.L., Xiao J., Ruan D., Ding Y., Lu W.W. and Luk K.D.K., In-vivo kinematics of the intervertebral disc allograft transplantation: a goat model, 55th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, Las Vegas, USA, February 22-25, 2009.

Lam S.K.L., Xiao J., Ruan D., Ding Y., Lu W.W. and Luk K.D.K., The effects of mal-placement of the interveretebral disc allograft transplant on the segmental mobility, Global Spine Congress, San Francisco, USA, June 23-26, 2009.

Luk K.D.K., Lam S.K.L., Ruan D., Ding Y. and Lu W.W., In-vivo kinematics of the IVD allograft transplantation, Global Spine Congress, San Francisco, USA, June 23-26, 2009.

Researcher : Lam WMR

List of Research Outputs

Li Z., Lu W.W., Chiu P.K.Y., Lam W.M.R., Xu B., Cheung K.M.C., Leong J.C.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Strontium-Calcium Co-administration Stimulates Bone Matrix Osteogenic Factor Expression and New Bone Formation in a Large Animal Model, J Orthop Res. Wiley Periodicals, Inc., 2009, 27: 758–762.

Pan H., Li Z., Lam W.M.R., Wong C.T., Darvell B.W., Pan H., Lu W.W., Luk K.D.K., Hu Y. and Lu W.W., Nucleation of strontium-substituted apatite, Cryst Growth Des. 2009, 9(8): 3342-3345.

Pan H., Li Z., Lam W.M.R. and Lu W.W., Solubility Isotherms of Gradient Strontium-reinforced HAp by Solid Titration, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress. 2008.

Pan H., Li Z., Lam W.M.R., Wong C.T., Darvell B.W., Luk K.D.K. and Lu W.W., Solubility of strontium-substituted apatite by solid titration, Acta Biomaterialia. 2009, 5: 1678-1685.

Pan H., Li Z., Wang T., Lam W.M.R., Wong C.T., Luk K.D.K. and Lu W.W., The Stability of Biological Apatite in the Presence of Strontium, 55th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS). 2009.

Wong C.T., Lam W.M.R., Liu W.C., Fong M.K., Wong K.L., Wang T., Li Z., Lu W.W., Chiu P.K.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Optimized strontium-containing hydroxyapatite bioactive bone cement (Sr-HA Joint) for arthroplasty., 55th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, Las Vegas, Nevada. February 22-25, 2009.. 2009.

Researcher : Lau TW

List of Research Outputs

Chan C.F., Lau T.W. and Leung F.K.L., Fixation of distal humeral fractures in elderly patients by locking compression plating technique, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, 24-28 Aug,2008.

Chan C.F., Lau T.W. and Leung F.K.L., Wound complication of minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis in distal tibial fractures, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, 24-28 Aug,2008.

Kwan K., Lau T.W. and Leung F.K.L., A typical fractures of proximal femur associated with the use of bisphosphonates, The 10th Regional Osteoporosis Conference, Hong Kong, 2 May 2009.

Kwan K., Lau T.W. and Leung F.K.L., Atypical femoral fractures associated with the use of bisphosphonates, The 27th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress, Hong Kong, 29-30 November, 2008.

Lau T.W. and Leung F.K.L., Can radiographic findings predict outcome of intra-articular distal radius fractures? A prospective multi-center study, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, 24-28 Aug,2008.

Lau T.W. and Leung F.K.L., Capitellum fracture, AO Manual of Elbow and Forearm, Stuttgart, Thieme Verlag. Thieme, 2009, 87-93.

Lau T.W. and Leung F.K.L., Clinical pathway of hip fracture management , SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, 24-28 Aug,2008.

Lau T.W. and Leung F.K.L., Minimally invasive surgery in os calcis fracture : indications and results , SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, 24-28 Aug,2008.

Leung F.K.L., Lau T.W., To M.K.T., Luk K.D.K. and Kung A.W.C., Atypical femoral diaphyseal and subtrochanteric fractures and their association with bisphosphonates, BMJ Case Reports 2009. 2009, doi:10.1136/bcr.10.2008.1073.

Leung F.K.L. and Lau T.W., Distal humeral fracture, AO Manual of Fracture Management : Elbow and Forearm, Stuttgart, Thieme Verlag. Thieme, 2009, 151-156.

Leung F.K.L. and Lau T.W., Radius and Ulna Shaft, AO Manual of Fracture Management : Elbow and Forearm, Stuttgart,Thieme Verlag. Thieme, 2009, 473-478.

Researcher : Lee YE

List of Research Outputs

Ip W.Y., Fung B.K.K., Chow S.P., Lee Y.E., Law K., Lam S.Y. and Gudushauri P., Evaluation Of Deformity And Hand Function In Cerebral Palsy Patients, In: Karen Law,Ellen Y Lee, Boris Kwok-keung Fung, Lam Shuk Yan, Paata Gudushauri, Kwan Wing Wang, Josephine Wing-yuk Ip, Shew Ping Chow, Journal Of Orthopaedic Surgery And Research. 2008, 3:52: 1-9.

Researcher : Leong JCY

List of Research Outputs

Cheung K.M.C., Karppinen J., Chan D., Fan B., Ho D.W.H., Kao P.Y.P., Song Y., Sham P.C., Cheah K.S.E., Leong J.C.Y. and Luk K.D.K., How has genetics changed our understanding of disc degeneration, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008.

Cheung K.M.C., Luk K.D.K. and Leong J.C.Y., Management of metastatic spinal tumours - a common sense approach , SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008.

Li Z., Lu W.W., Chiu P.K.Y., Lam W.M., Tang B., Ngan A.H.W., Fang D., Cheung K.M.C., Leong J.C.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Architectural and mechanical properties of cancellous bone with strontium treatment in osteoporotic goats (abstract number 17444), SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV World Congress. 2008.

Li Z., Lu W.W., Chiu P.K.Y., Lam R.W.M., Tang B., Ngan A.H.W., Fang D., Cheung K.M.C., Leong J.C.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Architectural and mechanical properties of cancellous bone with strontium treatment in osteoporotic goats, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008.

Li Z., Lu W.W., Chiu P.K.Y., Lam R.W.M., Cheung K.M.C., Fang D., Leong J.C.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Micro-architectural and Nano-mechanical Properties of Trabecular Bone with Strontium Treatment in Osteoporotic Goats, International Conference on Osteoporosis and Bone Research 2008. ScienceDirect, 43: 47.

Li Z., Lu W.W., Chiu P.K.Y., Lam W.M.R., Xu B., Cheung K.M.C., Leong J.C.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Strontium-Calcium Co-administration Stimulates Bone Matrix Osteogenic Factor Expression and New Bone Formation in a Large Animal Model, J Orthop Res. Wiley Periodicals, Inc., 2009, 27: 758–762.

Li Z., Lu W.W., Chiu P.K.Y., Lam R.W., Xu B., Cheung K.M.C., Leong J.C.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Strontium-calcium coadministration stimulates bone matrix osteogenic factor expression and new bone formation in a large animal model, Journal of Orthopaedic Research. 2009, 27(6): 758-762.

Li Z., Lu W.W., Deng L.F., Chiu P.K.Y., Fang D., Lam R.W.M., Leong J.C.Y. and Luk K.D.K., The Morphology and Lattice Structure of Bone Crystal after Strontium Treatment in Goats, Journal of Bone and Mineral Metabolism. 2009.

Lu W.W., Li Z., Chiu P.K.Y., Lam W.M., Wong C.T., Fang D., Cheung K.M.C., Leong J.C.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Strontium fortified calcium compound stimulates osteogenic factors expression and new bone formation in large animal model (abstract number 17436), SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV World Congress. 2008.

Lu W.W., Li Z., Chiu P.K.Y., Lam R.W.M., Wong C.T., Fang D., Cheung K.M.C., Leong J.C.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Strontium fortified calcium compound stimulates osteogenic factors expression and new bone formation in large animal model, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008.

Researcher : Leung FKL

List of Research Outputs

Chan C.F., Lau T.W. and Leung F.K.L., Fixation of distal humeral fractures in elderly patients by locking compression plating technique, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, 24-28 Aug,2008.

Chan C.F., Lau T.W. and Leung F.K.L., Wound complication of minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis in distal tibial fractures, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, 24-28 Aug,2008.

Kwan K., Lau T.W. and Leung F.K.L., A typical fractures of proximal femur associated with the use of bisphosphonates, The 10th Regional Osteoporosis Conference, Hong Kong, 2 May 2009.

Kwan K., Lau T.W. and Leung F.K.L., Atypical femoral fractures associated with the use of bisphosphonates, The 27th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress, Hong Kong, 29-30 November, 2008.

Lau T.W. and Leung F.K.L., Can radiographic findings predict outcome of intra-articular distal radius fractures? A prospective multi-center study, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, 24-28 Aug,2008.

Lau T.W. and Leung F.K.L., Capitellum fracture, AO Manual of Elbow and Forearm, Stuttgart, Thieme Verlag. Thieme, 2009, 87-93.

Lau T.W. and Leung F.K.L., Clinical pathway of hip fracture management , SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, 24-28 Aug,2008.

Lau T.W. and Leung F.K.L., Minimally invasive surgery in os calcis fracture : indications and results , SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, 24-28 Aug,2008.

Leung F.K.L. and Leung F.K.L., Advances in fracture repair management, World Osteoporosis Day Conference, Hong Kong, 19 Oct 2008. 2008.

Leung F.K.L., Advances in intramedullary nailing design, AO Course-Advances in lower extremity complex trauma and reconstruction, Hong Kong, 13-15 February, 2009. 2009.

Leung F.K.L., Anatomy and biomechanics of the pelvis and acetabulum, AO Pelvic Course, Delhi, India, 16-18 April 2009. 2009.

Leung F.K.L., Lau T.W., To M.K.T., Luk K.D.K. and Kung A.W.C., Atypical femoral diaphyseal and subtrochanteric fractures and their association with bisphosphonates, BMJ Case Reports 2009. 2009, doi:10.1136/bcr.10.2008.1073.

Leung F.K.L., Atypical fractures of proximal femur assoication with bisphosphonates, The Third International Congress of Chinese Orthopaedic Association, Suzhou, China, 13-16 November 2008. 2008.

Leung F.K.L., Clinical and imaging evaluation of pelvic ring, AO Pelvic Course, Delhi, India, 16-18 April 2009. 2009.

Leung F.K.L., Definitive fixation of pelvic fractures, AO Masters Course, Davos, Switzerland, 15-19 December, 2008. 2008.

Leung F.K.L., Distal femoral fractures, AO Course, Geriatric Fracture Management, San Diego, USA, Aug 15-16,2008. 2008.

Leung F.K.L. and Lau T.W., Distal humeral fracture, AO Manual of Fracture Management : Elbow and Forearm, Stuttgart, Thieme Verlag. Thieme, 2009, 151-156.

Leung F.K.L., Distal radial fractures - do they all need a volar plate ?, AO Advances Course, Sydney, 19-21March 2009. 2009.

Leung F.K.L., Distal radius fractures, AO Course, Advances in Operative Fracture Management, Manila, The Philippines, Jul 23-Jul 26, 2008. 2008.

Leung F.K.L., Drugs and fracture healing of osteoporotic fractures- AO Foundation Jubilee Symposium : New concepts in osteoporotic fractures, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, 24-28 Aug, 2008. 2008.

Leung F.K.L., Dynamic helical blade plate fixation of intertrochanteric fractures, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, 24-28 Aug,2008.

Leung F.K.L., Early complications of acetabular fracture surgery and their management, AO Pelvic Course, Delhi, India, 16-18 April 2009. 2009.

Leung F.K.L., Fixation methods for intertrochanteric fractures - DHS fixation, AO Course, Advances in Operative Fracture Management, Manila, The Philippines, Jul 23-Jul 26, 2008. 2008.

Leung F.K.L., Fixation methods for intertrochanteric fractures-IM nail fixation, AO Course, Geriatric Fracture Management, San Diego, USA, Aug 15-16, 2008. 2008.

Leung F.K.L., Fracture healing in osteoporotic bone, Taiwan Orthopedic Trauma session, Taiwan Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress, 25 October, 2008. 2008.

Leung F.K.L., Fracture management in osteoporotic bone, AO Masters Course, Davos, Switzerland, 15-19 December, 2008. 2008.

Leung F.K.L., Infection after internal fixation, AO Advances Course, Sydney, 19-21 March 2009. 2009.

Leung F.K.L., Infection after osteosynthesis, AO Course, Advances in Operative Fracture Management, Manila, The Philippines, Jul 23-Jul 26, 2008. 2008.

Leung F.K.L., Infection after osteosynthesis, AO Courses, Principles of Operative Fracture Management, Guilin, China, Jun 30-Jul 2, 2008. 2008.

Leung F.K.L., Intramedullary nailing - to ream or not to ream, AO Principles Course, Davos, Switzerland, 15-19 December, 2008. 2008.

Leung F.K.L., Locked compression plate-why and what for , AO Course, Principles of Operative Fracture Management, Guilin, China, Jun 30-Jul 2, 2008. 2008.

Leung F.K.L., Management approaches for the mangled foot -limb salvage, AO Course, Advances in Operative Fracture Management, Manila, The Philippines, Jul 23-Jul 26, 2008. 2008.

Leung F.K.L., Management of Poly-trauma, Post-registration Advanced Certificate Course in Orthopaedics & Traumatology Nursing, HA building, Hong Kong, Aug 8, 2008. 2008.

Leung F.K.L., Management of open pelvic fractures, AO Pelvic Course, Delhi, India, 16-18 April 2009. 2009.

Leung F.K.L., Minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis in humeral shaft fractures, MIPO Semniar, Daegu, South Korea, 28 March 2009. 2009.

Leung F.K.L., Orthopaedic Care in the field, Medecins Sans Frontieres -Surgical week, Hong Kong, 3 Sept 2008. 2008.

Leung F.K.L., Pitfalls in minimally invasive osteosynthesis, The 27th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress, 29-30 November 2008. 2008.

Leung F.K.L., Plate fixation of intra-articular distal radius fractures - current trend lecture , SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, 24-28 Aug, 2008. 2008.

Leung F.K.L., Principles of open fracture management, AO Courses, Principles of Operative Fracture Management, Guilin, China, Jun 30-Jul 2, 2008. 2008.

Leung F.K.L., Principles of plaster application and closed reduction, Medecins Sans Frontieres - Surgical week, Hong Kong, 3 Sept 2008. 2008.

Leung F.K.L., Principles of treatment of articular fractures , AO Courses, Principles of Operative Fracture Management, Guilin, China, Jun 30-Jul 2, 2008. 2008.

Leung F.K.L., Proximal femur fractures - clinical problems using DHS Blade, 2nd AO Asia Pacific Experts' Seminar, Tokyo, Japan, Aug 2, 2008. 2008.

Leung F.K.L. and Lau T.W., Radius and Ulna Shaft, AO Manual of Fracture Management : Elbow and Forearm, Stuttgart,Thieme Verlag. Thieme, 2009, 473-478.

Leung F.K.L., Relative stability - intramedullary techniques, AO Principles Course, Davos, Switzerland, 15-19 December, 2008. 2008.

Leung F.K.L., Screw and lag screw principles, AO Courses, Principles of Operative Fracture Management Guilin, China, Jun 30 - Jul 2, 2008. 2008.

Leung F.K.L., Screw placement in acetabular fracture surgery - current trend lecture, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, 24-28 Aug, 2008. 2008.

Leung F.K.L., Soft tissue injury, AO Principles Course, Sydney, 16-19 March, 2009. 2009.

Leung F.K.L., Surgical approaches in the upper limb, AO Principles Course, Sydney, 16-19 March 2009. 2009.

Leung F.K.L., Surgical management of osteoporotic fractures, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, 24-28 Aug, 2008. 2008.

Leung F.K.L., Treating the whole patient- AO Foundation Jubilee Symposium : New concepts in osteoporotic fractures, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, 24-28 Aug, 2008. 2008.

Researcher : Leung HB

List of Research Outputs

Lie C.W.H., Yau W.P., Chiu P.K.Y., Leung H.B., Wong L.L.S. and Wong H.M., Inter- and Intraobserver error in distal femur transepicondylar axis measurement with computed tomography, SICOT / SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress. Hong Kong, 2008.

Lie C.W.H., Yau W.P., Chiu P.K.Y., Leung H.B., Wong L.S. and Wong H.M., Inter- and Intraobserver error in distal femur transepicondylar axis. Measurement with computed tomography (abstract number 16434), SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV World Congress. 2008.

Lie C.W.H., Yau W.P., Chiu P.K.Y., Leung H.B., Wong L.S. and Wong S., Inter- and intra-observer error in distal femur transepicondylar axis measurement by using computerized tomography, The Tenth National Congress of Orthopaedic Surgery and the Third International Congress of Chinese Orthopaedic Association. 2008, 55.

Lie C.W.H., Yau W.P., Chiu P.K.Y., Leung H.B., Wong L.L.S. and Wong S., Inter-and intra-observer error in distal femur trasepicondylar axis measurement by using computerized tomography, Journal of Arthroplasty. 2009, 24: 96-100.

Researcher : Leung KY

List of Research Outputs

Leung K.Y., Yeung K.W.K., Kao R.Y.T., Chu P.K. and Cheung K.M.C., An anti-bacterial coating in dental implant used in orthopaedics/ feasibility study of anti-bacterial coating in dental implant for orthopaedic use, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong (Aug 24-28, 2008). 2008.

Leung K.Y., Yeung K.W.K., Kao R.Y.T., Chu P.K. and Cheung K.M.C., An anti-bacterial coating in dental implant used in orthopaedics/feasibility study of anti-bacterial coating in detnal implant for orthopaedic use, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008.

Leung K.Y., Yeung K.W.K., Kao R.Y.T., Chu P.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Optimal local dosage of housekeeping antibiotics to inhibit S. aureus without inducing osteoblast necrosis: in vitro study, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008.

Leung K.Y., Yeung K.W.K., Kao R.Y.T., Chu P.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Optimal local dosage of housekeeping antibiotics to inhibit s. aureus without inducing osteoblast necrosis: in vitro study., SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong (Aug 24-28, 2008). 2008.

Researcher : Leung KY

List of Research Outputs

Leung K.Y., Yeung K.W.K., Kao R.Y.T., Chu P.K. and Cheung K.M.C., An anti-bacterial coating in dental implant used in orthopaedics/feasibility study of anti-bacterial coating in detnal implant for orthopaedic use, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008.

Researcher : Leung YL

List of Research Outputs

Chan C.W., Leung Y.L., Lu W.W., Chan D., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Interveretebral disc cryopreservation, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008.

Cheung K.M.C. and Leung Y.L., Tissue engineered disc replacement, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008.

Lam S.K.L., Chan C.W., Leung Y.L., Cheung K.M.C. and Luk K.D.K., Biomechanical properties of cryopreserved interveretebral discs, 28th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, November 29-30, 2008.

Lam S.K.L., Chan C.W., Leung Y.L., Lu W.W., Cheung K.M.C. and Luk K.D.K., Biomechanical properties of cryopreserved intervertebral discs, BME 2008 Conference, Hong Kong, October 23-25, 2009. 2008.

Lam S.K.L., Chan C.W., Leung Y.L., Cheung K.M.C. and Luk K.D.K., Cryopreservant concentration and the biomechanical properties of cryopreserved intervertebral disc, Global Spine Congress, San Francisco, USA, June 23-26, 2009.

Leung Y.L., Hung S.C., Chan Li L.C., Wu E.X., Luk K.D.K., Chan D. and Cheung K.M.C., Age-related degeneration of lumbar intervertebral discs in rabbits revealed by deuterium oxide-assisted MRI, Osteoarthritis and Cartilage. 2008, 16 (11): 1312-8.

Leung Y.L., Chan W.C.W., Hung S.C., Cheung K.M.C. and Chan D., Implication of matrix remodeling during intervertebral disc growth and degeneration by multichromatic FAST staining, 55th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, Las Vegas, USA, February 22-25, 2009.

Leung Y.L., Chan C.W.W., Hung S.C., Cheung K.M.C. and Chan D., Implication of matrix remodeling during intervertebral disc growth and degeneration by multichromatic FAST staining, Journal of Histochemistry & Cytochemistry. 2009, 57(3): 249-256.

Tsui Y.K., Leung Y.L., Kao R.Y.T., Masuda K., Chan D. and Cheung K.M.C., Identifying therapeutic chemical agents for osteoarthritis by high throughput screening, 55th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, Las Vegas, USA, February 22-25, 2009.

Yang F., Leung Y.L., Chan D., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., A histological grading system for evaluating disc degeneration in the mouse, 55th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, Las Vegas, USA, February 22-25, 2009.

Yang F., Chan D., Leung Y.L., Lu W.W., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., In vivo chondrocytic differentiation of the allogenic stem cells in the murine intervertebral disc, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008.

Yang F., Leung Y.L., Luk K.D.K., Chan D. and Cheung K.M.C., Injury-induced sequential transformation of notochordal nucleus pulposus to chondrogenic and fibrocartilaginous phenotype in the mouse, Journal of Pathology. 2009, 218(1): 113-21.

Zhou G., Yang F., Leung Y.L. and Cheung K.M.C., Molecular and Cellular Biology of the Intervertebral Disc and the Use of the Animal Models , Current Orthopaedics. 2008, 22: 267-73.

Researcher : Li J

List of Research Outputs

Li J., Cheung K.M.C., Samartzis D., Zhu X., Li M. and Luk K.D.K., Key-vertebral screw technique: an alternative surgical strategy for main thoracic curve corrrection in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis , Global Spine Congress, San Francisco, USA, June 23-26, 2009.

Researcher : Li TH

List of Research Outputs

Li T.H., Hu Y., Wu E.X., Luk K.D.K. and Liu H., Structural and functional evaluation of chronic spinal cord compression in rat model, BME 2008 Conference, Hong Kong, October 23-25, 2009. 2008.

Researcher : Li Z

List of Research Outputs

Abbah S.A., Lu W.W., Peng S.L., Aladin Kaderbatcha D.M., Li Z., Tam W.K., Cheung K.M.C., Luk K.D.K. and Zhou G., Extracellular matrix stability of primary mammalian chondrocytes and intervertebral disc cells cultured in alginate-based microbead hydrogels., Cell Transplant. 2008, 17 (10-11): 1181-92.

Lam R.W.M., Wong C.T., Li Z., Chan W.K., Luk K.D.K. and Lu W.W., Fatty acid functinalizatioini strontium hydroxyapatite nanorod and application, SICOT Oral Presentation Award. SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008. 2008.

Lam R.W.M., Wong C.T., Li Z., Chan W.K., Luk K.D.K. and Lu W.W., Fatty acid functionalization strontium hydroxyapatite nanorod and application, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008.

Li Z., Lu W.W., Chiu P.K.Y., Lam W.M., Tang B., Ngan A.H.W., Fang D., Cheung K.M.C., Leong J.C.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Architectural and mechanical properties of cancellous bone with strontium treatment in osteoporotic goats (abstract number 17444), SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV World Congress. 2008.

Li Z., Lu W.W., Chiu P.K.Y., Lam R.W.M., Tang B., Ngan A.H.W., Fang D., Cheung K.M.C., Leong J.C.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Architectural and mechanical properties of cancellous bone with strontium treatment in osteoporotic goats, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008.

Li Z., Lu W.W., Chiu P.K.Y., Lam R.W.M., Cheung K.M.C., Fang D., Leong J.C.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Micro-architectural and Nano-mechanical Properties of Trabecular Bone with Strontium Treatment in Osteoporotic Goats, International Conference on Osteoporosis and Bone Research 2008. ScienceDirect, 43: 47.

Li Z., Lu W.W., Chiu P.K.Y., Lam R.W.M., Cheung K.M.C., Fang D., Leong J.C.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Micro-architectural and nano-mechanical properties of trabecular bone with strontium treatment in osteoporotic goats., Bone. 2008, 43 (S1): S47.

Li Z., Lu W.W., Chiu P.K.Y., Lam W.M.R., Xu B., Cheung K.M.C., Leong J.C.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Strontium-Calcium Co-administration Stimulates Bone Matrix Osteogenic Factor Expression and New Bone Formation in a Large Animal Model, J Orthop Res. Wiley Periodicals, Inc., 2009, 27: 758–762.

Li Z., Lu W.W. and Luk K.D.K., Strontium-Calcium Co-administration Stimulates New Bone Formation but not Alter Bone Mechanical Properties in a Large Animal Model, The Third International Meeting of Chinese Orthopaedic Research Society. 2008.

Li Z., Lu W.W., Chiu P.K.Y., Lam R.W.M., Xu B., Cheung K.M.C., Leong J.C.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Strontium-calcium coadministration stimulates bone matrix osteogenic factor expression and new bone formation in a large animal model, J Orthop Res. 2009, 27(6): 758-762.

Li Z., Lu W.W., Chiu P.K.Y., Lam R.W., Xu B., Cheung K.M.C., Leong J.C.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Strontium-calcium coadministration stimulates bone matrix osteogenic factor expression and new bone formation in a large animal model, Journal of Orthopaedic Research. 2009, 27(6): 758-762.

Li Z., Lu W.W., Deng L.F., Chiu P.K.Y., Fang D., Lam R.W.M., Leong J.C.Y. and Luk K.D.K., The Morphology and Lattice Structure of Bone Crystal after Strontium Treatment in Goats, Journal of Bone and Mineral Metabolism. 2009.

Liu Y., Wang M., Li Z. and Lu W.W., Biodegradation and In Vitro biological assessment of totally biodegradable TCP/PHBV composite developed for bone tissue repair, Proceedings of the 4th International Symposium on Apatite and Correlative Biomaterials (ISACB 2008). Manila, the Philippines, 2008, 102-105.

Lu W.W., Li Z., Chiu P.K.Y., Lam W.M., Wong C.T., Fang D., Cheung K.M.C., Leong J.C.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Strontium fortified calcium compound stimulates osteogenic factors expression and new bone formation in large animal model (abstract number 17436), SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV World Congress. 2008.

Lu W.W., Li Z., Chiu P.K.Y., Lam R.W.M., Wong C.T., Fang D., Cheung K.M.C., Leong J.C.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Strontium fortified calcium compound stimulates osteogenic factors expression and new bone formation in large animal model, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008.

Pan H., Li Z., Lam W.M.R., Wong C.T., Darvell B.W., Pan H., Lu W.W., Luk K.D.K., Hu Y. and Lu W.W., Nucleation of strontium-substituted apatite, Cryst Growth Des. 2009, 9(8): 3342-3345.

Pan H., Li Z., Lam W.M.R. and Lu W.W., Solubility Isotherms of Gradient Strontium-reinforced HAp by Solid Titration, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress. 2008.

Pan H., Li Z., Lam R.W.M., Wong C.T., Luk K.D.K. and Lu W.W., Solubility isotherms of gradient strontium-reinforced hap by solid titration, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008.

Pan H., Li Z., Lam W.M.R., Wong C.T., Darvell B.W., Luk K.D.K. and Lu W.W., Solubility of strontium-substituted apatite by solid titration, Acta Biomaterialia. 2009, 5: 1678-1685.

Pan H., Li Z., Wang T., Lam W.M.R., Wong C.T., Luk K.D.K. and Lu W.W., The Stability of Biological Apatite in the Presence of Strontium, 55th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS). 2009.

Peng S., Zhou G., Li Z., Cheung K.M.C., Luk K.D.K., Zhou Z. and Lu W.W., Strontium Promotes Osteogenic Differentiation Of Mesenchymal Stem Cells Through Enhancing The Ras/erk Mapk Signalling, Cell Physiology and Biechemistry. 2009, 23: 165-174.

Peng S.L., Zhou G., Luk K.D.K., Li Z., Cheung K.M.C., Zhou Z.J. and Lu W.W., Strontium promotes osteogenic differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells through the RAS/ERK 1/2 MAPK signaling pathway, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008.

Peng S.L., Zhou G., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M.C., Li Z., Lam R.W.M., Zhou Z. and Lu W.W., Strontium promotes osteogenic differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells through the Ras/MAPK signaling pathway., Cell Physiol Biochem. 2009, 23: 165-174.

Tong H.W., Wang M., Li Z. and Lu W.W., Micro- and nano-fibers of Poly(hydroxybutrate-co-hydroxyvalerate) formed through electrospinning and their biocompatibility assessment, Proceedings of the Biomedical Engineering Conference BME2008. Hong Kong, 23.

Wong C.T., Lam W.M.R., Liu W.C., Fong M.K., Wong K.L., Wang T., Li Z., Lu W.W., Chiu P.K.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Optimized strontium-containing hydroxyapatite bioactive bone cement (Sr-HA Joint) for arthroplasty., 55th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, Las Vegas, Nevada. February 22-25, 2009.. 2009.

Researcher : Lie CWH

List of Research Outputs

Lie C.W.H., Yau W.P., Chiu P.K.Y., Leung H.B., Wong L.L.S. and Wong H.M., Inter- and Intraobserver error in distal femur transepicondylar axis measurement with computed tomography, SICOT / SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress. Hong Kong, 2008.

Lie C.W.H., Yau W.P., Chiu P.K.Y., Leung H.B., Wong L.S. and Wong H.M., Inter- and Intraobserver error in distal femur transepicondylar axis. Measurement with computed tomography (abstract number 16434), SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV World Congress. 2008.

Lie C.W.H., Yau W.P., Chiu P.K.Y., Leung H.B., Wong L.S. and Wong S., Inter- and intra-observer error in distal femur transepicondylar axis measurement by using computerized tomography, The Tenth National Congress of Orthopaedic Surgery and the Third International Congress of Chinese Orthopaedic Association. 2008, 55.

Lie C.W.H., Yau W.P., Chiu P.K.Y., Leung H.B., Wong L.L.S. and Wong S., Inter-and intra-observer error in distal femur trasepicondylar axis measurement by using computerized tomography, Journal of Arthroplasty. 2009, 24: 96-100.

Yan C.H., Yau W.P., Chiu P.K.Y., Ng T.P., Lie C.W.H. and Tang W.M., Interobserver and Intraobserver error in obtaining transepicondylar axis and whiteside line in total knee arthroplasty, SICOT / SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress. Hong Kong, 2008.

Yan C.H., Yau W.P., Chiu P.K.Y., Ng T.P., Lie C.W.H. and Tang W.M., Interobserver and intraobserver error in obtaining transepicondylar axis and Whiteside line in total knee arthroplasty (abstract number 16670), SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV World Congress. 2008.

Researcher : Liu H

List of Research Outputs

Li T.H., Hu Y., Wu E.X., Luk K.D.K. and Liu H., Structural and functional evaluation of chronic spinal cord compression in rat model, BME 2008 Conference, Hong Kong, October 23-25, 2009. 2008.

Liu H., Hu Y. and Luk K.D.K., Best Young Engineers' Paper Prize BME2008-Comparison of blind source separation methods in fast somatosensory evoked potential detection., BME2008 Biomedical Enginnering Conference, 23–25 October 2008.. 2008.

Liu H., Hu Y. and Luk K.D.K., Signal-to-noise ratio estimation for intraoperative somatosensory evoked potentials, BME 2008 Conference, Hong Kong, October 23-25, 2009. 2008.

Liu H., Hu Y. and Luk K.D.K., Signal-to-noise ratio estimation for intraoperative somatosensory evoked potentials, Young Engineers Merit Award in the Best Young Engineers' Paper Competition and Best Oral Paper Presentation Award. BME 2008 Conference, Hong Kong, October 23-25, 2008. 2008.

Zhang Z., Liu H., Chan S.C., Luk K.D.K. and Hu Y., Time-dependent power spectral density estimation of surface electromyography during isometric muscle contraction: Methods and comparisons, Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology. 2008.

Zhao H.S., Zhang Z., Liu H., Luk K.D.K. and Hu Y., Adaptive signal enhancement of somatosensory evoked potentials based on least mean squares and Kalman filter: A comparative study, IEEE/EMBS Conference on Neural Engineering (NER 2009). 2009.

Researcher : Liu H

List of Research Outputs

Li T.H., Hu Y., Wu E.X., Luk K.D.K. and Liu H., Structural and functional evaluation of chronic spinal cord compression in rat model, BME 2008 Conference, Hong Kong, October 23-25, 2009. 2008.

Liu H., Hu Y. and Luk K.D.K., Signal-to-noise ratio estimation for intraoperative somatosensory evoked potentials, BME 2008 Conference, Hong Kong, October 23-25, 2009. 2008.

Researcher : Liu WC

List of Research Outputs

Wong C.T., Lam W.M.R., Liu W.C., Fong M.K., Wong K.L., Wang T., Li Z., Lu W.W., Chiu P.K.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Optimized strontium-containing hydroxyapatite bioactive bone cement (Sr-HA Joint) for arthroplasty., 55th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, Las Vegas, Nevada. February 22-25, 2009.. 2009.

Researcher : Lu W

List of Research Outputs

Chiu P.K.Y., Zuo J., Lu W. and Tang W.M., Discrepancies between the sizes of the broach and cemented femoral component in total hip arthroplasty, 28th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2008, 12.

Researcher : Lu WW

List of Research Outputs

Abbah S.A., Lu W.W., Peng S., Tam W.K., Aladin K.D.M., Cheung K.M.C., Luk K.D.K. and Zhou G., Extracellular matrix stability of primary mammalian chondrocytes and intervetebral disc cells cultured in alginate-based microbead hydrogels, Cell Transplantation. USA, 2008, 17: 1181-1192.

Abbah S.A., Lu W.W., Peng S.L., Aladin Kaderbatcha D.M., Li Z., Tam W.K., Cheung K.M.C., Luk K.D.K. and Zhou G., Extracellular matrix stability of primary mammalian chondrocytes and intervertebral disc cells cultured in alginate-based microbead hydrogels., Cell Transplant. 2008, 17 (10-11): 1181-92.

Abbah S.A., Lu W.W., Peng S.L., Tam W.K., Aladin Kaderbatcha D.M., Cheung K.M.C., Luk K.D.K. and Zhou G., Extracellular matrix stability of primary mammalian chondrocytes and intervertebral disc cells cultured in alginate-based microbead hydrogels, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008.

Aladin Kaderbatcha D.M., Lu W.W., Ngan A.H.W., Cheung K.M.C., Chan D. and Luk K.D.K., Nano-scale morphology of disc collagens and their correlation with disc mechanics, 28th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, November 29-30, 2008.

Cai M., Liu X.D., Shao J., Qi J., Wang J., Zhu Y.P., Zhou Q., Wang J.S., Zhao Q., Li G.S., Liang J., Lu W.W. and Deng L.F., OIC-A006 promotes osteogenesis in vitro and in vivo, Pharmazie. 2008, 63: 751-756.

Chan C.W., Leung Y.L., Lu W.W., Chan D., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Interveretebral disc cryopreservation, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008.

Gibson I., Chow S.P., Lam K.W., Lu W.W., Ngan A.H.W., Ip W.Y. and Chiu P.K.Y., The development of an artificial finger joint, P Bartolo, B Bidanda (Editors): "Biomaterials and prototyping applications in medicine". Springer, 2008, 157-190.

Lam R.W.M., Wong C.T., Li Z., Chan W.K., Luk K.D.K. and Lu W.W., Fatty acid functinalizatioini strontium hydroxyapatite nanorod and application, SICOT Oral Presentation Award. SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008. 2008.

Lam R.W.M., Wong C.T., Li Z., Chan W.K., Luk K.D.K. and Lu W.W., Fatty acid functionalization strontium hydroxyapatite nanorod and application, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008.

Lam S.K.L., Chan C.W., Leung Y.L., Lu W.W., Cheung K.M.C. and Luk K.D.K., Biomechanical properties of cryopreserved intervertebral discs, BME 2008 Conference, Hong Kong, October 23-25, 2009. 2008.

Lam S.K.L., Xiao J., Ding Y., Lu W.W., Ruan D. and Luk K.D.K., Development of a large animal model for kinematics study of the intervertebral disc allograft transplantation, Young Engineers Merit Award in the Best Young Engineers' Paper Competition and Best Oral Paper Presentation Award. BME 2008 Conference, Hong Kong, October 23-25, 2008. 2008.

Lam S.K.L., Xiao J., Ruan D., Ding Y., Lu W.W. and Luk K.D.K., In-vivo kinematics of the intervertebral disc allograft transplantation: a goat model, 55th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, Las Vegas, USA, February 22-25, 2009.

Lam S.K.L., Xiao J., Ruan D., Ding Y., Lu W.W. and Luk K.D.K., The effects of mal-placement of the interveretebral disc allograft transplant on the segmental mobility, Global Spine Congress, San Francisco, USA, June 23-26, 2009.

Li Z., Lu W.W., Chiu P.K.Y., Lam W.M., Tang B., Ngan A.H.W., Fang D., Cheung K.M.C., Leong J.C.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Architectural and mechanical properties of cancellous bone with strontium treatment in osteoporotic goats (abstract number 17444), SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV World Congress. 2008.

Li Z., Lu W.W., Chiu P.K.Y., Lam R.W.M., Tang B., Ngan A.H.W., Fang D., Cheung K.M.C., Leong J.C.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Architectural and mechanical properties of cancellous bone with strontium treatment in osteoporotic goats, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008.

Li Z., Lu W.W., Chiu P.K.Y., Lam R.W.M., Cheung K.M.C., Fang D., Leong J.C.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Micro-architectural and Nano-mechanical Properties of Trabecular Bone with Strontium Treatment in Osteoporotic Goats, International Conference on Osteoporosis and Bone Research 2008. ScienceDirect, 43: 47.

Li Z., Lu W.W., Chiu P.K.Y., Lam R.W.M., Cheung K.M.C., Fang D., Leong J.C.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Micro-architectural and nano-mechanical properties of trabecular bone with strontium treatment in osteoporotic goats., Bone. 2008, 43 (S1): S47.

Li Z., Lu W.W., Chiu P.K.Y., Lam W.M.R., Xu B., Cheung K.M.C., Leong J.C.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Strontium-Calcium Co-administration Stimulates Bone Matrix Osteogenic Factor Expression and New Bone Formation in a Large Animal Model, J Orthop Res. Wiley Periodicals, Inc., 2009, 27: 758–762.

Li Z., Lu W.W. and Luk K.D.K., Strontium-Calcium Co-administration Stimulates New Bone Formation but not Alter Bone Mechanical Properties in a Large Animal Model, The Third International Meeting of Chinese Orthopaedic Research Society. 2008.

Li Z., Lu W.W., Chiu P.K.Y., Lam R.W.M., Xu B., Cheung K.M.C., Leong J.C.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Strontium-calcium coadministration stimulates bone matrix osteogenic factor expression and new bone formation in a large animal model, J Orthop Res. 2009, 27(6): 758-762.

Li Z., Lu W.W., Chiu P.K.Y., Lam R.W., Xu B., Cheung K.M.C., Leong J.C.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Strontium-calcium coadministration stimulates bone matrix osteogenic factor expression and new bone formation in a large animal model, Journal of Orthopaedic Research. 2009, 27(6): 758-762.

Li Z., Lu W.W., Deng L.F., Chiu P.K.Y., Fang D., Lam R.W.M., Leong J.C.Y. and Luk K.D.K., The Morphology and Lattice Structure of Bone Crystal after Strontium Treatment in Goats, Journal of Bone and Mineral Metabolism. 2009.

Liu X., Huang W., Fu H., Yao A., Wang D., Pan H., Lu W.W., Jiang X. and Zhang X., Bioactive borosilicate glass scaffolds: Improvement on the strength of glass-based scaffolds for tissue engineering, J Mater Sci: Mater Med. 2009, 20(1): 365-372.

Liu X., Huang W., Fu H., Yao A., Wang D., Pan H., Lu W.W., Jiang X. and Zhang X., Bioactive borosilicate glass scaffolds: In vitro degradation and bioactivity behaviors, J Mater Sci: Mater Med. 2009, 20(6): 1237-1243.

Liu X., Wu S.L., Chu P., Chung C.Y., Chu C.L., Chan Y.L., Lam K.O., Yeung K.W.K., Lu W.W., Cheung K.M.C. and Luk K.D.K., Nano-scale surface morphology, wettability and osteoblast adhesion on nitrogen plasma-implanted NiTi shape memory alloy, Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology. 2009, 9: 3449-3454.

Liu Y., Wang M., Li Z. and Lu W.W., Biodegradation and In Vitro biological assessment of totally biodegradable TCP/PHBV composite developed for bone tissue repair, Proceedings of the 4th International Symposium on Apatite and Correlative Biomaterials (ISACB 2008). Manila, the Philippines, 2008, 102-105.

Lu W.W., Li Z., Chiu P.K.Y., Lam W.M., Wong C.T., Fang D., Cheung K.M.C., Leong J.C.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Strontium fortified calcium compound stimulates osteogenic factors expression and new bone formation in large animal model (abstract number 17436), SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV World Congress. 2008.

Lu W.W., Li Z., Chiu P.K.Y., Lam R.W.M., Wong C.T., Fang D., Cheung K.M.C., Leong J.C.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Strontium fortified calcium compound stimulates osteogenic factors expression and new bone formation in large animal model, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008.

Luk K.D.K., Lam S.K.L., Ruan D., Ding Y. and Lu W.W., In-vivo kinematics of the IVD allograft transplantation, Global Spine Congress, San Francisco, USA, June 23-26, 2009.

Pan H., Li Z., Lam W.M.R., Wong C.T., Darvell B.W., Pan H., Lu W.W., Luk K.D.K., Hu Y. and Lu W.W., Nucleation of strontium-substituted apatite, Cryst Growth Des. 2009, 9(8): 3342-3345.

Pan H., Li Z., Lam W.M.R. and Lu W.W., Solubility Isotherms of Gradient Strontium-reinforced HAp by Solid Titration, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress. 2008.

Pan H., Li Z., Lam R.W.M., Wong C.T., Luk K.D.K. and Lu W.W., Solubility isotherms of gradient strontium-reinforced hap by solid titration, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008.

Pan H., Li Z., Lam W.M.R., Wong C.T., Darvell B.W., Luk K.D.K. and Lu W.W., Solubility of strontium-substituted apatite by solid titration, Acta Biomaterialia. 2009, 5: 1678-1685.

Pan H., Li Z., Wang T., Lam W.M.R., Wong C.T., Luk K.D.K. and Lu W.W., The Stability of Biological Apatite in the Presence of Strontium, 55th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS). 2009.

Peng S., Zhou G., Li Z., Cheung K.M.C., Luk K.D.K., Zhou Z. and Lu W.W., Strontium Promotes Osteogenic Differentiation Of Mesenchymal Stem Cells Through Enhancing The Ras/erk Mapk Signalling, Cell Physiology and Biechemistry. 2009, 23: 165-174.

Peng S.L., Zhou G., Luk K.D.K., Li Z., Cheung K.M.C., Zhou Z.J. and Lu W.W., Strontium promotes osteogenic differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells through the RAS/ERK 1/2 MAPK signaling pathway, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008.

Peng S.L., Zhou G., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M.C., Li Z., Lam R.W.M., Zhou Z. and Lu W.W., Strontium promotes osteogenic differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells through the Ras/MAPK signaling pathway., Cell Physiol Biochem. 2009, 23: 165-174.

Tang W.K., Yeung K.W.K., Lu W.W. and Luk K.D.K., Biomechanical analysis of a novel implant for facet joint fixation using finite element method, BME 2008 Conference, Hong Kong, October 23-25, 2009. 2008.

Tang W.K., Yeung K.W.K., Lu W.W., Cheung K.M.C. and Luk K.D.K., Facet joint motion analysis of L4-5 by using finite element modeling, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong (Aug 24-28, 2008). 2008.

Tong H.W., Wang M. and Lu W.W., Cell Interactions with surface-smooth and surface-porous fibers in electrospun fibrous tissue engineering scaffolds, Proceedings of the 12th Annual Conference on Ceramics, Cells and Tissues. Faenza, Italy, 2009, 1pp.

Tong H.W., Wang M., Li Z. and Lu W.W., Micro- and nano-fibers of Poly(hydroxybutrate-co-hydroxyvalerate) formed through electrospinning and their biocompatibility assessment, Proceedings of the Biomedical Engineering Conference BME2008. Hong Kong, 23.

Wong C.T., Lam W.M.R., Liu W.C., Fong M.K., Wong K.L., Wang T., Li Z., Lu W.W., Chiu P.K.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Optimized strontium-containing hydroxyapatite bioactive bone cement (Sr-HA Joint) for arthroplasty., 55th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, Las Vegas, Nevada. February 22-25, 2009.. 2009.

Wu S.L., Liu X., Hu T., Chu P., Ho J.P.Y., Chan Y.L., Yeung K.W.K., Chu C.L., Hung T.K., Huo K.F., Chung C.Y., Lu W.W., Cheung K.M.C. and Luk K.D.K., A biomimetic hierarchical scaffold: natural growth of nanotitanates on three-dimensional microporous Ti-based metals, Nano Letters. 2008, 8(11): 3803-3808.

Wu S.L., Liu X., Hu T., Jiang J., Chu P., Yeung K.W.K., Chung C.Y., Chu C.L., Xu Z.S., Lu W.W., Cheung K.M.C. and Luk K.D.K., Electrochemical stability of orthopedic porous NiTi shape memory alloys treated by different surface modification techniques, Journal of Electrochemical Society. 2009, 156(6): C187-194.

Wu S.L., Liu X.M., Chan Y.L., Chung C.Y., Chu P.K., Chu C.L., Lam K.O., Yeung K.W.K., Lu W.W., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., In vitro bioactivity and osteoblast response on chemically modified biomedical porous NiTi synthesized by capsule-free hot isostatic pressing, Surf. Coat. Technol.. 2008, 202: 2458-2462.

Wu S.L., Liu X.M., Chan Y.L., Chu P.K., Chung C.Y., Chu C.L., Yeung K.W.K., Lu W.W., Cheung K.M.C. and Luk K.D.K., Nickel Release Behavior and Surface Characteristics of Porous NiTi Shape Memory Alloy Modified by Different Chemical Processes, Journal of Biomedical Materials Research A. 2009, 89(2): 483-489.

Yang F., Chan D., Leung Y.L., Lu W.W., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., In vivo chondrocytic differentiation of the allogenic stem cells in the murine intervertebral disc, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008.

Yeung K.W.K., Chan Y.L., Lu W.W., Luk K.D.K., Chan D., Wu S.L., Liu X.M., Chu C.L., Chung C.Y., Chu P.K., Cheung K.M.C. and Chung C.Y., Formation of CAP04 and suppression of Ni leaching in nitinol using oxygen and sodium plasma immersion ion implantation, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008.

Yeung K.W.K., Chan Y.L., Lu W.W., Luk K.D.K., Chan D., Wu S.L., Liu X.M., Chu C.L. and Chung C.Y., Formation of CaPO4 and Suppression of Ni Leaching in Nitinol using Oxygen and Sodium Plasma Immersion Ion Implantation, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong (24-28, Aug, 2008). 2008.

Yu B.S., Zheng Z.M., Zhuang X.M., Chen H., Xie D.H., Luk K.D.K. and Lu W.W., Biomechanical effects of transverse partial sacrectomy on the sacroiliac joints an in vitro human cadaveric investigation of the borderline of sacroiliac joint instability., Spine. 2009, 34 (13): 1370-1375.

Researcher : Lui SC

List of Research Outputs

Lui S.C., Yeung K.W.K., Chu P.K., Cheung K.M.C. and Luk K.D.K., Bioactivity Enhancement of Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) by Plasma Immersion ion Implantation, Biomedical Engineering International Conference, Hong Kong (Oct 23-25, 2008). 2008.

Lui S.C., Yeung K.W.K., Chu P., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Bioactivity enhancement of polyetheretherketone (PEEK) by plasma immersion ion implantation, BME 2008 Conference, Hong Kong, October 23-25, 2009. 2008.

Lui S.C., Yeung K.W.K., Chu P.K., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Bioactivity enhancement of polyetheretherketone (PEEK) by plasma immersion ion implantation, Young Engineers Merit Award in the Best Young Engineers' Paper Competition and Best Oral Paper Presentation Award. BME 2008 Conference, Hong Kong, October 23-25, 2008. 2008.

Lui S.C., Yeung K.W.K., Chu P.K., Cheung K.M.C. and Luk K.D.K., Feasibility study of bioactivity enhancement of polyetheretherketone (PEEK) using plasma implantation technology, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong (Aug 24-28, 2008). 2008.

Lui S.C., Yeung K.W.K., Chau Y.Y., Chu P. and Cheung K.M.C., Feasibility study of bioactivity enhancement of polyetheretherketone (PEEK) using plasma implantation technology, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008.

Lui S.C., Yeung K.W.K., Chu P., Cheung K.M.C. and Luk K.D.K., In vitro study of improving bioactivity of polyetheretherketone (PEEK) by plasma immersion ion implantation, 55th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, Las Vegas, USA, February 22-25, 2009.

Yeung K.W.K., Lui S.C., Cheung K.M.C., Luk K.D.K. and Chu P.K., Bioactivity Enhancement of Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) by Plasma Immersion Implantation (No.: 61/154,178), U.S. Provisional Patent. 2009.

Researcher : Lui SC

List of Research Outputs

Researcher : Luk KDK

List of Research Outputs

Abbah S.A., Lu W.W., Peng S., Tam W.K., Aladin K.D.M., Cheung K.M.C., Luk K.D.K. and Zhou G., Extracellular matrix stability of primary mammalian chondrocytes and intervetebral disc cells cultured in alginate-based microbead hydrogels, Cell Transplantation. USA, 2008, 17: 1181-1192.

Abbah S.A., Lu W.W., Peng S.L., Aladin Kaderbatcha D.M., Li Z., Tam W.K., Cheung K.M.C., Luk K.D.K. and Zhou G., Extracellular matrix stability of primary mammalian chondrocytes and intervertebral disc cells cultured in alginate-based microbead hydrogels., Cell Transplant. 2008, 17 (10-11): 1181-92.

Abbah S.A., Lu W.W., Peng S.L., Tam W.K., Aladin Kaderbatcha D.M., Cheung K.M.C., Luk K.D.K. and Zhou G., Extracellular matrix stability of primary mammalian chondrocytes and intervertebral disc cells cultured in alginate-based microbead hydrogels, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008.

Aladin Kaderbatcha D.M., Lu W.W., Ngan A.H.W., Cheung K.M.C., Chan D. and Luk K.D.K., Nano-scale morphology of disc collagens and their correlation with disc mechanics, 28th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, November 29-30, 2008.

Chan C.W., Leung Y.L., Lu W.W., Chan D., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Interveretebral disc cryopreservation, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008.

Cheah K.S.E., Chan C.C.Y., Choi M.Y., Tanner J.A., Luk K.D.K. and Chan D., Essential and dose-dependent requirement for the sedlin component of the trapp complex in development, Cold Spring Harbor Meeting on Mouse Genetics & Genomics: Development & Disease, Cold Sping Harbor, New York, USA, October 29 - November 2, 2008.

Cheng H.W., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M.C. and Chan B.P., Optimization of composite medium for simultaneous co-culture of 3D cartilage-like and bone-like constructs, Biomaterials Asia 2009. Hong Kong, PB15.

Cheung C.L., Sham P.C., Chan V.N.Y., Paterson A.D., Luk K.D.K. and Kung A.W.C., Identification of LTBP2 on chromosome 14q as a novel candidate gene for bone variation and fracture risk association., Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. 2008, 93(11): 4448-55.

Cheung C.L., Chan B.Y.Y., Chan V.N.Y., Ikegawa S., Kou I., Ngai H.H.Y., Smith D.K., Luk K.D.K., Huang Q., Mori S., Sham P.C. and Kung A.W.C., Pre-B-cell leukemia homeobox 1 (PBX1) shows functional and possible genetic association with bone mineral density variation , Human Molecular Genetics. 2009, 18: 679-687.

Cheung K.M.C., Saw L.B., Grozman S.A.M. and Luk K.D.K., A new practical classification using the distal radius and ulna for assessment of skeletal growth and maturity, Global Spine Congress, San Francisco, USA, June 23-26, 2009.

Cheung K.M.C., El-fiky T., Samartzis D., Cheung W.Y., Wong Y.W. and Luk K.D.K., A novel method of directing the sagittal placement of thoracic pedicle screws without intraoperative imaging in scoliosis patients. A preliminary report, Global Spine Congress. San Francisco, California, 2009.

Cheung K.M.C., Elfiky T.A.M., Samartzis D., Cheung W.Y., Wong Y.W. and Luk K.D.K., A novel method of directing the sagittal placement of thoracic pedicle screws without intraoperative imaging in scoliosis patients, Global Spine Congress, San Francisco, USA, June 23-26, 2009.

Cheung K.M.C., Lee C.F., Fong D.Y.T., Luk K.D.K., Cheng J.C.Y., Mak K.H., Ng B.K.W. and Yip P.S.F., Evaluation of school scoliosis screening: a large population based cohort study, 2009 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Las Vegas, USA, February 25-28, 2009.

Cheung K.M.C. and Luk K.D.K., Fusion level determinationi in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008.

Cheung K.M.C., Karppinen J., Chan D., Fan B., Ho D.W.H., Kao P.Y.P., Song Y., Sham P.C., Cheah K.S.E., Leong J.C.Y. and Luk K.D.K., How has genetics changed our understanding of disc degeneration, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008.

Cheung K.M.C., Luk K.D.K. and Leong J.C.Y., Management of metastatic spinal tumours - a common sense approach , SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008.

Cheung K.M.C., Natarajan D., Samartzis D., Wong Y.W., Cheung W.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Predictability of the fulcrum bending radiograph in thoracic adolescent idiopathic scoliosis correction with alternate level pedicle screw fixation, 28th Annual Congress of The Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association. Hong Kong, SAR China, 2008.

Cheung K.M.C., Natarajan D., Samartzis D., Wong Y.W., Cheung W.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Predictability of the fulcrum bending radiograph in thoracic adolescent idiopathic scoliosis correction with alternate level pedicle screw fixation, Global Spine Congress. San Francisco, California, 2009.

Cheung K.M.C., Natarajan D., Samartzis D., Wong Y.W., Cheung W.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Predictability of the fulcrum bending radiograph in thoracic adolescent idiopathic scoliosis correction with alternate level pedicle screw fixation, Global Spine Congress, San Francisco, USA, June 23-26, 2009.

Cheung K.M.C., Karppinen J., Chan D., Ho D.W.H., Song Y., Sham P.C., Cheah K.S.E., Leong J.C.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Prevalence and pattern of lumbar MRI changes in a population study of 1043 individuals, Spine. 2009, 34(9): 934-40.

Cheung K.M.C., Wang T., Qiu G.X. and Luk K.D.K., Recent advances in the aetiology of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, International Orthopaedics. 2008, 32(6): 729-734.

Cheung K.M.C., Natarajan D., Wong Y.W., Cheung W.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Reliability of the use of the fulcrum bending radiograph in predicting thoracic scoliosis correction using pedicle screws, 28th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, November 29-30, 2008.

Cheung W.Y., Cheung K.M.C., Wong Y.W. and Luk K.D.K., eLetters: the value of radiographs obtained during forced traction under general anaesthesia, Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery . 2009, 90B(11): 1473-1476.

Chik T.K., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M.C., Sze K.Y. and Chan B.P., Creation of a tissue interface between bone-like construct and soft tissue-like construct, Biomaterials Asia 2009. Hong Kong, PA17.

Cui H.Y., Hu Y. and Luk K.D.K., Effects of Physiological Parameters on Intraoperative Somatosensory Evoked Potential Monitoring: Results from a Multifactor Analysis. , 2009 May;, Medical Science Monitor. 2009, 15: CR226-30.

El-Fiky T., Samartzis D., Cheung W.Y., Wong Y.W., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., The proximal thoracic curve in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS): surgical strategy and management outcomes, 28th Annual Congress of The Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association. Hong Kong, SAR China, 2008.

El-Fiky T., Samartzis D., Cheung W.Y., Wong Y.W., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., The proximal thoracic curve in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS): surgical strategy and management outcomes, Global Spine Congress. San Francisco, California, 2009.

Elfiky T.A.M. and Luk K.D.K., The behaviour of the proximal thoracic curve in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis with and without fusion. A review of thirty consecutive cases, 28th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, November 29-30, 2008.

Elfiky T.A.M., Samartzis D., Cheung W.Y., Wong Y.W., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., The proximal thoracic curve in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis surgical strategy and management outcomes, Global Spine Congress, San Francisco, USA, June 23-26, 2009.

Guo J.J., Yang H.L., Cheung K.M.C., Tang T.S. and Luk K.D.K., Classification and management of the tandem ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament and flaval ligament, Chinese Medical Journal. 2009, 122(2): 219-224.

Ho D.W.H., Cheung K.M.C., Karppinen J., Yip S.P., Ott J., Luk K.D.K., Leong J.C.Y., Cheah K.S.E., Sham P.C. and Song Y., Linkage Analysis With Subsequent Fine-mapping On Familial Early-onset Degenerative Disc Disease, The 10th International Meeting on Human Genome Variation Toronto, Canada http://www.tcag.ca/hgv2008/. 2008.

Hu L., Hu Y., Chang C. and Luk K.D.K., Comparison of Somatosensory Evoked Potentials Components With and Without Contact Cold Pain Stimulus, BME2008 Hong Kong Biomedical Engineering International Conference. 2008.

Hu L., Hu Y., Chang C.Q. and Luk K.D.K., Comparison of somatosensory evoked potentials components with and without contact cold pain stimulus, BME 2008 Conference, Hong Kong, October 23-25, 2009. 2008.

Hu Y., Mak J.N.F. and Luk K.D.K., Effect of electrocardiographic contamination on surface electromyography assessment of back muscles., Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology. 2009, 19: 145-56.

Huang S., Cheung K.M.C., Long D., Lin H., Luk K.D.K., Chan D. and Zhou G., Isolation and characterization of cell subpopulation with stem Cell properties in human and monkey intervertebral disc (IVD), Xth European Cell & Materials (ECM) Conference: Stem Cells for Musculoskeletal Regeneration. AO Foundation, Davos, 2009.

Lam R.W.M., Wong C.T., Li Z., Chan W.K., Luk K.D.K. and Lu W.W., Fatty acid functinalizatioini strontium hydroxyapatite nanorod and application, SICOT Oral Presentation Award. SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008. 2008.

Lam R.W.M., Wong C.T., Li Z., Chan W.K., Luk K.D.K. and Lu W.W., Fatty acid functionalization strontium hydroxyapatite nanorod and application, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008.

Lam S.K.L., Chan C.W., Leung Y.L., Cheung K.M.C. and Luk K.D.K., Biomechanical properties of cryopreserved interveretebral discs, 28th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, November 29-30, 2008.

Lam S.K.L., Chan C.W., Leung Y.L., Lu W.W., Cheung K.M.C. and Luk K.D.K., Biomechanical properties of cryopreserved intervertebral discs, BME 2008 Conference, Hong Kong, October 23-25, 2009. 2008.

Lam S.K.L., Chan C.W., Leung Y.L., Cheung K.M.C. and Luk K.D.K., Cryopreservant concentration and the biomechanical properties of cryopreserved intervertebral disc, Global Spine Congress, San Francisco, USA, June 23-26, 2009.

Lam S.K.L., Xiao J., Ding Y., Lu W.W., Ruan D. and Luk K.D.K., Development of a large animal model for kinematics study of the intervertebral disc allograft transplantation, Young Engineers Merit Award in the Best Young Engineers' Paper Competition and Best Oral Paper Presentation Award. BME 2008 Conference, Hong Kong, October 23-25, 2008. 2008.

Lam S.K.L., Xiao J., Ruan D., Ding Y., Lu W.W. and Luk K.D.K., In-vivo kinematics of the intervertebral disc allograft transplantation: a goat model, 55th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, Las Vegas, USA, February 22-25, 2009.

Lam S.K.L., Xiao J., Ruan D., Ding Y., Lu W.W. and Luk K.D.K., The effects of mal-placement of the interveretebral disc allograft transplant on the segmental mobility, Global Spine Congress, San Francisco, USA, June 23-26, 2009.

Lee C.F., Fong D.Y.T., Cheung K.M.C., Mak K.H., Cheng J.C.Y., Yip P.S.F., Ng B.K.W. and Luk K.D.K., Accurancy and utility of school screening for scoliosis in Hong Kong, 15th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques, Hong Kong, July 8-11, 2008.

Lee C.F., Fong D.Y.T., Cheung K.M.C., Mak K.H., Cheng J.C.Y., Yip P.S.F., Ng B.K.W., Luk K.D.K. and Cheng J.C.Y., Accurancy and utility of school screening for scoliosis in Hong Kong, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008.

Leung F.K.L., Lau T.W., To M.K.T., Luk K.D.K. and Kung A.W.C., Atypical femoral diaphyseal and subtrochanteric fractures and their association with bisphosphonates, BMJ Case Reports 2009. 2009, doi:10.1136/bcr.10.2008.1073.

Leung Y.L., Hung S.C., Chan Li L.C., Wu E.X., Luk K.D.K., Chan D. and Cheung K.M.C., Age-related degeneration of lumbar intervertebral discs in rabbits revealed by deuterium oxide-assisted MRI, Osteoarthritis and Cartilage. 2008, 16 (11): 1312-8.

Li J., Cheung K.M.C., Samartzis D., Zhu X., Li M. and Luk K.D.K., Key –Vertebral Screw Strategy (KVSS): an alternative surgical strategy for main thoracic curve correction in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, Global Spine Congress. San Francisco, California, 2009.

Li J., Cheung K.M.C., Samartzis D., Zhu X., Li M. and Luk K.D.K., Key-vertebral screw technique: an alternative surgical strategy for main thoracic curve corrrection in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis , Global Spine Congress, San Francisco, USA, June 23-26, 2009.

Li T.H., Hu Y., Wu E.X., Luk K.D.K. and Liu H., Structural and functional evaluation of chronic spinal cord compression in rat model, BME 2008 Conference, Hong Kong, October 23-25, 2009. 2008.

Li Z., Lu W.W., Chiu P.K.Y., Lam W.M., Tang B., Ngan A.H.W., Fang D., Cheung K.M.C., Leong J.C.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Architectural and mechanical properties of cancellous bone with strontium treatment in osteoporotic goats (abstract number 17444), SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV World Congress. 2008.

Li Z., Lu W.W., Chiu P.K.Y., Lam R.W.M., Tang B., Ngan A.H.W., Fang D., Cheung K.M.C., Leong J.C.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Architectural and mechanical properties of cancellous bone with strontium treatment in osteoporotic goats, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008.

Li Z., Lu W.W., Chiu P.K.Y., Lam R.W.M., Cheung K.M.C., Fang D., Leong J.C.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Micro-architectural and Nano-mechanical Properties of Trabecular Bone with Strontium Treatment in Osteoporotic Goats, International Conference on Osteoporosis and Bone Research 2008. ScienceDirect, 43: 47.

Li Z., Lu W.W., Chiu P.K.Y., Lam R.W.M., Cheung K.M.C., Fang D., Leong J.C.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Micro-architectural and nano-mechanical properties of trabecular bone with strontium treatment in osteoporotic goats., Bone. 2008, 43 (S1): S47.

Li Z., Lu W.W., Chiu P.K.Y., Lam W.M.R., Xu B., Cheung K.M.C., Leong J.C.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Strontium-Calcium Co-administration Stimulates Bone Matrix Osteogenic Factor Expression and New Bone Formation in a Large Animal Model, J Orthop Res. Wiley Periodicals, Inc., 2009, 27: 758–762.

Li Z., Lu W.W. and Luk K.D.K., Strontium-Calcium Co-administration Stimulates New Bone Formation but not Alter Bone Mechanical Properties in a Large Animal Model, The Third International Meeting of Chinese Orthopaedic Research Society. 2008.

Li Z., Lu W.W., Chiu P.K.Y., Lam R.W.M., Xu B., Cheung K.M.C., Leong J.C.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Strontium-calcium coadministration stimulates bone matrix osteogenic factor expression and new bone formation in a large animal model, J Orthop Res. 2009, 27(6): 758-762.

Li Z., Lu W.W., Chiu P.K.Y., Lam R.W., Xu B., Cheung K.M.C., Leong J.C.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Strontium-calcium coadministration stimulates bone matrix osteogenic factor expression and new bone formation in a large animal model, Journal of Orthopaedic Research. 2009, 27(6): 758-762.

Li Z., Lu W.W., Deng L.F., Chiu P.K.Y., Fang D., Lam R.W.M., Leong J.C.Y. and Luk K.D.K., The Morphology and Lattice Structure of Bone Crystal after Strontium Treatment in Goats, Journal of Bone and Mineral Metabolism. 2009.

Liu H., Hu Y. and Luk K.D.K., Best Young Engineers' Paper Prize BME2008-Comparison of blind source separation methods in fast somatosensory evoked potential detection., BME2008 Biomedical Enginnering Conference, 23–25 October 2008.. 2008.

Liu H., Hu Y. and Luk K.D.K., Signal-to-noise ratio estimation for intraoperative somatosensory evoked potentials, BME 2008 Conference, Hong Kong, October 23-25, 2009. 2008.

Liu H., Hu Y. and Luk K.D.K., Signal-to-noise ratio estimation for intraoperative somatosensory evoked potentials, Young Engineers Merit Award in the Best Young Engineers' Paper Competition and Best Oral Paper Presentation Award. BME 2008 Conference, Hong Kong, October 23-25, 2008. 2008.

Liu X., Wu S.L., Chu P., Chung C.Y., Chu C.L., Chan Y.L., Lam K.O., Yeung K.W.K., Lu W.W., Cheung K.M.C. and Luk K.D.K., Nano-scale surface morphology, wettability and osteoblast adhesion on nitrogen plasma-implanted NiTi shape memory alloy, Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology. 2009, 9: 3449-3454.

Lu W.W., Li Z., Chiu P.K.Y., Lam W.M., Wong C.T., Fang D., Cheung K.M.C., Leong J.C.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Strontium fortified calcium compound stimulates osteogenic factors expression and new bone formation in large animal model (abstract number 17436), SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV World Congress. 2008.

Lu W.W., Li Z., Chiu P.K.Y., Lam R.W.M., Wong C.T., Fang D., Cheung K.M.C., Leong J.C.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Strontium fortified calcium compound stimulates osteogenic factors expression and new bone formation in large animal model, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008.

Lui S.C., Yeung K.W.K., Chu P.K., Cheung K.M.C. and Luk K.D.K., Bioactivity Enhancement of Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) by Plasma Immersion ion Implantation, Biomedical Engineering International Conference, Hong Kong (Oct 23-25, 2008). 2008.

Lui S.C., Yeung K.W.K., Chu P., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Bioactivity enhancement of polyetheretherketone (PEEK) by plasma immersion ion implantation, BME 2008 Conference, Hong Kong, October 23-25, 2009. 2008.

Lui S.C., Yeung K.W.K., Chu P.K., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Bioactivity enhancement of polyetheretherketone (PEEK) by plasma immersion ion implantation, Young Engineers Merit Award in the Best Young Engineers' Paper Competition and Best Oral Paper Presentation Award. BME 2008 Conference, Hong Kong, October 23-25, 2008. 2008.

Lui S.C., Yeung K.W.K., Chu P.K., Cheung K.M.C. and Luk K.D.K., Feasibility study of bioactivity enhancement of polyetheretherketone (PEEK) using plasma implantation technology, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong (Aug 24-28, 2008). 2008.

Lui S.C., Yeung K.W.K., Chu P., Cheung K.M.C. and Luk K.D.K., In vitro study of improving bioactivity of polyetheretherketone (PEEK) by plasma immersion ion implantation, 55th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, Las Vegas, USA, February 22-25, 2009.

Luk K.D.K., Approach to congenital scoliosis due to hemivertebrae, Ganga Operative Spine Course organised by the Ganga Hospital, Coimbatore, India, April 30 - May 3, 2009. 2009.

Luk K.D.K., Approach to failed back surgery, Ganga Operative Spine Course organised by the Ganga Hospital, Coimbatore, India, April 30 - May 3, 2009. 2009.

Luk K.D.K. and Ruan D.K., Cervical disc transplantation, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008. 2008.

Luk K.D.K., Hemivertebra resection in congenital scoliosis, The 1st China SRS International Conference, Beijing, PR China, May 15-17, 2009. 2009.

Luk K.D.K., Lam S.K.L., Ruan D., Ding Y. and Lu W.W., In-vivo kinematics of the IVD allograft transplantation, Global Spine Congress, San Francisco, USA, June 23-26, 2009.

Luk K.D.K., Intervertebral disc transplantation, 15th Spinal Surgery Course organised by the Imperial College, London and Brunel University, London, October 1-3, 2008. 2008.

Luk K.D.K. and Ruan D., Intervertebral disc transplantation: a biological approach to motion preservation, European Spine Journal. 2008, 17(S34): 504-510.

Luk K.D.K., Kyphosis in the osteoporotic spine, The 1st China SRS International Conference, Beijing, PR China, May 15-17, 2009. 2009.

Luk K.D.K., Monthly Academic Meeting of the Hong Kong Neurosurgical Society, Hong Kong, September 10, 2008. 2008.

Luk K.D.K., Novel use of intervertebral disc transplantation, 15th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques, Hong Kong, July 8-11, 2008. 2008.

Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Overview and the role of hemivertebra excision, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008.

Luk K.D.K., Paediatric and adolescent spinal deformities, 15th Spinal Surgery Course organised by the Imperial College, London and Brunel University, London, October 1-3, 2008. 2008.

Luk K.D.K., Principle of management of spondylolisthesis, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008. 2008.

Luk K.D.K., Selection of fusion levels in AIS using fulcrum bending views, Ganga Operative Spine Course organised by the Ganga Hospital, Coimbatore, India, April 30 - May 3, 2009. 2009.

Luk K.D.K., Don A.S., Chong C.S., Wong Y.W. and Cheung K.M.C., Selection of fusion levels in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis using fulcrum bending prediction, Spine. 2008, 33(20): 2192-2198.

Luk K.D.K., Surgery on the osteoporotic spine, Ganga Operative Spine Course organised by the Ganga Hospital, Coimbatore, India, April 30 - May 3, 2009. 2009.

Luk K.D.K., TB spine - a historical perspective and the future, APOA Operative Spine Course,Manila, Philippines, June 18-20, 2009. 2009.

Luk K.D.K., The development of spinal instrumentation in the past 5 decades, BME 2008 Conference, Hong Kong, October 23-25, 2009. 2008.

Luk K.D.K., The future of spinal surgery, 15th Spinal Surgery Course organised by the Imperial College, London and Brunel University, London, October 1-3, 2008. 2008.

Luk K.D.K., The good, the bad and the ugly, Annual Meeting of the British Scoliosis Society, Leicester, UK, April 23-24, 2009. 2009.

Luk K.D.K., The selection of fusion level using the fulcrum bending radiograph in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis , Annual Meeting of the Chugoku-Shikoku Orthopedic Association, Kochi, Japan, November 15-16, 2008.

Luk K.D.K., Tuberculosis of the spine - the historic perspective and future perspective, Annual Meeting of the Chugoku-Shikoku Orthopedic Association, Kochi, Japan, November 15-16, 2008. 2008.

Luk K.D.K., 對脊柱非融合技術的認識, In: 張光鉑, 評與論, 中國脊柱脊髓雜誌編輯部, 2009, 237-238.

Mak J.N.F., Hu Y., Cheung K.M.C. and Luk K.D.K., Clinical review of low back pain patients in Hong Kong, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008.

Mak J.N.F., Hu Y. and Luk K.D.K., Effects of low back pain on back muscle coordination: a surface EMG study, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008.

Mak K.C., Wong Y.W. and Luk K.D.K., Spinal cord compression secondary to brown tumour in a patient on long-term haemodialysis: a case report, Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2009, 17(1): 90-95.

Ming D., Zhang C., Bai Y., Wan B., Hu Y. and Luk K.D.K., Gait Recognition Based on Multiple Views Fusion of Wavelet Descriptor and Human Skeleton Model, International Conference on Virtual Environments, Hunman-Computer Interfaces and Measurements Systems, May 11-13, 2009, Hong Kong, China. 2009, 246-249.

Ming D., Xue Z., Meng L., Wan B., Hu Y. and Luk K.D.K., Identification of Humans Using Infrared Gait Recognition, International Conference on Virtual Environments, Hunman-Computer Interfaces and Measurements Systems, May 11-13, 2009, Hong Kong, China. 2009, 319-322.

Ming D., Liu X., Dai Y., Wan B., Hu Y. and Luk K.D.K., Indirect Biomechanics Measurement on Shoulder Joint Moments of Walker-Assisted Gait, International Conference on Virtual Environments, Hunman-Computer Interfaces and Measurements Systems.Hong Kong, China. 2009, 323-326.

Ming D., Zhang M.M., Xi Y.Y., Qi H.Z., Hu Y. and Luk K.D.K., Multiscale Entropy Analysis of Attention Ralated EEG based on Motor Imaginary Potential, International Conference on Computational Intelligence for Measurement Systems and Applications, 11-13, May, 2009, Hong Kong, China. 2009, 24-27.

Ming D., Zhang X., Liu X.Y., Wan B.K., Hu Y. and Luk K.D.K., Nonlinear Static Decoupling of Six-Dimension Force Sensor for Walker Dynamometer System Based on Artifical Neural Network, International Conference on Computational Intelligence for Measurement Systems and Applications, 11-13, May, 2009, Hong Kong, China. 2009, 14-17.

Ming D., Bai Y.R., Zhang C., Wan B.K., Hu Y. and Luk K.D.K., Novel Gait Recognition Technique Based on SVM Fusion of PCA-Processed Contour Projection and Skeleton Model Features, International Conference on Computational Intelligence for Measurement Systems and Applications, 11-13, May, 2009, Hong Kong, China. 2009, 1-4.

Mok P.S., Samartzis D., Karppinen J., Cauilan G.E., Luk K.D.K., Fong D.Y.T. and Cheung K.M.C., Schmorl's Nodes of the lumbar spine: prevalence, classification, associated risk factors and clinical relevance, 28th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, November 29-30, 2008.

Mok P.S., Samartzis D., Karppinen J., Cauilan G.E., Luk K.D.K., Fong D.Y.T. and Cheung K.M.C., Schmorl's Nodes of the lumbar spine: prevalence, classification, associated risk factors and clinical relevance, Arthur Yau Award. 28th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, November 29-30, 2008. 2008.

Mok P.S., Samartzis D., Karppinen J., Caulian G., Fong D.Y.T., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Schmorl's nodes of the lumbar spine: prevalence, classification, and associated risk factors, 28th Annual Congress of The Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association. Hong Kong, SAR China, 2008.

Mok P.S., Samartzis D., Karppinen J., Caulian G., Fong D.Y.T., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Schmorl's nodes of the lumbar spine: prevalence, classification, and associated risk factors, 3rd International Congress of the Chinese Orthopaedic Association. Suzhou, China, 2008.

Mok P.S., Samartzis D., Karppinen J., Cauilan G.E., Luk K.D.K., Fong D.Y.T. and Cheung K.M.C., Schmorl's nodes of the lumbar spine: prevalence, classification, associated risk factors and clinical relevance, AOSpine Best Paper Award. 28th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, November 29-30, 2008. 2008.

Mok P.S., Cheung K.M.C., Samartzis D., Karppinen J., Cauilan G.E., Luk K.D.K. and Fong D.Y.T., Schmorl's nodes of the lumbar spine: prevalence, classification, associated risk factors and clinical relevance, Global Spine Congress, San Francisco, USA, June 23-26, 2009.

Mok P.S., Samartzis D., Karppinen J., Caulian G., Fong D.Y.T., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Schmorl's nodes of the lumbar spine: prevalence, risk factors, and clinical relevance, Global Spine Congress. San Francisco, California, 2009.

Ng M.C., Hua J., Hu Y., Luk K.D.K. and Lam E.Y.M., Magnetization Transfer (MT) asymmetry around the water resonance in human cervical spinal cord, Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging. 2009, 29.

Pan H., Li Z., Lam W.M.R., Wong C.T., Darvell B.W., Pan H., Lu W.W., Luk K.D.K., Hu Y. and Lu W.W., Nucleation of strontium-substituted apatite, Cryst Growth Des. 2009, 9(8): 3342-3345.

Pan H., Li Z., Lam R.W.M., Wong C.T., Luk K.D.K. and Lu W.W., Solubility isotherms of gradient strontium-reinforced hap by solid titration, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008.

Pan H., Li Z., Lam W.M.R., Wong C.T., Darvell B.W., Luk K.D.K. and Lu W.W., Solubility of strontium-substituted apatite by solid titration, Acta Biomaterialia. 2009, 5: 1678-1685.

Pan H., Li Z., Wang T., Lam W.M.R., Wong C.T., Luk K.D.K. and Lu W.W., The Stability of Biological Apatite in the Presence of Strontium, 55th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS). 2009.

Peng S., Zhou G., Li Z., Cheung K.M.C., Luk K.D.K., Zhou Z. and Lu W.W., Strontium Promotes Osteogenic Differentiation Of Mesenchymal Stem Cells Through Enhancing The Ras/erk Mapk Signalling, Cell Physiology and Biechemistry. 2009, 23: 165-174.

Peng S.L., Zhou G., Luk K.D.K., Li Z., Cheung K.M.C., Zhou Z.J. and Lu W.W., Strontium promotes osteogenic differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells through the RAS/ERK 1/2 MAPK signaling pathway, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008.

Peng S.L., Zhou G., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M.C., Li Z., Lam R.W.M., Zhou Z. and Lu W.W., Strontium promotes osteogenic differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells through the Ras/MAPK signaling pathway., Cell Physiol Biochem. 2009, 23: 165-174.

Samartzis D., Karppinen J., Mok P.S., Fong D.Y.T., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., "Skipped" level degeneration disc disease of the lumbar spine, 28th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, November 29-30, 2008.

Samartzis D., Karppinen J., Mok P.S., Fong D.Y.T., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., "Skipped" level disc degeneration of the lumbar spine: prevalence and associated risk factors, 15th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques, Hong Kong, July 8-11, 2008.

Samartzis D., Karpinnen J., Mok P.S., Fong D.Y.T., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., "Skipped" level disc degeneration of the lumbar spine: prevalence and associated risk factors, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008.

Samartzis D., Karppinen J., Mok P.S., Ho D.W.H., Fong D.Y.T., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., "Skipped" level disc degeneration of the lumbar spine, Global Spine Congress, San Francisco, USA, June 23-26, 2009.

Samartzis D., Karppinen J., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Body mass index and its association with disc degeneration of the lumbar spine in adults, Global Spine Congress, San Francisco, USA, June 23-26, 2009.

Samartzis D., Karppinen J., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Body mass index and its association with lumbar disc degeneration in adults, Global Spine Congress. San Francisco, California, 2009.

Samartzis D., Karppinen J., Mok P.S., Fong D.Y.T., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Epidemiology and risk factors associated with lumbosacral juvenile degenerative disc disease (JDDD), 15th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques (IMAST). Hong Kong, SAR China, 2008.

Samartzis D., Karppinen J., Mok P.S., Fong D.Y.T., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Epidemiology and risk factors associated with lumbosacral juvenile degenerative disc disease (JDDD), SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress. Hong Kong, SAR China, 2008.

Samartzis D., Karppinen J., Mok P.S., Fong D.Y.T., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M.C., Luk K.D.K. and Luk K.D.K., Epidemiology and risk factors associated with lumbosacral juvenile degenerative disc disease, 15th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques, Hong Kong, July 8-11, 2008.

Samartzis D., Karppinen J., Mok P.S., Fong D.Y.T., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Epidemiology and risk factors associated with lumbosacral juvenile degenerative disc disease, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008.

Samartzis D., Karppinen J., Mok P.S., Fong D.Y.T., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Juvenile degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine: epidemiology, risk factors and clinical relevance, 28th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, November 29-30, 2008.

Samartzis D., Karppinen J., Mok P.S., Fong D.Y.T., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Juvenile disc degeneration of the lumbar spine: epidemiology, risk factors and clinical relevance, Best Poster Award. Global Spine Congress, San Francisco, USA, June 23-26, 2009. 2008.

Samartzis D., Karppinen J., Mok P.S., Ho D.W.H., Fong D.Y.T., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Juvenile disc degeneration of the lumbar spine: prevalence, risk factors and clinical relevance, Global Spine Congress, San Francisco, USA, June 23-26, 2009.

Samartzis D., Karppinen J., Mok P.S., Fong D.Y.T., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Juvenile disc degeneration: epidemiology, risk factors, and clinical relevance, 28th Annual Congress of The Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association. Hong Kong, SAR China, 2008.

Samartzis D., Karppinen J., Mok P.S., Fong D.Y.T., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Juvenile disc degeneration: epidemiology, risk factors, and clinical relevance, Global Spine Congress. San Francisco, California, 2009.

Samartzis D., Karppinen J., Mok P.S., Fong D.Y.T., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., “Skipped” level disc degeneration of the lumbar spine: prevalence and associated risk factors, 15th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques (IMAST). Hong Kong, SAR China, 2008.

Samartzis D., Karppinen J., Mok P.S., Fong D.Y.T., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., “Skipped” level disc degeneration of the lumbar spine: prevalence and associated risk factors, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress. Hong Kong, SAR China, 2008.

Samartzis D., Karppinen J., Mok P.S., Fong D.Y.T., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., “Skipped” level disc degeneration of the lumbar spine: prevalence, risk factors, and clinical relevance, 28th Annual Congress of The Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association. Hong Kong, SAR China, 2008.

Samartzis D., Karppinen J., Mok P.S., Fong D.Y.T., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., “Skipped” level disc degeneration of the lumbar spine: prevalence, risk factors, and clinical relevance, Global Spine Congress. San Francisco, California, 2009.

Saw L.B., Cheung K.M.C., Grozman S.A.M. and Luk K.D.K., A practical classification of the distal radius and ulna for assessing skeletal growth and maturity, 28th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, November 29-30, 2008.

Saw L.B., Cheung K.M.C., Grozman S.A.M. and Luk K.D.K., A practical classification of the distal radius and ulna for assessing skeletal growth and maturity, 55th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, Las Vegas, USA, February 22-25, 2009.

Siu H.F., Hu Y. and Luk K.D.K., Quantitative analysis of surface electromyographic topography in back muscle activity during forward bending, BME 2008 Conference, Hong Kong, October 23-25, 2009. 2008.

Sun Y., Samartzis D., Wong Y.W., Cheung K.M.C. and Luk K.D.K., The "X-factor" index: a new parameter for the assessment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis correction, Global Spine Congress, San Francisco, USA, June 23-26, 2009.

Sun Y., Samartzis D., Cheung K.M.C., Wong Y.W. and Luk K.D.K., The “X-Factor” Index: a new parameter for the assessment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis correction, Global Spine Congress. San Francisco, California, 2009.

Tang W.K., Yeung K.W.K., Lu W.W. and Luk K.D.K., Biomechanical analysis of a novel implant for facet joint fixation using finite element method, BME 2008 Conference, Hong Kong, October 23-25, 2009. 2008.

Tang W.K., Yeung K.W.K., Lu W.W., Cheung K.M.C. and Luk K.D.K., Facet joint motion analysis of L4-5 by using finite element modeling, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong (Aug 24-28, 2008). 2008.

Wan B.K., Meng L., Qi H.Z., Hu Y. and Luk K.D.K., Video Image Super-resolution Restoration Based on Iterative Back-Projection Algorithm, International Conference on Computational Intelligence for Measurement Systems and Applications, 11-13, May, 2009, Hong Kong, China. 2009, 46-49.

Wang H., Mak K.C., Wong Y.W., Luo Z., Elfiky T.A.M., Samartzis D., Kang X., Cheung W.Y., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Spring-back closure of expansive open-door laminoplasty - a long term follow up study, Global Spine Congress, San Francisco, USA, June 23-26, 2009.

Wang H.Q., Mak K.C., Wong Y.W., Elfiky T.A.M., Cheung W.Y., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Spring-back closure of expansive open-door laminoplasty using the Hirabayashi technique - a long-term follow-up study, 28th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, November 29-30, 2008.

Wang H.Q., Mak K.C., Samartzis D., El-fiky T., Wong Y.W., Luo Z.J., Kang X., Cheung W.Y., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., “Spring-back” closure associated with open-door cervical laminoplasty, Global Spine Congress. San Francisco, California, 2009.

Wong C.T., Lam W.M.R., Liu W.C., Fong M.K., Wong K.L., Wang T., Li Z., Lu W.W., Chiu P.K.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Optimized strontium-containing hydroxyapatite bioactive bone cement (Sr-HA Joint) for arthroplasty., 55th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, Las Vegas, Nevada. February 22-25, 2009.. 2009.

Wong H.M., Yeung K.W.K., Lam K.O., Chu P.K., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., A Novel New Surface Modified Biodegradable Metallic Material for Orthopaedic Implantation, Biomedical Engineering International Conference, Hong Kong (Oct 23-25, 2008). 2008.

Wong H.M., Yeung K.W.K., Lam K.O., Chu P., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., A novel surface modified biodegradable metallic material for orthopaedic implantation, BME 2008 Conference, Hong Kong, October 23-25, 2009. 2008.

Wong H.M., Yeung K.W.K., Lam K.O., Chu P.K., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Coorelation of osteoblast activity and metallic ions released from an implantable and biodegradable metallic material, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008.

Wong H.M., Yeung K.W.K., Chu P.K., Cheung K.M.C. and Luk K.D.K., Correlation of osteoblast activity and metallic ions released from an implantable and biodegradable metallic material, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong (Aug 24-28, 2008). 2008.

Wong H.M., Yeung K.W.K., Chu P.K., Cheung K.M.C. and Luk K.D.K., In vitro study of a new surface modified biodegradable metallic material for orthopadeic implantation, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong (Aug 24-28, 2008). 2008.

Wong H.M., Yeung K.W.K., Lam K.O., Chu P.K., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., In vitro study of a new surface modified biodegradable metallic material for orthopaedic implantation, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008.

Wong H.M., Yeung K.W.K., Lam K.O., Chu P., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Reduction of corrosion behavior of magnesium alloy by PCL surface treatment, 55th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, Las Vegas, USA, February 22-25, 2009.

Wong K.K.H., Cheung W.Y., Wong Y.W., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Treatment of severe congenital scoliosis using modern rigid growing rods - a medium-term report, 28th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, November 29-30, 2008.

Wong Y.W., Cheung K.M.C., Cheung W.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Reduction osteotomy with or without intra-vertebral structural support and bone grafting for osteoporotic thoracolumbar fracture, 15th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques, Hong Kong, July 8-11, 2008.

Wong Y.W. and Luk K.D.K., Total cervical spondylectomy for a locally aggressive tumour - preoperative planning and intra-operative strategy, 28th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, November 29-30, 2008.

Wu S.L., Liu X., Hu T., Chu P., Ho J.P.Y., Chan Y.L., Yeung K.W.K., Chu C.L., Hung T.K., Huo K.F., Chung C.Y., Lu W.W., Cheung K.M.C. and Luk K.D.K., A biomimetic hierarchical scaffold: natural growth of nanotitanates on three-dimensional microporous Ti-based metals, Nano Letters. 2008, 8(11): 3803-3808.

Wu S.L., Liu X., Hu T., Jiang J., Chu P., Yeung K.W.K., Chung C.Y., Chu C.L., Xu Z.S., Lu W.W., Cheung K.M.C. and Luk K.D.K., Electrochemical stability of orthopedic porous NiTi shape memory alloys treated by different surface modification techniques, Journal of Electrochemical Society. 2009, 156(6): C187-194.

Wu S.L., Liu X.M., Chan Y.L., Chung C.Y., Chu P.K., Chu C.L., Lam K.O., Yeung K.W.K., Lu W.W., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., In vitro bioactivity and osteoblast response on chemically modified biomedical porous NiTi synthesized by capsule-free hot isostatic pressing, Surf. Coat. Technol.. 2008, 202: 2458-2462.

Wu S.L., Liu X.M., Chan Y.L., Chu P.K., Chung C.Y., Chu C.L., Yeung K.W.K., Lu W.W., Cheung K.M.C. and Luk K.D.K., Nickel Release Behavior and Surface Characteristics of Porous NiTi Shape Memory Alloy Modified by Different Chemical Processes, Journal of Biomedical Materials Research A. 2009, 89(2): 483-489.

Yang F., Leung Y.L., Chan D., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., A histological grading system for evaluating disc degeneration in the mouse, 55th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, Las Vegas, USA, February 22-25, 2009.

Yang F., Chan D., Leung Y.L., Lu W.W., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., In vivo chondrocytic differentiation of the allogenic stem cells in the murine intervertebral disc, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008.

Yang F., Leung Y.L., Luk K.D.K., Chan D. and Cheung K.M.C., Injury-induced sequential transformation of notochordal nucleus pulposus to chondrogenic and fibrocartilaginous phenotype in the mouse, Journal of Pathology. 2009, 218(1): 113-21.

Yee D., Samartzis D., Wong Y.W., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., A descriptive and comparative study of infective spondylitis in Southern Chinese, Global Spine Congress, San Francisco, USA, June 23-26, 2009.

Yee P.K., Samartzis D., Wong Y.W., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Infective spondylitis in Southern Chinese: a descriptive and comparative study of 91 cases, Global Spine Congress. San Francisco, California, 2009.

Yeung K.W.K., Cheung K.M.C., Luk K.D.K., Yeung C.Y., Kao R.Y.T. and Chu P.K., Antibacterial surface and method of fabrication (No.: 61/154,278 & 61/153,840), U.S. Provisional Patent. 2009.

Yeung K.W.K., Lui S.C., Cheung K.M.C., Luk K.D.K. and Chu P.K., Bioactivity Enhancement of Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) by Plasma Immersion Implantation (No.: 61/154,178), U.S. Provisional Patent. 2009.

Yeung K.W.K., Chan Y.L., Lu W.W., Luk K.D.K., Chan D., Wu S.L., Liu X.M., Chu C.L., Chung C.Y., Chu P.K., Cheung K.M.C. and Chung C.Y., Formation of CAP04 and suppression of Ni leaching in nitinol using oxygen and sodium plasma immersion ion implantation, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008.

Yeung K.W.K., Chan Y.L., Lu W.W., Luk K.D.K., Chan D., Wu S.L., Liu X.M., Chu C.L. and Chung C.Y., Formation of CaPO4 and Suppression of Ni Leaching in Nitinol using Oxygen and Sodium Plasma Immersion Ion Implantation, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong (24-28, Aug, 2008). 2008.

Yu B.S., Zheng Z.M., Zhuang X.M., Chen H., Xie D.H., Luk K.D.K. and Lu W.W., Biomechanical effects of transverse partial sacrectomy on the sacroiliac joints an in vitro human cadaveric investigation of the borderline of sacroiliac joint instability., Spine. 2009, 34 (13): 1370-1375.

Zhang Z., Liu H., Chan S.C., Luk K.D.K. and Hu Y., Time-dependent power spectral density estimation of surface electromyography during isometric muscle contraction: Methods and comparisons, Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology. 2008.

Zhang Z., YANG J., Chan S.C., Luk K.D.K. and Hu Y., Time-frequency component analysis of somatosensory evoked potentials in rats, BioMedical Engineering OnLine. 2009.

Zhao H.S., Zhang Z., Liu H., Luk K.D.K. and Hu Y., Adaptive signal enhancement of somatosensory evoked potentials based on least mean squares and Kalman filter: A comparative study, IEEE/EMBS Conference on Neural Engineering (NER 2009). 2009.

Researcher : Ma W

List of Research Outputs

Ng F.Y., Ma W. and Chiu P.K.Y., Posterior dislocation after total hip replacement - the effects of anteversion of acetabular cup and size of femoral head, 28th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2008, 12: S50.

Researcher : Mak JNF

List of Research Outputs

Hu Y., Mak J.N.F. and Luk K.D.K., Effect of electrocardiographic contamination on surface electromyography assessment of back muscles., Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology. 2009, 19: 145-56.

Mak J.N.F., Hu Y., Cheung K.M.C. and Luk K.D.K., Clinical review of low back pain patients in Hong Kong, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008.

Mak J.N.F., Hu Y. and Luk K.D.K., Effects of low back pain on back muscle coordination: a surface EMG study, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008.

Researcher : Mak KC

List of Research Outputs

Mak K.C., Wong Y.W. and Luk K.D.K., Spinal cord compression secondary to brown tumour in a patient on long-term haemodialysis: a case report, Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2009, 17(1): 90-95.

Mak K.C., Vidyadhara S. and Cheung K.M.C., Supine radiograph predicts flexibility of AIS to bracing, Most promising spine scientific paper award. 28th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, November 29-30, 2008. 2008.

Wang H., Mak K.C., Wong Y.W., Luo Z., Elfiky T.A.M., Samartzis D., Kang X., Cheung W.Y., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Spring-back closure of expansive open-door laminoplasty - a long term follow up study, Global Spine Congress, San Francisco, USA, June 23-26, 2009.

Wang H.Q., Mak K.C., Wong Y.W., Elfiky T.A.M., Cheung W.Y., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Spring-back closure of expansive open-door laminoplasty using the Hirabayashi technique - a long-term follow-up study, 28th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, November 29-30, 2008.

Wang H.Q., Mak K.C., Samartzis D., El-fiky T., Wong Y.W., Luo Z.J., Kang X., Cheung W.Y., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., “Spring-back” closure associated with open-door cervical laminoplasty, Global Spine Congress. San Francisco, California, 2009.

Researcher : Miao X

List of Research Outputs

Chan P.K., Miao X., Chen H., Tang W.M. and Chiu P.K.Y., Prediction of sagittabl pelvic rotation in plain pelvis x-ray, 28th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2008, 12: S36.

Chan P.K., Miao X., Tang W.M. and Chiu P.K.Y., Prediction of sagittal pelvic rotation in plain pelvis x-ray (abstract 17623), SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV World Congress. 2008.

Researcher : Mok PS

List of Research Outputs

Mok P.S., Samartzis D., Karppinen J., Cauilan G.E., Luk K.D.K., Fong D.Y.T. and Cheung K.M.C., Schmorl's Nodes of the lumbar spine: prevalence, classification, associated risk factors and clinical relevance, 28th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, November 29-30, 2008.

Mok P.S., Samartzis D., Karppinen J., Cauilan G.E., Luk K.D.K., Fong D.Y.T. and Cheung K.M.C., Schmorl's Nodes of the lumbar spine: prevalence, classification, associated risk factors and clinical relevance, Arthur Yau Award. 28th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, November 29-30, 2008. 2008.

Mok P.S., Samartzis D., Karppinen J., Caulian G., Fong D.Y.T., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Schmorl's nodes of the lumbar spine: prevalence, classification, and associated risk factors, 28th Annual Congress of The Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association. Hong Kong, SAR China, 2008.

Mok P.S., Samartzis D., Karppinen J., Caulian G., Fong D.Y.T., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Schmorl's nodes of the lumbar spine: prevalence, classification, and associated risk factors, 3rd International Congress of the Chinese Orthopaedic Association. Suzhou, China, 2008.

Mok P.S., Samartzis D., Karppinen J., Cauilan G.E., Luk K.D.K., Fong D.Y.T. and Cheung K.M.C., Schmorl's nodes of the lumbar spine: prevalence, classification, associated risk factors and clinical relevance, AOSpine Best Paper Award. 28th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, November 29-30, 2008. 2008.

Mok P.S., Cheung K.M.C., Samartzis D., Karppinen J., Cauilan G.E., Luk K.D.K. and Fong D.Y.T., Schmorl's nodes of the lumbar spine: prevalence, classification, associated risk factors and clinical relevance, Global Spine Congress, San Francisco, USA, June 23-26, 2009.

Mok P.S., Samartzis D., Karppinen J., Caulian G., Fong D.Y.T., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Schmorl's nodes of the lumbar spine: prevalence, risk factors, and clinical relevance, Global Spine Congress. San Francisco, California, 2009.

Samartzis D., Karppinen J., Mok P.S., Fong D.Y.T., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., "Skipped" level degeneration disc disease of the lumbar spine, 28th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, November 29-30, 2008.

Samartzis D., Karppinen J., Mok P.S., Fong D.Y.T., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., "Skipped" level disc degeneration of the lumbar spine: prevalence and associated risk factors, 15th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques, Hong Kong, July 8-11, 2008.

Samartzis D., Karpinnen J., Mok P.S., Fong D.Y.T., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., "Skipped" level disc degeneration of the lumbar spine: prevalence and associated risk factors, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008.

Samartzis D., Karppinen J., Mok P.S., Ho D.W.H., Fong D.Y.T., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., "Skipped" level disc degeneration of the lumbar spine, Global Spine Congress, San Francisco, USA, June 23-26, 2009.

Samartzis D., Karppinen J., Mok P.S., Fong D.Y.T., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Epidemiology and risk factors associated with lumbosacral juvenile degenerative disc disease (JDDD), 15th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques (IMAST). Hong Kong, SAR China, 2008.

Samartzis D., Karppinen J., Mok P.S., Fong D.Y.T., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Epidemiology and risk factors associated with lumbosacral juvenile degenerative disc disease (JDDD), SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress. Hong Kong, SAR China, 2008.

Samartzis D., Karppinen J., Mok P.S., Fong D.Y.T., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M.C., Luk K.D.K. and Luk K.D.K., Epidemiology and risk factors associated with lumbosacral juvenile degenerative disc disease, 15th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques, Hong Kong, July 8-11, 2008.

Samartzis D., Karppinen J., Mok P.S., Fong D.Y.T., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Epidemiology and risk factors associated with lumbosacral juvenile degenerative disc disease, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008.

Samartzis D., Karppinen J., Mok P.S., Fong D.Y.T., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Juvenile degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine: epidemiology, risk factors and clinical relevance, 28th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, November 29-30, 2008.

Samartzis D., Karppinen J., Mok P.S., Fong D.Y.T., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Juvenile disc degeneration of the lumbar spine: epidemiology, risk factors and clinical relevance, Best Poster Award. Global Spine Congress, San Francisco, USA, June 23-26, 2009. 2008.

Samartzis D., Karppinen J., Mok P.S., Ho D.W.H., Fong D.Y.T., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Juvenile disc degeneration of the lumbar spine: prevalence, risk factors and clinical relevance, Global Spine Congress, San Francisco, USA, June 23-26, 2009.

Samartzis D., Karppinen J., Mok P.S., Fong D.Y.T., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Juvenile disc degeneration: epidemiology, risk factors, and clinical relevance, 28th Annual Congress of The Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association. Hong Kong, SAR China, 2008.

Samartzis D., Karppinen J., Mok P.S., Fong D.Y.T., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Juvenile disc degeneration: epidemiology, risk factors, and clinical relevance, Global Spine Congress. San Francisco, California, 2009.

Samartzis D., Karppinen J., Mok P.S., Fong D.Y.T., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., “Skipped” level disc degeneration of the lumbar spine: prevalence and associated risk factors, 15th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques (IMAST). Hong Kong, SAR China, 2008.

Samartzis D., Karppinen J., Mok P.S., Fong D.Y.T., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., “Skipped” level disc degeneration of the lumbar spine: prevalence and associated risk factors, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress. Hong Kong, SAR China, 2008.

Samartzis D., Karppinen J., Mok P.S., Fong D.Y.T., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., “Skipped” level disc degeneration of the lumbar spine: prevalence, risk factors, and clinical relevance, 28th Annual Congress of The Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association. Hong Kong, SAR China, 2008.

Samartzis D., Karppinen J., Mok P.S., Fong D.Y.T., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., “Skipped” level disc degeneration of the lumbar spine: prevalence, risk factors, and clinical relevance, Global Spine Congress. San Francisco, California, 2009.

Researcher : Natarajan D

List of Research Outputs

Cheung K.M.C., Natarajan D., Samartzis D., Wong Y.W., Cheung W.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Predictability of the fulcrum bending radiograph in thoracic adolescent idiopathic scoliosis correction with alternate level pedicle screw fixation, 28th Annual Congress of The Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association. Hong Kong, SAR China, 2008.

Cheung K.M.C., Natarajan D., Samartzis D., Wong Y.W., Cheung W.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Predictability of the fulcrum bending radiograph in thoracic adolescent idiopathic scoliosis correction with alternate level pedicle screw fixation, Global Spine Congress. San Francisco, California, 2009.

Cheung K.M.C., Natarajan D., Samartzis D., Wong Y.W., Cheung W.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Predictability of the fulcrum bending radiograph in thoracic adolescent idiopathic scoliosis correction with alternate level pedicle screw fixation, Global Spine Congress, San Francisco, USA, June 23-26, 2009.

Cheung K.M.C., Natarajan D., Wong Y.W., Cheung W.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Reliability of the use of the fulcrum bending radiograph in predicting thoracic scoliosis correction using pedicle screws, 28th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, November 29-30, 2008.

Researcher : Ng FY

List of Research Outputs

Chiu P.K.Y., Wong K.K.H., Yan C.H. and Ng F.Y., Alumina-alumina cementless total hip arthroplasty in young Chinese patients, 28th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2008, 12: S52.

Ng F.Y., Chiu P.K.Y. and Ng T.P., Are sexes equal in osteonecrosis of femoral head - a retrospective study , 28th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2008, 12: S54.

Ng F.Y., Ma W. and Chiu P.K.Y., Posterior dislocation after total hip replacement - the effects of anteversion of acetabular cup and size of femoral head, 28th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2008, 12: S50.

Yan C.H., Chiu P.K.Y. and Ng F.Y., Rate of linear femoral head penetration in total hip arthroplasty with highly cross-linked polyethylene insert in young Chinese patients, 28th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2008, 12: S53.

Yan C.H., Chiu P.K.Y. and Ng F.Y., Total hip arthroplasty with 36 mm articulation in Chinese patients, 28th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2008, 12: S56.

馬 ......, Ng F.Y., Chiu P.K.Y. and 張樹.棟., 不同髋臼杯位置和球頭假體大小對全髋關節置換術後後方穩定性的影嚮, The Tenth National Congress of Orthopaedic Surgery and the Third International Congress of Chinese Orthopaedic Association. 2008, 54.

Researcher : Ng TP

List of Research Outputs

Chiu P.K.Y., Zhao Z., Yau W.P., Ng T.P. and Tang W.M., Stability of the tibial cutting block in total knee arthroplasty, 28th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2008, 12: S79.

Chiu P.K.Y., Yau W.P., Ng T.P. and Tang W.M., The accuracy of extramedullary guides for tibial component placement in total knee arthroplasty., International Orthopaedics. 2008, 32(4): 467-471.

Kuong E., Ng T.P. and Yau W.P., Early Experience in Computer-Navigated High Tibial Osteotomy – a Preliminary Report, Hong Kong Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2008, 12: S104.

Ng F.Y., Chiu P.K.Y. and Ng T.P., Are sexes equal in osteonecrosis of femoral head - a retrospective study , 28th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2008, 12: S54.

Yan C.H., Yau W.P., Chiu P.K.Y., Ng T.P., Lie C.W.H. and Tang W.M., Interobserver and Intraobserver error in obtaining transepicondylar axis and whiteside line in total knee arthroplasty, SICOT / SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress. Hong Kong, 2008.

Yan C.H., Yau W.P., Chiu P.K.Y., Ng T.P., Lie C.W.H. and Tang W.M., Interobserver and intraobserver error in obtaining transepicondylar axis and Whiteside line in total knee arthroplasty (abstract number 16670), SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV World Congress. 2008.

Researcher : Pan H

List of Research Outputs

Chen Z., Huang B., Pan H. and Darvell B., Solubility of bovine-derived hydroxyapatite by solid titration, Cryst Growth Des . 2009, 9(6): 2816-2820.

Liu X., Huang W., Fu H., Yao A., Wang D., Pan H., Lu W.W., Jiang X. and Zhang X., Bioactive borosilicate glass scaffolds: Improvement on the strength of glass-based scaffolds for tissue engineering, J Mater Sci: Mater Med. 2009, 20(1): 365-372.

Liu X., Huang W., Fu H., Yao A., Wang D., Pan H., Lu W.W., Jiang X. and Zhang X., Bioactive borosilicate glass scaffolds: In vitro degradation and bioactivity behaviors, J Mater Sci: Mater Med. 2009, 20(6): 1237-1243.

Pan H. and Darvell B.W., 3D Solubility Diagram for Calcium Phosphates by Solid Titration, 86th General Session & Exhibition of the International Association of Dental Research (IADR). 2008.

Pan H. and Darvell B.W., Calcium phosphate solubility – the need for reevaluation, Cryst Growth Des . 2009, 9(2): 639-645.

Pan H. and Darvell B.W., Effect of Carbonate on Hydroxyapatite Solubility, 86th General Session & Exhibition of the International Association of Dental Research (IADR). 2009.

Pan H., Li Z., Lam W.M.R., Wong C.T., Darvell B.W., Pan H., Lu W.W., Luk K.D.K., Hu Y. and Lu W.W., Nucleation of strontium-substituted apatite, Cryst Growth Des. 2009, 9(8): 3342-3345.

Pan H. and Darvell B.W., Solid titration of octacalcium phosphate (OCP), Caries Res. 2009, 43: 322-330.

Pan H., Li Z., Lam W.M.R. and Lu W.W., Solubility Isotherms of Gradient Strontium-reinforced HAp by Solid Titration, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress. 2008.

Pan H., Li Z., Lam R.W.M., Wong C.T., Luk K.D.K. and Lu W.W., Solubility isotherms of gradient strontium-reinforced hap by solid titration, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008.

Pan H. and Darvell B.W., Solubility of dicalcium hydrogen phosphate (DCPD) by solid titration, Caries Res. 2009, 43: 254-260.

Pan H., Li Z., Lam W.M.R., Wong C.T., Darvell B.W., Luk K.D.K. and Lu W.W., Solubility of strontium-substituted apatite by solid titration, Acta Biomaterialia. 2009, 5: 1678-1685.

Pan H., Li Z., Wang T., Lam W.M.R., Wong C.T., Luk K.D.K. and Lu W.W., The Stability of Biological Apatite in the Presence of Strontium, 55th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS). 2009.

Researcher : Peng S

List of Research Outputs

Abbah S.A., Lu W.W., Peng S., Tam W.K., Aladin K.D.M., Cheung K.M.C., Luk K.D.K. and Zhou G., Extracellular matrix stability of primary mammalian chondrocytes and intervetebral disc cells cultured in alginate-based microbead hydrogels, Cell Transplantation. USA, 2008, 17: 1181-1192.

Peng S., Zhou G., Li Z., Cheung K.M.C., Luk K.D.K., Zhou Z. and Lu W.W., Strontium Promotes Osteogenic Differentiation Of Mesenchymal Stem Cells Through Enhancing The Ras/erk Mapk Signalling, Cell Physiology and Biechemistry. 2009, 23: 165-174.

Researcher : Peng SL

List of Research Outputs

Abbah S.A., Lu W.W., Peng S.L., Aladin Kaderbatcha D.M., Li Z., Tam W.K., Cheung K.M.C., Luk K.D.K. and Zhou G., Extracellular matrix stability of primary mammalian chondrocytes and intervertebral disc cells cultured in alginate-based microbead hydrogels., Cell Transplant. 2008, 17 (10-11): 1181-92.

Abbah S.A., Lu W.W., Peng S.L., Tam W.K., Aladin Kaderbatcha D.M., Cheung K.M.C., Luk K.D.K. and Zhou G., Extracellular matrix stability of primary mammalian chondrocytes and intervertebral disc cells cultured in alginate-based microbead hydrogels, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008.

Peng S.L., Zhou G., Luk K.D.K., Li Z., Cheung K.M.C., Zhou Z.J. and Lu W.W., Strontium promotes osteogenic differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells through the RAS/ERK 1/2 MAPK signaling pathway, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008.

Peng S.L., Zhou G., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M.C., Li Z., Lam R.W.M., Zhou Z. and Lu W.W., Strontium promotes osteogenic differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells through the Ras/MAPK signaling pathway., Cell Physiol Biochem. 2009, 23: 165-174.

Researcher : Poon TL

List of Research Outputs

Lam C.M., Ho C.T.K., Poon T.L., Kwok H.Y., Wong R.K., Chiu S.W. and Ip M.S.M., Implantation of a breathing pacemaker in a tetraplegic patient in Hong Kong, Hong Kong Medical Journal. 2009, 15: 230-233.

Researcher : Ruan D

List of Research Outputs

Lam S.K.L., Xiao J., Ding Y., Lu W.W., Ruan D. and Luk K.D.K., Development of a large animal model for kinematics study of the intervertebral disc allograft transplantation, Young Engineers Merit Award in the Best Young Engineers' Paper Competition and Best Oral Paper Presentation Award. BME 2008 Conference, Hong Kong, October 23-25, 2008. 2008.

Lam S.K.L., Xiao J., Ruan D., Ding Y., Lu W.W. and Luk K.D.K., In-vivo kinematics of the intervertebral disc allograft transplantation: a goat model, 55th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, Las Vegas, USA, February 22-25, 2009.

Lam S.K.L., Xiao J., Ruan D., Ding Y., Lu W.W. and Luk K.D.K., The effects of mal-placement of the interveretebral disc allograft transplant on the segmental mobility, Global Spine Congress, San Francisco, USA, June 23-26, 2009.

Luk K.D.K., Lam S.K.L., Ruan D., Ding Y. and Lu W.W., In-vivo kinematics of the IVD allograft transplantation, Global Spine Congress, San Francisco, USA, June 23-26, 2009.

Luk K.D.K. and Ruan D., Intervertebral disc transplantation: a biological approach to motion preservation, European Spine Journal. 2008, 17(S34): 504-510.

Researcher : Samartzis D

List of Research Outputs

Brezina J., Samartzis D. and Shen F.H., Sports: head and spine injuries, In: Sivananthan, Sureshan and Sherry, Eugene and Mow, Christopher, Mercer's Textbook of Orthopaedics and Trauma. London, Hodder Arnold, 2008.

Bumpass D., Shen F.H. and Samartzis D., Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, In: Zhang, Yawei, Encyclopedia of Global Health. Thousand Oaks, Sage Publications, 2008, 2: 964-965.

Bumpass D., Samartzis D. and Shen F.H., Pagets disease of bone, In: Zhang, Yawei, Encyclopedia of Global Health. Thousand Oaks, Sage Publications, 2008, 3: 1319-1320.

Bumpass D., Shen F.H. and Samartzis D., Thoracic outlet syndrome, In: Zhang, Yawei, Encyclopedia of Global Health. Thousand Oaks, Sage Publications, 2008, 4: 1658-1660.

Cheung K.M.C., El-fiky T., Samartzis D., Cheung W.Y., Wong Y.W. and Luk K.D.K., A novel method of directing the sagittal placement of thoracic pedicle screws without intraoperative imaging in scoliosis patients. A preliminary report, Global Spine Congress. San Francisco, California, 2009.

Cheung K.M.C., Elfiky T.A.M., Samartzis D., Cheung W.Y., Wong Y.W. and Luk K.D.K., A novel method of directing the sagittal placement of thoracic pedicle screws without intraoperative imaging in scoliosis patients, Global Spine Congress, San Francisco, USA, June 23-26, 2009.

Cheung K.M.C., Natarajan D., Samartzis D., Wong Y.W., Cheung W.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Predictability of the fulcrum bending radiograph in thoracic adolescent idiopathic scoliosis correction with alternate level pedicle screw fixation, 28th Annual Congress of The Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association. Hong Kong, SAR China, 2008.

Cheung K.M.C., Natarajan D., Samartzis D., Wong Y.W., Cheung W.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Predictability of the fulcrum bending radiograph in thoracic adolescent idiopathic scoliosis correction with alternate level pedicle screw fixation, Global Spine Congress. San Francisco, California, 2009.

Cheung K.M.C., Natarajan D., Samartzis D., Wong Y.W., Cheung W.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Predictability of the fulcrum bending radiograph in thoracic adolescent idiopathic scoliosis correction with alternate level pedicle screw fixation, Global Spine Congress, San Francisco, USA, June 23-26, 2009.

El-Fiky T., Samartzis D., Cheung W.Y., Wong Y.W., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., The proximal thoracic curve in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS): surgical strategy and management outcomes, 28th Annual Congress of The Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association. Hong Kong, SAR China, 2008.

El-Fiky T., Samartzis D., Cheung W.Y., Wong Y.W., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., The proximal thoracic curve in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS): surgical strategy and management outcomes, Global Spine Congress. San Francisco, California, 2009.

Elfiky T.A.M., Samartzis D., Cheung W.Y., Wong Y.W., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., The proximal thoracic curve in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis surgical strategy and management outcomes, Global Spine Congress, San Francisco, USA, June 23-26, 2009.

Kaushik A.P., Samartzis D. and Shen F.H., Neurofibromatosis, In: Zhang, Yawei, Encyclopedia of Global Health. Thousand Oaks, Sage Publications, 2008, 3: 1225-1226.

Kaushik A.P., Shen F.H. and Samartzis D., Osteogenesis imperfecta, In: Zhang, Yawei, Encyclopedia of Global Health. Thousand Oaks, Sage Publications, 2008, 3: 1299-1300.

Kaushik A.P., Shen F.H. and Samartzis D., Scoliosis, In: Zhang, Yawei, Encyclopedia of Global Health. Thousand Oaks, Sage Publications, 2008, 4: 1528-1529.

Kaushik A.P., Shen F.H. and Samartzis D., Spinal cord injuries, In: Zhang, Yawei, Encyclopedia of Global Health. Thousand Oaks, Sage Publications, 2008, 4: 1594-1595.

Keller T.C., Samartzis D. and Shen F.H., Arthritis, In: Zhang, Yawei, Encyclopedia of Global Health. Thousand Oaks, Sage Publications, 2008, 1: 161-165.

Keller T.C., Samartzis D. and Shen F.H., Marfan syndrome, In: Zhang, Yawei, Encyclopedia of Global Health. Thousand Oaks, Sage Publications, 2008, 3: 1067-1068.

Li J., Cheung K.M.C., Samartzis D., Zhu X., Li M. and Luk K.D.K., Key –Vertebral Screw Strategy (KVSS): an alternative surgical strategy for main thoracic curve correction in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, Global Spine Congress. San Francisco, California, 2009.

Li J., Cheung K.M.C., Samartzis D., Zhu X., Li M. and Luk K.D.K., Key-vertebral screw technique: an alternative surgical strategy for main thoracic curve corrrection in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis , Global Spine Congress, San Francisco, USA, June 23-26, 2009.

Ma S., Samartzis D. and Shen F.H., Back pain, In: Zhang, Yawei, Encyclopedia of Global Health. Thousand Oaks, Sage Publications, 2008, 1: 201-203.

Ma S., Samartzis D. and Shen F.H., Bone health, In: Zhang, Yawei, Encyclopedia of Global Health. Thousand Oaks, Sage Publications, 2008, 1: 280-281.

Ma S., Samartzis D. and Shen F.H., Bone mineral density, In: Zhang, Yawei, Encyclopedia of Global Health. Thousand Oaks, Sage Publications, 2008, 1: 283-284.

Martin S., Samartzis D., Gerson A. and Sturm P., Tibial rotational osteotomies in patients with myelodysplasia: outcomes and risk factors, First World Congress on Spina Bifida Research and Care. Orlando, Florida, 2009.

Mok P.S., Samartzis D., Karppinen J., Cauilan G.E., Luk K.D.K., Fong D.Y.T. and Cheung K.M.C., Schmorl's Nodes of the lumbar spine: prevalence, classification, associated risk factors and clinical relevance, 28th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, November 29-30, 2008.

Mok P.S., Samartzis D., Karppinen J., Cauilan G.E., Luk K.D.K., Fong D.Y.T. and Cheung K.M.C., Schmorl's Nodes of the lumbar spine: prevalence, classification, associated risk factors and clinical relevance, Arthur Yau Award. 28th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, November 29-30, 2008. 2008.

Mok P.S., Samartzis D., Karppinen J., Caulian G., Fong D.Y.T., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Schmorl's nodes of the lumbar spine: prevalence, classification, and associated risk factors, 28th Annual Congress of The Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association. Hong Kong, SAR China, 2008.

Mok P.S., Samartzis D., Karppinen J., Caulian G., Fong D.Y.T., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Schmorl's nodes of the lumbar spine: prevalence, classification, and associated risk factors, 3rd International Congress of the Chinese Orthopaedic Association. Suzhou, China, 2008.

Mok P.S., Samartzis D., Karppinen J., Cauilan G.E., Luk K.D.K., Fong D.Y.T. and Cheung K.M.C., Schmorl's nodes of the lumbar spine: prevalence, classification, associated risk factors and clinical relevance, AOSpine Best Paper Award. 28th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, November 29-30, 2008. 2008.

Mok P.S., Cheung K.M.C., Samartzis D., Karppinen J., Cauilan G.E., Luk K.D.K. and Fong D.Y.T., Schmorl's nodes of the lumbar spine: prevalence, classification, associated risk factors and clinical relevance, Global Spine Congress, San Francisco, USA, June 23-26, 2009.

Mok P.S., Samartzis D., Karppinen J., Caulian G., Fong D.Y.T., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Schmorl's nodes of the lumbar spine: prevalence, risk factors, and clinical relevance, Global Spine Congress. San Francisco, California, 2009.

Pilitsis J. and Samartzis D., Parkinson's disease, In: Zhang, Yawei, Encyclopedia of Global Health. Thousand Oaks, Sage Publications, 2008, 3: 1338-1340.

Robinson E.P., Samartzis D. and Shen F.H., Neck disorders and injuries, In: Zhang, Yawei, Encyclopedia of Global Health. Thousand Oaks, Sage Publications, 2008, 3: 1212-1214.

Robinson E.P., Samartzis D. and Shen F.H., Orthopedics, In: Zhang, Yawei, Encyclopedia of Global Health. Thousand Oaks, Sage Publications, 2008, 3: 1294-1296.

Robinson E.P., Samartzis D. and Shen F.H., Orthopedist, In: Zhang, Yawei, Encyclopedia of Global Health. Thousand Oaks, Sage Publications, 2008, 3: 1296-1297.

Samartzis D., Lubicky J.P. and Shen F.H., "Bone block" and congenital spine deformity, Ann Acad Med Singapore. 2008, 37: 624.

Samartzis D., Karppinen J., Mok P.S., Fong D.Y.T., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., "Skipped" level degeneration disc disease of the lumbar spine, 28th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, November 29-30, 2008.

Samartzis D., Karppinen J., Mok P.S., Fong D.Y.T., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., "Skipped" level disc degeneration of the lumbar spine: prevalence and associated risk factors, 15th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques, Hong Kong, July 8-11, 2008.

Samartzis D., Karpinnen J., Mok P.S., Fong D.Y.T., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., "Skipped" level disc degeneration of the lumbar spine: prevalence and associated risk factors, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008.

Samartzis D., Karppinen J., Mok P.S., Ho D.W.H., Fong D.Y.T., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., "Skipped" level disc degeneration of the lumbar spine, Global Spine Congress, San Francisco, USA, June 23-26, 2009.

Samartzis D., AO Spine Best Paper Award. Schmorl's nodes of the lumbar spine: prevalence, classification, and associated risk factors. , Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association. 2008.

Samartzis D., Arthur Yau Best Paper Award. Schmorl's nodes of the lumbar spine: prevalence, classification, and associated risk factors. , Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association. 2008.

Samartzis D., Associate Spine Section Editor , In: Miller, Shen, Chhabra, Mihalko, Hurwitz, Surgical Exposures in Orthopedic Surgery. Philadelphia, Elsevier, 2008, 616.

Samartzis D., Karppinen J., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Body mass index and its association with disc degeneration of the lumbar spine in adults, Global Spine Congress, San Francisco, USA, June 23-26, 2009.

Samartzis D., Karppinen J., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Body mass index and its association with lumbar disc degeneration in adults, Global Spine Congress. San Francisco, California, 2009.

Samartzis D., Nishi N., Hayashi M., Cologne J., Sakamoto Y., Cullings H.M., Kodama K., Miles E.F., Funamoto S., Suyama A., Soda M. and Kasagi F., Bone sarcomas in atomic-bomb survivors of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, 50th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology. Boston, Massachusetts, 2008.

Samartzis D., Breast implants/breat reconstruction, In: Zhang, Yawei, Encyclopedia of Global Health. Thousand Oaks, Sage Publications, 2008, 1: 308-309.

Samartzis D. and Shen F.H., Cervical spine, In: Zhang, Yawei, Encyclopedia of Global Health. Thousand Oaks, Sage Publications, 2008, 1: 369-370.

Samartzis D., Boco T., O'Toole J.E. and Fessler R.G., Comparison of image-guidance to conventional in vivo application of thoracic and lumbar pedicle screws: a meta-analysis, 28th Annual Congress of The Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association. Hong Kong, SAR China, 2008.

Samartzis D., Double-blinded study, In: Zhang, Yawei, Encyclopedia of Global Health. Thousand Oaks, Sage Publications, 2008, 2: 553-554.

Samartzis D., Karppinen J., Mok P.S., Fong D.Y.T., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Epidemiology and risk factors associated with lumbosacral juvenile degenerative disc disease (JDDD), 15th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques (IMAST). Hong Kong, SAR China, 2008.

Samartzis D., Karppinen J., Mok P.S., Fong D.Y.T., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Epidemiology and risk factors associated with lumbosacral juvenile degenerative disc disease (JDDD), SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress. Hong Kong, SAR China, 2008.

Samartzis D., Karppinen J., Mok P.S., Fong D.Y.T., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M.C., Luk K.D.K. and Luk K.D.K., Epidemiology and risk factors associated with lumbosacral juvenile degenerative disc disease, 15th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques, Hong Kong, July 8-11, 2008.

Samartzis D., Karppinen J., Mok P.S., Fong D.Y.T., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Epidemiology and risk factors associated with lumbosacral juvenile degenerative disc disease, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008.

Samartzis D., Genetic code, In: Zhang, Yawei, Encyclopedia of Global Health. Thousand Oaks, Sage Publications, 2008, 2: 718-719.

Samartzis D., Karppinen J., Mok P.S., Fong D.Y.T., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Juvenile degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine: epidemiology, risk factors and clinical relevance, 28th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, November 29-30, 2008.

Samartzis D., Karppinen J., Mok P.S., Fong D.Y.T., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Juvenile disc degeneration of the lumbar spine: epidemiology, risk factors and clinical relevance, Best Poster Award. Global Spine Congress, San Francisco, USA, June 23-26, 2009. 2008.

Samartzis D., Karppinen J., Mok P.S., Ho D.W.H., Fong D.Y.T., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Juvenile disc degeneration of the lumbar spine: prevalence, risk factors and clinical relevance, Global Spine Congress, San Francisco, USA, June 23-26, 2009.

Samartzis D., Karppinen J., Mok P.S., Fong D.Y.T., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Juvenile disc degeneration: epidemiology, risk factors, and clinical relevance, 28th Annual Congress of The Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association. Hong Kong, SAR China, 2008.

Samartzis D., Karppinen J., Mok P.S., Fong D.Y.T., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Juvenile disc degeneration: epidemiology, risk factors, and clinical relevance, Global Spine Congress. San Francisco, California, 2009.

Samartzis D. and Shen F.H., Prospective study, In: Zhang, Yawei, Encyclopedia of Global Health. Thousand Oaks, Sage Publications, 2008, 3: 1427-1428.

Samartzis D., Randomized clinical trial, In: Zhang, Yawei, Encyclopedia of Global Health. Thousand Oaks, Sage Publications, 2008, 4: 1468-1469.

Samartzis D., Nishi N., Hayashi M., Cologne J., Kodama K., Miles E.F., Funamoto S., Suyama A., Soda M. and Kasagi F., Soft tissue sarcomas in atomic-bomb survivors of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Las Vegas, Nevada, 2009.

Samartzis D. and Shen F.H., Spinal stenosis, In: Zhang, Yawei, Encyclopedia of Global Health. Thousand Oaks, Sage Publications, 2008, 4: 1596-1597.

Samartzis D. and Arnold P.M., Spine deformity and the artist: Laura Ferguson and the intersection of art and medicine, Spine J. 2008, 8: 1044-1046.

Samartzis D., Kalluri P., Herman J., Lubicky J.P. and Shen F.H., The extent of fusion within the congenital Klippel-Feil segment, Spine. 2008, 33: 1637-1642.

Samartzis D., Karppinen J., Mok P.S., Fong D.Y.T., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., “Skipped” level disc degeneration of the lumbar spine: prevalence and associated risk factors, 15th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques (IMAST). Hong Kong, SAR China, 2008.

Samartzis D., Karppinen J., Mok P.S., Fong D.Y.T., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., “Skipped” level disc degeneration of the lumbar spine: prevalence and associated risk factors, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress. Hong Kong, SAR China, 2008.

Samartzis D., Karppinen J., Mok P.S., Fong D.Y.T., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., “Skipped” level disc degeneration of the lumbar spine: prevalence, risk factors, and clinical relevance, 28th Annual Congress of The Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association. Hong Kong, SAR China, 2008.

Samartzis D., Karppinen J., Mok P.S., Fong D.Y.T., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., “Skipped” level disc degeneration of the lumbar spine: prevalence, risk factors, and clinical relevance, Global Spine Congress. San Francisco, California, 2009.

Shen F.H. and Samartzis D., Anterior approach to the cervical spine, In: Miller, and Shen, and Chhabra, and Mihalko, and Hurwitz, Surgical Exposures in Orthopedic Surgery. Philadelphia, Elsevier, 2008.

Shen F.H. and Samartzis D., Anterior retroperitoneal approach to lumbar spine, In: Miller, and Shen, and Chhabra, and Mihalko, and Hurwitz, Surgical Exposures in Orthopedic Surgery. Philadelphia, Elsevier, 2008.

Shen F.H. and Samartzis D., Anterior transperitoneal approach to the lumbosacral spine, In: Miller, and Shen, and Chhabra, and Mihalko, and Hurwitz, Surgical Exposures in Orthopedic Surgery. Philadelphia, Elsevier, 2008.

Shen F.H. and Samartzis D., Anterior transthoracic approach to the thoracic spine, In: Miller, and Shen, and Chhabra, and Mihalko, and Hurwitz, Surgical Exposures in Orthopedic Surgery. Philadelphia, Elsevier, 2008.

Shen F.H. and Samartzis D., Assessment of lumbar fusion: the importance of dynamic plain standing x-rays, J Am Coll Surg. 2008, 207: 955-956.

Shen F.H. and Samartzis D., Posterior approach to the occipitocervical junction (O-C2), In: Miller, and Shen, and Chhabra, and Mihalko, and Hurwitz, Surgical Exposures in Orthopedic Surgery. Philadelphia, Elsevier, 2008.

Shen F.H. and Samartzis D., Posterior approach to the subaxial cervical spine and the cervicothoracic junction, In: Miller, and Shen, and Chhabra, and Mihalko, and Hurwitz, Surgical Exposures in Orthopedic Surgery. Philadelphia, Elsevier, 2008.

Shen F.H. and Samartzis D., Posterior extracavitary/costotransversectomy/posterolateral approach to the thoracic spine, In: Miller, and Shen, and Chhabra, and Mihalko, and Hurwitz, Surgical Exposures in Orthopedic Surgery. Philadelphia, Elsevier, 2008.

Shen F.H. and Samartzis D., Posterior midline approach to the lumbar spine, In: Miller, and Shen, and Chhabra, and Mihalko, and Hurwitz, Surgical Exposures in Orthopedic Surgery. Philadelphia, Elsevier, 2008.

Shen F.H. and Samartzis D., Posterior midline approach to the thoracic spine, In: Miller, and Shen, and Chhabra, and Mihalko, and Hurwitz, Surgical Exposures in Orthopedic Surgery. Philadelphia, Elsevier, 2008.

Shen F.H. and Samartzis D., Posterior muscle splitting approach to the lumbar spine, In: Miller, and Shen, and Chhabra, and Mihalko, and Hurwitz, Surgical Exposures in Orthopedic Surgery. Philadelphia, Elsevier, 2008.

Shen F.H. and Samartzis D., Regional spine anatomy, In: Miller, and Shen, and Chhabra, and Mihalko, and Hurwitz, Surgical Exposures in Orthopedic Surgery. Philadelphia, Elsevier, 2008.

Singh K., Samartzis D., Somera A.L. and An H.S., Cervical kyphosis and thoracic lordoscoliosis in a patient with cerebral palsy, Orthopedics. 2009, 31: 276.

Skaouris A. and Samartzis D., Aphasia, In: Zhang, Yawei, Encyclopedia of Global Health. Thousand Oaks, Sage Publications, 2008, 1: 155-156.

Sun Y., Samartzis D., Wong Y.W., Cheung K.M.C. and Luk K.D.K., The "X-factor" index: a new parameter for the assessment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis correction, Global Spine Congress, San Francisco, USA, June 23-26, 2009.

Sun Y., Samartzis D., Cheung K.M.C., Wong Y.W. and Luk K.D.K., The “X-Factor” Index: a new parameter for the assessment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis correction, Global Spine Congress. San Francisco, California, 2009.

Wang H., Mak K.C., Wong Y.W., Luo Z., Elfiky T.A.M., Samartzis D., Kang X., Cheung W.Y., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Spring-back closure of expansive open-door laminoplasty - a long term follow up study, Global Spine Congress, San Francisco, USA, June 23-26, 2009.

Wang H.Q., Mak K.C., Samartzis D., El-fiky T., Wong Y.W., Luo Z.J., Kang X., Cheung W.Y., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., “Spring-back” closure associated with open-door cervical laminoplasty, Global Spine Congress. San Francisco, California, 2009.

Yee D., Samartzis D., Wong Y.W., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., A descriptive and comparative study of infective spondylitis in Southern Chinese, Global Spine Congress, San Francisco, USA, June 23-26, 2009.

Yee P.K., Samartzis D., Wong Y.W., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Infective spondylitis in Southern Chinese: a descriptive and comparative study of 91 cases, Global Spine Congress. San Francisco, California, 2009.

Researcher : Saw LB

List of Research Outputs

Cheung K.M.C., Saw L.B., Grozman S.A.M. and Luk K.D.K., A new practical classification using the distal radius and ulna for assessment of skeletal growth and maturity, Global Spine Congress, San Francisco, USA, June 23-26, 2009.

Saw L.B., Cheung K.M.C., Grozman S.A.M. and Luk K.D.K., A practical classification of the distal radius and ulna for assessing skeletal growth and maturity, 28th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, November 29-30, 2008.

Saw L.B., Cheung K.M.C., Grozman S.A.M. and Luk K.D.K., A practical classification of the distal radius and ulna for assessing skeletal growth and maturity, 55th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, Las Vegas, USA, February 22-25, 2009.

Researcher : Siu HF

List of Research Outputs

Siu H.F., Hu Y. and Luk K.D.K., Quantitative analysis of surface electromyographic topography in back muscle activity during forward bending, BME 2008 Conference, Hong Kong, October 23-25, 2009. 2008.

Researcher : Sun Y

List of Research Outputs

Sun Y., Samartzis D., Wong Y.W., Cheung K.M.C. and Luk K.D.K., The "X-factor" index: a new parameter for the assessment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis correction, Global Spine Congress, San Francisco, USA, June 23-26, 2009.

Researcher : Tam WK

List of Research Outputs

Abbah S.A., Lu W.W., Peng S., Tam W.K., Aladin K.D.M., Cheung K.M.C., Luk K.D.K. and Zhou G., Extracellular matrix stability of primary mammalian chondrocytes and intervetebral disc cells cultured in alginate-based microbead hydrogels, Cell Transplantation. USA, 2008, 17: 1181-1192.

Abbah S.A., Lu W.W., Peng S.L., Aladin Kaderbatcha D.M., Li Z., Tam W.K., Cheung K.M.C., Luk K.D.K. and Zhou G., Extracellular matrix stability of primary mammalian chondrocytes and intervertebral disc cells cultured in alginate-based microbead hydrogels., Cell Transplant. 2008, 17 (10-11): 1181-92.

Abbah S.A., Lu W.W., Peng S.L., Tam W.K., Aladin Kaderbatcha D.M., Cheung K.M.C., Luk K.D.K. and Zhou G., Extracellular matrix stability of primary mammalian chondrocytes and intervertebral disc cells cultured in alginate-based microbead hydrogels, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008.

Researcher : Tam WK

List of Research Outputs

Researcher : Tang WK

List of Research Outputs

Tang W.K., Yeung K.W.K., Lu W.W. and Luk K.D.K., Biomechanical analysis of a novel implant for facet joint fixation using finite element method, BME 2008 Conference, Hong Kong, October 23-25, 2009. 2008.

Tang W.K., Yeung K.W.K., Lu W.W., Cheung K.M.C. and Luk K.D.K., Facet joint motion analysis of L4-5 by using finite element modeling, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong (Aug 24-28, 2008). 2008.

Researcher : Tang WK

List of Research Outputs

Researcher : Tang WM

List of Research Outputs

Chan P.K., Miao X., Chen H., Tang W.M. and Chiu P.K.Y., Prediction of sagittabl pelvic rotation in plain pelvis x-ray, 28th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2008, 12: S36.

Chan P.K., Miao X., Tang W.M. and Chiu P.K.Y., Prediction of sagittal pelvic rotation in plain pelvis x-ray (abstract 17623), SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV World Congress. 2008.

Chiu P.K.Y., Zuo J., Lu W. and Tang W.M., Discrepancies between the sizes of the broach and cemented femoral component in total hip arthroplasty, 28th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2008, 12.

Chiu P.K.Y., Zhao Z., Yau W.P., Ng T.P. and Tang W.M., Stability of the tibial cutting block in total knee arthroplasty, 28th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2008, 12: S79.

Chiu P.K.Y., Yau W.P., Ng T.P. and Tang W.M., The accuracy of extramedullary guides for tibial component placement in total knee arthroplasty., International Orthopaedics. 2008, 32(4): 467-471.

Fang C., Fang D., Tang W.M. and Chiu P.K.Y., Cementless total hip arthroplasty specifically designed for Asians, 28th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2008, 12: S51.

Ng J.K.F., Tsang S.F., Leung S.W.S., Tang W.M. and Chiu P.K.Y., Coagulation, blood loss and platelet activation during geeral anaesthesia with isoflurane or sevoflurane, Annual Meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, Orlando, 18-22 Oct. 2008.

Ng J.K.F., Tsang S.F., Leung S.W.S., Tang W.M. and Chiu P.K.Y., Coagulation, blood loss and platelet activation during isoflurane or sevolfurane anaesthesia, Anesthesiology. 2008, 109: A1619.

Ng J.K.F., Lawmin J.C., Li C.F., Tsang S.F., Tang W.M. and Chiu P.K.Y., Comprehensive preoperative evaluation of platelet function in total knee arthro-lasty patients taking disclofenac, J Arthroplasty. 2008, 23: 424-430.

Ng J.K.F., Lawmin J.C., Tsang S.F., Tang W.M. and Chiu P.K.Y., PFA-100Ò closure times and postoperative blood loss after total knoww arthroplasty in patients taking NSAIDs, ISLH 2008 XXIst International Symposium on Technological Innovations in Laboratory Hematology, sydney, 28 Apr - 1 May. 2008.

Ng K.F.J., Tsang S.F., Leung W.S.S., Tang W.M. and Chiu P.K.Y., Coagulation, blood loss and platelet activation during isoflurane or sevoflurane anesthesia, American Society of Anaesthesiologists 2008 Annual Meeting, Orlando, Florida, USA. 2008.

Yan C.H., Yau W.P., Chiu P.K.Y., Ng T.P., Lie C.W.H. and Tang W.M., Interobserver and Intraobserver error in obtaining transepicondylar axis and whiteside line in total knee arthroplasty, SICOT / SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress. Hong Kong, 2008.

Yan C.H., Yau W.P., Chiu P.K.Y., Ng T.P., Lie C.W.H. and Tang W.M., Interobserver and intraobserver error in obtaining transepicondylar axis and Whiteside line in total knee arthroplasty (abstract number 16670), SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV World Congress. 2008.

Researcher : To MKT

List of Research Outputs

Leung F.K.L., Lau T.W., To M.K.T., Luk K.D.K. and Kung A.W.C., Atypical femoral diaphyseal and subtrochanteric fractures and their association with bisphosphonates, BMJ Case Reports 2009. 2009, doi:10.1136/bcr.10.2008.1073.

Researcher : Tsui YK

List of Research Outputs

Tsui Y.K., Leung Y.L., Kao R.Y.T., Masuda K., Chan D. and Cheung K.M.C., Identifying therapeutic chemical agents for osteoarthritis by high throughput screening, 55th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, Las Vegas, USA, February 22-25, 2009.

Researcher : Vidyadhara S

List of Research Outputs

Mak K.C., Vidyadhara S. and Cheung K.M.C., Supine radiograph predicts flexibility of AIS to bracing, Most promising spine scientific paper award. 28th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, November 29-30, 2008. 2008.

Researcher : Wang T

List of Research Outputs

Pan H., Li Z., Wang T., Lam W.M.R., Wong C.T., Luk K.D.K. and Lu W.W., The Stability of Biological Apatite in the Presence of Strontium, 55th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS). 2009.

Wong C.T., Lam W.M.R., Liu W.C., Fong M.K., Wong K.L., Wang T., Li Z., Lu W.W., Chiu P.K.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Optimized strontium-containing hydroxyapatite bioactive bone cement (Sr-HA Joint) for arthroplasty., 55th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, Las Vegas, Nevada. February 22-25, 2009.. 2009.

Researcher : Wong CT

List of Research Outputs

Lam R.W.M., Wong C.T., Li Z., Chan W.K., Luk K.D.K. and Lu W.W., Fatty acid functinalizatioini strontium hydroxyapatite nanorod and application, SICOT Oral Presentation Award. SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008. 2008.

Lam R.W.M., Wong C.T., Li Z., Chan W.K., Luk K.D.K. and Lu W.W., Fatty acid functionalization strontium hydroxyapatite nanorod and application, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008.

Lu W.W., Li Z., Chiu P.K.Y., Lam R.W.M., Wong C.T., Fang D., Cheung K.M.C., Leong J.C.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Strontium fortified calcium compound stimulates osteogenic factors expression and new bone formation in large animal model, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008.

Pan H., Li Z., Lam W.M.R., Wong C.T., Darvell B.W., Pan H., Lu W.W., Luk K.D.K., Hu Y. and Lu W.W., Nucleation of strontium-substituted apatite, Cryst Growth Des. 2009, 9(8): 3342-3345.

Pan H., Li Z., Lam R.W.M., Wong C.T., Luk K.D.K. and Lu W.W., Solubility isotherms of gradient strontium-reinforced hap by solid titration, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008.

Pan H., Li Z., Lam W.M.R., Wong C.T., Darvell B.W., Luk K.D.K. and Lu W.W., Solubility of strontium-substituted apatite by solid titration, Acta Biomaterialia. 2009, 5: 1678-1685.

Pan H., Li Z., Wang T., Lam W.M.R., Wong C.T., Luk K.D.K. and Lu W.W., The Stability of Biological Apatite in the Presence of Strontium, 55th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS). 2009.

Wong C.T., An injectable calcium sulfate - strontium containing hydroxyapatite bone filler as alternative in restoration of bone defects., SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong. August 24-28, 2008.. 2008.

Wong C.T., Lam W.M.R., Liu W.C., Fong M.K., Wong K.L., Wang T., Li Z., Lu W.W., Chiu P.K.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Optimized strontium-containing hydroxyapatite bioactive bone cement (Sr-HA Joint) for arthroplasty., 55th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, Las Vegas, Nevada. February 22-25, 2009.. 2009.

Researcher : Wong HM

List of Research Outputs

Wong H.M., Yeung K.W.K., Lam K.O., Chu P.K., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., A Novel New Surface Modified Biodegradable Metallic Material for Orthopaedic Implantation, Biomedical Engineering International Conference, Hong Kong (Oct 23-25, 2008). 2008.

Wong H.M., Yeung K.W.K., Lam K.O., Chu P., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., A novel surface modified biodegradable metallic material for orthopaedic implantation, BME 2008 Conference, Hong Kong, October 23-25, 2009. 2008.

Wong H.M., Yeung K.W.K., Lam K.O., Chu P.K., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Coorelation of osteoblast activity and metallic ions released from an implantable and biodegradable metallic material, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008.

Wong H.M., Yeung K.W.K., Chu P.K., Cheung K.M.C. and Luk K.D.K., Correlation of osteoblast activity and metallic ions released from an implantable and biodegradable metallic material, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong (Aug 24-28, 2008). 2008.

Wong H.M., Yeung K.W.K., Chu P.K., Cheung K.M.C. and Luk K.D.K., In vitro study of a new surface modified biodegradable metallic material for orthopadeic implantation, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong (Aug 24-28, 2008). 2008.

Wong H.M., Yeung K.W.K., Lam K.O., Chu P.K., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., In vitro study of a new surface modified biodegradable metallic material for orthopaedic implantation, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008.

Wong H.M., Yeung K.W.K., Lam K.O., Chu P., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Reduction of corrosion behavior of magnesium alloy by PCL surface treatment, 55th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, Las Vegas, USA, February 22-25, 2009.

Researcher : Wong HM

List of Research Outputs

Researcher : Wong JWK

List of Research Outputs

Yau W.P. and Wong J.W.K., Arthroscopic-assisted Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction using Irradiated Bone-patellar tendon-bone allograft, Hong Kong Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2008, 12: S104.

Yau W.P. and Wong J.W.K., Surgery Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction, Hong Kong Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2008, 12: S105.

Researcher : Wong KKH

List of Research Outputs

Chiu P.K.Y., Wong K.K.H., Yan C.H. and Ng F.Y., Alumina-alumina cementless total hip arthroplasty in young Chinese patients, 28th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2008, 12: S52.

Wong K.K.H., Cheung W.Y., Wong Y.W., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Treatment of severe congenital scoliosis using modern rigid growing rods - a medium-term report, 28th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, November 29-30, 2008.

Researcher : Wong KL

List of Research Outputs

Wong C.T., Lam W.M.R., Liu W.C., Fong M.K., Wong K.L., Wang T., Li Z., Lu W.W., Chiu P.K.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Optimized strontium-containing hydroxyapatite bioactive bone cement (Sr-HA Joint) for arthroplasty., 55th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, Las Vegas, Nevada. February 22-25, 2009.. 2009.

Researcher : Wong YW

List of Research Outputs

Cheung K.M.C., El-fiky T., Samartzis D., Cheung W.Y., Wong Y.W. and Luk K.D.K., A novel method of directing the sagittal placement of thoracic pedicle screws without intraoperative imaging in scoliosis patients. A preliminary report, Global Spine Congress. San Francisco, California, 2009.

Cheung K.M.C., Elfiky T.A.M., Samartzis D., Cheung W.Y., Wong Y.W. and Luk K.D.K., A novel method of directing the sagittal placement of thoracic pedicle screws without intraoperative imaging in scoliosis patients, Global Spine Congress, San Francisco, USA, June 23-26, 2009.

Cheung K.M.C., Natarajan D., Samartzis D., Wong Y.W., Cheung W.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Predictability of the fulcrum bending radiograph in thoracic adolescent idiopathic scoliosis correction with alternate level pedicle screw fixation, 28th Annual Congress of The Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association. Hong Kong, SAR China, 2008.

Cheung K.M.C., Natarajan D., Samartzis D., Wong Y.W., Cheung W.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Predictability of the fulcrum bending radiograph in thoracic adolescent idiopathic scoliosis correction with alternate level pedicle screw fixation, Global Spine Congress. San Francisco, California, 2009.

Cheung K.M.C., Natarajan D., Samartzis D., Wong Y.W., Cheung W.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Predictability of the fulcrum bending radiograph in thoracic adolescent idiopathic scoliosis correction with alternate level pedicle screw fixation, Global Spine Congress, San Francisco, USA, June 23-26, 2009.

Cheung K.M.C., Natarajan D., Wong Y.W., Cheung W.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Reliability of the use of the fulcrum bending radiograph in predicting thoracic scoliosis correction using pedicle screws, 28th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, November 29-30, 2008.

Cheung W.Y., Cheung K.M.C., Wong Y.W. and Luk K.D.K., eLetters: the value of radiographs obtained during forced traction under general anaesthesia, Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery . 2009, 90B(11): 1473-1476.

El-Fiky T., Samartzis D., Cheung W.Y., Wong Y.W., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., The proximal thoracic curve in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS): surgical strategy and management outcomes, 28th Annual Congress of The Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association. Hong Kong, SAR China, 2008.

El-Fiky T., Samartzis D., Cheung W.Y., Wong Y.W., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., The proximal thoracic curve in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS): surgical strategy and management outcomes, Global Spine Congress. San Francisco, California, 2009.

Elfiky T.A.M., Samartzis D., Cheung W.Y., Wong Y.W., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., The proximal thoracic curve in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis surgical strategy and management outcomes, Global Spine Congress, San Francisco, USA, June 23-26, 2009.

Luk K.D.K., Don A.S., Chong C.S., Wong Y.W. and Cheung K.M.C., Selection of fusion levels in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis using fulcrum bending prediction, Spine. 2008, 33(20): 2192-2198.

Mak K.C., Wong Y.W. and Luk K.D.K., Spinal cord compression secondary to brown tumour in a patient on long-term haemodialysis: a case report, Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2009, 17(1): 90-95.

Sun Y., Samartzis D., Wong Y.W., Cheung K.M.C. and Luk K.D.K., The "X-factor" index: a new parameter for the assessment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis correction, Global Spine Congress, San Francisco, USA, June 23-26, 2009.

Sun Y., Samartzis D., Cheung K.M.C., Wong Y.W. and Luk K.D.K., The “X-Factor” Index: a new parameter for the assessment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis correction, Global Spine Congress. San Francisco, California, 2009.

Wang H., Mak K.C., Wong Y.W., Luo Z., Elfiky T.A.M., Samartzis D., Kang X., Cheung W.Y., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Spring-back closure of expansive open-door laminoplasty - a long term follow up study, Global Spine Congress, San Francisco, USA, June 23-26, 2009.

Wang H.Q., Mak K.C., Wong Y.W., Elfiky T.A.M., Cheung W.Y., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Spring-back closure of expansive open-door laminoplasty using the Hirabayashi technique - a long-term follow-up study, 28th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, November 29-30, 2008.

Wang H.Q., Mak K.C., Samartzis D., El-fiky T., Wong Y.W., Luo Z.J., Kang X., Cheung W.Y., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., “Spring-back” closure associated with open-door cervical laminoplasty, Global Spine Congress. San Francisco, California, 2009.

Wong K.K.H., Cheung W.Y., Wong Y.W., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Treatment of severe congenital scoliosis using modern rigid growing rods - a medium-term report, 28th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, November 29-30, 2008.

Wong Y.W., Cheung K.M.C., Cheung W.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Reduction osteotomy with or without intra-vertebral structural support and bone grafting for osteoporotic thoracolumbar fracture, 15th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques, Hong Kong, July 8-11, 2008.

Wong Y.W. and Luk K.D.K., Total cervical spondylectomy for a locally aggressive tumour - preoperative planning and intra-operative strategy, 28th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, November 29-30, 2008.

Yee D., Samartzis D., Wong Y.W., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., A descriptive and comparative study of infective spondylitis in Southern Chinese, Global Spine Congress, San Francisco, USA, June 23-26, 2009.

Yee P.K., Samartzis D., Wong Y.W., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Infective spondylitis in Southern Chinese: a descriptive and comparative study of 91 cases, Global Spine Congress. San Francisco, California, 2009.

Researcher : Yan CH

List of Research Outputs

Chiu P.K.Y., Wong K.K.H., Yan C.H. and Ng F.Y., Alumina-alumina cementless total hip arthroplasty in young Chinese patients, 28th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2008, 12: S52.

Yan C.H., Yau W.P., Chiu P.K.Y., Ng T.P., Lie C.W.H. and Tang W.M., Interobserver and Intraobserver error in obtaining transepicondylar axis and whiteside line in total knee arthroplasty, SICOT / SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress. Hong Kong, 2008.

Yan C.H., Yau W.P., Chiu P.K.Y., Ng T.P., Lie C.W.H. and Tang W.M., Interobserver and intraobserver error in obtaining transepicondylar axis and Whiteside line in total knee arthroplasty (abstract number 16670), SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV World Congress. 2008.

Yan C.H., Chiu P.K.Y. and Ng F.Y., Rate of linear femoral head penetration in total hip arthroplasty with highly cross-linked polyethylene insert in young Chinese patients, 28th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2008, 12: S53.

Yan C.H., Chiu P.K.Y. and Ng F.Y., Total hip arthroplasty with 36 mm articulation in Chinese patients, 28th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2008, 12: S56.

Yau W.P., Chiu P.K.Y. and Yan C.H., Cutting errors in total knee replacement (asbtract number 16382), SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV World Congress. 2008.

Yau W.P., Chiu P.K.Y. and Yan C.H., Cutting errors in total knee replacement, SICOT / SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress. Hong Kong, 2008.

Researcher : Yang F

List of Research Outputs

Yang F., Leung Y.L., Chan D., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., A histological grading system for evaluating disc degeneration in the mouse, 55th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, Las Vegas, USA, February 22-25, 2009.

Yang F., Chan D., Leung Y.L., Lu W.W., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., In vivo chondrocytic differentiation of the allogenic stem cells in the murine intervertebral disc, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008.

Yang F., Leung Y.L., Luk K.D.K., Chan D. and Cheung K.M.C., Injury-induced sequential transformation of notochordal nucleus pulposus to chondrogenic and fibrocartilaginous phenotype in the mouse, Journal of Pathology. 2009, 218(1): 113-21.

Zhou G., Yang F., Leung Y.L. and Cheung K.M.C., Molecular and Cellular Biology of the Intervertebral Disc and the Use of the Animal Models , Current Orthopaedics. 2008, 22: 267-73.

Researcher : Yang F

List of Research Outputs

Zhou G., Yang F., Leung Y.L. and Cheung K.M.C., Molecular and Cellular Biology of the Intervertebral Disc and the Use of the Animal Models , Current Orthopaedics. 2008, 22: 267-73.

Researcher : Yau WP

List of Research Outputs

Chiu P.K.Y., Zhao Z., Yau W.P., Ng T.P. and Tang W.M., Stability of the tibial cutting block in total knee arthroplasty, 28th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2008, 12: S79.

Chiu P.K.Y., Yau W.P., Ng T.P. and Tang W.M., The accuracy of extramedullary guides for tibial component placement in total knee arthroplasty., International Orthopaedics. 2008, 32(4): 467-471.

Kuong E., Ng T.P. and Yau W.P., Early Experience in Computer-Navigated High Tibial Osteotomy – a Preliminary Report, Hong Kong Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2008, 12: S104.

Leung K.H., Yau W.P. and Chiu P.K.Y., Interobserver variability in measuring knee flexion range, 28th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2008, 12: S81.

Leung K.H. and Yau W.P., Interobserver variability in measuring knee flexion range, Hong Kong Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2008, 12: S81.

Lie C.W.H., Yau W.P., Chiu P.K.Y., Leung H.B., Wong L.L.S. and Wong H.M., Inter- and Intraobserver error in distal femur transepicondylar axis measurement with computed tomography, SICOT / SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress. Hong Kong, 2008.

Lie C.W.H., Yau W.P., Chiu P.K.Y., Leung H.B., Wong L.S. and Wong H.M., Inter- and Intraobserver error in distal femur transepicondylar axis. Measurement with computed tomography (abstract number 16434), SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV World Congress. 2008.

Lie C.W.H., Yau W.P., Chiu P.K.Y., Leung H.B., Wong L.S. and Wong S., Inter- and intra-observer error in distal femur transepicondylar axis measurement by using computerized tomography, The Tenth National Congress of Orthopaedic Surgery and the Third International Congress of Chinese Orthopaedic Association. 2008, 55.

Lie C.W.H., Yau W.P., Chiu P.K.Y., Leung H.B., Wong L.L.S. and Wong S., Inter-and intra-observer error in distal femur trasepicondylar axis measurement by using computerized tomography, Journal of Arthroplasty. 2009, 24: 96-100.

Yan C.H., Yau W.P., Chiu P.K.Y., Ng T.P., Lie C.W.H. and Tang W.M., Interobserver and Intraobserver error in obtaining transepicondylar axis and whiteside line in total knee arthroplasty, SICOT / SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress. Hong Kong, 2008.

Yan C.H., Yau W.P., Chiu P.K.Y., Ng T.P., Lie C.W.H. and Tang W.M., Interobserver and intraobserver error in obtaining transepicondylar axis and Whiteside line in total knee arthroplasty (abstract number 16670), SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV World Congress. 2008.

Yau W.P., Ambassador of Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association to attend 31st Singapore Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress , Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association; Singapore Orthopaedic Association. 2008.

Yau W.P. and Wong J.W.K., Arthroscopic-assisted Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction using Irradiated Bone-patellar tendon-bone allograft, Hong Kong Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2008, 12: S104.

Yau W.P. and Chiu P.K.Y., Computer Navigation did not improve alignment in a lower-volume total knee practice, SICOT / SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress. Hong Kong, 2008.

Yau W.P., Chiu P.K.Y. and Fok M., Computer navigated articulated cement spacers (IGS PROSTALAC) for infected total knee replacement, SICOT / SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress. Hong Kong, 2008.

Yau W.P., Chiu P.K.Y. and Fok M., Computer navigated articulated cement spacers (IGS Prostalac) for infected total knee replacement (abstract 16383), SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV World Congress. 2008.

Yau W.P. and Chiu P.K.Y., Computer navigation did not improve alignment in a lower-volume total knee practice (abstract number 16376), SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV World Congress. 2008.

Yau W.P., Chiu P.K.Y. and Yan C.H., Cutting errors in total knee replacement (asbtract number 16382), SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV World Congress. 2008.

Yau W.P., Chiu P.K.Y. and Yan C.H., Cutting errors in total knee replacement, SICOT / SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress. Hong Kong, 2008.

Yau W.P., Editorial, SICOT e-Newsletter. 2009, 8.

Yau W.P. and Chiu P.K.Y., Errors in the Identification of the distal femur transepicondylar and anterior posterior axes in minimal incision TKR and conventional incision TKR – a cadaveric study, SICOT / SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress. Hong Kong, 2008.

Yau W.P. and Chiu P.K.Y., Errors in the identification of the distal femur transepicondylar and anterior posterior axes in minimal incision TKR and conventional incision TKR - A cadaveric study (abstract number 16378), SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV World Congress. 2008.

Yau W.P., Incidence of Rotator Cuff Disease, 6th Hong Kong International Orthopaedic Forum - Musculoskeletal Degeneration. 2009.

Yau W.P., Incidence of Rotator Cuff Disease, Abstract of the Proceedings of the 6th Hong Kong International Orthopaedic Forum – Musculoskeletal Degeneration. 2009, 3.

Yau W.P. and Chiu P.K.Y., Ligament Balance for Varus Knee in Computer Navigation Total Knee Replacement, Abstract of the Proceedings of the 6th Annual Congress for the Asian Society for Computer Assisted Orthopaedic Surgery. 2009, 21.

Yau W.P. and Chiu P.K.Y., Ligament Balance for Varus Knee in Computer Navigation Total Knee Replacement, Hong Kong Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2008, 12: S81.

Yau W.P. and Chiu P.K.Y., Ligament balance for varus knee in computer navigation total knee replacement, 28th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2008, 12: S80.

Yau W.P., Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Range of Motion after Standard and High-Flexion Posterior Stabilized Total Knee Prosthesis, Singapore Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2008.

Yau W.P. and Chiu P.K.Y., Prospective randomized controlled trial comparing range of motion after standard and high-flexion posterior stabilized total knee prosthesis, SICOT / SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress. Hong Kong, 2008.

Yau W.P. and Chiu P.K.Y., Prospective randomized controlled trial comparing range of motion after standard and high-flexion stabilized total knee prosthesis (abstract number 16379), SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV World Congress. 2008.

Yau W.P., Sports and Arthroscopy, Preparatory Course for HKCOS / FRCS (Orth) Examination – 2009, March 30 – April 5, 2009, Lecture Hall, Duchess of Kent Children Hospital, Hong Kong, 2009.

Yau W.P. and Wong J.W.K., Surgery Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction, Hong Kong Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2008, 12: S105.

Researcher : Yee FYA

List of Research Outputs

Yee F.Y.A., Melhado I.G., Lam P.Y., Chu I.K., Grad S., Alini M., Cheah K.S.E., Cheung K.M.C. and Chan D., Protein and Gene Expression Profiles of the Intervertebral Disc in Health and Disease, Gordon Research Conferences - 2009 Program (Cartilage Biology & Pathology). Les Diablerets Conference Center, Les Diablerets, Switzerland June 7-12. 2009.

Researcher : Yee PK

List of Research Outputs

Yee P.K., Samartzis D., Wong Y.W., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Infective spondylitis in Southern Chinese: a descriptive and comparative study of 91 cases, Global Spine Congress. San Francisco, California, 2009.

Researcher : Yeung KWK

List of Research Outputs

Leung K.Y., Yeung K.W.K., Kao R.Y.T., Chu P.K. and Cheung K.M.C., An anti-bacterial coating in dental implant used in orthopaedics/feasibility study of anti-bacterial coating in detnal implant for orthopaedic use, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008.

Leung K.Y., Yeung K.W.K., Kao R.Y.T., Chu P.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Optimal local dosage of housekeeping antibiotics to inhibit S. aureus without inducing osteoblast necrosis: in vitro study, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008.

Liu X., Wu S.L., Chu P., Chung C.Y., Chu C.L., Chan Y.L., Lam K.O., Yeung K.W.K., Lu W.W., Cheung K.M.C. and Luk K.D.K., Nano-scale surface morphology, wettability and osteoblast adhesion on nitrogen plasma-implanted NiTi shape memory alloy, Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology. 2009, 9: 3449-3454.

Lui S.C., Yeung K.W.K., Chu P., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Bioactivity enhancement of polyetheretherketone (PEEK) by plasma immersion ion implantation, BME 2008 Conference, Hong Kong, October 23-25, 2009. 2008.

Lui S.C., Yeung K.W.K., Chu P.K., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Bioactivity enhancement of polyetheretherketone (PEEK) by plasma immersion ion implantation, Young Engineers Merit Award in the Best Young Engineers' Paper Competition and Best Oral Paper Presentation Award. BME 2008 Conference, Hong Kong, October 23-25, 2008. 2008.

Lui S.C., Yeung K.W.K., Chau Y.Y., Chu P. and Cheung K.M.C., Feasibility study of bioactivity enhancement of polyetheretherketone (PEEK) using plasma implantation technology, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008.

Lui S.C., Yeung K.W.K., Chu P., Cheung K.M.C. and Luk K.D.K., In vitro study of improving bioactivity of polyetheretherketone (PEEK) by plasma immersion ion implantation, 55th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, Las Vegas, USA, February 22-25, 2009.

Tang W.K., Yeung K.W.K., Lu W.W. and Luk K.D.K., Biomechanical analysis of a novel implant for facet joint fixation using finite element method, BME 2008 Conference, Hong Kong, October 23-25, 2009. 2008.

Wong H.M., Yeung K.W.K., Lam K.O., Chu P., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., A novel surface modified biodegradable metallic material for orthopaedic implantation, BME 2008 Conference, Hong Kong, October 23-25, 2009. 2008.

Wong H.M., Yeung K.W.K., Lam K.O., Chu P.K., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Coorelation of osteoblast activity and metallic ions released from an implantable and biodegradable metallic material, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008.

Wong H.M., Yeung K.W.K., Lam K.O., Chu P.K., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., In vitro study of a new surface modified biodegradable metallic material for orthopaedic implantation, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008.

Wong H.M., Yeung K.W.K., Lam K.O., Chu P., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Reduction of corrosion behavior of magnesium alloy by PCL surface treatment, 55th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, Las Vegas, USA, February 22-25, 2009.

Wu S.L., Liu X., Hu T., Chu P., Ho J.P.Y., Chan Y.L., Yeung K.W.K., Chu C.L., Hung T.K., Huo K.F., Chung C.Y., Lu W.W., Cheung K.M.C. and Luk K.D.K., A biomimetic hierarchical scaffold: natural growth of nanotitanates on three-dimensional microporous Ti-based metals, Nano Letters. 2008, 8(11): 3803-3808.

Wu S.L., Liu X., Hu T., Jiang J., Chu P., Yeung K.W.K., Chung C.Y., Chu C.L., Xu Z.S., Lu W.W., Cheung K.M.C. and Luk K.D.K., Electrochemical stability of orthopedic porous NiTi shape memory alloys treated by different surface modification techniques, Journal of Electrochemical Society. 2009, 156(6): C187-194.

Wu S.L., Liu X.M., Chu P.K., Chung C.Y., Chu C.L. and Yeung K.W.K., Phase transformation behaviour of porous NiTi alloys fabricated by capsule-free hot isostatic pressing., Journal of Alloys and Compounds. 2008, 449 (1-2): 139-143.

Yeung K.W.K., Chan Y.L., Lu W.W., Luk K.D.K., Chan D., Wu S.L., Liu X.M., Chu C.L., Chung C.Y., Chu P.K., Cheung K.M.C. and Chung C.Y., Formation of CAP04 and suppression of Ni leaching in nitinol using oxygen and sodium plasma immersion ion implantation, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008.

Researcher : Zhang Z

List of Research Outputs

Zhang Z., Zhang W., Chan S.C., McPherson D.B. and Hu Y., Time-frequency analysis of click-evoked otoacoustic emissions by means of a minimum variance spectral estimation-based method, Hearing Research. Amsterdam, Elsevier, 2008, 243: 18-27.

Zhu F., Maxwell J.P., Hu Y., Zhang Z. and Masters R.S.W., Correlation between EEG and increases of performance during the initial stage of motor skill learning, In: International Society of Sport Psychology, 12th World Congress of Sport Psychology. Marrakech, Morocco, 2009.

Researcher : Zhao Z

List of Research Outputs

Chiu P.K.Y., Zhao Z., Yau W.P., Ng T.P. and Tang W.M., Stability of the tibial cutting block in total knee arthroplasty, 28th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2008, 12: S79.

Researcher : Zhou G

List of Research Outputs

Abbah S.A., Lu W.W., Peng S., Tam W.K., Aladin K.D.M., Cheung K.M.C., Luk K.D.K. and Zhou G., Extracellular matrix stability of primary mammalian chondrocytes and intervetebral disc cells cultured in alginate-based microbead hydrogels, Cell Transplantation. USA, 2008, 17: 1181-1192.

Abbah S.A., Lu W.W., Peng S.L., Aladin Kaderbatcha D.M., Li Z., Tam W.K., Cheung K.M.C., Luk K.D.K. and Zhou G., Extracellular matrix stability of primary mammalian chondrocytes and intervertebral disc cells cultured in alginate-based microbead hydrogels., Cell Transplant. 2008, 17 (10-11): 1181-92.

Abbah S.A., Lu W.W., Peng S.L., Tam W.K., Aladin Kaderbatcha D.M., Cheung K.M.C., Luk K.D.K. and Zhou G., Extracellular matrix stability of primary mammalian chondrocytes and intervertebral disc cells cultured in alginate-based microbead hydrogels, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008.

Deng Y., Liu Y., Zhu W., Bi X., Wang Y., Ye M.H. and Zhou G., The co-graft of human bone marrow stromal cells and embryo olfactory ensheathing cells promotes the functional recovery of the spinal cord injury in rats, Cytotherapy. Taylor & Francis, 2008, 10: 551-564.

Huang S., Cheung K.M.C., Long D., Lin H., Luk K.D.K., Chan D. and Zhou G., Isolation and characterization of cell subpopulation with stem Cell properties in human and monkey intervertebral disc (IVD), Xth European Cell & Materials (ECM) Conference: Stem Cells for Musculoskeletal Regeneration. AO Foundation, Davos, 2009.

Peng S., Zhou G., Li Z., Cheung K.M.C., Luk K.D.K., Zhou Z. and Lu W.W., Strontium Promotes Osteogenic Differentiation Of Mesenchymal Stem Cells Through Enhancing The Ras/erk Mapk Signalling, Cell Physiology and Biechemistry. 2009, 23: 165-174.

Peng S.L., Zhou G., Luk K.D.K., Li Z., Cheung K.M.C., Zhou Z.J. and Lu W.W., Strontium promotes osteogenic differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells through the RAS/ERK 1/2 MAPK signaling pathway, SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong, August 24-28, 2008.

Peng S.L., Zhou G., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M.C., Li Z., Lam R.W.M., Zhou Z. and Lu W.W., Strontium promotes osteogenic differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells through the Ras/MAPK signaling pathway., Cell Physiol Biochem. 2009, 23: 165-174.

Zhao L., Li G., Anderson R. and Zhou G., SOX9 directly binds CREB as a novel synergy with the PKA pathway in the BMP-2-mediated osteochondrogenesis, Journal of Bone and Mineral Research. 2008, 24: 826-836.

Zhou G., Extracellular matrix stability of primary mammalian chondrocytes and intervertebral disc cells cultured in alginate-based microbead hydrogels , The SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong. 2008.

Zhou G., Yang F., Leung Y.L. and Cheung K.M.C., Molecular and Cellular Biology of the Intervertebral Disc and the Use of the Animal Models , Current Orthopaedics. 2008, 22: 267-73.

Zhou G., SOX9 directly binds CREB as a novel synergy with the PKA pathway in the BMP-2-mediated osteochondrogenesis., 2008: The SICOT/SIROT 2008 XXIV Triennial World Congress, Hong Kong. 2008.

Researcher : Zuo J

List of Research Outputs

Chiu P.K.Y., Zuo J., Lu W. and Tang W.M., Discrepancies between the sizes of the broach and cemented femoral component in total hip arthroplasty, 28th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2008, 12.

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