Dept of Orthopaedics and Traumatology

DEPT OF ORTHOPAEDICS AND TRAUMATOLOGY

Researcher : AU KHT

List of Research Outputs

LI X., CUI J., Wen C., AU K.H.T., Luk K.D.K. and Hu Y., Best Student Paper Contest. A knowledge based automatic region of interest (ROI) segment of cervical cord diffusion tensor imaging. , 2012 IEEE International Conference on Virtual Environments, Human-Computer Interfaces and Measurement Systems (VECIMS 2012) and Computational Intelligence for Measurement Systems and Applications (IEEE CIMSA 2012), July 2-4, 2012. 2012.

Li X., Cui J., Au K.H.T., Luk K.D.K. and Hu Y., A Knowledge Based Automatic Region of Interest (ROI) segment of Cervical Cord Diffusion Tensor Imaging, Winner of the Best Student Paper Contest at 2012 IEEE International Conference on Virtual Environments, Human-Computer Interfaces and Measurement Systems (VECIMS 2012) . 2012.

Researcher : Aladin Kaderbatcha DM

List of Research Outputs

Leung Y.L., Aladin Kaderbatcha D.M., Lv F., Tam V., SUN Y., Lu W.W., Wu E.X., Luk K.D.K., Chan D. and Cheung K.M.C., Role of fibrogenesis in control of disc degeneration, Global Spine Congress, 4-6 Apr 2013, Hong Kong. 2013.

Researcher : Antonio GAK

List of Research Outputs

Antonio G.A.K., Shigematsu H., Matsumori H., Bow H.Y.C., Mak K.C., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M.C. and Samartzis D., Curve flexibility and maintenance of curve correction in alternative screw fixation in adolescent idiopathic thoracic scoliosis, Global Spine Congress. Hong Kong, 2013.

Researcher : Au KHT

List of Research Outputs

Researcher : Balce GCE

List of Research Outputs

To M.K.T., Balce G.C.E., Kuong E.E.Y.L., Negandhi R.S. and Chow W., Maintenance of Sitting Alignment Using the Customized Seating System for Cerebral Palsy Patients with GMFCS IV and V, 31st Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, November 19-20, 2011. 2012.

Researcher : Bow HYC

List of Research Outputs

Antonio G.A.K., Shigematsu H., Matsumori H., Bow H.Y.C., Mak K.C., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M.C. and Samartzis D., Curve flexibility and maintenance of curve correction in alternative screw fixation in adolescent idiopathic thoracic scoliosis, Global Spine Congress. Hong Kong, 2013.

Stokes O.M., O'Donovan E., Samartzis D., Bow H.Y.C., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Reducing radiation exposure in early-onset scoliosis patients with magnetic growing rods: the application and reliability of ultrasonography to measure rod distraction, Global Spine Congress. Hong Kong, 2013.

Researcher : CUI J

List of Research Outputs

CUI J., LI X., Wen C., Mak K.C., Luk K.D.K. and Hu Y., Outstanding Poster Award. A Novel Indicator for Pathogenic Level Estimation of Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy based on Diffusion Tensor Imaging. , 42nd Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society for Spine Surgery and Related Research, Okinawa, Japan, April 25-27, 2013. 2013.

CUI J., LI X., Wen C., Mak K.C., Luk K.D.K. and Hu Y., Outstanding poster award: A Novel Indicator for Pathogenic Level Estimation of Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy based on Diffusion Tensor Imaging, The 42nd Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society for Spine Surgery and Related Research. Okinawa, Japan, 2013.

CUI J., LI X., Luk K.D.K. and Hu Y., Structure-Function Relationship in Healthy and Myelopathic Spinal Cord: A Combined Diffusion Tensor Imaging and Functional MR Imaging Study, The 51st Annual Meeting of American Society of Neuroradiology (ASNR). California, 2013.

Hu Y., Cui J., Wen C., Mak K.C. and Luk K.D.K., Exploration of functional reorganization in cervical spondylosis myelopathy-A DTI and fMRI study, Combined 33rd SICOT & 17th PAOA Orthopaedic World Conference . 2012.

LI X., CUI J., Wen C., AU K.H.T., Luk K.D.K. and Hu Y., Best Student Paper Contest. A knowledge based automatic region of interest (ROI) segment of cervical cord diffusion tensor imaging. , 2012 IEEE International Conference on Virtual Environments, Human-Computer Interfaces and Measurement Systems (VECIMS 2012) and Computational Intelligence for Measurement Systems and Applications (IEEE CIMSA 2012), July 2-4, 2012. 2012.

Li X., Cui J., Au K.H.T., Luk K.D.K. and Hu Y., A Knowledge Based Automatic Region of Interest (ROI) segment of Cervical Cord Diffusion Tensor Imaging, Winner of the Best Student Paper Contest at 2012 IEEE International Conference on Virtual Environments, Human-Computer Interfaces and Measurement Systems (VECIMS 2012) . 2012.

Wen C., CUI J., Lee M.P., Mak K.C., Luk K.D.K. and Hu Y., Quantitative analysis of fiber tractography in cervical spondylotic myelopathy., Spine J.. 2013, 13(6): 697-705.

Researcher : Chan CF

List of Research Outputs

Leung F.K.L. and Chan C.F., Distal humeral fractures: locking plate fixation with olecranon osteotomy, Mastering Orthopaedic Techniques. Jaypee, 2013, 63-69.

Researcher : Chan KY

List of Research Outputs

Chan K.Y., Leung Y.L., Tam V., Lu W.W., Sze K.Y. and Cheung K.M.C., Decellularized bovine intervertebral disc as a natural scaffold for xenogenic cell studies, Acta Biomaterialia . 2012, Feb 9(2): 5262-72.

Researcher : Chan PK

List of Research Outputs

Chan P.K., Chiu P.K.Y., Ng F.Y. and Yan C.H., The 32nd Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2012, 25.

Chan P.K., Cheung K.W., Ho H.S., Lee O.B., Leung H.W., Leung K.H., Cheng H.C., Ng F.Y., Wong H.L., Yan C.H., Yuen W.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., The 32nd Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2012, 30.

Yan C.H., Chiu P.K.Y., Ng F.Y., Fang C.X. and Chan P.K., A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Patient Specific Instrument With Conventional Instrument And Computer Navigation In Total Knee Arthroplasty, Arthur Hodgson Award For Best Clinical Paper, 32st Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress 2012. 2012.

Yan C.H., Chiu P.K.Y., Ng F.Y., Fang C.X. and Chan P.K., A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Patient Specific Instrument With Conventional Instrument And Computer Navigation In Total Knee Arthroplasty, David Fang Trophy For The Best Paper On Adult Joint Reconstruction, 32st Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress 2012. 2012.

Researcher : Chen Y

List of Research Outputs

Chen Y., Wen C., Tang H.L., Siu C.E., Wang T., Yan C.H., Lu W.W. and Chiu P.K.Y., The 32nd Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2012, 75.

Wen C., Chen Y., Siu C.E., Tang H.L., Wang T., Yan C.H., Lu W.W. and Chiu P.K.Y., The 32nd Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2012, 40.

Researcher : Cheung JPY

Project Title:	Low Cost Antimicrobial Surface
Investigator(s):	Cheung JPY, Yeung KWK, Kao RYT, Yang D, Cheung KMC
Department:	Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:	Seed Funding Programme for Applied Research
Start Date:	04/2013

Project Title:	The 42nd Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society for Spine Surgery and Related Research; Developmental Spinal Stenosis in the Chinese Population: Presence in Patients and Redefining Critical Values on MRI/The Safety and Efficacy of a Remotely Distractible, Magnetic Controlled Growing Rod (MCGR) for the Treatment of Early-Onset Scoliosis: A Prospective Case Series with Minimum 2 Year Follow-Up
Investigator(s):	Cheung JPY
Department:	Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:	URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:	04/2013

List of Research Outputs

Cheung J.P.Y., 166 Cases of Mycobacterium Marinum Tenosynovitis of the Hand and Wrist: Clinical Features, Management and Results, (Presentation at eCM XII & APOA Infection Section Annual Scientific Meeting, Congress Centre, Davos, Switzerland), 2010 APOA-Pfizer Best Scientific Paper Award for Orthopaedic Infection (Finalist). 2012.

Cheung J.P.Y., Shigematsu H., Samartzis D. and Cheung K.M.C., Arthur Yau Award - Developmental Spinal Stenosis in the Chinese Population: Presence in Patients and Redefining Critical Values on Magnetic Resonance Imaging (Arthur Yau Award), 32nd Annual Congress of The Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association. 2012.

Cheung J.P.Y., Shigematsu H., Samartzis D. and Cheung K.M.C., Best Poster Award - Developmental Spinal Stenosis in the Chinese Population: Presence in Patients and Redefining Critical Values on MRI , 42nd Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society for Spine Surgery and Related Research (Okinawa, Japan). 2013.

Cheung J.P.Y., Biomechanical Comparative Study Of The JuggerKnotTM Soft Anchor Technique With Other Common Mallet Finger Fracture Fixation Techniques (Gold Medal Winner), 2012 Prize for Best Original Research by Trainees, Hong Kong Academy of Medicine. 2012.

Cheung J.P.Y., Fung B.K.K. and Ip W.Y., Biomechanical comparative study of the JuggerKnot™ soft anchor technique with other common mallet finger fracture fixation techniques, Tetra Hand 2013 11th International Meeting on Surgical Rehabilitation of the Tetraplegic Upper Limb cum 26th HKSSH Annual Congress and 6th Annual Therapist Symposium of the Hong Kong Society for Hand Therapy. 2013.

Cheung J.P.Y., Wei W.I. and Luk K.D.K., Cervical Spine Complications After Treatment Of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma, European Spine Journal. 2013, 22(3): 584-592.

Cheung J.P.Y., Karppinen J.I., Takatalo J., Wang H., Shen F.H. and Samartzis D., Cervical degenerative disc disease, In: Shen, Francis H. and Samartzis, Dino and Fessler, Richard G., Textbook of the Cervical Spine. Elsevier, 2013.

Cheung J.P.Y., Shigematsu H. and Cheung K.M.C., Could Both T1- and T2-weighted Magnetic Resonance Imaging be Used for Spinal Stenosis Analysis?, 32nd Annual Congress of The Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association. 2012.

Cheung J.P.Y., Shigematsu H., Samartzis D. and Cheung K.M.C., Developmental Spinal Stenosis in Chinese: presence in patients and redefining critical values on MRI, Global Spine Congress 2013 (best papers session). 2013.

Cheung J.P.Y., Developmental Spinal Stenosis in the Chinese Population: Presence in Patients and Redefining Critical Values on MRI (Project Presentation Winner), Professor SP Chow Orthopaedic Contest 2012, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University of Hong Kong. 2012.

Cheung J.P.Y., Shigematsu H., Samartzis D. and Cheung K.M.C., Developmental Spinal Stenosis in the Chinese Population: Presence in Patients and Redefining Critical Values on MRI, The 42nd Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society for Spine Surgery and Related Research; Okinawa, Japan. 2013.

Cheung J.P.Y., Shigematsu H., Samartzis D. and Cheung K.M.C., Developmental Spinal Stenosis in the Chinese Population: Presence in Patients and Redefining Critical Values on Magnetic Resonance Imaging (Awards paper section), 32nd Annual Congress of The Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association (Awards paper section). 2012.

Cheung J.P.Y., Samartzis D. and Cheung K.M.C., Focus Article: Management of Early-Onset Scoliosis, THE BRITISH EDITORIAL SOCIETY OF BONE & JOINT SURGERY . 2013.

Cheung J.P.Y., Samartzis D., Ruan D. and Luk K.D.K., Intervertebral disc transplantation, In: Shen, Francis H. and Samartzis, Dino and Fessler, Richard G., Textbook of the Cervical Spine. Elsevier, 2013.

Cheung J.P.Y., Samartzis D., Mak K.C., Wong Y.W., Cheung W.Y., Luk K.D.K., Akbarnia B. and Cheung K.M.C., The safety and efficacy of a remotely distractible, magnetic controlled growing rod (MCGR) for the treatment of early-onset scoliosis: A prospective case series with minimum 2 year follow-up, The 42nd Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society for Spine Surgery and Related Research; Okinawa, Japan. 2013.

Cheung J.P.Y., Samartzis D., Mak K.C., Wong Y.W., Cheung W.Y., Luk K.D.K., Akbarnia B. and Cheung K.M.C., The safety and efficacy of a remotely distractible, magnetic controlled growing rod (MCGR) for the treatment of early-onset scoliosis: a prospective case series with minimum 2 year follow-up, Global Spine Congress 2013.

Cheung J.P.Y., Use of a remotely distractible, magnetic controlled growing rod for the treatment of scoliosis in young children (Arthur Yau Award), 31st Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (Arthur Yau Award). 2012.

Cheung K.M.C., Cheung J.P.Y., Samartzis D., Mak K.C., Cheung W.Y., Wong Y.W., Behrooz A. and Luk K.D.K., Research Output Prize (Group Award) - Magnetically controlled growing rods for severe spinal curvature in young children: a prospective case series, Faculty of Medicine, University of Hong Kong. 2013.

Cheung K.M.C., Cheung J.P.Y., Samartzis D., Mak K.C., Wong Y.W., Cheung W.Y., Akbarnia B.A. and Luk K.D.K., The safety and efficacy of a remotely distractible, magnetic controlled growing rod (MCGR for the treatment of scoliosis in children: a prospective case series with minimum two year follow-up, 19th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques (IMAST), Istanbul, Turkey, July 18-21, 2012.

Cheung K.M.C., Cheung J.P.Y., Samartzis D., Mak K.C., Wong Y.W., Cheung W.Y., Akbarnia B. and Luk K.D.K., The safety and efficacy of a remotely distractible, magnetic controlled growing rod (MCGR) for the treatment of early-onset scoliosis: a prospective case series with minimum 2 year follow-up, Global Spine Congress. Hong Kong, 2013.

Researcher : Cheung KMC

Project Title:	Setting Up of a Stem Cell Research Programme for Musculoskeletal Tissue Repair
Investigator(s):	Cheung KMC, Chan D
Department:	Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:	The University of Hong Kong Foundation Seed Grant
Start Date:	07/2003

Project Title:	Intervertebral disc regeneration by use of mesenchymal stem cells
Investigator(s):	Cheung KMC, Chan D, Wu EX, Luk KDK
Department:	Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:	General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:	01/2006

Project Title:	Molecular Analysis of the BMP-2 Action on Intervertebral Disc Cells
Investigator(s):	Cheung KMC, Chan D, Zhou G
Department:	Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:	General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:	10/2009

Project Title:	Cardiovascular risk factors associated with intervertebral disc degeneration/low back pain
Investigator(s):	Cheung KMC, Samartzis D, Luk KDK
Department:	Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:	Health and Health Services Research Fund - Full Grants
Start Date:	01/2010

Project Title:	A pilot clinical study assessing the safety and efficacy of intervertebral disc regeneration by mesenchymal stem cell transplantation
Investigator(s):	Cheung KMC, Leung YLV, Anthony M, Kim M, Chan GCF, Samartzis D
Department:	Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:	Seed Funding Programme for Applied Research
Start Date:	03/2011

Project Title:	Role of cadherin 2 in intervertebral disc development and degeneration
Investigator(s):	Cheung KMC, Chan D, Cheah KSE, Leung YLV
Department:	Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:	General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:	01/2013

Project Title:	The role of macrophage activation in the formation of fibrotic tissues in spinal and para-spinal injury
Investigator(s):	Cheung KMC, Tam V, Lv F, Leung YLV
Department:	Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:	Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:	06/2013

List of Research Outputs

Akbamia B.A., Cheung K.M.C., Noordeen H., Elsebaie H., Yazici M., Dannawi Z. and Kabirian N., Next generation of growth-sparing techniques: preliminary clinical results of a magnetically controlled growing rod in 14 patients with early-onset scoliosis, Spine. 2013, Apr 15; 38(8): 665-70.

Akbarnia B.A., Cheung K.M.C., Noordeen H.H., Elsebaie H.B., Yazici M., Dannawi Z. and Kabirian N., Next generation of growth-sparing techniques: preliminary clinical results of a magnetically controlled growing rod in 14 patients., 47th Annual Meeting of the Scoliosis Research Socity, Chicago, USA, September 5-8, 2012.

Antonio G.A.K., Shigematsu H., Matsumori H., Bow H.Y.C., Mak K.C., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M.C. and Samartzis D., Curve flexibility and maintenance of curve correction in alternative screw fixation in adolescent idiopathic thoracic scoliosis, Global Spine Congress. Hong Kong, 2013.

Au Y.K., Wynn S.A.R.A.H. .L., Szeto Y.Y., Geng Y.H., Lovell-Badge R.H., Cheung K.M.C. and Cheah K.S.E., Understanding the molecular impact of Sox9Y440X in campomelic dysplasia, Hong Kong Society for Developmental Biology Symposium : From Embryology to Disease Mechanism, November 26-26, 2012.

CHIK T.K., Ma X.Y., CHOY T.H.A., Li Y.Y., Diao H., Teng W.K., Han S.J., Cheung K.M.C. and Chan B.P., Photochemically crosslinked collagen annulus plug – A potential solution solving the leakage problem of cell-based therapies for disc degeneration., Acta Biomter . 2013, 9: 8128-8139.

CHOOI W.H., Cheng H.W., Chik T.K., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M.C. and Chan B.P., In vitro nutrient transport functional test in an engineered osteochondral construct. , Global Spine Congress, 4-6 Apr 2013, Hong Kong. . 2013, P083.

Chan B.P., Chik T.K., Choy T.H.A., Ma X.Y. and Cheung K.M.C., Materials and Methods for Filling Biological Cavities and Preventing Leakage of Injected Therapeutic Agents. , PCT Patent Application (filed on 14 June 2013) (Application No. PCT/CN2013/077268). 2013.

Chan B.P., Chik T.K., Choy T.H.A., Ma X.Y. and Cheung K.M.C., Materials and Methods for Filling Biological Cavities and Preventing Leakage of Injected Therapeutic Agents. , US Regular Patent Application (filed on 13 Jun 2013) (Application No. 13/916,982). 2013.

Chan B.P., Cheng H.W., Chan D., Cheung K.M.C. and Yan C.H., Mesenchymal stem cell based osteochondral tissue engineering., Gordon Research Conference on Cartilage Biology and Pathology. . 2013, 8.

Chan B.P., Cheng H.W., Chik T.K., Cheung K.M.C. and Luk K.D.K., Methods for Complex Tissue Engineering. PCT Patent Application., (Publication Number: CN 102971019 A Publication Date: 13 March 2013) . 2013.

Chan K.Y., Leung Y.L., Tam V., Lu W.W., Sze K.Y. and Cheung K.M.C., Decellularized bovine intervertebral disc as a natural scaffold for xenogenic cell studies, Acta Biomaterialia . 2012, Feb 9(2): 5262-72.

Cheng H.W., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M.C. and Chan B.P., Generation of an osteochondral interface using rabbit mesenchymal stem cells and collagen gel. , BME2012 Biomedical Engineering International Conference, 5-8 December 2012, Hong Kong.. 2012.

Cheung J., Shigematsu H., Samartzis D. and Cheung K.M.C., Developmental spinal stenosis in the Chinese population: presence in patients and redefining critical values on MRI, 32nd Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. Beijing, China, 2012.

Cheung J., Shigematsu H., Samartzis D. and Cheung K.M.C., Developmental spinal stenosis in the Chinese population: presence in patients and redefining critical values on MRI, 42nd Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society for Spine Surgery and Related Research. Okinawa, Japan, 2013.

Cheung J.P.Y., Shigematsu H., Samartzis D. and Cheung K.M.C., Arthur Yau Award - Developmental Spinal Stenosis in the Chinese Population: Presence in Patients and Redefining Critical Values on Magnetic Resonance Imaging (Arthur Yau Award), 32nd Annual Congress of The Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association. 2012.

Cheung J.P.Y., Shigematsu H., Samartzis D. and Cheung K.M.C., Best Poster Award - Developmental Spinal Stenosis in the Chinese Population: Presence in Patients and Redefining Critical Values on MRI , 42nd Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society for Spine Surgery and Related Research (Okinawa, Japan). 2013.

Cheung J.P.Y., Shigematsu H. and Cheung K.M.C., Could Both T1- and T2-weighted Magnetic Resonance Imaging be Used for Spinal Stenosis Analysis?, 32nd Annual Congress of The Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association. 2012.

Cheung J.P.Y., Shigematsu H., Samartzis D. and Cheung K.M.C., Developmental Spinal Stenosis in Chinese: presence in patients and redefining critical values on MRI, Global Spine Congress 2013 (best papers session). 2013.

Cheung J.P.Y., Shigematsu H., Samartzis D. and Cheung K.M.C., Developmental Spinal Stenosis in the Chinese Population: Presence in Patients and Redefining Critical Values on MRI, The 42nd Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society for Spine Surgery and Related Research; Okinawa, Japan. 2013.

Cheung J.P.Y., Shigematsu H., Samartzis D. and Cheung K.M.C., Developmental Spinal Stenosis in the Chinese Population: Presence in Patients and Redefining Critical Values on Magnetic Resonance Imaging (Awards paper section), 32nd Annual Congress of The Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association (Awards paper section). 2012.

Cheung J.P.Y., Samartzis D. and Cheung K.M.C., Focus Article: Management of Early-Onset Scoliosis, THE BRITISH EDITORIAL SOCIETY OF BONE & JOINT SURGERY . 2013.

Cheung J.P.Y., Samartzis D., Mak K.C., Wong Y.W., Cheung W.Y., Luk K.D.K., Akbarnia B. and Cheung K.M.C., The safety and efficacy of a remotely distractible, magnetic controlled growing rod (MCGR) for the treatment of early-onset scoliosis: A prospective case series with minimum 2 year follow-up, The 42nd Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society for Spine Surgery and Related Research; Okinawa, Japan. 2013.

Cheung J.P.Y., Samartzis D., Mak K.C., Wong Y.W., Cheung W.Y., Luk K.D.K., Akbarnia B. and Cheung K.M.C., The safety and efficacy of a remotely distractible, magnetic controlled growing rod (MCGR) for the treatment of early-onset scoliosis: a prospective case series with minimum 2 year follow-up, Global Spine Congress 2013.

Cheung K.M.C., Kwan K.Y.H., Samartzis D., Yeung K.W.K. and Luk K.D.K., A comparison of the sagittal balance correction in idiopathic scoliosis between a novel superelastic rod and conventional titanium rod, 32nd Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, December 1-2, 2012.

Cheung K.M.C., Challenging traditional belief in degenerative disc disease., Golden Jubilee Congress of the Asia Pacific Orthopaedic Association, New Delhi, India, October 3-6, 2012.

Cheung K.M.C., Degeneration and regeneration of the intervertebral disc, Frontiers Biomedical Research HKU 2012, Hong Kong, December 14, 2012. 2012.

Cheung K.M.C., Forword on Basic Science of Spinal Diseases, Jayee, March 2013, Editors: A.D. Sharan, Simon Tang, A.R. Vaccaro. 2013.

Cheung K.M.C., Fulcrum 相預測術後三維矯形效果及內置物密度, The Inaugural Meeting and the 1st Academic Symposium of the International Chinese Spine Society, Suzhou, China, September 26-29, 2012.

Cheung K.M.C., Gradual scoliosis correction using a super-elastic implant - from bench to bedside, 50th Anniversary Int'l Philip Zorab Symposium, London UK, June 20-21, 2013. 2013.

Cheung K.M.C., International Meeting on Advance Spine Techniques (IMAST), Istanbul Turkey, July 18-21, 2012. , TB kyphosis. 2012.

Cheung K.M.C., Lessons learnt from the HK Degenerative Disc Disease Cohort, 5th China International Conference on Lumbar Spine, Xian, China, May 23-24,2013. 2013.

Cheung K.M.C., Long fusion, 6th International Congress of Chinese Orthopaedic Association, Beijing, PR China, Deember 1-4, 2012. 2012.

Cheung K.M.C., Novel technologies for spine deformity correction - from bench to bedside, "East-Meets-West" Advances in Orthopaedic Research, Shenzhen, China, April 7-8, 2013. 2013.

Cheung K.M.C., Postinfectious thoracolumbar spinal deformity: principles of surgical management., 19th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques, Istanbul, Turkey, July 18-21,2012.

Cheung K.M.C., Relationship between congenital lumbar spinal stenosis and symptoms in the Chinese , 5th China International Conference on Lumbar Spine, ISSLS course, Xian, China, May 23-24, 2013. 2013.

Cheung K.M.C., Cheung J. and Samartzis D., Reply to the Letter by Pang et al - "Magnetically controlled growing rods for treating scoliosis in children" , Lancet. 2012.

Cheung K.M.C., Cheung J.P.Y., Samartzis D., Mak K.C., Cheung W.Y., Wong Y.W., Behrooz A. and Luk K.D.K., Research Output Prize (Group Award) - Magnetically controlled growing rods for severe spinal curvature in young children: a prospective case series, Faculty of Medicine, University of Hong Kong. 2013.

Cheung K.M.C., SRS-Hunting for Scoliosis Genes, 18th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Chicago USA, March 19-23, 2013. 2013.

Cheung K.M.C., Leung Y.L., Shigematsu H., Cheung W.Y., Wong Y.W., Luk K.D.K. and Samartzis D., Selection of fusion levels in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) using the fulcrum bending radiograph prediction: verification based on pedicle screw strategy, 19th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques (IMAST), Istanbul, Turkey, July 18-21, 2012.

Cheung K.M.C., Cheung J.P.Y., Samartzis D., Mak K.C., Wong Y.W., Cheung W.Y., Akbarnia B.A. and Luk K.D.K., The safety and efficacy of a remotely distractible, magnetic controlled growing rod (MCGR for the treatment of scoliosis in children: a prospective case series with minimum two year follow-up, 19th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques (IMAST), Istanbul, Turkey, July 18-21, 2012.

Cheung K.M.C., Cheung J.P.Y., Samartzis D., Mak K.C., Wong Y.W., Cheung W.Y., Akbarnia B. and Luk K.D.K., The safety and efficacy of a remotely distractible, magnetic controlled growing rod (MCGR) for the treatment of early-onset scoliosis: a prospective case series with minimum 2 year follow-up, Global Spine Congress. Hong Kong, 2013.

Cheung K.M.C., Cheung J., Samartzis D., Mak K.C., Wong Y.W., Cheung W.Y., Akbarnia B. and Luk K.D.K., The safety and efficacy of a remotely distractible, magnetic controlled growing rod (MCGR) for the treatment of scoliosis in children: a prospective case series with minimum 2 year follow-up , 19th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques, Istanbul, Turkey. 2012.

Cheung K.M.C., Treatment of adult degenerative lumbar scoliosis, 5th China International Conference on Lumbar Spine, ISSLS course, Xian, China, May 23-24, 2013. 2013.

Cheung K.M.C., Tuberculosis of the Spine: What New Treatment Modalities and Surgical Techniques Have Been Developed to Address Acute and Chronic Infections, 18th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Chicago USA, March 19-23, 2013. 2013.

Cheung K.M.C., What's new in the treatment of TB Spine, 47th Annual Meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society, Sept 5-8 2012. 2012.

Cheung K.M.C., 退行脊柱侧凸—单纯减压与减压融合, The 7th Int’l Congress of Chinese Orthopaedic Association. Beijing, China. November 15-18, 2012. . 2012.

Cheung K.M.C., 退變性脊柱側凸治療方案的討論, 7th International Congress of chinese Orthopaedic Asociation, Beijing, China, November 15-18, 2012.

Chik T.K., Choy T.H.A., Teng W.K., Ma X.Y., Li Y.Y., Cheung K.M.C. and Chan B.P., Developing a photochemically crosslinked collagen plug to solve the cell leakage problem for intradiscal injection of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs). , BME2012 Biomedical Engineering International Conference, 5-8 December 2012, Hong Kong.. 2012.

Chik T.K., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M.C., Sze K.Y. and Chan B.P., Fabrication of ulti-component tissue-like constructs towards spinal motion segment and intervertebral disc tissue engineering. , BME2012 Biomedical Engineering International Conference, 5-8 December 2012, Hong Kong.. 2012.

Chik T.K., Choy T.H.A., Teng W.K., Ma X.Y., Li Y.Y., Leung Y.L. and Cheung K.M.C., Photochemically crosslinked collagen plug reduces cell leakage during intradiscal injection of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs). , Global Spine Congress, 4-6 Apr 2013, Hong Kong.. 2013, A227.

Elfiky T.A.M., Cheung K.M.C., Samartzis D., Cheung W.Y., Wong Y.W. and Luk K.D.K., A simple and effective method for directing the sagittal placement of thoracic pedicle screws without intraoperative imaging. , Combined 33rd SICOT & 17th PAOA Orthopaedic World Conference, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, November 28-30, 2012.

Eskola P.J., Lemmela S., Kjaer P.K., Solovieva S., Mannikko M., Tommerup N., Lind-Thomsen A., Husgafvel-Pursiainen K., Cheung K.M.C., Chan D., Samartzis D. and Karppinen J.I., Genetic association studies in lumbar disc degeneration: a systematic review, Global Spine Congress. Hong Kong, 2013.

Eskola P.J., Lemmela S., Kjaer P.K., Solovieva S., Mannikko M., Tommerup N., Lind-Thomsen A., Husgafvel-Pursiainen K., Cheung K.M.C., Chan D., Samartzis D. and Karppinen J., Genetic association studies in lumbar disc degeneration: a systematic review, PLoS One. 2012, 7(11): e49995.

Fong D.Y.T., Cheung K.M.C., Wong Y.W., Cheung W.Y., Fu C.Y., Kuong E.E.Y.L., Mak K.C., To M.K.T. and Luk K.D.K., Is there a Better Alternative to a Randomized Control Design for Assessing the Efficacy and Effectiveness of Bracing in AIS, 9th Biannual Scientific Meeting of the Int'l Research Society of Spinal Deformities. Poznan, Poland, 2012.

Huang S., Leung Y.L., Long D., Chan D., Lu W.W., Cheung K.M.C. and Zhou G., Coupling of small leucine-rich proteoglycans to hypoxic survival of a progenitor cell-like subpopulation in Rhesus Macaque intervertebral disc, Biomaterials. 2013, 34(28): 6548-58.

Kuong E.E.Y.L., Cheung K.M.C., Samartzis D., Yeung K.W.K. and Luk K.D.K., Superelastic rods: the future of scoliosis curve correction, Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery, British Volume. 2012, 94(SUPP XXXIX): 102-102.

LAM T.K., Cheung K.M.C., Chan D. and Leung Y.L., Fate of notochord descendent cells in the intervertebral disc. 2013.

LEE C.F., Fong D.Y.T., Cheung K.M.C., Cheng J.C.Y., Ng B.K.W., Lam T.P., Yip P.S.F. and Luk K.D.K., A new risk classification rule for curve progression in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, The Spine Journal. 2012, 12: 989-995.

LI T.L., Yeung K.W.K., Cheung K.M.C. and Kao R.Y.T., Antibacterial properties of novel ID nanostructured ZnO nanowire coatings on medical grade 316L stainless steel surfaces. 2013.

LIM F.L., Cheung K.M.C. and Leung Y.L., Role of cadherin 2 in the intervertebral disc. 2013.

LV F., Cheung K.M.C., Leung Y.L. and Zhou G.Q., Intrinsic properties of mesemchymal stem cells from human bone marrow, umbilical cord and umbilical cord blood, Curr Stem Cell Res Ther. 2012, Nov 7(6): 389-99.

Leung Y.L., SUN Y., TSUI Y.K., Masuda K., Chan D. and Cheung K.M.C., Identifying small molecules for regulating proteoglycan metabolism in cartilaginous tissues, Gordon Research Conferences: Cartilage biology and pathology, April 7-12 2013, Les Diablerets. 2013.

Leung Y.L., Aladin Kaderbatcha D.M., Lv F., Tam V., SUN Y., Lu W.W., Wu E.X., Luk K.D.K., Chan D. and Cheung K.M.C., Role of fibrogenesis in control of disc degeneration, Global Spine Congress, 4-6 Apr 2013, Hong Kong. 2013.

Li Y.Y., Diao H., Chik T.K., Chow S.T., An X., Leung Y.L., Cheung K.M.C. and Chan B.P., Intradiscal delivery of mesenchymal stem cells in collagen microspheres in a rabbit disc degeneration model. , Global Spine Congress, 4-6 Apr 2013, Hong Kong.. 2013, A101.

Li Y.Y., Cheng H.W., Chow S.T., Cheung K.M.C., Chan D. and Chan B.P., Rabbit articular cartilage repair using collagen-mesenchymal stem cell microspheres., BME2012 Biomedical Engineering International Conference, 5-8 December 2012, Hong Kong.. 2012.

Lim F.L., Au Y.K., Cheah K.S.E., Chan D., Tuan R.S., Cheung K.M.C. and Leung Y.L., Cadherin 2/N-cadherin regulates notochordal cell function and intervertebral disc homeostasis, Hong Kong Society for Developmental Biology Symposium : From Embryology to Disease Mechanism, November 26-27, 2012.

Lim F.L., Cheung K.M.C., Chan D., Tuan R.S. and Leung Y.L., Role of cadherin 2 in intervertebral disc homeostasis, Global Spine Congress, 4-6 Apr 2013, Hong Kong. 2013.

Luk K.D.K., Saw L.B., Grozman S., Cheung K.M.C. and Samartzis D., Assessment of skeletal maturity: a new classification scheme using distal radius and ulna radiographs , 19th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques, Istanbul, Turkey. 2012.

Luk K.D.K., Saw L.B., Grozman S., Cheung K.M.C. and Samartzis D., Assessment of skeletal maturity: a new classification scheme using distal radius and ulna radiographs, 19th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques (IMAST), Istanbul, Turkey, July 18-21, 2012.

Lv F., Leung Y.L., SUN Y., ZHOU L. and Cheung K.M.C., In Search of Markers Related with Nucleus Pulposus Degeneration, Global Spine Congress, 4-6 Apr 2013, Hong Kong,. 2013.

Lv F., Lu M., Cheung K.M.C., Leung Y.L. and Zhou G., Intrinsic Properties Of Mesemchymal Stem Cells From Human Bone Marrow, Umbilical Cord And Umbilical Cord Blood, Current Stem Cell Research & Therapy. 2012, 7: 389.

Mak K.C. and Cheung K.M.C., Surgical treatment of acute TB spondylitis: indications and outcomes., European Spine Journal . 2013, June; 22 Suppl 4: 603-11.

Mok P.S., Samartzis D., Karppinen J.I., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Prevalence, determinants, and clinical relevance of modic changes of the lumbar spine: a large-scale population-based study, Global Spine Congress. Hong Kong, 2013.

SUN Y., Leung Y.L., TSUI Y.K., Masuda K., Kao R.Y.T., Chan D. and Cheung K.M.C., First prize for poster section: Screen of Small Molecule Compounds for Intervertebral Disc Degeneration by Chemical Genetics., East meets West Symposium, Shenzhen, China, April 8-9, 2013. 2013.

SUN Y., Leung Y.L., TSUI Y.K., Masuda K., Kao R.Y.T., Chan D. and Cheung K.M.C., Uncovering Small Chemical Molecules for Treatment of Intervertebral Disc Degeneration, Global Spine Congress, 4-6 Apr 2013, Hong Kong. 2013.

Samartzis D., Vavken P., Modi H.N., Cheung K.M.C. and Luk K.D.K., A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials assessing the development of adjacent segment disease and other complications between cervical disc arthroplasty and anterior cervical discectomy and fusion at 2 and 4 year follow-up, Global Spine Congress. Hong Kong, 2013.

Samartzis D., Modi H.N., Cheung K.M.C. and Luk K.D.K., A new merchanism of injury in ankylosing spondylitis: non-traumatic hyperextension causing atlantoaxial subluxation, Bone Joint J. 2013, 95-B(2): 206-9.

Samartzis D., Karppinen J.I., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Baseline MRI characteristics in asymptomatic subjects as predictors for future first-time low back pain episodes and pain severity, 32nd Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. Hong Kong, 2012.

Samartzis D., Karppinen J., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Baseline magnetic resonance imaging characteristics in asymptomatic subjects as predictors for future first time low back pain episode, 32nd Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, December 1-2, 2012.

Samartzis D., Karppinen J., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Best Clinical Paper Award for Associate Member - Baseline magnetic resonance imaging characteristics in asymptomatic subjects as predictors for future first time low back pain episode., 32nd Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, December 1-2, 2012. 2012.

Samartzis D., Vavken P., Modi H., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Does cervical disc arthroplasty reduce adjacent segment disease and other complications in comparison to anterior cervical discectomy and fusion ? A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. , 19th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques, Istanbul, Turkey. 2012.

Samartzis D., Vavken P., Modi H.N., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Does cervical disc arthroplasty reduce adjacent segment disease and other complications in comparison to anterior cervical discectomy and fusion? A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials, 19th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques (IMAST), Istanbul, Turkey, July 18-21, 2012.

Samartzis D., Karppinen J., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Epidemiology, determinants, and functional status of sciatica: a large-scale population-based study in Chinese. , 40th Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine, Scottsdale, Arizona, May 13-17, 2013.

Samartzis D., Karppinen J.I., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Epidemiology, determinants, and functional status of sciatica: a large‐scale population‐based study in Chinese, 40th Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine. Phoenix, Arizona, 2013.

Samartzis D., Karppinen J., Bendix T., Chan D., Cheung K.M.C., Ikegawa S., Luk K.D.K., Rajasekaran S., Urban J. and Williams F., MacNab/LaRocca Award - Genetic epidemiology of disc degeneration/low back pain: international consortium, International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine (ISSLS) . 2013.

Samartzis D., Karppinen J.I., Chan D., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Reply to the Letter by Alexiou and Voulgaris: "The Influence of Body Mass Index on Lumbar Disc Degeneration", Arthritis Rheum. 2012, Epub ahead of print.

Samartzis D., Leung Y., Shigematsu H., Cheung W.Y., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Selection of fusion levels in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) using the fulcrum bending radiograph prediction: verification based on pedicle screw strategy, 19th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques, Istanbul, Turkey. 2012.

Samartzis D., Leung Y., Shigematsu H., Natarajan D., Stokes O.M., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Selection of fusion levels in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis using the fulcrum bending radiograph: verification based on alternate level pedicle screw strategy, Global Spine Congress. Hong Kong, 2013.

Samartzis D., Karppinen J., Ala-Korpela M., Soininen P., Kangas A.J., Chan D., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Serum metabolomic biomakers and lumbar disc degeneration., 40th Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine, Scottsdale, Arizona, May 13-17, 2013.. 2013.

Samartzis D., Karppinen J.I., Ala‐Korpela M., Soininen P., Kangas A.J., Chan D., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Serum metabolomic biomarkers and lumbar disc degeneration, 40th Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine. Phoenix, Arizona, 2013.

Song Y., Karasugi T., Cheung K.M.C., Chiba K., Ho D.W.H., Miyake A., Kao P.Y.P., Sze K.L., Yee F.Y.A., Takahashi A., Kawaguchi Y., Mikami Y., Matsumoto M., Togawa D., Kanayama M., Shi D., Dai J., Jiang Q., Wu C., Tian W.E.I., Wang N.A., Leong J.C.Y., Luk K.D.K., Yip S.P., Cherny S.S., Wang J.J., Mundlos S., Kelempisioti A., Eskola P. .J., Mannikko M., Makela P., Karppinen J., Jarvelin M. .R., O Reilly P. .F., Kubo M., Kimura T., Kubo T., Toyama Y., Mizuta H., Cheah K.S.E., Tsunoda T., Sham P.C., Ikegawa S. and Chan D., Identification of a functional variant in CHST3 associated with the susceptibility for lumbar disc degeneration, Hong Kong Society for Developmental Biology Symposium : From Embryology to Disease Mechanism, November 26-27, 2012.

Stokes O.M., O'Donovan E., Samartzis D., Bow H.Y.C., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Reducing radiation exposure in early-onset scoliosis patients with magnetic growing rods: the application and reliability of ultrasonography to measure rod distraction, Global Spine Congress. Hong Kong, 2013.

TONG W.Y.T., Yeung K.W.K., Cheung K.M.C. and Kao R.Y.T., The development of bio-mimetic materials for tissue reconstruction through the systemtic study of cell-matrix interactions. 2013.

Tong W.Y.T., Shen W., Lam Y.W., Zhao Y., Cheng S.H., Chu P.K., Chan D., Chan G.C.F., Cheung K.M.C. and Yeung K.W.K., Functionally Replicated Bioimprint Scaffold to Support Tenocytic Differentiation of Mesenchymal Stem Cells, Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS) Annual Meeting, San Antonio, Texas, USA. 2013.

Tong W.Y.T., Shen W., Zhao Y., Cheng S.H., Chu P.K., Chan D., Chan G.C.F., Cheung K.M.C., Yeung K.W.K. and Lam Y.W., Tenogenic Differentiation of Human Mesenchymal Stem Cells on Novel Bio-Imprinted Scaffolds, 15th International Biotechnology Symposium and Exhibition (IBS 2012), Daegu, South Korea. 2012.

WONG H.M., Chu P.K., Cheung K.M.C., Luk K.D.K. and Yeung K.W.K., In-vivo stimulation of bone formation by biopolymer-deposited magnesium bone bullet, 32nd Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, December 1-2, 2012.. 2012.

Wong H.M., Leung F.K.L., Chu P.K., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M.C. and Yeung K.W.K., A New Approach to Stimulation In-vivo Bone Formation by Using Surface Modified Magnesium Bone Bullet, The Seventh International Congress of Chinese Orthopaedic Association (COA2012), Beijing (China). 2012.

Wong H.M., Chu P.K., Cheung K.M.C., Luk K.D.K. and Yeung K.W.K., A Novel Bio-degradable Polymer Membrane to Control the Degradation of Mg-based Metallic Biomaterial for Orthopaedic Implantation, Combined 33rd SICOT & 17th PAOA Orthopaedic World Conference, Dubai (United Arab Emirates). 2012.

Wong H.M., Chu P.K., Cheung K.M.C., Luk K.D.K. and Yeung K.W.K., A Novel Magnesium-based Bone Substitutes: An Alternative to Autologous Bone Grafting to Treat Large Bone Defects, Society for Biomaterials (SFB) 2013 Annual Meeting & Exposition. 2013.

Wong H.M., Chu P.K., Cheung K.M.C., Luk K.D.K. and Yeung K.W.K., In Vivo Stimulation of Bone Formation by Biopolymer-deposited Magnesium Bone Bullet, The Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association 32nd Annual Congress, Hong Kong. 2012.

Wong H.M., Chu P., Leung F.K.L., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M.C. and Yeung K.W.K., Low modulus novel bone substitutes for osteoporotic vertebral fracture management, European Cells and Materials. 2012, 24(1): 15.

Wong H.M., Wu S.L., Chu P.K., Cheng S.H., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M.C. and Yeung K.W.K., Low-modulus Mg/PCL hybrid bone substitute for osteoporotic fracture fixation, Biomaterials. Elsevier, 2013, 34: 7016 - 7032.

Wong H.M., Chu P.K., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M.C. and Yeung K.W.K., New Low Modulus Bone Void Fillers for Osteoporotic Vertebral Fracture Fixation, Society for Biomaterials Fall Symposium, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. 2012.

Wu J., Kong T., Yeung K.W.K., Shum H.C., Cheung K.M.C., Wang L. and To M.K.T., Fabrication and Characterization of Monodisperse PLGA-alginate Core-shell Microspheres with Monodisperse Size and Homogeneous Shells for Controlled Drug Release, Acta Biomaterialia. 2013.

Yee F.Y.A., Lam P.Y., Dong H.G., Lam Y.W., Chu I.K., Cheah K.S.E., Cheung K.M.C. and Chan D., Changes in the Proteome of the Human Intervertebral Disc in Aging and Degeneration, Hong Kong Society for Developmental Biology Symposium : From Embryology to Disease Mechanism, November 26-27, 2012.

Yeung K.W.K., Lu W.W., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., A Memory locking device for Orthopaedic Implants, U.S. Non-Provisional Patent . 2013, No: US 8,444,682 Granted.

Yeung K.W.K., WONG H.M., Chu P., Cheung K.M.C. and Luk K.D.K., A novel biodegradable polymer membrane to control the degradation of mg‐based metallic biomaterial for orthopaedic implantation. , Combined 33rd SICOT & 17th PAOA Orthopaedic World Conference, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, November 28-30, 2012.

Yeung K.W.K., Wu S., Zhao Y., Liu X., Kao R.Y.T., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M.C. and Chu P.K., Antimicrobial effects of oxygen plasma modified medical grade Ti-6Al-4V alloy, Vacuum. 2012.

Yeung K.W.K., Wong H.M., Chu P.K., Cheung K.M.C. and Luk K.D.K., In Vivo Stimulation of Bone Formation by Biodegradable Polymer Deposited Magnesium Bone Bullet, Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS) Annual Meeting, San Antonio, Texas, USA. 2013.

Yim R.L.H., Lee T.Y., Leung Y.L., Cheung K.M.C., Vavken P. and Samartzis D., The safety and efficacy of mesenchymal stem cells for prevention or regeneration of intervertebral disc degeneration: a systematic review, Global Spine Congress. Hong Kong, 2013.

Yuan M., Yeung C.W., Li Y.Y., Diao H., Cheung K.M.C., Chan D., Cheah K.S.E. and Chan B.P., Effects of nucleus pulposus cell-derived acellular matrix on the differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells, Biomaterials. 2013, 34: 3948-3961.

Researcher : Cheung PYJ

Project Title:	Low Cost Antimicrobial Surface
Investigator(s):	Cheung JPY, Yeung KWK, Kao RYT, Yang D, Cheung KMC
Department:	Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:	Seed Funding Programme for Applied Research
Start Date:	04/2013

Project Title:	The 42nd Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society for Spine Surgery and Related Research; Developmental Spinal Stenosis in the Chinese Population: Presence in Patients and Redefining Critical Values on MRI/The Safety and Efficacy of a Remotely Distractible, Magnetic Controlled Growing Rod (MCGR) for the Treatment of Early-Onset Scoliosis: A Prospective Case Series with Minimum 2 Year Follow-Up
Investigator(s):	Cheung JPY
Department:	Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:	URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:	04/2013

List of Research Outputs

Cheung P.Y.J., Could Both T1 and T2-weighted MRI be Used for Spinal Stenosis Analysis?, The Seventh International Congress of Chinese Orthopaedic Association. 2012.

Researcher : Cheung WY

List of Research Outputs

Cheung J.P.Y., Samartzis D., Mak K.C., Wong Y.W., Cheung W.Y., Luk K.D.K., Akbarnia B. and Cheung K.M.C., The safety and efficacy of a remotely distractible, magnetic controlled growing rod (MCGR) for the treatment of early-onset scoliosis: A prospective case series with minimum 2 year follow-up, The 42nd Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society for Spine Surgery and Related Research; Okinawa, Japan. 2013.

Cheung K.M.C., Cheung J.P.Y., Samartzis D., Mak K.C., Cheung W.Y., Wong Y.W., Behrooz A. and Luk K.D.K., Research Output Prize (Group Award) - Magnetically controlled growing rods for severe spinal curvature in young children: a prospective case series, Faculty of Medicine, University of Hong Kong. 2013.

Cheung K.M.C., Leung Y.L., Shigematsu H., Cheung W.Y., Wong Y.W., Luk K.D.K. and Samartzis D., Selection of fusion levels in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) using the fulcrum bending radiograph prediction: verification based on pedicle screw strategy, 19th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques (IMAST), Istanbul, Turkey, July 18-21, 2012.

Cheung K.M.C., Cheung J.P.Y., Samartzis D., Mak K.C., Wong Y.W., Cheung W.Y., Akbarnia B.A. and Luk K.D.K., The safety and efficacy of a remotely distractible, magnetic controlled growing rod (MCGR for the treatment of scoliosis in children: a prospective case series with minimum two year follow-up, 19th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques (IMAST), Istanbul, Turkey, July 18-21, 2012.

Cheung K.M.C., Cheung J.P.Y., Samartzis D., Mak K.C., Wong Y.W., Cheung W.Y., Akbarnia B. and Luk K.D.K., The safety and efficacy of a remotely distractible, magnetic controlled growing rod (MCGR) for the treatment of early-onset scoliosis: a prospective case series with minimum 2 year follow-up, Global Spine Congress. Hong Kong, 2013.

Cheung K.M.C., Cheung J., Samartzis D., Mak K.C., Wong Y.W., Cheung W.Y., Akbarnia B. and Luk K.D.K., The safety and efficacy of a remotely distractible, magnetic controlled growing rod (MCGR) for the treatment of scoliosis in children: a prospective case series with minimum 2 year follow-up , 19th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques, Istanbul, Turkey. 2012.

Cheung W.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Clinical and radiological outcomes after conservative treatment of TB spondylitis: is the 15 years' follow-up in the MRC study long enough?, European Spine Journal. 2013, 22(S4): S594-S602.

Elfiky T.A.M., Cheung K.M.C., Samartzis D., Cheung W.Y., Wong Y.W. and Luk K.D.K., A simple and effective method for directing the sagittal placement of thoracic pedicle screws without intraoperative imaging. , Combined 33rd SICOT & 17th PAOA Orthopaedic World Conference, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, November 28-30, 2012.

Fong D.Y.T., Cheung K.M.C., Wong Y.W., Cheung W.Y., Fu C.Y., Kuong E.E.Y.L., Mak K.C., To M.K.T. and Luk K.D.K., Is there a Better Alternative to a Randomized Control Design for Assessing the Efficacy and Effectiveness of Bracing in AIS, 9th Biannual Scientific Meeting of the Int'l Research Society of Spinal Deformities. Poznan, Poland, 2012.

Samartzis D., Leung Y., Shigematsu H., Cheung W.Y., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Selection of fusion levels in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) using the fulcrum bending radiograph prediction: verification based on pedicle screw strategy, 19th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques, Istanbul, Turkey. 2012.

Researcher : Chiu PKY

Project Title:	The effect of bisphosphonate on established osteolytic lesions--a study of different approach and dosage in rabbit hip replacement model
Investigator(s):	Chiu PKY, Tang WM, Zhu Y
Department:	Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:	Small Project Funding
Start Date:	11/2003

Project Title:	Role of Osteocyte in Sclerotic Subchondral Bone - A New Therapeutic Target for Osteoarthritis?
Investigator(s):	Chiu PKY, Lu WW, Yan CH, Wen C
Department:	Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:	Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:	03/2010

Project Title:	Changes of subchondral fluid dynamics and bone microarchitecture in osteoarthritis onset and progression - A comparative study of two strains of Guinea pigs with and without spontaneously occurring osteoarthritis
Investigator(s):	Chiu PKY, Lu WW, Yan CH, Wen C
Department:	Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:	Small Project Funding
Start Date:	02/2011

List of Research Outputs

Chan P.K., Chiu P.K.Y., Ng F.Y. and Yan C.H., The 32nd Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2012, 25.

Chan P.K., Cheung K.W., Ho H.S., Lee O.B., Leung H.W., Leung K.H., Cheng H.C., Ng F.Y., Wong H.L., Yan C.H., Yuen W.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., The 32nd Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2012, 30.

Chen Y., Wen C., Tang H.L., Siu C.E., Wang T., Yan C.H., Lu W.W. and Chiu P.K.Y., The 32nd Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2012, 75.

Chiu P.K.Y., 1. Soft tissue balancing for varus deformity of the knee 2. Total hip arthroplasty for ankylosing spondylitis 3. Complex primary total knee arthroplasty - How to manage posterior femoral osteophytes, Fourteenth National Congress of Orthopaedic Surgery and The Seventh International Congress of Chinese Orthopaedic Association, organized by Chinese Medical Association and Chinese Orthopaedic Association, November 15-18, 2012 at Beijing, China. 2012.

Chiu P.K.Y., An algorithm to revision total knee arthroplasty, 43th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Replacement Arthroplasty, February 22-23, 2013 at Kyoto, Japan. 2013.

Chiu P.K.Y., Asian Journal of Surgery. 2013.

Chiu P.K.Y., Asian Journal of Surgery (Reviewer). 2013.

Chiu P.K.Y., Chinese Journal of Joint Surgery. 2013.

Chiu P.K.Y., Chinese Medicine (Reviewer). 2013.

Chiu P.K.Y., Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research (Reviewer). 2013.

Chiu P.K.Y., Hip International (Reviewer). 2013.

Chiu P.K.Y., Hong Kong Bulletin on Rheumatic Disease (Reviewer). 2013.

Chiu P.K.Y., Hong Kong Medical Journal (Reviewer). 2013.

Chiu P.K.Y., International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases (Reviewer). 2013.

Chiu P.K.Y., International Orthopaedics. 2013.

Chiu P.K.Y., Journal of Arthroplasty. 2013.

Chiu P.K.Y., Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2013.

Chiu P.K.Y., Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research. 2013.

Chiu P.K.Y., Journal of Orthopaedics, Trauma and Rehabilitation. 2013.

Chiu P.K.Y., Singapore Medical Journal (Reviewer). 2013.

Chiu P.K.Y., Surgical Infections. 2013.

Chiu P.K.Y., The Bone and Joint Journal (Reviewer). 2013.

Chiu P.K.Y., The Open Orthopaedics Journal (Reviewer). 2013.

Chiu P.K.Y., Total knee arthroplasty in Chinese: Are we different from Caucasian?, Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association 32nd Annual Congress, December 1-2, 2012 at Hong Kong Conventional & Exhibition Centre, Hong Kong . 2012.

Fu H., Yan C.H., Ng F.Y. and Chiu P.K.Y., The 32nd Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2012, 26.

Kuang G., Yau W.P., Lu W.W. and Chiu P.K.Y., The Seventh International Congress of Chinese Orthopaedic Association. 2012, 29.

Kuang G., Yau W.P., Lu W.W. and Chiu P.K.Y., The Seventh International Congress of Chinese Orthopaedic Association. 2012.

Lee H.L., Yan C.H., Ng F.Y. and Chiu P.K.Y., The 32nd Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2012, 28.

Leung K.H., Chiu P.K.Y., Ng F.Y. and Yin L., Femoral notching: An unusual complication of metal-on-metal total hip arthroplasty. Case report, Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2013, 21: 113-116.

Li T., Yan C.H., Wong C.W.S., Gong N.J. and Chiu P.K.Y., The 32nd Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2012, 22.

Ng F.Y., Chiu P.K.Y. and Yan C.H., The 32nd Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2012, 68.

Ng F.Y., Jiang X., Zhou W., Chiu P.K.Y., Yan C.H. and Fok M.W.M., The accuracy of sizing of the femoral component in total knee replacement, Knee Surgery, Sports, Traumatology, Arthroscopy. 2013.

Qiu Y., Yan C.H., Lu W.W. and Chiu P.K.Y., The 32nd Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2012, 19.

Qiu Y., Yan C.H., Lu W.W. and Chiu P.K.Y., The 32nd Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2012, 76.

Qiu Y., Yan C.H., Lu W.W. and Chiu P.K.Y., The 32nd Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2012, 71.

Qiu Y., Yan C.H., Lu W.W. and Chiu P.K.Y., The 32nd Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2012, 74.

Tang B., Fong M.K., Wen C., Yan C.H., Chan D., Ngan A.H.W., Chiu P.K.Y. and Lu W.W., The 32nd Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2012, 43.

Wang T., Wen C., Yan C.H., Lu W.W. and Chiu P.K.Y., Spatialand temporal changes of subchondral bone proceeds to microscopic articular cartilage degeneration in guinea pigs with spontaneous osteoarthritis, Osteoarthritis and Cartilage. 2013, 21: 574-81.

Wen C., Chiu P.K.Y. and Lu W.W., Animal model of osteoarthritis, The 7th International Congress on Orthopaedic Advanced Techniques and Clinical Translational Research. 2013.

Wen C., Chen Y., Siu C.E., Tang H.L., Wang T., Yan C.H., Lu W.W. and Chiu P.K.Y., The 32nd Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2012, 40.

Yan C.H., Chiu P.K.Y., Ng F.Y., Fang C.X. and Chan P.K., A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Patient Specific Instrument With Conventional Instrument And Computer Navigation In Total Knee Arthroplasty, Arthur Hodgson Award For Best Clinical Paper, 32st Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress 2012. 2012.

Yan C.H., Chiu P.K.Y., Ng F.Y., Fang C.X. and Chan P.K., A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Patient Specific Instrument With Conventional Instrument And Computer Navigation In Total Knee Arthroplasty, David Fang Trophy For The Best Paper On Adult Joint Reconstruction, 32st Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress 2012. 2012.

Yan C.H., QIU Y., Yao J., Lu W.W. and Chiu P.K.Y., Finite Element Analysis Of Treatment Options For Tibia Bone Loss In Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty, The Sicot/ccjr Meeting Award For Best Clinical Paper Presentation, The Combined 33rd Sicot & 17th Paoa Orthopaedic World Conference. 2012.

Yan C.H., Ng F.Y. and Chiu P.K.Y., The 32nd Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2012, 66.

Yan C.H., Ng F.Y. and Chiu P.K.Y., The 32nd Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2012, 70.

Yan C.H., Ng F.Y. and Chiu P.K.Y., The Seventh International Congress of Chinese Orthopaedic Association. 2012, 41.

Yan C.H., Ng F.Y. and Chiu P.K.Y., The Seventh International Congress of Chinese Orthopaedic Association. 2012, 297.

Yau W.P., Chiu P.K.Y., Fok A.W.M., Yan C.H. and Ng F.Y., Distal femur rotation relates to joint obliquity in ACL deficient Chinese, Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. 2013, 471: 1458-1464.

Yau W.P., Chiu P.K.Y., Fok M.W.M., Yan C.H. and Ng F.Y., The 32nd Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2012, 21.

Yau W.P., Chiu P.K.Y., Fok M.W.M., Yan C.H. and Ng F.Y., The Seventh International Congress of Chinese Orthopaedic Association. 2012, 44.

Yung K.C., Yan C.H., Ng F.Y. and Chiu P.K.Y., The 32nd Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2012, 30.

Zhou Z., Yan C.H., Chiu P.K.Y. and Ng F.Y., Liner Exchange Into A Well Fixed Acetabular Shell In Revision Total Hip Arthroplasty, 保留髋臼杯更换聚乙烯衬垫在全髋关节翻修术中的应用, Chinese Journal of Orthopaedics. 中华骨科杂志, 2012, 32: 1103-09.

Researcher : Chong YW

List of Research Outputs

Chong Y.W., Ng C., Choi V., Yan L., Yang Y., Zhang W., Yeung K.W.K., Chen X. and Yu K., Diamond nanocone array for improved osteoblastic differentiation, Journal of Material Chemistry B. 2013.

Researcher : Chow SP

Project Title:	Combined Congress of APFSSH, ISSH & ISRM Problems in Treatment of Phalangeal Fractures
Investigator(s):	Chow SP
Department:	Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:	URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:	08/2000

List of Research Outputs

Cheung J.P., Fung B.K.K., Ip W.Y. and Chow S.P., Mycobacterium marinum infection of the hand and wrist, J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong). 2012, 20(2): 214-8.

Fok M.W.M., Ip W.Y., Fung B.K.K., Chan R.K. and Chow S.P., Ten-year results using dynamic treatment for proximal phalangeal fractures of the hand, Orthopedics. 2013, 03/2013: 348-358.

Researcher : Chow W

List of Research Outputs

Chow W., Kuong E.E.Y.L. and Negandhi R.S., Management pitfalls of fractured neck of femur in osteogenesis imperfecta, In: S.Wientroub; F. Hefti, Journal of Children's Orthopaedics. 2013, 7: 195-203.

Kuong E.E.Y.L., To M.K.T., Yuen M.H., Choi A.K.Y., Fong C.M. and Chow W., Pitfalls in diagnosing septic arthritis in Hong Kong children: ten years' experience, Hong Kong Medical Journal. 2012, 18: 482-7.

To M.K.T., Chow W. and Ha K., A Fifteen-year Experience in Seating Clinic Services for Children with Severe Neuromuscular Disease, 31st Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, November 19-20, 2011. 2012.

To M.K.T., Balce G.C.E., Kuong E.E.Y.L., Negandhi R.S. and Chow W., Maintenance of Sitting Alignment Using the Customized Seating System for Cerebral Palsy Patients with GMFCS IV and V, 31st Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, November 19-20, 2011. 2012.

To M.K.T., Chow W., Kuong E.E.Y.L. and Negandhi R.S., Management pitfalls of fractured neck of femur in osteogenesis imperfecta, Journal of Children's Orthopaedics. 2013, 3: 195-203.

To M.K.T. and Chow W., Orthopaedic interventions in patients with spina bifida, 32nd Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, December 1-2, 2012.

Researcher : Cui J

List of Research Outputs

Wen C., CUI J., Lee M.P., Mak K.C., Luk K.D.K. and Hu Y., Quantitative analysis of fiber tractography in cervical spondylotic myelopathy., Spine J.. 2013, 13(6): 697-705.

Researcher : Elfiky TAM

List of Research Outputs

Elfiky T.A.M., Cheung K.M.C., Samartzis D., Cheung W.Y., Wong Y.W. and Luk K.D.K., A simple and effective method for directing the sagittal placement of thoracic pedicle screws without intraoperative imaging. , Combined 33rd SICOT & 17th PAOA Orthopaedic World Conference, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, November 28-30, 2012.

Researcher : Fang CX

List of Research Outputs

Chen Y.J., Zhou Y.D., Leung F.K.L., Lau T.W. and Fang C.X., Masquelet technique in the treatment of post-traumatic bone defect., Chinese Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 2013, 15.

LUO Q., Fang C.X., Shen W.Y., Lau T.W. and Leung F.K.L., A lesson from the failure of intramedullary fixation of atypical subtrochanteric fractures, Journal of bone and joint surgery Case Connector. 2013.

Lau T.W., Fang C.X. and Leung F.K.L., The Effectiveness of a Geriatric Hip Fracture Clinical Pathway in Reducing Hospital and Rehabilitation Length of Stay and Improving Short Term Mortality Rates., Geriatric Orthopaedic Surgery and REhabilitation. 2013.

Leung F.K.L., Gudushauri P., Yuen G.W.Y., Lau T.W. and Fang C.X., Dynamic hip screw blade fixation for intertrochanteric hip fractures, Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2012, 20: 302-306.

Leung F.K.L., Kwan K.Y.H. and Fang C.X., Focus On - Distal radius fracture: current concepts and management. Bone and Joint. 2013 , Bone and Joint. 2013.

Leung F.K.L. and Fang C.X., Navigation assisted percutaneous sacral iliac screw fixation, Mastering Orthopaedic Techniques. Jaypee, 2013, 245-55.

Yan C.H., Chiu P.K.Y., Ng F.Y., Fang C.X. and Chan P.K., A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Patient Specific Instrument With Conventional Instrument And Computer Navigation In Total Knee Arthroplasty, Arthur Hodgson Award For Best Clinical Paper, 32st Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress 2012. 2012.

Yan C.H., Chiu P.K.Y., Ng F.Y., Fang C.X. and Chan P.K., A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Patient Specific Instrument With Conventional Instrument And Computer Navigation In Total Knee Arthroplasty, David Fang Trophy For The Best Paper On Adult Joint Reconstruction, 32st Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress 2012. 2012.

Researcher : Fok AWM

List of Research Outputs

Fok A.W.M. and Yau W.P., Delay in ACL reconstruction is associated with more severe and painful meniscal and chondral injuries, Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy. 2012, 21: 928-933.

Fok A.W.M. and Yau W.P., Early Results of all-inside meniscal repairs using a pre-loaded suture anchor. , Hong Kong Medical Journal. 2013, 19(2): 124-128.

Fok A.W.M. and Yau W.P., Isolated bundle tears of anterior cruciate ligament: correlation with elapsed time from injury to surgery and physical examinations., Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2013, in press.

Yau W.P., Chiu P.K.Y., Fok A.W.M., Yan C.H. and Ng F.Y., Distal femur rotation relates to joint obliquity in ACL deficient Chinese, Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. 2013, 471: 1458-1464.

Yau W.P., Fok A.W.M. and Yee D.K.H., Tunnel Positions in Transportal Versus Transtibial Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Case-Control Magnetic Resonance Imaging Study, Arthroscopy. 2013, 29(6): 1047-1052.

Researcher : Fok MWM

List of Research Outputs

Fok M.W.M., Ip W.Y., Fung B.K.K., Chan R.K. and Chow S.P., Ten-year results using dynamic treatment for proximal phalangeal fractures of the hand, Orthopedics. 2013, 03/2013: 348-358.

Ng F.Y., Jiang X., Zhou W., Chiu P.K.Y., Yan C.H. and Fok M.W.M., The accuracy of sizing of the femoral component in total knee replacement, Knee Surgery, Sports, Traumatology, Arthroscopy. 2013.

Yau W.P., Chiu P.K.Y., Fok M.W.M., Yan C.H. and Ng F.Y., The 32nd Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2012, 21.

Yau W.P., Chiu P.K.Y., Fok M.W.M., Yan C.H. and Ng F.Y., The Seventh International Congress of Chinese Orthopaedic Association. 2012, 44.

Researcher : Fong MK

List of Research Outputs

Tang B., Fong M.K., Wen C., Yan C.H., Chan D., Ngan A.H.W., Chiu P.K.Y. and Lu W.W., The 32nd Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2012, 43.

Researcher : Fung BKK

List of Research Outputs

Cheung J.P., Fung B.K.K., Ip W.Y. and Chow S.P., Mycobacterium marinum infection of the hand and wrist, J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong). 2012, 20(2): 214-8.

Cheung J.P., Fung B.K.K. and Ip W.Y., Review on mallet finger treatment, Hand Surg. 2012, 17(3): 439-47.

Cheung J.P.Y., Fung B.K.K. and Ip W.Y., Biomechanical comparative study of the JuggerKnot™ soft anchor technique with other common mallet finger fracture fixation techniques, Tetra Hand 2013 11th International Meeting on Surgical Rehabilitation of the Tetraplegic Upper Limb cum 26th HKSSH Annual Congress and 6th Annual Therapist Symposium of the Hong Kong Society for Hand Therapy. 2013.

Fok M.W.M., Ip W.Y., Fung B.K.K., Chan R.K. and Chow S.P., Ten-year results using dynamic treatment for proximal phalangeal fractures of the hand, Orthopedics. 2013, 03/2013: 348-358.

Omoruyi J.O., Ip W.Y. and Fung B.K.K., Metachronous Mycobacterium Terrae Complex Tensxynovitis of the Hand- A case report and review of literature , Journal of the Hand Surgery : European Volumn. 2012, 37.

Researcher : HUANG Y

List of Research Outputs

HUANG Y., Lu W.W. and Luk K.D.K., 幹細胞與椎間盤再生:從基礎到臨床, Orthopedic Journal of China. 2012, 20(14): 1299-1301.

HUANG Y., Leung Y.L., Lu W.W. and Luk K.D.K., The effects of Microenvironment in mesenchymal stem cell-based regeneration of intervertebral disc, The Spine Journal. 2013, 13: 352-62.

Huang Y.Z., Cai J.Q., Lv F., Xie H.L., Yang Z.M., HUANG Y. and Deng L., Species variation in the spontaneous calcification of bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells, Cytotherapy. 2013, 15: 323-329.

Researcher : Ho KWY

List of Research Outputs

Cheung J.P., Ho K.W.Y., Lam Y.L. and Shek T.W.H., Unusual presentations of osteoarticular tuberculosis in two paediatric patients, BMJ Case Rep. 2012, 2012.

Researcher : Hu L

List of Research Outputs

Hu L., Zhang Z. and Hu Y., A time-varying source connectivity approach to reveal human somatosensory information processing., Neuroimage. 2012, 62(1): 217-28.

Hu L., PENG W., Valentini E., Zhang Z. and Hu Y., Functional features of nociceptive-induced suppression of alpha band electroencephalographic oscillations., J Pain. 2013, 14(1): 89-99.

Hu Y., Hu L., LIU H., Zhang Z., Zhang G. and Cui H., Chasing Cognitive Neurodynamics by Single-trial Analysis of Electroencephalogram (EEG) , The 4th International Conference on Cognitive Neurodynamics . Sigtuna, Sweden, 2013.

Hu Y., Hu L., LIU H., Zhang Z., Zhang G. and Cui H., First prize of the best poster award: Chasing Cognitive Neurodynamics by Single-trial Analysis of Electroencephalogram (EEG), The 4th International Conference on Cognitive Neurodynamics . Sweden, 2013.

Hu Y., Lou W., PENG W., Hu L. and Zhang Z., Source Differences in ERP Components Between Pain And Tactile Processing, The 4th International Conference on Cognitive Neurodynamics. Sigtuna, Sweden, 2013.

Wang W., Hu L., Valentini E., Xie X., Cui H. and Hu Y., Dynamic characteristics of multisensory facilitation and inhibition., Cogn Neurodyn.. 2012, 6(5): 409-419.

Researcher : Hu Y

Project Title:	Novel method for fast extraction and auto-recognition of somatosensory evoked potentials
Investigator(s):	Hu Y, Luk KDK, Chan SC, Chang C
Department:	Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:	General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:	01/2007

Project Title:	Studying Effectiveness and Compliance of Neck Support for Car Repairing Workers
Investigator(s):	Hu Y, Luk KDK
Department:	Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:	The OSH Enhancement Scheme for SMEs
Start Date:	01/2007

Project Title:	Biomedical and electrophysiological guidance for low back pain rehabilitation and prevention
Investigator(s):	Hu Y, Luk KDK, Kwok HY
Department:	Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:	S.K. Yee Medical Foundation - General Award
Start Date:	01/2008

Project Title:	Hardware Oriented Processor for Evoked Potential Fast Extraction and Auto-detection
Investigator(s):	Hu Y
Department:	Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:	Innovation and Technology Fund Internship Programme
Start Date:	09/2009

Project Title:	Hardware Oriented Processor for Evoked Potential Fast Extraction and Auto-detection
Investigator(s):	Hu Y
Department:	Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:	Innovation and Technology Fund Internship Programme
Start Date:	09/2009

Project Title:	Implementation of individual brain coputer interface design for spinal cord injury patients
Investigator(s):	Hu Y
Department:	Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:	S.K. Yee Medical Foundation - General Award
Start Date:	03/2010

Project Title:	HKU Overseas Fellowship Awards 2010-11
Investigator(s):	Hu Y
Department:	Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:	HKU Overseas Fellowship Awards
Start Date:	09/2010

Project Title:	Automatic single-trial ERP measurement based on time-frequency multiple linear regression
Investigator(s):	Hu Y, Chan SC
Department:	Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:	Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:	03/2011

Project Title:	Time-frequency pattern analysis of somatosensory evoked potentials for mapping cervical myelopathy
Investigator(s):	Hu Y, Chan SC, Chen YH, Luk KDK
Department:	Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:	General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:	01/2012

Project Title:	Development of Automatic Diffusion Tensor Images Analysis Platform for cervical myelopathy diagnosis
Investigator(s):	Hu Y, Wen C, Luk KDK
Department:	Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:	Seed Funding Programme for Applied Research
Start Date:	06/2012
Completion Date:	05/2013

Project Title:	A novel technology for objective low back pain rehabilitation assessment based on automatic dynamic topography analysis of lumbar muscular contraction
Investigator(s):	Hu Y, Chan KW, Luk KDK, Cheung KMC
Department:	Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:	Innovation and Technology Fund Internship Programme
Start Date:	10/2012

Project Title:	A novel technology for objective low back pain rehabilitation assessment based on automatic dynamic topography analysis of lumbar muscular contraction (ITS/119/12)
Investigator(s):	Hu Y, Chan KW, Luk KDK, Cheung KMC
Department:	Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:	Innovation and Technology Fund Internship Programme
Start Date:	10/2012

Project Title:	A novel technology for objective low back pain rehabilitation assessment based on automatic dynamic topography analysis of lumbar muscular contraction
Investigator(s):	Hu Y, Chan KW, Luk KDK, Cheung KMC
Department:	Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:	Innovation and Technology Support Programme (Tier 3)
Start Date:	10/2012

Project Title:	A multivariable non-linear functional prediction model of intraoperative somatosensory evoked potential variation
Investigator(s):	Hu Y, Zhang Z, Luk KDK
Department:	Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:	Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:	04/2013

Project Title:	A Novel Technology for Objective Low Back Pain Rehabilitation Assessment Based on Automatic Dynamic Topography Analysis of Lumbar Muscular Contraction
Investigator(s):	Hu Y, Chan KW, Luk KDK, Cheung KMC
Department:	Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:	Innovation and Technology Fund Internship Programme
Start Date:	05/2013

Project Title:	The 4th International Conference on Cognitive Neurodynamics; Source Differences in ERP Components Between Pain And Tactile Processing/Chasing Cognitive Neurodynamics by Single-trial Analysis of Electroencephalogram (EEG)
Investigator(s):	Hu Y
Department:	Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:	URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:	06/2013

List of Research Outputs

CUI J., LI X., Wen C., Mak K.C., Luk K.D.K. and Hu Y., Outstanding Poster Award. A Novel Indicator for Pathogenic Level Estimation of Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy based on Diffusion Tensor Imaging. , 42nd Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society for Spine Surgery and Related Research, Okinawa, Japan, April 25-27, 2013. 2013.

CUI J., LI X., Wen C., Mak K.C., Luk K.D.K. and Hu Y., Outstanding poster award: A Novel Indicator for Pathogenic Level Estimation of Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy based on Diffusion Tensor Imaging, The 42nd Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society for Spine Surgery and Related Research. Okinawa, Japan, 2013.

CUI J., LI X., Luk K.D.K. and Hu Y., Structure-Function Relationship in Healthy and Myelopathic Spinal Cord: A Combined Diffusion Tensor Imaging and Functional MR Imaging Study, The 51st Annual Meeting of American Society of Neuroradiology (ASNR). California, 2013.

Cai Y., Shi J., Zhong J., Wang F. and Hu Y., Characterization of Surface EMG with Cumulative Residual Entropy, 2012 IEEE International Conference on Signal Processing, Communication and Computing (ICSPCC). Hong Kong, 2012.

Cao T., Wong C., Wan F. and Hu Y., Dynamic VEP Evaluation As A Prediction of Vision Fatigure Using Visual Stimulated Brian Computer Interface, The 4th International Conference on Cognitive Neurodynamics. Sigtuna, Sweden, 2013.

Cao T., Wan F., Mak U., Vai M. and Hu Y., Flashing Color on the Performance of SSVEP based Brain-Computer Interfaces, 34th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology . 2012.

Cao T., Wong C., Wan F. and Hu Y., Objective Indication of Fatigue in SSVEP-Based BCI Through EEG Spectral Analysis, Fifth International Brain-Computer Interface Meeting 2013. California,USA.

Hu L., Zhang Z. and Hu Y., A time-varying source connectivity approach to reveal human somatosensory information processing., Neuroimage. 2012, 62(1): 217-28.

Hu L., PENG W., Valentini E., Zhang Z. and Hu Y., Functional features of nociceptive-induced suppression of alpha band electroencephalographic oscillations., J Pain. 2013, 14(1): 89-99.

Hu Y., Hu L., LIU H., Zhang Z., Zhang G. and Cui H., Chasing Cognitive Neurodynamics by Single-trial Analysis of Electroencephalogram (EEG) , The 4th International Conference on Cognitive Neurodynamics . Sigtuna, Sweden, 2013.

Hu Y., Kwok W.L., TSE Y.H.J. and Luk K.D.K., Dynamic Surface Electromyography Topography: A New Assessment Tool For Low Back Pain Rehabilitation, The 40th Annual Meeting of International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine. Arizona, USA, 2013.

Hu Y., Kwok W.L., TSE Y.H.J. and Luk K.D.K., Dynamic surface electromyography topography: a new assessment tool for low back pain rehabilitation. , 40th Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine, Scottsdale, Arizona, May 13-17, 2013.

Hu Y., Cui J., Wen C., Mak K.C. and Luk K.D.K., Exploration of functional reorganization in cervical spondylosis myelopathy-A DTI and fMRI study, Combined 33rd SICOT & 17th PAOA Orthopaedic World Conference . 2012.

Hu Y., Hu L., LIU H., Zhang Z., Zhang G. and Cui H., First prize of the best poster award: Chasing Cognitive Neurodynamics by Single-trial Analysis of Electroencephalogram (EEG), The 4th International Conference on Cognitive Neurodynamics . Sweden, 2013.

Hu Y., Lou W., PENG W., Hu L. and Zhang Z., Source Differences in ERP Components Between Pain And Tactile Processing, The 4th International Conference on Cognitive Neurodynamics. Sigtuna, Sweden, 2013.

Hu Y., Transcranial Electrical Motor-Evoked Potentials Monitoring in Young Children, 小儿脊柱手术中的经颅电刺激运动诱发电位监护, 广州国际脊柱畸形高峰论坛, 广州, 2012.

Hu Y., Transcranial Electrical Motor-Evoked Potentials Monitoring in Young Children, 2012 Guangzhou International Forum on Spinal Deformity. 2012.

Hu Y., 神经电生理监测在骨科手术中的应用, 第四届（2012）全国神经电生理监测技术培训班, 北京, 2012.

LI X., CUI J., Wen C., AU K.H.T., Luk K.D.K. and Hu Y., Best Student Paper Contest. A knowledge based automatic region of interest (ROI) segment of cervical cord diffusion tensor imaging. , 2012 IEEE International Conference on Virtual Environments, Human-Computer Interfaces and Measurement Systems (VECIMS 2012) and Computational Intelligence for Measurement Systems and Applications (IEEE CIMSA 2012), July 2-4, 2012. 2012.

LIU H., Xie X., Xu S., Wan F. and Hu Y., One-unit Second Order Blind Identification (SOBI) with Reference for Short Transient Signals., Information sciences. . 2013, 227: 90–101.

Li J., Chang C., Zhang Z. and Hu Y., Brain-Computer Interface Using Chromatic Transient Visual Stimulus Array, Fifth International Brain-Computer Interface Meeting 2013. California, USA.

Li X., Cui J., Au K.H.T., Luk K.D.K. and Hu Y., A Knowledge Based Automatic Region of Interest (ROI) segment of Cervical Cord Diffusion Tensor Imaging, Winner of the Best Student Paper Contest at 2012 IEEE International Conference on Virtual Environments, Human-Computer Interfaces and Measurement Systems (VECIMS 2012) . 2012.

Long H.Q., Li G., Lin E., Xie W., Chen W., Luk K.D.K. and Hu Y., Is the speed of chronic compression an important factor for chronic spinal cord injury rat model?, Neurosci Lett. . 2013, 545: 75-80.

Ma L., Zhang L., Wang L., Xu M., Qi H., Wan B., Ming D. and Hu Y., A Hybrid Brain-Computer Interface Combining the EEG and NIRS, 012 IEEE International Conference on Virtual Environments, Human-Computer Interfaces, and Measurement Systems (IEEE VECIMS 2012). 2012.

Ming D., An X., Wan B., Qi H., Zhang Z. and Hu Y., A P300-SPELLER BASED ON EVENT-RELATED SPECTRAL PERTURBATION (ERSP) , 2012 IEEE International Conference on Signal Processing, Communication and Computing (ICSPCC). 2012.

Wang W., Hu L., Valentini E., Xie X., Cui H. and Hu Y., Dynamic characteristics of multisensory facilitation and inhibition., Cogn Neurodyn.. 2012, 6(5): 409-419.

Wen C., CUI J., Lee M.P., Mak K.C., Luk K.D.K. and Hu Y., Quantitative analysis of fiber tractography in cervical spondylotic myelopathy., Spine J.. 2013, 13(6): 697-705.

Xu M., Zhang Y., Xie X., Cui H., Xu S. and Hu Y., An Auto-Tracking System for Human Lumbar Motion Analysis , 2012 International Conference on System Science and Engineering (ICSSE 2012). Dalian, China, 2012.

Zheng T., Chan K.W. and Hu Y., A Human Computer Interface Drived Rehabilitation System for Upper Limb Motion Recovery, 2012 IEEE International Conference on Virtual Environments, Human-Computer Interfaces, and Measurement Systems (IEEE VECIMS 2012). 2012.

Researcher : Huang S

List of Research Outputs

Huang S., Leung Y.L., Long D., Chan D., Lu W.W., Cheung K.M.C. and Zhou G., Coupling of small leucine-rich proteoglycans to hypoxic survival of a progenitor cell-like subpopulation in Rhesus Macaque intervertebral disc, Biomaterials. 2013, 34(28): 6548-58.

Huang S., Leung F.K.L., Xiang X., Tan P., Yang J., Wei D. and Yu X., Proximal Femoral Nail versus Dynamic Hip Screw for Trochanteric Fractures., The Scientific World. 2013.

Researcher : Ip WY

Project Title:	Study on wrist problems
Investigator(s):	Ip WY, Chow SP
Department:	Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:	Other Funding Scheme
Start Date:	01/1996

Project Title:	The study of work related hand injuries in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):	Ip WY, Chow SP
Department:	Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:	Occupational Safety and Health Council - Research Grant Projects
Start Date:	01/1998

Project Title:	29th Annual Meeting of the Controlled Release Society Case Report Using Resorbable Polylactide Sponge for Controlled Release of Vancomycin in Methicillin Resistant Staph Aureus Osteomyelitis
Investigator(s):	Ip WY
Department:	Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:	URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:	07/2002

Project Title:	International Meeting on Upper Limb in Tetraplegia A Local Experience of Upper Limb Surgery for Tetraplegia in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):	Ip WY
Department:	Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:	URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:	09/2007

Project Title:	Investigation on advanced composite material with bioactivity and degradability for tendon regeneration
Investigator(s):	Ip WY
Department:	Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:	Small Project Funding
Start Date:	01/2009

Project Title:	Flexible nerve guidance conduit for repairing peripheral nerve injury
Investigator(s):	Ip WY, Yeung KWK
Department:	Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:	Seed Funding Programme for Applied Research
Start Date:	01/2010

Project Title:	investigation on the formation of a new bone graft substitution biomaterial which promotes progressive bony tissue repair over the critical-sized or inter-segmental defects
Investigator(s):	Ip WY, Lam KW
Department:	Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:	Small Project Funding
Start Date:	02/2011

Project Title:	Porous Polyurethane Scaffold for facilitating healing in critical size bone defect
Investigator(s):	Ip WY
Department:	Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:	Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:	01/2012

Project Title:	Combined 33rd SICOT & 17th PAOA Orthopaedic World Conference; New PIP Joint Implant for RA patients and a case report
Investigator(s):	Ip WY
Department:	Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:	URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:	11/2012

List of Research Outputs

Cheung J.P., Fung B.K.K., Ip W.Y. and Chow S.P., Mycobacterium marinum infection of the hand and wrist, J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong). 2012, 20(2): 214-8.

Cheung J.P., Fung B.K.K. and Ip W.Y., Review on mallet finger treatment, Hand Surg. 2012, 17(3): 439-47.

Cheung J.P.Y., Fung B.K.K. and Ip W.Y., Biomechanical comparative study of the JuggerKnot™ soft anchor technique with other common mallet finger fracture fixation techniques, Tetra Hand 2013 11th International Meeting on Surgical Rehabilitation of the Tetraplegic Upper Limb cum 26th HKSSH Annual Congress and 6th Annual Therapist Symposium of the Hong Kong Society for Hand Therapy. 2013.

Fok M.W.M., Ip W.Y., Fung B.K.K., Chan R.K. and Chow S.P., Ten-year results using dynamic treatment for proximal phalangeal fractures of the hand, Orthopedics. 2013, 03/2013: 348-358.

Ip W.Y., 10-year Results Using Dynamic Treatment for Proximal Phalangeal Fractures of the Hand, 9th Congress of Asian Pacific Federation of Societies for Surgery of the Hand on 9-14 Oct 2012. 2012.

Ip W.Y., A Local Experience of Upper Limb Surgery for Tetraplegia in Hong Kong, 11th International Meeting in Surgical Rehabilitation of the Tetraplegic Upper Limb, Hong Kong on 7-9 June 2013. 2013.

Ip W.Y., Advances in Surgical innovation, Inaugural Asian Pacific Wound Care Congress, KL, Malaysia on 22-24 June 2013. 2013.

Ip W.Y., Bone regeneration with resorbable poyactide membrane and sponge in an unsatable fracture model in rabbit radii, International Federation for Surgery of the Hand Triennial Congress, India, 3-8 Mar 2013. 2013.

Ip W.Y., Clinical Application of Resorbable Polymers in Guided Bone Regeneration, International Federation for Surgery of the Hand Triennial Congress, India, 3-8 Mar 2013. 2013.

Ip W.Y., Diabetic Foot Care-Multidisciplinary approach, Inaugural Asian Pacific Wound Care Congress, KL, Malaysia on 22-24 June 2013. 2013.

Ip W.Y., Endoscopic Assisted Technique for Carpal Tunnel Release & Cubical Tunnel Release , 9th Congress of Asian Pacific Federation of Societies for Surgery of the Hand on 9-14 Oct 2012. 2012.

Ip W.Y., Endoscopic carpal tunnel syndrome and Cubical tunnel release, Chinese Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress, Beijing. 11/2012, 2012.

Ip W.Y., Flexible Nerve Guidance Conduit for Repairing Peripheral Nerve Defect, Chinese Society for surgery of Triennial Congress, Wenzhou, China on 23-26 May 2013. 2013.

Ip W.Y., Flexible Nerve Guidance Conduit for Repairing Peripheral Nerve Injury, Pre-Congress Conference of Asian Pacific Society for Surgery the Hand Congress in Singapore on 25 Sept 2012. 2012.

Ip W.Y., Flexible Nerve Guidance Conduit for Repairing Peripheral Nerve Injury, Shenzhen Microsurgery Conference, Shenzhen on 7 Dec 2012. 2012.

Ip W.Y., Flexible, Channeled Nerve Guidance Conduit,, International Federation for Surgery of the Hand Triennial Congress, India, 3-8 Mar 2013 . 2013.

Ip W.Y., Fusion of small joint,, Malaysian Society for Surgery of the Hand Annual Congress, Malaysia, 21-23 Jan 2013. 2013.

Ip W.Y., Interaction of osteoblast-like MG-63 cells with biodegradable polyurethane scaffolds for cancellous bone graft substitutes, International Federation for Surgery of the Hand Triennial Congress, India, 3-8 Mar 2013. 2013.

Ip W.Y., In: Chinese Society for surgery of Triennial Congress, Wenzhou, China on 23-26 May 2013, New Endoscopic Assisted Technique for Carpal Tunnel . 2013.

Ip W.Y., New Endoscopic Assisted Technique for Carpal Tunnel & Cubical Tunnel Release, Guangdong Province Hand Conference on 21-22 Dec 2012. 2012.

Ip W.Y., New Proximal Inter-phalangeal Joint Arthroplasty- Design & Phase I Clinical Trial, 9th Congress of Asian Pacific Federation of Societies for Surgery of the Hand on 9-14 Oct 2012. 2012.

Ip W.Y., PIPJ Replacement, Malaysian Society for Surgery of the Hand Annual Congress, Malaysia, 21-23 Jan 2013. 2013.

Ip W.Y., Reconstruction of DRUJ, Combined 33rd SICOT & 17th PAOA Orthopaedic World Conference, Dubai on 28-30 Oct 2012. 2012.

Ip W.Y., The First Local Design Artificial Finger Joint, Hong Kong Society for Surgery of the Hand Annual Congress, Hong Kong on 18 Mar 2013. 2013.

Ip W.Y., Toxicological risk of magnesium alloys as implant materials – theoretical and experimental assessment, Inaugural Congress of Asian Pacific Federation of Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery on 8-9 Oct 2012. 2012.

Ip W.Y., Upper Limb Reconstructive Surgery for Cerebral Palsy, Hong Kong Orthopaedic Forum, Hong Kong on 20 Apr 2013. 2013.

Ip W.Y.,  Rehabilitation of Spinal Cord Injury patients after Brachioradialis transfer to Flexor Pollicis Longus using functional electrical stimulation, In: International Federation for Surgery of the Hand Triennial Congress, India, 3-8 Mar 2013, International Federation for Surgery of the Hand Triennial Congress, India, 3-8 Mar 2013. 2013.

Omoruyi J.O., Ip W.Y. and Fung B.K.K., Metachronous Mycobacterium Terrae Complex Tensxynovitis of the Hand- A case report and review of literature , Journal of the Hand Surgery : European Volumn. 2012, 37.

Researcher : Jiang X

List of Research Outputs

Ng F.Y., Jiang X., Zhou W., Chiu P.K.Y., Yan C.H. and Fok M.W.M., The accuracy of sizing of the femoral component in total knee replacement, Knee Surgery, Sports, Traumatology, Arthroscopy. 2013.

Researcher : KWAN KHL

List of Research Outputs

Kwan K.H.L., Yeung K.W.K., To M.K.T. and Wu J., Silver nanoparticles stimulate proliferation and migration of chondroprogenitor cells, Journal of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine. WILEY-BLACKWELL 111 RIVER ST, HOBOKEN 07030-5774, NJ USA, 2012, 6: 33-33.

To M.K.T., KWAN K.H.L. and Yeung K.W.K., Orthopaedic Basic Science Award - Silver nanoparticles boost collagen maturation in Achilles tendon regeneration , 32nd Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, December 1-2, 2012. 2012.

To M.K.T., Yeung K.W.K., KWAN K.H.L. and Shum H.C., Silver nanoparticles boost collagen maturation in Achilles tendon regeneration, ASME 2013 2nd Global Congress on Nanoengineering for Medicine & Biology. 2013.

Researcher : Karppinen JI

List of Research Outputs

Eskola P.J., Lemmela S., Kjaer P.K., Solovieva S., Mannikko M., Tommerup N., Lind-Thomsen A., Husgafvel-Pursiainen K., Cheung K.M.C., Chan D., Samartzis D. and Karppinen J.I., Genetic association studies in lumbar disc degeneration: a systematic review, Global Spine Congress. Hong Kong, 2013.

Mok P.S., Samartzis D., Karppinen J.I., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Prevalence, determinants, and clinical relevance of modic changes of the lumbar spine: a large-scale population-based study, Global Spine Congress. Hong Kong, 2013.

Samartzis D., Karppinen J.I., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Baseline MRI characteristics in asymptomatic subjects as predictors for future first-time low back pain episodes and pain severity, 32nd Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. Hong Kong, 2012.

Samartzis D., Karppinen J.I., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Epidemiology, determinants, and functional status of sciatica: a large‐scale population‐based study in Chinese, 40th Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine. Phoenix, Arizona, 2013.

Samartzis D., Karppinen J.I., Chan D., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Reply to the Letter by Alexiou and Voulgaris: "The Influence of Body Mass Index on Lumbar Disc Degeneration", Arthritis Rheum. 2012, Epub ahead of print.

Samartzis D., Karppinen J.I., Ala‐Korpela M., Soininen P., Kangas A.J., Chan D., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Serum metabolomic biomarkers and lumbar disc degeneration, 40th Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine. Phoenix, Arizona, 2013.

Researcher : Kuang G

List of Research Outputs

Kuang G., Yau W.P., Lu W.W. and Chiu P.K.Y., The Seventh International Congress of Chinese Orthopaedic Association. 2012.

Kuang G., Yau W.P., Lu W.W. and Chiu P.K.Y., The Seventh International Congress of Chinese Orthopaedic Association. 2012, 29.

Researcher : Kuong EEYL

List of Research Outputs

Chow W., Kuong E.E.Y.L. and Negandhi R.S., Management pitfalls of fractured neck of femur in osteogenesis imperfecta, In: S.Wientroub; F. Hefti, Journal of Children's Orthopaedics. 2013, 7: 195-203.

Fong D.Y.T., Cheung K.M.C., Wong Y.W., Cheung W.Y., Fu C.Y., Kuong E.E.Y.L., Mak K.C., To M.K.T. and Luk K.D.K., Is there a Better Alternative to a Randomized Control Design for Assessing the Efficacy and Effectiveness of Bracing in AIS, 9th Biannual Scientific Meeting of the Int'l Research Society of Spinal Deformities. Poznan, Poland, 2012.

Kuong E.E.Y.L., To M.K.T., Yuen M.H., Choi A.K.Y., Fong C.M. and Chow W., Pitfalls in diagnosing septic arthritis in Hong Kong children: ten years' experience, Hong Kong Medical Journal. 2012, 18: 482-7.

Kuong E.E.Y.L., Cheung K.M.C., Samartzis D., Yeung K.W.K. and Luk K.D.K., Superelastic rods: the future of scoliosis curve correction, Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery, British Volume. 2012, 94(SUPP XXXIX): 102-102.

To M.K.T., Balce G.C.E., Kuong E.E.Y.L., Negandhi R.S. and Chow W., Maintenance of Sitting Alignment Using the Customized Seating System for Cerebral Palsy Patients with GMFCS IV and V, 31st Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, November 19-20, 2011. 2012.

To M.K.T., Chow W., Kuong E.E.Y.L. and Negandhi R.S., Management pitfalls of fractured neck of femur in osteogenesis imperfecta, Journal of Children's Orthopaedics. 2013, 3: 195-203.

Researcher : Kwan KHL

List of Research Outputs

Researcher : Kwan KYH

List of Research Outputs

Cheung K.M.C., Kwan K.Y.H., Samartzis D., Yeung K.W.K. and Luk K.D.K., A comparison of the sagittal balance correction in idiopathic scoliosis between a novel superelastic rod and conventional titanium rod, 32nd Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, December 1-2, 2012.

Leung F.K.L., Kwan K.Y.H. and Fang C.X., Focus On - Distal radius fracture: current concepts and management. Bone and Joint. 2013 , Bone and Joint. 2013.

Researcher : Kwok WL

List of Research Outputs

Hu Y., Kwok W.L., TSE Y.H.J. and Luk K.D.K., Dynamic Surface Electromyography Topography: A New Assessment Tool For Low Back Pain Rehabilitation, The 40th Annual Meeting of International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine. Arizona, USA, 2013.

Hu Y., Kwok W.L., TSE Y.H.J. and Luk K.D.K., Dynamic surface electromyography topography: a new assessment tool for low back pain rehabilitation. , 40th Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine, Scottsdale, Arizona, May 13-17, 2013.

Researcher : LAM TK

List of Research Outputs

LAM T.K., Cheung K.M.C., Chan D. and Leung Y.L., Fate of notochord descendent cells in the intervertebral disc. 2013.

Researcher : LI TL

List of Research Outputs

LI T.L., Yeung K.W.K., Cheung K.M.C. and Kao R.Y.T., Antibacterial properties of novel ID nanostructured ZnO nanowire coatings on medical grade 316L stainless steel surfaces. 2013.

Researcher : LI X

List of Research Outputs

CUI J., LI X., Wen C., Mak K.C., Luk K.D.K. and Hu Y., Outstanding Poster Award. A Novel Indicator for Pathogenic Level Estimation of Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy based on Diffusion Tensor Imaging. , 42nd Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society for Spine Surgery and Related Research, Okinawa, Japan, April 25-27, 2013. 2013.

CUI J., LI X., Wen C., Mak K.C., Luk K.D.K. and Hu Y., Outstanding poster award: A Novel Indicator for Pathogenic Level Estimation of Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy based on Diffusion Tensor Imaging, The 42nd Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society for Spine Surgery and Related Research. Okinawa, Japan, 2013.

CUI J., LI X., Luk K.D.K. and Hu Y., Structure-Function Relationship in Healthy and Myelopathic Spinal Cord: A Combined Diffusion Tensor Imaging and Functional MR Imaging Study, The 51st Annual Meeting of American Society of Neuroradiology (ASNR). California, 2013.

LI X., CUI J., Wen C., AU K.H.T., Luk K.D.K. and Hu Y., Best Student Paper Contest. A knowledge based automatic region of interest (ROI) segment of cervical cord diffusion tensor imaging. , 2012 IEEE International Conference on Virtual Environments, Human-Computer Interfaces and Measurement Systems (VECIMS 2012) and Computational Intelligence for Measurement Systems and Applications (IEEE CIMSA 2012), July 2-4, 2012. 2012.

Li X., Cui J., Au K.H.T., Luk K.D.K. and Hu Y., A Knowledge Based Automatic Region of Interest (ROI) segment of Cervical Cord Diffusion Tensor Imaging, Winner of the Best Student Paper Contest at 2012 IEEE International Conference on Virtual Environments, Human-Computer Interfaces and Measurement Systems (VECIMS 2012) . 2012.

Researcher : LIM FL

List of Research Outputs

LIM F.L., Cheung K.M.C. and Leung Y.L., Role of cadherin 2 in the intervertebral disc. 2013.

Lim F.L., Au Y.K., Cheah K.S.E., Chan D., Tuan R.S., Cheung K.M.C. and Leung Y.L., Cadherin 2/N-cadherin regulates notochordal cell function and intervertebral disc homeostasis, Hong Kong Society for Developmental Biology Symposium : From Embryology to Disease Mechanism, November 26-27, 2012.

Lim F.L., Cheung K.M.C., Chan D., Tuan R.S. and Leung Y.L., Role of cadherin 2 in intervertebral disc homeostasis, Global Spine Congress, 4-6 Apr 2013, Hong Kong. 2013.

Researcher : LIU H

List of Research Outputs

Hu Y., Hu L., LIU H., Zhang Z., Zhang G. and Cui H., Chasing Cognitive Neurodynamics by Single-trial Analysis of Electroencephalogram (EEG) , The 4th International Conference on Cognitive Neurodynamics . Sigtuna, Sweden, 2013.

Hu Y., Hu L., LIU H., Zhang Z., Zhang G. and Cui H., First prize of the best poster award: Chasing Cognitive Neurodynamics by Single-trial Analysis of Electroencephalogram (EEG), The 4th International Conference on Cognitive Neurodynamics . Sweden, 2013.

LIU H., Xie X., Xu S., Wan F. and Hu Y., One-unit Second Order Blind Identification (SOBI) with Reference for Short Transient Signals., Information sciences. . 2013, 227: 90–101.

Researcher : LUO Q

List of Research Outputs

LUO Q., Fang C.X., Shen W.Y., Lau T.W. and Leung F.K.L., A lesson from the failure of intramedullary fixation of atypical subtrochanteric fractures, Journal of bone and joint surgery Case Connector. 2013.

Luo Q., Yuen G.W.Y., Lau T.W., Yeung K.W.K. and Leung F.K.L., A biomechanical study comparing helical blade design with screw for sliding hip fixations for unstable intertrochanteric fractures. , The Scientific World. 2013.

Zhou Y.D., Chen Y.J., Leung F.K.L., YUEN W.Y.G. and LUO Q., Intramedullary fixation of atypical femoral fractures associated with bisphosphonates, Chinese Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 2013, 15.

Researcher : LV F

List of Research Outputs

Huang Y.Z., Cai J.Q., Lv F., Xie H.L., Yang Z.M., HUANG Y. and Deng L., Species variation in the spontaneous calcification of bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells, Cytotherapy. 2013, 15: 323-329.

LV F., Cheung K.M.C., Leung Y.L. and Zhou G.Q., Intrinsic properties of mesemchymal stem cells from human bone marrow, umbilical cord and umbilical cord blood, Curr Stem Cell Res Ther. 2012, Nov 7(6): 389-99.

Leung Y.L., Aladin Kaderbatcha D.M., Lv F., Tam V., SUN Y., Lu W.W., Wu E.X., Luk K.D.K., Chan D. and Cheung K.M.C., Role of fibrogenesis in control of disc degeneration, Global Spine Congress, 4-6 Apr 2013, Hong Kong. 2013.

Lv F., Leung Y.L., SUN Y., ZHOU L. and Cheung K.M.C., In Search of Markers Related with Nucleus Pulposus Degeneration, Global Spine Congress, 4-6 Apr 2013, Hong Kong,. 2013.

Lv F., Lu M., Cheung K.M.C., Leung Y.L. and Zhou G., Intrinsic Properties Of Mesemchymal Stem Cells From Human Bone Marrow, Umbilical Cord And Umbilical Cord Blood, Current Stem Cell Research & Therapy. 2012, 7: 389.

Researcher : Lam YL

List of Research Outputs

Cheung J.P., Ho K.W.Y., Lam Y.L. and Shek T.W.H., Unusual presentations of osteoarticular tuberculosis in two paediatric patients, BMJ Case Rep. 2012, 2012.

Researcher : Lau TW

List of Research Outputs

Chen Y.J., Zhou Y.D., Leung F.K.L., Lau T.W. and Fang C.X., Masquelet technique in the treatment of post-traumatic bone defect., Chinese Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 2013, 15.

LUO Q., Fang C.X., Shen W.Y., Lau T.W. and Leung F.K.L., A lesson from the failure of intramedullary fixation of atypical subtrochanteric fractures, Journal of bone and joint surgery Case Connector. 2013.

Lau T.W., Fang C.X. and Leung F.K.L., The Effectiveness of a Geriatric Hip Fracture Clinical Pathway in Reducing Hospital and Rehabilitation Length of Stay and Improving Short Term Mortality Rates., Geriatric Orthopaedic Surgery and REhabilitation. 2013.

Leung F.K.L. and Lau T.W., Calcaneus fractures: open reduction and plate fixation, Mastering Orthopaedic Techniques. Jaypee, 2013, 501-7.

Leung F.K.L. and Lau T.W., Distal Radial fractures, In: R Malhotra, Mastering Orthopaedic Techniques. Jaypee, 2013, 161-8.

Leung F.K.L. and Lau T.W., Distal femoral fractures, In: R Malhotra, Mastering Orthopaedic Techniques. Jaypee, 2013, 393-400.

Leung F.K.L., Gudushauri P., Yuen G.W.Y., Lau T.W. and Fang C.X., Dynamic hip screw blade fixation for intertrochanteric hip fractures, Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2012, 20: 302-306.

Luo Q., Yuen G.W.Y., Lau T.W., Yeung K.W.K. and Leung F.K.L., A biomechanical study comparing helical blade design with screw for sliding hip fixations for unstable intertrochanteric fractures. , The Scientific World. 2013.

Researcher : Lee MP

List of Research Outputs

Wen C., CUI J., Lee M.P., Mak K.C., Luk K.D.K. and Hu Y., Quantitative analysis of fiber tractography in cervical spondylotic myelopathy., Spine J.. 2013, 13(6): 697-705.

Researcher : Lee OB

List of Research Outputs

Chan P.K., Cheung K.W., Ho H.S., Lee O.B., Leung H.W., Leung K.H., Cheng H.C., Ng F.Y., Wong H.L., Yan C.H., Yuen W.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., The 32nd Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2012, 30.

Researcher : Lee TY

List of Research Outputs

Yim R.L.H., Lee T.Y., Vavken P. and Samartzis D., The safety and efficacy of mesenchymal stem cells for prevention or regeneration of intervertebral disc degeneration: a systematic review, 40th Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine. Phoenix, Arizona, 2013.

Yim R.L.H., Lee T.Y., Leung Y.L., Cheung K.M.C., Vavken P. and Samartzis D., The safety and efficacy of mesenchymal stem cells for prevention or regeneration of intervertebral disc degeneration: a systematic review, Global Spine Congress. Hong Kong, 2013.

Researcher : Leung FKL

Project Title:	Guidelines for elderly patients with fragility fractures
Investigator(s):	Leung FKL
Department:	Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:	AO Foundation Research Fund
Start Date:	08/2008

Project Title:	A multicenter randomised double blind placebo controlled study of AMG785 in skeletally mature adults with a fresh unilateral tibial diaphyseal fracture status post definitive fracture fixation with an intramedullary nail
Investigator(s):	Leung FKL
Department:	Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:	Pharmaceutical Industry - General Award
Start Date:	05/2010

Project Title:	A Preclinical Investigation of Cement Femoroplasty using an Osteoporosis Animal Model - an in vitro and in vivo Study
Investigator(s):	Leung FKL, Lu WW
Department:	Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:	Small Project Funding
Start Date:	02/2012
Completion Date:	01/2013

List of Research Outputs

Chen Y.J., Zhou Y.D., Leung F.K.L., Lau T.W. and Fang C.X., Masquelet technique in the treatment of post-traumatic bone defect., Chinese Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 2013, 15.

Duan X., Zhu X., Dong X., Yang J., Huang F., Cen S., Leung F.K.L., Fan H. and Xiang Z., Repair of large osteochondral defects in a beagle model with a novel type I collagen / glycosaminoglycan-porous titanium biphasic scaffold., Materials Science & Engineering C. 2013.

Fei Z.Q., Xiong J.Y., Liu Z.Y., Huang J.H., Wang D.P., Shen H.Y., Wong T.M. and Leung F.K.L., Enhancement of BMP binding peptide combined with recombinant human BMP-2 on healing of a rodent segmental femoral defect, Orthopaedic Journal of China. 2013, 21 (12).

Huang S., Leung F.K.L., Xiang X., Tan P., Yang J., Wei D. and Yu X., Proximal Femoral Nail versus Dynamic Hip Screw for Trochanteric Fractures., The Scientific World. 2013.

Ip T.P., Cheung S.K., Cheung T.C., Choi F., Chow E., Ho A., Kan A., Kung A.W.C., Lee K.K., Leung F.K.L., Leung J., Lo S., Sy C.T. and Wong Y.W., 2013 OSHK Guideline for Clinical Management of Postmenopausal Osteoporosis in Hong Kong. , Hong Kong Medical Journal. Vol 19 No2, Suppl 2.. 2013.

Jaeger M., Leung F.K.L. and Li W., Proximal humerus. AO Surgery Reference. 2009-2013 , AO Foundation. 2013.

LUO Q., Fang C.X., Shen W.Y., Lau T.W. and Leung F.K.L., A lesson from the failure of intramedullary fixation of atypical subtrochanteric fractures, Journal of bone and joint surgery Case Connector. 2013.

Lau T.W., Fang C.X. and Leung F.K.L., The Effectiveness of a Geriatric Hip Fracture Clinical Pathway in Reducing Hospital and Rehabilitation Length of Stay and Improving Short Term Mortality Rates., Geriatric Orthopaedic Surgery and REhabilitation. 2013.

Leung F.K.L. and Lau T.W., Calcaneus fractures: open reduction and plate fixation, Mastering Orthopaedic Techniques. Jaypee, 2013, 501-7.

Leung F.K.L. and Lau T.W., Distal Radial fractures, In: R Malhotra, Mastering Orthopaedic Techniques. Jaypee, 2013, 161-8.

Leung F.K.L. and Lau T.W., Distal femoral fractures, In: R Malhotra, Mastering Orthopaedic Techniques. Jaypee, 2013, 393-400.

Leung F.K.L. and Chan C.F., Distal humeral fractures: locking plate fixation with olecranon osteotomy, Mastering Orthopaedic Techniques. Jaypee, 2013, 63-69.

Leung F.K.L., Gudushauri P., Yuen G.W.Y., Lau T.W. and Fang C.X., Dynamic hip screw blade fixation for intertrochanteric hip fractures, Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2012, 20: 302-306.

Leung F.K.L., Kwan K.Y.H. and Fang C.X., Focus On - Distal radius fracture: current concepts and management. Bone and Joint. 2013 , Bone and Joint. 2013.

Leung F.K.L. and Fang C.X., Navigation assisted percutaneous sacral iliac screw fixation, Mastering Orthopaedic Techniques. Jaypee, 2013, 245-55.

Leung F.K.L., Open reduction and plate fixation for acetabular fractures: an overview, Mastering Orthopaedic Techniques. Jayee, 2013, 271-8.

Leung F.K.L., Liu F., Morrey C. and Oh C.W., Osteoporotic Hip Fractures: Current Issues and Evolving Concepts of Surgical Management, The Scientific World. 2013.

Luo Q., Yuen G.W.Y., Lau T.W., Yeung K.W.K. and Leung F.K.L., A biomechanical study comparing helical blade design with screw for sliding hip fixations for unstable intertrochanteric fractures. , The Scientific World. 2013.

Wong H.M., Leung F.K.L., Chu P.K., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M.C. and Yeung K.W.K., A New Approach to Stimulation In-vivo Bone Formation by Using Surface Modified Magnesium Bone Bullet, The Seventh International Congress of Chinese Orthopaedic Association (COA2012), Beijing (China). 2012.

Wong H.M., Chu P., Leung F.K.L., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M.C. and Yeung K.W.K., Low modulus novel bone substitutes for osteoporotic vertebral fracture management, European Cells and Materials. 2012, 24(1): 15.

ZHAO X., Li Z., Pan H., Liu W., Lu M., Leung F.K.L. and Lu W.W., Enhanced gene delivery by chitosan-disulfide-conjugated LMW-PEI for facilitating osteogenic differentiation, Acta Biomaterialia. 2013.

Zhou Y.D., Chen Y.J., Leung F.K.L., YUEN W.Y.G. and LUO Q., Intramedullary fixation of atypical femoral fractures associated with bisphosphonates, Chinese Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 2013, 15.

Researcher : Leung KH

List of Research Outputs

Chan P.K., Cheung K.W., Ho H.S., Lee O.B., Leung H.W., Leung K.H., Cheng H.C., Ng F.Y., Wong H.L., Yan C.H., Yuen W.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., The 32nd Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2012, 30.

Leung K.H., Chiu P.K.Y., Ng F.Y. and Yin L., Femoral notching: An unusual complication of metal-on-metal total hip arthroplasty. Case report, Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2013, 21: 113-116.

Researcher : Leung KL

Project Title:	Guidelines for elderly patients with fragility fractures
Investigator(s):	Leung FKL
Department:	Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:	AO Foundation Research Fund
Start Date:	08/2008

Project Title:	A multicenter randomised double blind placebo controlled study of AMG785 in skeletally mature adults with a fresh unilateral tibial diaphyseal fracture status post definitive fracture fixation with an intramedullary nail
Investigator(s):	Leung FKL
Department:	Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:	Pharmaceutical Industry - General Award
Start Date:	05/2010

Project Title:	A Preclinical Investigation of Cement Femoroplasty using an Osteoporosis Animal Model - an in vitro and in vivo Study
Investigator(s):	Leung FKL, Lu WW
Department:	Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:	Small Project Funding
Start Date:	02/2012
Completion Date:	01/2013

List of Research Outputs

Researcher : Leung YL

Project Title:	Characterization of intervertebral disc-specific transcription factors in development and degeneration
Investigator(s):	Leung YLV, Cheung KMC
Department:	Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:	Small Project Funding
Start Date:	05/2012

Project Title:	Cartilage Biology & Pathology - Formation, Structure, Function, and Regeneration; Identifying small molecules for regulating proteoglycan metabolism in cartilaginous tissues
Investigator(s):	Leung YLV
Department:	Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:	URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:	04/2013

List of Research Outputs

Chan K.Y., Leung Y.L., Tam V., Lu W.W., Sze K.Y. and Cheung K.M.C., Decellularized bovine intervertebral disc as a natural scaffold for xenogenic cell studies, Acta Biomaterialia . 2012, Feb 9(2): 5262-72.

Cheung K.M.C., Leung Y.L., Shigematsu H., Cheung W.Y., Wong Y.W., Luk K.D.K. and Samartzis D., Selection of fusion levels in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) using the fulcrum bending radiograph prediction: verification based on pedicle screw strategy, 19th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques (IMAST), Istanbul, Turkey, July 18-21, 2012.

Chik T.K., Choy T.H.A., Teng W.K., Ma X.Y., Li Y.Y., Leung Y.L. and Cheung K.M.C., Photochemically crosslinked collagen plug reduces cell leakage during intradiscal injection of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs). , Global Spine Congress, 4-6 Apr 2013, Hong Kong.. 2013, A227.

HUANG Y., Leung Y.L., Lu W.W. and Luk K.D.K., The effects of Microenvironment in mesenchymal stem cell-based regeneration of intervertebral disc, The Spine Journal. 2013, 13: 352-62.

Huang S., Leung Y.L., Long D., Chan D., Lu W.W., Cheung K.M.C. and Zhou G., Coupling of small leucine-rich proteoglycans to hypoxic survival of a progenitor cell-like subpopulation in Rhesus Macaque intervertebral disc, Biomaterials. 2013, 34(28): 6548-58.

LAM T.K., Cheung K.M.C., Chan D. and Leung Y.L., Fate of notochord descendent cells in the intervertebral disc. 2013.

LIM F.L., Cheung K.M.C. and Leung Y.L., Role of cadherin 2 in the intervertebral disc. 2013.

LV F., Cheung K.M.C., Leung Y.L. and Zhou G.Q., Intrinsic properties of mesemchymal stem cells from human bone marrow, umbilical cord and umbilical cord blood, Curr Stem Cell Res Ther. 2012, Nov 7(6): 389-99.

Leung Y.L., SUN Y., TSUI Y.K., Masuda K., Chan D. and Cheung K.M.C., Identifying small molecules for regulating proteoglycan metabolism in cartilaginous tissues, Gordon Research Conferences: Cartilage biology and pathology, April 7-12 2013, Les Diablerets. 2013.

Leung Y.L., Aladin Kaderbatcha D.M., Lv F., Tam V., SUN Y., Lu W.W., Wu E.X., Luk K.D.K., Chan D. and Cheung K.M.C., Role of fibrogenesis in control of disc degeneration, Global Spine Congress, 4-6 Apr 2013, Hong Kong. 2013.

Li Y.Y., Diao H., Chik T.K., Chow S.T., An X., Leung Y.L., Cheung K.M.C. and Chan B.P., Intradiscal delivery of mesenchymal stem cells in collagen microspheres in a rabbit disc degeneration model. , Global Spine Congress, 4-6 Apr 2013, Hong Kong.. 2013, A101.

Lim F.L., Au Y.K., Cheah K.S.E., Chan D., Tuan R.S., Cheung K.M.C. and Leung Y.L., Cadherin 2/N-cadherin regulates notochordal cell function and intervertebral disc homeostasis, Hong Kong Society for Developmental Biology Symposium : From Embryology to Disease Mechanism, November 26-27, 2012.

Lim F.L., Cheung K.M.C., Chan D., Tuan R.S. and Leung Y.L., Role of cadherin 2 in intervertebral disc homeostasis, Global Spine Congress, 4-6 Apr 2013, Hong Kong. 2013.

Lv F., Leung Y.L., SUN Y., ZHOU L. and Cheung K.M.C., In Search of Markers Related with Nucleus Pulposus Degeneration, Global Spine Congress, 4-6 Apr 2013, Hong Kong,. 2013.

Lv F., Lu M., Cheung K.M.C., Leung Y.L. and Zhou G., Intrinsic Properties Of Mesemchymal Stem Cells From Human Bone Marrow, Umbilical Cord And Umbilical Cord Blood, Current Stem Cell Research & Therapy. 2012, 7: 389.

SUN Y., Leung Y.L., TSUI Y.K., Masuda K., Kao R.Y.T., Chan D. and Cheung K.M.C., First prize for poster section: Screen of Small Molecule Compounds for Intervertebral Disc Degeneration by Chemical Genetics., East meets West Symposium, Shenzhen, China, April 8-9, 2013. 2013.

SUN Y., Leung Y.L., TSUI Y.K., Masuda K., Kao R.Y.T., Chan D. and Cheung K.M.C., Uncovering Small Chemical Molecules for Treatment of Intervertebral Disc Degeneration, Global Spine Congress, 4-6 Apr 2013, Hong Kong. 2013.

Yim R.L.H., Lee T.Y., Leung Y.L., Cheung K.M.C., Vavken P. and Samartzis D., The safety and efficacy of mesenchymal stem cells for prevention or regeneration of intervertebral disc degeneration: a systematic review, Global Spine Congress. Hong Kong, 2013.

Researcher : Leung YL

List of Research Outputs

HUANG Y., Leung Y.L., Lu W.W. and Luk K.D.K., The effects of Microenvironment in mesenchymal stem cell-based regeneration of intervertebral disc, The Spine Journal. 2013, 13: 352-62.

LAM T.K., Cheung K.M.C., Chan D. and Leung Y.L., Fate of notochord descendent cells in the intervertebral disc. 2013.

LIM F.L., Cheung K.M.C. and Leung Y.L., Role of cadherin 2 in the intervertebral disc. 2013.

Lim F.L., Cheung K.M.C., Chan D., Tuan R.S. and Leung Y.L., Role of cadherin 2 in intervertebral disc homeostasis, Global Spine Congress, 4-6 Apr 2013, Hong Kong. 2013.

Lv F., Leung Y.L., SUN Y., ZHOU L. and Cheung K.M.C., In Search of Markers Related with Nucleus Pulposus Degeneration, Global Spine Congress, 4-6 Apr 2013, Hong Kong,. 2013.

Researcher : Li G

List of Research Outputs

Long H.Q., Li G., Lin E., Xie W., Chen W., Luk K.D.K. and Hu Y., Is the speed of chronic compression an important factor for chronic spinal cord injury rat model?, Neurosci Lett. . 2013, 545: 75-80.

Researcher : Li J

List of Research Outputs

Li J., Chang C., Zhang Z. and Hu Y., Brain-Computer Interface Using Chromatic Transient Visual Stimulus Array, Fifth International Brain-Computer Interface Meeting 2013. California, USA.

Researcher : Li T

List of Research Outputs

Li T., Yan C.H., Wong C.W.S., Gong N.J. and Chiu P.K.Y., The 32nd Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2012, 22.

Wong C.S., Yan C.H., Gong N., Li T., Chan Q. and Chu Y.C., Imaging biomarker with T1ρ and T2 mappings in osteoarthritis – in vivo human articular cartilage study, European Journal of Radiology. 2013, 82(4): 647-650.

Researcher : Li W

List of Research Outputs

Jaeger M., Leung F.K.L. and Li W., Proximal humerus. AO Surgery Reference. 2009-2013 , AO Foundation. 2013.

Researcher : Li X

List of Research Outputs

Researcher : Lim FL

List of Research Outputs

LIM F.L., Cheung K.M.C. and Leung Y.L., Role of cadherin 2 in the intervertebral disc. 2013.

Lim F.L., Cheung K.M.C., Chan D., Tuan R.S. and Leung Y.L., Role of cadherin 2 in intervertebral disc homeostasis, Global Spine Congress, 4-6 Apr 2013, Hong Kong. 2013.

Researcher : Lim FL

List of Research Outputs

LIM F.L., Cheung K.M.C. and Leung Y.L., Role of cadherin 2 in the intervertebral disc. 2013.

Lim F.L., Cheung K.M.C., Chan D., Tuan R.S. and Leung Y.L., Role of cadherin 2 in intervertebral disc homeostasis, Global Spine Congress, 4-6 Apr 2013, Hong Kong. 2013.

Researcher : Liu X

List of Research Outputs

Li P., Zhang X., Xu R., Wang W., Liu X., Yeung K.W.K. and Chu P.K., Electrochemically Deposited Chitosan/Ag Complex Coatings on Biomedical NiTi Alloy for Antibacterial Application, Surface and Coatings Technology. 2013.

Liu X., Wu S., Yeung K.W.K., Xu Z., Chung C. and Chu P.K., Superelastic Porous NiTi with Adjustable Porosities Synthesized by Powder Metallurgical Method, Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance. 2012, 21(12): 2553-2558.

Liu X., Wu S., Yeung K.W.K., Chung C. and Chu P.K., Surface Coloration and Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy Characterization of Oxygen Plasma Implanted Orthopaedic Titanium Alloys, Int. J. Electrochem. Sci. 2012, 7: 6638-6653.

Wu S., Liu X., Yeung K.W.K., Guo H., Li P., Hu T., Chung C. and Chu P.K., Surface Nano-Architectures and Their Effects on the Mechanical Properties and Corrosion Behavior of Ti-based Orthopedic Implants, Surface and Coatings Technology. 2012.

Wu S., Liu X., Yeung K.W.K., Xu Z., Chung C. and Chu P.K., Wear Properties of Porous NiTi Orthopedic Shape Memory Alloy, Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance. 2013, In press: 1-6.

Wu S., Liu X., Wu G., Yeung K.W.K., Zheng D., Chung C., Xu Z. and Chu P.K., Wear mechanism and tribological characteristics of porous NiTi shape memory alloy for bone scaffold, Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A. 2013.

Yeung K.W.K., Wu S., Zhao Y., Liu X., Kao R.Y.T., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M.C. and Chu P.K., Antimicrobial effects of oxygen plasma modified medical grade Ti-6Al-4V alloy, Vacuum. 2012.

Researcher : Lou W

List of Research Outputs

Hu Y., Lou W., PENG W., Hu L. and Zhang Z., Source Differences in ERP Components Between Pain And Tactile Processing, The 4th International Conference on Cognitive Neurodynamics. Sigtuna, Sweden, 2013.

Researcher : Lu WW

Project Title:	Optimization and commercialization of strontium containing bioactive bone cement for various orthopaedic applications
Investigator(s):	Lu WW, Chan WK, Chiu PKY, Luk KDK, Ngan AHW
Department:	Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:	Guangdong-Hong Kong Technology Cooperation Funding Scheme
Start Date:	04/2007

Project Title:	Optimization and commercialization of strontium containing bioactive bone cement for various orthopaedic applications
Investigator(s):	Lu WW
Department:	Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:	Innovation and Technology Fund Internship Programme
Start Date:	12/2009

Project Title:	Role of Strontium-calcium Silicate -A Novel Biomaterial in the Regeneration of Osteoporotic Bone - An In-vivo/vitro study
Investigator(s):	Lu WW, Pan H, Wen C, Li Z
Department:	Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:	NSFC/RGC Joint Research Scheme
Start Date:	12/2010

Project Title:	Bone Microstructure and Mechanics in Response to Different Timing of Strontium Treatment Initiation in Ovariectomized Rats
Investigator(s):	Lu WW
Department:	Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:	Incentive Award for RGC GRF Fundable But Not Funded Projects
Start Date:	07/2011

Project Title:	Use of TGF-beta1R inhibitor for Treatment of Early Osteoarthritis
Investigator(s):	Lu WW, Chiu PKY, Wen C, Yan CH
Department:	Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:	Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:	06/2012

Project Title:	The Fourth International NanoBio Conference Collagen fibrils of osteoarthritic cartilage are mechanically inferior to those of intact cartilage
Investigator(s):	Lu WW
Department:	Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:	URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:	07/2012

List of Research Outputs

Chan K.Y., Leung Y.L., Tam V., Lu W.W., Sze K.Y. and Cheung K.M.C., Decellularized bovine intervertebral disc as a natural scaffold for xenogenic cell studies, Acta Biomaterialia . 2012, Feb 9(2): 5262-72.

Chen Y., Wen C., Tang H.L., Siu C.E., Wang T., Yan C.H., Lu W.W. and Chiu P.K.Y., The 32nd Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2012, 75.

HUANG Y., Lu W.W. and Luk K.D.K., 幹細胞與椎間盤再生:從基礎到臨床, Orthopedic Journal of China. 2012, 20(14): 1299-1301.

HUANG Y., Leung Y.L., Lu W.W. and Luk K.D.K., The effects of Microenvironment in mesenchymal stem cell-based regeneration of intervertebral disc, The Spine Journal. 2013, 13: 352-62.

Huang S., Leung Y.L., Long D., Chan D., Lu W.W., Cheung K.M.C. and Zhou G., Coupling of small leucine-rich proteoglycans to hypoxic survival of a progenitor cell-like subpopulation in Rhesus Macaque intervertebral disc, Biomaterials. 2013, 34(28): 6548-58.

Kuang G., Yau W.P., Lu W.W. and Chiu P.K.Y., The Seventh International Congress of Chinese Orthopaedic Association. 2012, 29.

Kuang G., Yau W.P., Lu W.W. and Chiu P.K.Y., The Seventh International Congress of Chinese Orthopaedic Association. 2012.

Leung Y.L., Aladin Kaderbatcha D.M., Lv F., Tam V., SUN Y., Lu W.W., Wu E.X., Luk K.D.K., Chan D. and Cheung K.M.C., Role of fibrogenesis in control of disc degeneration, Global Spine Congress, 4-6 Apr 2013, Hong Kong. 2013.

Qiu Y., Yan C.H., Lu W.W. and Chiu P.K.Y., The 32nd Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2012, 19.

Qiu Y., Yan C.H., Lu W.W. and Chiu P.K.Y., The 32nd Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2012, 71.

Qiu Y., Yan C.H., Lu W.W. and Chiu P.K.Y., The 32nd Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2012, 76.

Qiu Y., Yan C.H., Lu W.W. and Chiu P.K.Y., The 32nd Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2012, 74.

Tang B., Fong M.K., Wen C., Yan C.H., Chan D., Ngan A.H.W., Chiu P.K.Y. and Lu W.W., The 32nd Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2012, 43.

Tong H.W., Wang M. and Lu W.W., Enhancing biological responses for osteoconductive nanocomposite scaffolds through negative voltage electrospinning, Nanomedicine. London, UK, Future Medicine Ltd, 2013, 8: 577-589.

Wang T., Wen C., Yan C.H., Lu W.W. and Chiu P.K.Y., Spatialand temporal changes of subchondral bone proceeds to microscopic articular cartilage degeneration in guinea pigs with spontaneous osteoarthritis, Osteoarthritis and Cartilage. 2013, 21: 574-81.

Wen C., Chiu P.K.Y. and Lu W.W., Animal model of osteoarthritis, The 7th International Congress on Orthopaedic Advanced Techniques and Clinical Translational Research. 2013.

Wen C., Chen Y., Siu C.E., Tang H.L., Wang T., Yan C.H., Lu W.W. and Chiu P.K.Y., The 32nd Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2012, 40.

Yan C.H., QIU Y., Yao J., Lu W.W. and Chiu P.K.Y., Finite Element Analysis Of Treatment Options For Tibia Bone Loss In Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty, The Sicot/ccjr Meeting Award For Best Clinical Paper Presentation, The Combined 33rd Sicot & 17th Paoa Orthopaedic World Conference. 2012.

Yeung K.W.K., Lu W.W., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., A Memory locking device for Orthopaedic Implants, U.S. Non-Provisional Patent . 2013, No: US 8,444,682 Granted.

ZHAO X., Li Z., Pan H., Liu W., Lu M., Leung F.K.L. and Lu W.W., Enhanced gene delivery by chitosan-disulfide-conjugated LMW-PEI for facilitating osteogenic differentiation, Acta Biomaterialia. 2013.

Researcher : Luk KDK

Project Title:	Provision of individualized biomechanical and electrophysiological service for occupational low back disorder patients
Investigator(s):	Luk KDK, Lu WW, Hu Y
Department:	Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:	S.K. Yee Medical Foundation - General Award
Start Date:	12/2003

Project Title:	Haemodynamic Dysfunction in Cervical Spine Chronic Compressive Injuries: An Experimental Study
Investigator(s):	Luk KDK, Hu Y, Wen C
Department:	Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:	Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:	03/2010

Project Title:	Development and characterization of a novel rat model of Spinal Cord Chronic Compression Injuries: compression ratio/speed and in vivo method for quantitative vascular evaluation
Investigator(s):	Luk KDK, Hu Y, Wen C
Department:	Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:	Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:	03/2011

Project Title:	Plasticity of Chronically Compressive Spinal Cord After Surgical Decompression - A fMRI Study
Investigator(s):	Luk KDK, Hu Y, Wen C
Department:	Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:	General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:	01/2012

Project Title:	Nutritional pathways assessment for allograft disc regeneration: an in vivo MRI study
Investigator(s):	Luk KDK, Anthony M, Hu Y, Kim M
Department:	Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:	General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:	01/2013

List of Research Outputs

Antonio G.A.K., Shigematsu H., Matsumori H., Bow H.Y.C., Mak K.C., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M.C. and Samartzis D., Curve flexibility and maintenance of curve correction in alternative screw fixation in adolescent idiopathic thoracic scoliosis, Global Spine Congress. Hong Kong, 2013.

CHOOI W.H., Cheng H.W., Chik T.K., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M.C. and Chan B.P., In vitro nutrient transport functional test in an engineered osteochondral construct. , Global Spine Congress, 4-6 Apr 2013, Hong Kong. . 2013, P083.

CUI J., LI X., Wen C., Mak K.C., Luk K.D.K. and Hu Y., Outstanding Poster Award. A Novel Indicator for Pathogenic Level Estimation of Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy based on Diffusion Tensor Imaging. , 42nd Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society for Spine Surgery and Related Research, Okinawa, Japan, April 25-27, 2013. 2013.

CUI J., LI X., Wen C., Mak K.C., Luk K.D.K. and Hu Y., Outstanding poster award: A Novel Indicator for Pathogenic Level Estimation of Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy based on Diffusion Tensor Imaging, The 42nd Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society for Spine Surgery and Related Research. Okinawa, Japan, 2013.

CUI J., LI X., Luk K.D.K. and Hu Y., Structure-Function Relationship in Healthy and Myelopathic Spinal Cord: A Combined Diffusion Tensor Imaging and Functional MR Imaging Study, The 51st Annual Meeting of American Society of Neuroradiology (ASNR). California, 2013.

Chan B.P., Cheng H.W., Chik T.K., Cheung K.M.C. and Luk K.D.K., Methods for Complex Tissue Engineering. PCT Patent Application., (Publication Number: CN 102971019 A Publication Date: 13 March 2013) . 2013.

Chan C.C.Y., Tanner J.A., Chan D., Luk K.D.K. and Cheah K.S.E., Dosage-dependent requirement of Sedlin and Sedlin-like proteins in mouse yolk-sac visceral endoderm and embryo development, Hong Kong Society for Developmental Biology Symposium : From Embryology to Disease Mechanism, November 26-27, 2012.

Cheng H.W., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M.C. and Chan B.P., Generation of an osteochondral interface using rabbit mesenchymal stem cells and collagen gel. , BME2012 Biomedical Engineering International Conference, 5-8 December 2012, Hong Kong.. 2012.

Cheung J.P.Y., Wei W.I. and Luk K.D.K., Cervical Spine Complications After Treatment Of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma, European Spine Journal. 2013, 22(3): 584-592.

Cheung J.P.Y., Samartzis D., Ruan D. and Luk K.D.K., Intervertebral disc transplantation, In: Shen, Francis H. and Samartzis, Dino and Fessler, Richard G., Textbook of the Cervical Spine. Elsevier, 2013.

Cheung J.P.Y., Samartzis D., Mak K.C., Wong Y.W., Cheung W.Y., Luk K.D.K., Akbarnia B. and Cheung K.M.C., The safety and efficacy of a remotely distractible, magnetic controlled growing rod (MCGR) for the treatment of early-onset scoliosis: A prospective case series with minimum 2 year follow-up, The 42nd Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society for Spine Surgery and Related Research; Okinawa, Japan. 2013.

Cheung J.P.Y., Samartzis D., Mak K.C., Wong Y.W., Cheung W.Y., Luk K.D.K., Akbarnia B. and Cheung K.M.C., The safety and efficacy of a remotely distractible, magnetic controlled growing rod (MCGR) for the treatment of early-onset scoliosis: a prospective case series with minimum 2 year follow-up, Global Spine Congress 2013.

Cheung K.M.C., Kwan K.Y.H., Samartzis D., Yeung K.W.K. and Luk K.D.K., A comparison of the sagittal balance correction in idiopathic scoliosis between a novel superelastic rod and conventional titanium rod, 32nd Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, December 1-2, 2012.

Cheung K.M.C., Cheung J.P.Y., Samartzis D., Mak K.C., Cheung W.Y., Wong Y.W., Behrooz A. and Luk K.D.K., Research Output Prize (Group Award) - Magnetically controlled growing rods for severe spinal curvature in young children: a prospective case series, Faculty of Medicine, University of Hong Kong. 2013.

Cheung K.M.C., Leung Y.L., Shigematsu H., Cheung W.Y., Wong Y.W., Luk K.D.K. and Samartzis D., Selection of fusion levels in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) using the fulcrum bending radiograph prediction: verification based on pedicle screw strategy, 19th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques (IMAST), Istanbul, Turkey, July 18-21, 2012.

Cheung K.M.C., Cheung J.P.Y., Samartzis D., Mak K.C., Wong Y.W., Cheung W.Y., Akbarnia B.A. and Luk K.D.K., The safety and efficacy of a remotely distractible, magnetic controlled growing rod (MCGR for the treatment of scoliosis in children: a prospective case series with minimum two year follow-up, 19th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques (IMAST), Istanbul, Turkey, July 18-21, 2012.

Cheung K.M.C., Cheung J.P.Y., Samartzis D., Mak K.C., Wong Y.W., Cheung W.Y., Akbarnia B. and Luk K.D.K., The safety and efficacy of a remotely distractible, magnetic controlled growing rod (MCGR) for the treatment of early-onset scoliosis: a prospective case series with minimum 2 year follow-up, Global Spine Congress. Hong Kong, 2013.

Cheung K.M.C., Cheung J., Samartzis D., Mak K.C., Wong Y.W., Cheung W.Y., Akbarnia B. and Luk K.D.K., The safety and efficacy of a remotely distractible, magnetic controlled growing rod (MCGR) for the treatment of scoliosis in children: a prospective case series with minimum 2 year follow-up , 19th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques, Istanbul, Turkey. 2012.

Cheung W.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Clinical and radiological outcomes after conservative treatment of TB spondylitis: is the 15 years' follow-up in the MRC study long enough?, European Spine Journal. 2013, 22(S4): S594-S602.

Chik T.K., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M.C., Sze K.Y. and Chan B.P., Fabrication of ulti-component tissue-like constructs towards spinal motion segment and intervertebral disc tissue engineering. , BME2012 Biomedical Engineering International Conference, 5-8 December 2012, Hong Kong.. 2012.

Elfiky T.A.M., Cheung K.M.C., Samartzis D., Cheung W.Y., Wong Y.W. and Luk K.D.K., A simple and effective method for directing the sagittal placement of thoracic pedicle screws without intraoperative imaging. , Combined 33rd SICOT & 17th PAOA Orthopaedic World Conference, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, November 28-30, 2012.

Fong D.Y.T., Cheung K.M.C., Wong Y.W., Cheung W.Y., Fu C.Y., Kuong E.E.Y.L., Mak K.C., To M.K.T. and Luk K.D.K., Is there a Better Alternative to a Randomized Control Design for Assessing the Efficacy and Effectiveness of Bracing in AIS, 9th Biannual Scientific Meeting of the Int'l Research Society of Spinal Deformities. Poznan, Poland, 2012.

HUANG Y., Lu W.W. and Luk K.D.K., 幹細胞與椎間盤再生:從基礎到臨床, Orthopedic Journal of China. 2012, 20(14): 1299-1301.

HUANG Y., Leung Y.L., Lu W.W. and Luk K.D.K., The effects of Microenvironment in mesenchymal stem cell-based regeneration of intervertebral disc, The Spine Journal. 2013, 13: 352-62.

Hu Y., Kwok W.L., TSE Y.H.J. and Luk K.D.K., Dynamic Surface Electromyography Topography: A New Assessment Tool For Low Back Pain Rehabilitation, The 40th Annual Meeting of International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine. Arizona, USA, 2013.

Hu Y., Kwok W.L., TSE Y.H.J. and Luk K.D.K., Dynamic surface electromyography topography: a new assessment tool for low back pain rehabilitation. , 40th Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine, Scottsdale, Arizona, May 13-17, 2013.

Hu Y., Cui J., Wen C., Mak K.C. and Luk K.D.K., Exploration of functional reorganization in cervical spondylosis myelopathy-A DTI and fMRI study, Combined 33rd SICOT & 17th PAOA Orthopaedic World Conference . 2012.

Kuong E.E.Y.L., Cheung K.M.C., Samartzis D., Yeung K.W.K. and Luk K.D.K., Superelastic rods: the future of scoliosis curve correction, Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery, British Volume. 2012, 94(SUPP XXXIX): 102-102.

LEE C.F., Fong D.Y.T., Cheung K.M.C., Cheng J.C.Y., Ng B.K.W., Lam T.P., Yip P.S.F. and Luk K.D.K., A new risk classification rule for curve progression in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, The Spine Journal. 2012, 12: 989-995.

LI X., CUI J., Wen C., AU K.H.T., Luk K.D.K. and Hu Y., Best Student Paper Contest. A knowledge based automatic region of interest (ROI) segment of cervical cord diffusion tensor imaging. , 2012 IEEE International Conference on Virtual Environments, Human-Computer Interfaces and Measurement Systems (VECIMS 2012) and Computational Intelligence for Measurement Systems and Applications (IEEE CIMSA 2012), July 2-4, 2012. 2012.

Leung Y.L., Aladin Kaderbatcha D.M., Lv F., Tam V., SUN Y., Lu W.W., Wu E.X., Luk K.D.K., Chan D. and Cheung K.M.C., Role of fibrogenesis in control of disc degeneration, Global Spine Congress, 4-6 Apr 2013, Hong Kong. 2013.

Li X., Cui J., Au K.H.T., Luk K.D.K. and Hu Y., A Knowledge Based Automatic Region of Interest (ROI) segment of Cervical Cord Diffusion Tensor Imaging, Winner of the Best Student Paper Contest at 2012 IEEE International Conference on Virtual Environments, Human-Computer Interfaces and Measurement Systems (VECIMS 2012) . 2012.

Long H.Q., Li G., Lin E., Xie W., Chen W., Luk K.D.K. and Hu Y., Is the speed of chronic compression an important factor for chronic spinal cord injury rat model?, Neurosci Lett. . 2013, 545: 75-80.

Luk K.D.K., 生長棒, 7th International Congress of Chinese Orthopaedic Association, Beijing, PR China, November 15-18, 2012.

Luk K.D.K., A clinical approach to failed back surgery., Combined 33rd SICOT & 17th PAOA Orthopaedic World Conference, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, November 28-30, 2012.

Luk K.D.K., Saw L.B., Grozman S., Cheung K.M.C. and Samartzis D., Assessment of skeletal maturity: a new classification scheme using distal radius and ulna radiographs , 19th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques, Istanbul, Turkey. 2012.

Luk K.D.K., Saw L.B., Grozman S., Cheung K.M.C. and Samartzis D., Assessment of skeletal maturity: a new classification scheme using distal radius and ulna radiographs, 19th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques (IMAST), Istanbul, Turkey, July 18-21, 2012.

Luk K.D.K., Law T.K., Khong P.L., Anthony M. and Samartzis D., Assessment of the neurocentral synchondrosis in pediatric spines and the "developmental" etiology of Schmorl's nodes, 40th Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine. Phoenix, Arizona, 2013.

Luk K.D.K., LAW T.K., Khong P.L., Anthony M. and Samartzis D., Assessment of the neurocentral synchondrosis in pediatric spines and the developmental etiology of Schmorl’s nodes. , 40th Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine, Scottsdale, Arizona, May 13-17, 2013.

Luk K.D.K., Avoiding complications in degenerative scoliosis surgery, Golden Jubilee Congress of the Asia Pacific Orthopaedic Association, New Delhi, India, October 3-6, 2012.

Luk K.D.K., Classification of thoracolumbar fractures – use and limitations. , Combined 33rd SICOT & 17th PAOA Orthopaedic World Conference, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, November 28-30, 2012.

Luk K.D.K., Controversial adolescent idiopathic scoliosis., 2AOSpine Advanced Courses 2012, Davos, Switzerland, December 9-13, 2012.

Luk K.D.K., Early onset idiopathic scoliosis: juvenile. , AOSpine Advanced Courses 2012, Davos, Switzerland, December 9-13, 2012.

Luk K.D.K., Fulcrum bending: the fulcrum bending radiograph – the principles and clinical applications. , 46th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Scoliosis Society 2012, Kobe, Japan, October 31- November 2, 2012.

Luk K.D.K., Intervertebral disc transplantation: from the laboratory to the bedside. , 14th Annual Meeting of the Israeli Spine Society, Eilat, Israel, May 1-4, 2013.

Luk K.D.K., Is Bracing in AIS Still Beneficial in 2012 and has it Reached its Maximum Development or is There Still Room for Future Improvement?, 47th Scoliosis Research Society Annual Meeting, Chicago, USA, September 5-8, 2012.

Luk K.D.K., Lenke’s classification – pros and cons. , Combined 33rd SICOT & 17th PAOA Orthopaedic World Conference, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, November 28-30, 2012.

Luk K.D.K., Modern trends in management of spinal deformities. , Golden Jubilee Congress of the Asia Pacific Orthopaedic Association, New Delhi, India, October 3-6, 2012.

Luk K.D.K., Patterns of disc degeneration of the lumbar spine and their clinical relevance. , 61st Annual Meeting of the Eastern Japan Association of Orthopaedic and Traumatology, Takasaki, Gunma, Japan, September 21-22, 2012.

Luk K.D.K., Patterns of disc degeneration of the lumbar spine and their clinical relevance. , 120th Annual Meeting of the Central Japan Association of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Wakayama, Japan, Apr 5-6, 2013.

Luk K.D.K., TB Spine. , 10th International Turkish Spine Congress on April 18-20.. 2013.

Luk K.D.K., TB spine late onset paraplegia., Golden Jubilee Congress of the Asia Pacific Orthopaedic Association, New Delhi, India, October 3-6, 2012.

Luk K.D.K., The current status of bracing in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis., Golden Jubilee Congress of the Asia Pacific Orthopaedic Association, New Delhi, India, October 3-6, 2012.

Luk K.D.K., The fulcrum bending radiograph and its applications in scoliosis management., 14th Annual Meeting of the Israeli Spine Society, Eilat, Israel, May 1-4, 2013.

Luk K.D.K., Vertebral body augmentation for osteoporotic spine – where are we headed. , Golden Jubilee Congress of the Asia Pacific Orthopaedic Association, New Delhi, India, October 3-6, 2012.

Luk K.D.K., Vertical instability in degenerative spondylolisthesis. , 14th Annual Meeting of the Israeli Spine Society, Eilat, Israel, May 1-4, 2013.

Luk K.D.K., When and how to fuse after decompression. , SRS Worldwide Conference “Controversies in Adult Deformity” in Cappadocia, Turkey on April 17, 2013.

Mok P.S., Samartzis D., Karppinen J.I., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Prevalence, determinants, and clinical relevance of modic changes of the lumbar spine: a large-scale population-based study, Global Spine Congress. Hong Kong, 2013.

Samartzis D., Vavken P., Modi H.N., Cheung K.M.C. and Luk K.D.K., A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials assessing the development of adjacent segment disease and other complications between cervical disc arthroplasty and anterior cervical discectomy and fusion at 2 and 4 year follow-up, Global Spine Congress. Hong Kong, 2013.

Samartzis D., Modi H.N., Cheung K.M.C. and Luk K.D.K., A new merchanism of injury in ankylosing spondylitis: non-traumatic hyperextension causing atlantoaxial subluxation, Bone Joint J. 2013, 95-B(2): 206-9.

Samartzis D., Karppinen J.I., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Baseline MRI characteristics in asymptomatic subjects as predictors for future first-time low back pain episodes and pain severity, 32nd Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. Hong Kong, 2012.

Samartzis D., Karppinen J., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Baseline magnetic resonance imaging characteristics in asymptomatic subjects as predictors for future first time low back pain episode, 32nd Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, December 1-2, 2012.

Samartzis D., Karppinen J., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Best Clinical Paper Award for Associate Member - Baseline magnetic resonance imaging characteristics in asymptomatic subjects as predictors for future first time low back pain episode., 32nd Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, December 1-2, 2012. 2012.

Samartzis D., Vavken P., Modi H., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Does cervical disc arthroplasty reduce adjacent segment disease and other complications in comparison to anterior cervical discectomy and fusion ? A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. , 19th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques, Istanbul, Turkey. 2012.

Samartzis D., Vavken P., Modi H.N., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Does cervical disc arthroplasty reduce adjacent segment disease and other complications in comparison to anterior cervical discectomy and fusion? A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials, 19th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques (IMAST), Istanbul, Turkey, July 18-21, 2012.

Samartzis D., Karppinen J., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Epidemiology, determinants, and functional status of sciatica: a large-scale population-based study in Chinese. , 40th Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine, Scottsdale, Arizona, May 13-17, 2013.

Samartzis D., Karppinen J.I., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Epidemiology, determinants, and functional status of sciatica: a large‐scale population‐based study in Chinese, 40th Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine. Phoenix, Arizona, 2013.

Samartzis D., Rajasekaran S., Kawaguchi Y., Acharya S., Kawakami M., Satoh S., Chen W., Park C., Lee C., Foocharoen T., Nagashima H., Kuh S., Zheng Z., Condor R., Ito M., Iwasaki M., Jeong J.H., Luk K.D.K., Prijambodo B., Rege A., Jahng T., Luo Z., Tassanawipas W./.A., Acharya N., Pokharel R., Shen Y., Ito T., Zhang Z., Aithala J., Kumar G.V., Jabir R.A., Basu S., Li B., Moudgil V., Sham P.L.M. and Williams R., Facet joint tropism and degenerative spondylolisthesis – a study from the AOSAP Research Collaboration, 40th Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine. Phoenix, Arizona, 2013.

Samartzis D., Karppinen J., Bendix T., Chan D., Cheung K.M.C., Ikegawa S., Luk K.D.K., Rajasekaran S., Urban J. and Williams F., MacNab/LaRocca Award - Genetic epidemiology of disc degeneration/low back pain: international consortium, International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine (ISSLS) . 2013.

Samartzis D., Karppinen J.I., Chan D., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Reply to the Letter by Alexiou and Voulgaris: "The Influence of Body Mass Index on Lumbar Disc Degeneration", Arthritis Rheum. 2012, Epub ahead of print.

Samartzis D., Leung Y., Shigematsu H., Cheung W.Y., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Selection of fusion levels in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) using the fulcrum bending radiograph prediction: verification based on pedicle screw strategy, 19th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques, Istanbul, Turkey. 2012.

Samartzis D., Leung Y., Shigematsu H., Natarajan D., Stokes O.M., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Selection of fusion levels in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis using the fulcrum bending radiograph: verification based on alternate level pedicle screw strategy, Global Spine Congress. Hong Kong, 2013.

Samartzis D., Karppinen J., Ala-Korpela M., Soininen P., Kangas A.J., Chan D., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Serum metabolomic biomakers and lumbar disc degeneration., 40th Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine, Scottsdale, Arizona, May 13-17, 2013.. 2013.

Samartzis D., Karppinen J.I., Ala‐Korpela M., Soininen P., Kangas A.J., Chan D., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Serum metabolomic biomarkers and lumbar disc degeneration, 40th Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine. Phoenix, Arizona, 2013.

Song Y., Karasugi T., Cheung K.M.C., Chiba K., Ho D.W.H., Miyake A., Kao P.Y.P., Sze K.L., Yee F.Y.A., Takahashi A., Kawaguchi Y., Mikami Y., Matsumoto M., Togawa D., Kanayama M., Shi D., Dai J., Jiang Q., Wu C., Tian W.E.I., Wang N.A., Leong J.C.Y., Luk K.D.K., Yip S.P., Cherny S.S., Wang J.J., Mundlos S., Kelempisioti A., Eskola P. .J., Mannikko M., Makela P., Karppinen J., Jarvelin M. .R., O Reilly P. .F., Kubo M., Kimura T., Kubo T., Toyama Y., Mizuta H., Cheah K.S.E., Tsunoda T., Sham P.C., Ikegawa S. and Chan D., Identification of a functional variant in CHST3 associated with the susceptibility for lumbar disc degeneration, Hong Kong Society for Developmental Biology Symposium : From Embryology to Disease Mechanism, November 26-27, 2012.

Stokes O.M., O'Donovan E., Samartzis D., Bow H.Y.C., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Reducing radiation exposure in early-onset scoliosis patients with magnetic growing rods: the application and reliability of ultrasonography to measure rod distraction, Global Spine Congress. Hong Kong, 2013.

WONG H.M., Chu P.K., Cheung K.M.C., Luk K.D.K. and Yeung K.W.K., In-vivo stimulation of bone formation by biopolymer-deposited magnesium bone bullet, 32nd Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, December 1-2, 2012.. 2012.

Wen C., CUI J., Lee M.P., Mak K.C., Luk K.D.K. and Hu Y., Quantitative analysis of fiber tractography in cervical spondylotic myelopathy., Spine J.. 2013, 13(6): 697-705.

Williams R., Rajasekaran S., Kawaguchi Y., Acharya S., Kawakami M., Satoh S., Chen W., Park C., Lee C., Foocharoen T., Nagashima H., Kuh S., Zheng Z., Condor R., Ito M., Iwasaki M., Jeong J.H., Luk K.D.K., Prijambodo B., Rege A., Jahng T., Luo Z., Tassanawipas W./.A., Acharya N., Pokharel R., Shen Y., Ito T., Zhang Z., Aithala J., Kumar G.V., Jabir R.A., Basu S., Li B., Moudgil V., Sham P.L.M. and Samartzis D., Lumbar facet joint orientation in degenerative spondylolisthesis – the role of ethnic variation in the Asia Pacific, Global Spine Congress. Hong Kong, 2013.

Wong H.M., Leung F.K.L., Chu P.K., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M.C. and Yeung K.W.K., A New Approach to Stimulation In-vivo Bone Formation by Using Surface Modified Magnesium Bone Bullet, The Seventh International Congress of Chinese Orthopaedic Association (COA2012), Beijing (China). 2012.

Wong H.M., Chu P.K., Cheung K.M.C., Luk K.D.K. and Yeung K.W.K., A Novel Bio-degradable Polymer Membrane to Control the Degradation of Mg-based Metallic Biomaterial for Orthopaedic Implantation, Combined 33rd SICOT & 17th PAOA Orthopaedic World Conference, Dubai (United Arab Emirates). 2012.

Wong H.M., Chu P.K., Cheung K.M.C., Luk K.D.K. and Yeung K.W.K., A Novel Magnesium-based Bone Substitutes: An Alternative to Autologous Bone Grafting to Treat Large Bone Defects, Society for Biomaterials (SFB) 2013 Annual Meeting & Exposition. 2013.

Wong H.M., Chu P.K., Cheung K.M.C., Luk K.D.K. and Yeung K.W.K., In Vivo Stimulation of Bone Formation by Biopolymer-deposited Magnesium Bone Bullet, The Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association 32nd Annual Congress, Hong Kong. 2012.

Wong H.M., Chu P., Leung F.K.L., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M.C. and Yeung K.W.K., Low modulus novel bone substitutes for osteoporotic vertebral fracture management, European Cells and Materials. 2012, 24(1): 15.

Wong H.M., Wu S.L., Chu P.K., Cheng S.H., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M.C. and Yeung K.W.K., Low-modulus Mg/PCL hybrid bone substitute for osteoporotic fracture fixation, Biomaterials. Elsevier, 2013, 34: 7016 - 7032.

Wong H.M., Chu P.K., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M.C. and Yeung K.W.K., New Low Modulus Bone Void Fillers for Osteoporotic Vertebral Fracture Fixation, Society for Biomaterials Fall Symposium, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. 2012.

Yeung K.W.K., Lu W.W., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., A Memory locking device for Orthopaedic Implants, U.S. Non-Provisional Patent . 2013, No: US 8,444,682 Granted.

Yeung K.W.K., WONG H.M., Chu P., Cheung K.M.C. and Luk K.D.K., A novel biodegradable polymer membrane to control the degradation of mg‐based metallic biomaterial for orthopaedic implantation. , Combined 33rd SICOT & 17th PAOA Orthopaedic World Conference, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, November 28-30, 2012.

Yeung K.W.K., Wu S., Zhao Y., Liu X., Kao R.Y.T., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M.C. and Chu P.K., Antimicrobial effects of oxygen plasma modified medical grade Ti-6Al-4V alloy, Vacuum. 2012.

Yeung K.W.K., Wong H.M., Chu P.K., Cheung K.M.C. and Luk K.D.K., In Vivo Stimulation of Bone Formation by Biodegradable Polymer Deposited Magnesium Bone Bullet, Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS) Annual Meeting, San Antonio, Texas, USA. 2013.

Researcher : Luo Q

List of Research Outputs

Researcher : Lv F

Project Title:	the Global Spine Congress 2013; In Search of Markers Related with Nucleus Pulposus Degeneration
Investigator(s):	Lv F
Department:	Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:	URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:	04/2013

Project Title:	Comparative analysis of the effect of bone marrow and umbilical cord derived mesenchymal stem cells in intervertebral disc repair
Investigator(s):	Lv F, Cheung KMC, Leung YLV
Department:	Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:	Small Project Funding
Start Date:	05/2013

List of Research Outputs

Lv F., Leung Y.L., SUN Y., ZHOU L. and Cheung K.M.C., In Search of Markers Related with Nucleus Pulposus Degeneration, Global Spine Congress, 4-6 Apr 2013, Hong Kong,. 2013.

Researcher : Mak KC

List of Research Outputs

Antonio G.A.K., Shigematsu H., Matsumori H., Bow H.Y.C., Mak K.C., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M.C. and Samartzis D., Curve flexibility and maintenance of curve correction in alternative screw fixation in adolescent idiopathic thoracic scoliosis, Global Spine Congress. Hong Kong, 2013.

CUI J., LI X., Wen C., Mak K.C., Luk K.D.K. and Hu Y., Outstanding Poster Award. A Novel Indicator for Pathogenic Level Estimation of Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy based on Diffusion Tensor Imaging. , 42nd Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society for Spine Surgery and Related Research, Okinawa, Japan, April 25-27, 2013. 2013.

CUI J., LI X., Wen C., Mak K.C., Luk K.D.K. and Hu Y., Outstanding poster award: A Novel Indicator for Pathogenic Level Estimation of Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy based on Diffusion Tensor Imaging, The 42nd Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society for Spine Surgery and Related Research. Okinawa, Japan, 2013.

Cheung J.P.Y., Samartzis D., Mak K.C., Wong Y.W., Cheung W.Y., Luk K.D.K., Akbarnia B. and Cheung K.M.C., The safety and efficacy of a remotely distractible, magnetic controlled growing rod (MCGR) for the treatment of early-onset scoliosis: A prospective case series with minimum 2 year follow-up, The 42nd Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society for Spine Surgery and Related Research; Okinawa, Japan. 2013.

Cheung K.M.C., Cheung J.P.Y., Samartzis D., Mak K.C., Cheung W.Y., Wong Y.W., Behrooz A. and Luk K.D.K., Research Output Prize (Group Award) - Magnetically controlled growing rods for severe spinal curvature in young children: a prospective case series, Faculty of Medicine, University of Hong Kong. 2013.

Cheung K.M.C., Cheung J.P.Y., Samartzis D., Mak K.C., Wong Y.W., Cheung W.Y., Akbarnia B.A. and Luk K.D.K., The safety and efficacy of a remotely distractible, magnetic controlled growing rod (MCGR for the treatment of scoliosis in children: a prospective case series with minimum two year follow-up, 19th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques (IMAST), Istanbul, Turkey, July 18-21, 2012.

Cheung K.M.C., Cheung J.P.Y., Samartzis D., Mak K.C., Wong Y.W., Cheung W.Y., Akbarnia B. and Luk K.D.K., The safety and efficacy of a remotely distractible, magnetic controlled growing rod (MCGR) for the treatment of early-onset scoliosis: a prospective case series with minimum 2 year follow-up, Global Spine Congress. Hong Kong, 2013.

Cheung K.M.C., Cheung J., Samartzis D., Mak K.C., Wong Y.W., Cheung W.Y., Akbarnia B. and Luk K.D.K., The safety and efficacy of a remotely distractible, magnetic controlled growing rod (MCGR) for the treatment of scoliosis in children: a prospective case series with minimum 2 year follow-up , 19th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques, Istanbul, Turkey. 2012.

Fong D.Y.T., Cheung K.M.C., Wong Y.W., Cheung W.Y., Fu C.Y., Kuong E.E.Y.L., Mak K.C., To M.K.T. and Luk K.D.K., Is there a Better Alternative to a Randomized Control Design for Assessing the Efficacy and Effectiveness of Bracing in AIS, 9th Biannual Scientific Meeting of the Int'l Research Society of Spinal Deformities. Poznan, Poland, 2012.

Hu Y., Cui J., Wen C., Mak K.C. and Luk K.D.K., Exploration of functional reorganization in cervical spondylosis myelopathy-A DTI and fMRI study, Combined 33rd SICOT & 17th PAOA Orthopaedic World Conference . 2012.

Mak K.C. and Cheung K.M.C., Surgical treatment of acute TB spondylitis: indications and outcomes., European Spine Journal . 2013, June; 22 Suppl 4: 603-11.

Wen C., CUI J., Lee M.P., Mak K.C., Luk K.D.K. and Hu Y., Quantitative analysis of fiber tractography in cervical spondylotic myelopathy., Spine J.. 2013, 13(6): 697-705.

Researcher : Modi HN

List of Research Outputs

Samartzis D., Vavken P., Modi H.N., Cheung K.M.C. and Luk K.D.K., A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials assessing the development of adjacent segment disease and other complications between cervical disc arthroplasty and anterior cervical discectomy and fusion at 2 and 4 year follow-up, Global Spine Congress. Hong Kong, 2013.

Samartzis D., Modi H.N., Cheung K.M.C. and Luk K.D.K., A new merchanism of injury in ankylosing spondylitis: non-traumatic hyperextension causing atlantoaxial subluxation, Bone Joint J. 2013, 95-B(2): 206-9.

Samartzis D., Vavken P., Modi H.N., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Does cervical disc arthroplasty reduce adjacent segment disease and other complications in comparison to anterior cervical discectomy and fusion? A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials, 19th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques (IMAST), Istanbul, Turkey, July 18-21, 2012.

Researcher : Mok PS

List of Research Outputs

Mok P.S., Samartzis D., Karppinen J.I., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Prevalence, determinants, and clinical relevance of modic changes of the lumbar spine: a large-scale population-based study, Global Spine Congress. Hong Kong, 2013.

Researcher : Natarajan D

List of Research Outputs

Samartzis D., Leung Y., Shigematsu H., Natarajan D., Stokes O.M., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Selection of fusion levels in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis using the fulcrum bending radiograph: verification based on alternate level pedicle screw strategy, Global Spine Congress. Hong Kong, 2013.

Researcher : Negandhi RS

List of Research Outputs

Chow W., Kuong E.E.Y.L. and Negandhi R.S., Management pitfalls of fractured neck of femur in osteogenesis imperfecta, In: S.Wientroub; F. Hefti, Journal of Children's Orthopaedics. 2013, 7: 195-203.

To M.K.T., Balce G.C.E., Kuong E.E.Y.L., Negandhi R.S. and Chow W., Maintenance of Sitting Alignment Using the Customized Seating System for Cerebral Palsy Patients with GMFCS IV and V, 31st Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, November 19-20, 2011. 2012.

To M.K.T., Chow W., Kuong E.E.Y.L. and Negandhi R.S., Management pitfalls of fractured neck of femur in osteogenesis imperfecta, Journal of Children's Orthopaedics. 2013, 3: 195-203.

Researcher : Ng FY

List of Research Outputs

Chan P.K., Chiu P.K.Y., Ng F.Y. and Yan C.H., The 32nd Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2012, 25.

Chan P.K., Cheung K.W., Ho H.S., Lee O.B., Leung H.W., Leung K.H., Cheng H.C., Ng F.Y., Wong H.L., Yan C.H., Yuen W.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., The 32nd Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2012, 30.

Fu H., Yan C.H., Ng F.Y. and Chiu P.K.Y., The 32nd Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2012, 26.

Lee H.L., Yan C.H., Ng F.Y. and Chiu P.K.Y., The 32nd Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2012, 28.

Leung K.H., Chiu P.K.Y., Ng F.Y. and Yin L., Femoral notching: An unusual complication of metal-on-metal total hip arthroplasty. Case report, Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2013, 21: 113-116.

Ng F.Y., Chiu P.K.Y. and Yan C.H., The 32nd Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2012, 68.

Ng F.Y., Jiang X., Zhou W., Chiu P.K.Y., Yan C.H. and Fok M.W.M., The accuracy of sizing of the femoral component in total knee replacement, Knee Surgery, Sports, Traumatology, Arthroscopy. 2013.

Yan C.H., Chiu P.K.Y., Ng F.Y., Fang C.X. and Chan P.K., A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Patient Specific Instrument With Conventional Instrument And Computer Navigation In Total Knee Arthroplasty, Arthur Hodgson Award For Best Clinical Paper, 32st Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress 2012. 2012.

Yan C.H., Chiu P.K.Y., Ng F.Y., Fang C.X. and Chan P.K., A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Patient Specific Instrument With Conventional Instrument And Computer Navigation In Total Knee Arthroplasty, David Fang Trophy For The Best Paper On Adult Joint Reconstruction, 32st Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress 2012. 2012.

Yan C.H., Ng F.Y. and Chiu P.K.Y., The 32nd Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2012, 66.

Yan C.H., Ng F.Y. and Chiu P.K.Y., The 32nd Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2012, 70.

Yan C.H., Ng F.Y. and Chiu P.K.Y., The Seventh International Congress of Chinese Orthopaedic Association. 2012, 41.

Yan C.H., Ng F.Y. and Chiu P.K.Y., The Seventh International Congress of Chinese Orthopaedic Association. 2012, 297.

Yau W.P., Chiu P.K.Y., Fok A.W.M., Yan C.H. and Ng F.Y., Distal femur rotation relates to joint obliquity in ACL deficient Chinese, Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. 2013, 471: 1458-1464.

Yau W.P., Chiu P.K.Y., Fok M.W.M., Yan C.H. and Ng F.Y., The 32nd Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2012, 21.

Yau W.P., Chiu P.K.Y., Fok M.W.M., Yan C.H. and Ng F.Y., The Seventh International Congress of Chinese Orthopaedic Association. 2012, 44.

Yung K.C., Yan C.H., Ng F.Y. and Chiu P.K.Y., The 32nd Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2012, 30.

Zhou Z., Yan C.H., Chiu P.K.Y. and Ng F.Y., Liner Exchange Into A Well Fixed Acetabular Shell In Revision Total Hip Arthroplasty, 保留髋臼杯更换聚乙烯衬垫在全髋关节翻修术中的应用, Chinese Journal of Orthopaedics. 中华骨科杂志, 2012, 32: 1103-09.

Researcher : Omoruyi JO

List of Research Outputs

Omoruyi J.O., Ip W.Y. and Fung B.K.K., Metachronous Mycobacterium Terrae Complex Tensxynovitis of the Hand- A case report and review of literature , Journal of the Hand Surgery : European Volumn. 2012, 37.

Researcher : PENG W

List of Research Outputs

Hu L., PENG W., Valentini E., Zhang Z. and Hu Y., Functional features of nociceptive-induced suppression of alpha band electroencephalographic oscillations., J Pain. 2013, 14(1): 89-99.

Hu Y., Lou W., PENG W., Hu L. and Zhang Z., Source Differences in ERP Components Between Pain And Tactile Processing, The 4th International Conference on Cognitive Neurodynamics. Sigtuna, Sweden, 2013.

Researcher : Pan H

Project Title:	Local pH: the key factor to affect the bioactivity of an implant
Investigator(s):	Pan H, Lu WW
Department:	Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:	Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:	01/2012

Project Title:	中华医学会第十四届骨科学术会议暨第七届国际COA学术大会; 微环境pH对于骨质疏松骨修复生物材料的评估具有重要意义
Investigator(s):	Pan H
Department:	Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:	URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:	11/2012

List of Research Outputs

Zhao Y., Wong S.M., Wong H.M., Pan H., Yeung K.W.K. and Chu P.K., Improved In-Vitro and In-Vivo Biocompatibility of Dual Plasma Modified Titanium Alloy, Surface and Coatings Technology. 2012.

Researcher : QIU Y

List of Research Outputs

Qiu Y., Yan C.H., Lu W.W. and Chiu P.K.Y., The 32nd Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2012, 19.

Qiu Y., Yan C.H., Lu W.W. and Chiu P.K.Y., The 32nd Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2012, 71.

Qiu Y., Yan C.H., Lu W.W. and Chiu P.K.Y., The 32nd Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2012, 74.

Qiu Y., Yan C.H., Lu W.W. and Chiu P.K.Y., The 32nd Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2012, 76.

Yan C.H., QIU Y., Yao J., Lu W.W. and Chiu P.K.Y., Finite Element Analysis Of Treatment Options For Tibia Bone Loss In Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty, The Sicot/ccjr Meeting Award For Best Clinical Paper Presentation, The Combined 33rd Sicot & 17th Paoa Orthopaedic World Conference. 2012.

Researcher : Qiu Y

List of Research Outputs

Qiu Y., Yan C.H., Lu W.W. and Chiu P.K.Y., The 32nd Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2012, 19.

Qiu Y., Yan C.H., Lu W.W. and Chiu P.K.Y., The 32nd Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2012, 71.

Qiu Y., Yan C.H., Lu W.W. and Chiu P.K.Y., The 32nd Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2012, 74.

Qiu Y., Yan C.H., Lu W.W. and Chiu P.K.Y., The 32nd Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2012, 76.

Researcher : SUN Y

List of Research Outputs

Leung Y.L., SUN Y., TSUI Y.K., Masuda K., Chan D. and Cheung K.M.C., Identifying small molecules for regulating proteoglycan metabolism in cartilaginous tissues, Gordon Research Conferences: Cartilage biology and pathology, April 7-12 2013, Les Diablerets. 2013.

Leung Y.L., Aladin Kaderbatcha D.M., Lv F., Tam V., SUN Y., Lu W.W., Wu E.X., Luk K.D.K., Chan D. and Cheung K.M.C., Role of fibrogenesis in control of disc degeneration, Global Spine Congress, 4-6 Apr 2013, Hong Kong. 2013.

Lv F., Leung Y.L., SUN Y., ZHOU L. and Cheung K.M.C., In Search of Markers Related with Nucleus Pulposus Degeneration, Global Spine Congress, 4-6 Apr 2013, Hong Kong,. 2013.

SUN Y., Leung Y.L., TSUI Y.K., Masuda K., Kao R.Y.T., Chan D. and Cheung K.M.C., First prize for poster section: Screen of Small Molecule Compounds for Intervertebral Disc Degeneration by Chemical Genetics., East meets West Symposium, Shenzhen, China, April 8-9, 2013. 2013.

SUN Y., Leung Y.L., TSUI Y.K., Masuda K., Kao R.Y.T., Chan D. and Cheung K.M.C., Uncovering Small Chemical Molecules for Treatment of Intervertebral Disc Degeneration, Global Spine Congress, 4-6 Apr 2013, Hong Kong. 2013.

Researcher : Samartzis D

Project Title:	The Role of Schmorls Nodes in Lumbar Intervertebral Disc Degeneration
Investigator(s):	Samartzis D, Anthony M, Chan T, Cheung KMC, Luk KDK, Wu EX
Department:	Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:	General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:	10/2011

Project Title:	Spineweek 2012 MULTIPARAMETRIC MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING OF NORMAL AND DEGENERATIVE LUMBAR INTERVERTEBRAL DISCS "CLINICAL TRIAD" MANIFESTATIONS IN THE KLIPPEL-FEIL PATIENT AND THE ASSOCIATION WITH CONGENITALLY FUSED CERVICAL SEGMENTS A LARGE-SCALE POPULATION-BASED STUDY OF MODIC CHANGES OF THE LUMBAR SPINE CHEMICAL EXCHANGE SATURATION TRANSFER (CEST) AND T2 MAPPING IN SUBJECTS WITH INTERVERTEBRAL DISC DEGENERATION BASELINE MRI CHARACTERISTICS IN ASYMPTOMATIC SUBJECTS AS PREDICTORS FOR FUTURE FIRST-TIME LBP EPISODE
Investigator(s):	Samartzis D
Department:	Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:	URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:	05/2012

Project Title:	The Role of Ionizing Radiation Exposure in the Development of Intervertebral Disc Degeneration of the Lumbar Spine: a Prospective, Longitudinal Study
Investigator(s):	Samartzis D
Department:	Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:	Small Project Funding
Start Date:	06/2012

Project Title:	The Role of Adipokines in Intervertebral Disc Degeneration of the Lumbar Spine
Investigator(s):	Samartzis D, Chan D, Cheung BMY, Cheung KMC, Leung YLV, Luk KDK, Wang Y
Department:	Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:	General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:	10/2012

Project Title:	40th Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine (ISSLS); SERUM METABOLOMIC BIOMARKERS AND LUMBAR DISC DEGENERATION /EPIDEMIOLOGY, DETERMINANTS, AND FUNCTIONAL STATUS OF SCIATICA: A LARGE-SCALE POPULATION-BASED STUDY IN CHINESE /THE SAFETY AND EFFICACY OF MESENCHYMAL STEM CELLS FOR PREVENTION OR REGENERATION OF INTERVERTEBRAL DISC DEGENERATION: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW /FACET JOINT TROPISM AND DEGENERATIVE SPONDYLOLISTHESIS – A STUDY FROM THE AOSAP RESEARCH COLLABORATION
Investigator(s):	Samartzis D
Department:	Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:	URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:	05/2013

List of Research Outputs

Antonio G.A.K., Shigematsu H., Matsumori H., Bow H.Y.C., Mak K.C., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M.C. and Samartzis D., Curve flexibility and maintenance of curve correction in alternative screw fixation in adolescent idiopathic thoracic scoliosis, Global Spine Congress. Hong Kong, 2013.

Cheung J., Shigematsu H., Samartzis D. and Cheung K.M.C., Developmental spinal stenosis in the Chinese population: presence in patients and redefining critical values on MRI, 32nd Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. Beijing, China, 2012.

Cheung J., Shigematsu H., Samartzis D. and Cheung K.M.C., Developmental spinal stenosis in the Chinese population: presence in patients and redefining critical values on MRI, 42nd Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society for Spine Surgery and Related Research. Okinawa, Japan, 2013.

Cheung J.P.Y., Shigematsu H., Samartzis D. and Cheung K.M.C., Arthur Yau Award - Developmental Spinal Stenosis in the Chinese Population: Presence in Patients and Redefining Critical Values on Magnetic Resonance Imaging (Arthur Yau Award), 32nd Annual Congress of The Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association. 2012.

Cheung J.P.Y., Shigematsu H., Samartzis D. and Cheung K.M.C., Best Poster Award - Developmental Spinal Stenosis in the Chinese Population: Presence in Patients and Redefining Critical Values on MRI , 42nd Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society for Spine Surgery and Related Research (Okinawa, Japan). 2013.

Cheung J.P.Y., Karppinen J.I., Takatalo J., Wang H., Shen F.H. and Samartzis D., Cervical degenerative disc disease, In: Shen, Francis H. and Samartzis, Dino and Fessler, Richard G., Textbook of the Cervical Spine. Elsevier, 2013.

Cheung J.P.Y., Shigematsu H., Samartzis D. and Cheung K.M.C., Developmental Spinal Stenosis in Chinese: presence in patients and redefining critical values on MRI, Global Spine Congress 2013 (best papers session). 2013.

Cheung J.P.Y., Shigematsu H., Samartzis D. and Cheung K.M.C., Developmental Spinal Stenosis in the Chinese Population: Presence in Patients and Redefining Critical Values on MRI, The 42nd Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society for Spine Surgery and Related Research; Okinawa, Japan. 2013.

Cheung J.P.Y., Shigematsu H., Samartzis D. and Cheung K.M.C., Developmental Spinal Stenosis in the Chinese Population: Presence in Patients and Redefining Critical Values on Magnetic Resonance Imaging (Awards paper section), 32nd Annual Congress of The Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association (Awards paper section). 2012.

Cheung J.P.Y., Samartzis D. and Cheung K.M.C., Focus Article: Management of Early-Onset Scoliosis, THE BRITISH EDITORIAL SOCIETY OF BONE & JOINT SURGERY . 2013.

Cheung J.P.Y., Samartzis D., Ruan D. and Luk K.D.K., Intervertebral disc transplantation, In: Shen, Francis H. and Samartzis, Dino and Fessler, Richard G., Textbook of the Cervical Spine. Elsevier, 2013.

Cheung J.P.Y., Samartzis D., Mak K.C., Wong Y.W., Cheung W.Y., Luk K.D.K., Akbarnia B. and Cheung K.M.C., The safety and efficacy of a remotely distractible, magnetic controlled growing rod (MCGR) for the treatment of early-onset scoliosis: A prospective case series with minimum 2 year follow-up, The 42nd Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society for Spine Surgery and Related Research; Okinawa, Japan. 2013.

Cheung J.P.Y., Samartzis D., Mak K.C., Wong Y.W., Cheung W.Y., Luk K.D.K., Akbarnia B. and Cheung K.M.C., The safety and efficacy of a remotely distractible, magnetic controlled growing rod (MCGR) for the treatment of early-onset scoliosis: a prospective case series with minimum 2 year follow-up, Global Spine Congress 2013.

Cheung K.M.C., Kwan K.Y.H., Samartzis D., Yeung K.W.K. and Luk K.D.K., A comparison of the sagittal balance correction in idiopathic scoliosis between a novel superelastic rod and conventional titanium rod, 32nd Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, December 1-2, 2012.

Cheung K.M.C., Cheung J. and Samartzis D., Reply to the Letter by Pang et al - "Magnetically controlled growing rods for treating scoliosis in children" , Lancet. 2012.

Cheung K.M.C., Cheung J.P.Y., Samartzis D., Mak K.C., Cheung W.Y., Wong Y.W., Behrooz A. and Luk K.D.K., Research Output Prize (Group Award) - Magnetically controlled growing rods for severe spinal curvature in young children: a prospective case series, Faculty of Medicine, University of Hong Kong. 2013.

Cheung K.M.C., Leung Y.L., Shigematsu H., Cheung W.Y., Wong Y.W., Luk K.D.K. and Samartzis D., Selection of fusion levels in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) using the fulcrum bending radiograph prediction: verification based on pedicle screw strategy, 19th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques (IMAST), Istanbul, Turkey, July 18-21, 2012.

Cheung K.M.C., Cheung J.P.Y., Samartzis D., Mak K.C., Wong Y.W., Cheung W.Y., Akbarnia B.A. and Luk K.D.K., The safety and efficacy of a remotely distractible, magnetic controlled growing rod (MCGR for the treatment of scoliosis in children: a prospective case series with minimum two year follow-up, 19th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques (IMAST), Istanbul, Turkey, July 18-21, 2012.

Cheung K.M.C., Cheung J.P.Y., Samartzis D., Mak K.C., Wong Y.W., Cheung W.Y., Akbarnia B. and Luk K.D.K., The safety and efficacy of a remotely distractible, magnetic controlled growing rod (MCGR) for the treatment of early-onset scoliosis: a prospective case series with minimum 2 year follow-up, Global Spine Congress. Hong Kong, 2013.

Cheung K.M.C., Cheung J., Samartzis D., Mak K.C., Wong Y.W., Cheung W.Y., Akbarnia B. and Luk K.D.K., The safety and efficacy of a remotely distractible, magnetic controlled growing rod (MCGR) for the treatment of scoliosis in children: a prospective case series with minimum 2 year follow-up , 19th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques, Istanbul, Turkey. 2012.

Elfiky T.A.M., Cheung K.M.C., Samartzis D., Cheung W.Y., Wong Y.W. and Luk K.D.K., A simple and effective method for directing the sagittal placement of thoracic pedicle screws without intraoperative imaging. , Combined 33rd SICOT & 17th PAOA Orthopaedic World Conference, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, November 28-30, 2012.

Eskola P.J., Lemmela S., Kjaer P.K., Solovieva S., Mannikko M., Tommerup N., Lind-Thomsen A., Husgafvel-Pursiainen K., Cheung K.M.C., Chan D., Samartzis D. and Karppinen J.I., Genetic association studies in lumbar disc degeneration: a systematic review, Global Spine Congress. Hong Kong, 2013.

Eskola P.J., Lemmela S., Kjaer P.K., Solovieva S., Mannikko M., Tommerup N., Lind-Thomsen A., Husgafvel-Pursiainen K., Cheung K.M.C., Chan D., Samartzis D. and Karppinen J., Genetic association studies in lumbar disc degeneration: a systematic review, PLoS One. 2012, 7(11): e49995.

Kuong E.E.Y.L., Cheung K.M.C., Samartzis D., Yeung K.W.K. and Luk K.D.K., Superelastic rods: the future of scoliosis curve correction, Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery, British Volume. 2012, 94(SUPP XXXIX): 102-102.

Luk K.D.K., Saw L.B., Grozman S., Cheung K.M.C. and Samartzis D., Assessment of skeletal maturity: a new classification scheme using distal radius and ulna radiographs , 19th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques, Istanbul, Turkey. 2012.

Luk K.D.K., Saw L.B., Grozman S., Cheung K.M.C. and Samartzis D., Assessment of skeletal maturity: a new classification scheme using distal radius and ulna radiographs, 19th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques (IMAST), Istanbul, Turkey, July 18-21, 2012.

Luk K.D.K., Law T.K., Khong P.L., Anthony M. and Samartzis D., Assessment of the neurocentral synchondrosis in pediatric spines and the "developmental" etiology of Schmorl's nodes, 40th Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine. Phoenix, Arizona, 2013.

Luk K.D.K., LAW T.K., Khong P.L., Anthony M. and Samartzis D., Assessment of the neurocentral synchondrosis in pediatric spines and the developmental etiology of Schmorl’s nodes. , 40th Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine, Scottsdale, Arizona, May 13-17, 2013.

Mok P.S., Samartzis D., Karppinen J.I., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Prevalence, determinants, and clinical relevance of modic changes of the lumbar spine: a large-scale population-based study, Global Spine Congress. Hong Kong, 2013.

Samartzis D., Khalluri P., Herman J. and Lubicky J., "Clinical triad" findings in Klippel-Feil Patients, 19th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques, Istanbul, Turkey. 2012.

Samartzis D., Khalluri P., Herman J. and Lubicky J.P., "Clinical triad" findings in Klippel-Feil Patients, Global Spine Congress. Hong Kong, 2013.

Samartzis D., Vavken P., Modi H.N., Cheung K.M.C. and Luk K.D.K., A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials assessing the development of adjacent segment disease and other complications between cervical disc arthroplasty and anterior cervical discectomy and fusion at 2 and 4 year follow-up, Global Spine Congress. Hong Kong, 2013.

Samartzis D., Modi H.N., Cheung K.M.C. and Luk K.D.K., A new merchanism of injury in ankylosing spondylitis: non-traumatic hyperextension causing atlantoaxial subluxation, Bone Joint J. 2013, 95-B(2): 206-9.

Samartzis D., Shen F.H. and Wilson A., Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion, In: Shen, Francis H. and Samartzis, Dino and Fessler, Richard G., Textbook of the Cervical Spine. Elsevier, 2013.

Samartzis D., Karppinen J.I., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Baseline MRI characteristics in asymptomatic subjects as predictors for future first-time low back pain episodes and pain severity, 32nd Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. Hong Kong, 2012.

Samartzis D., Karppinen J., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Baseline magnetic resonance imaging characteristics in asymptomatic subjects as predictors for future first time low back pain episode, 32nd Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, December 1-2, 2012.

Samartzis D., Karppinen J., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Best Clinical Paper Award for Associate Member - Baseline magnetic resonance imaging characteristics in asymptomatic subjects as predictors for future first time low back pain episode., 32nd Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, December 1-2, 2012. 2012.

Samartzis D., Chief Guest Editor - "Spine Degeneration and Pain", Global Spine Journal. Thieme, 2013.

Samartzis D., Disc degeneration and low back pain: new insights based on epidemiology, imaging, and pain genetics, Grand Rounds, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Mount Sinai Medical School, New York City, USA. 2013.

Samartzis D., Disc degeneration and low back pain: new insights based on epidemiology, novel imaging, and pain genetics, Shenzhen Institute for Advanced Technologies (SIAT). 2012.

Samartzis D., Vavken P., Modi H., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Does cervical disc arthroplasty reduce adjacent segment disease and other complications in comparison to anterior cervical discectomy and fusion ? A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. , 19th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques, Istanbul, Turkey. 2012.

Samartzis D., Vavken P., Modi H.N., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Does cervical disc arthroplasty reduce adjacent segment disease and other complications in comparison to anterior cervical discectomy and fusion? A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials, 19th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques (IMAST), Istanbul, Turkey, July 18-21, 2012.

Samartzis D., Karppinen J., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Epidemiology, determinants, and functional status of sciatica: a large-scale population-based study in Chinese. , 40th Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine, Scottsdale, Arizona, May 13-17, 2013.

Samartzis D., Karppinen J.I., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Epidemiology, determinants, and functional status of sciatica: a large‐scale population‐based study in Chinese, 40th Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine. Phoenix, Arizona, 2013.

Samartzis D., Rajasekaran S., Kawaguchi Y., Acharya S., Kawakami M., Satoh S., Chen W., Park C., Lee C., Foocharoen T., Nagashima H., Kuh S., Zheng Z., Condor R., Ito M., Iwasaki M., Jeong J.H., Luk K.D.K., Prijambodo B., Rege A., Jahng T., Luo Z., Tassanawipas W./.A., Acharya N., Pokharel R., Shen Y., Ito T., Zhang Z., Aithala J., Kumar G.V., Jabir R.A., Basu S., Li B., Moudgil V., Sham P.L.M. and Williams R., Facet joint tropism and degenerative spondylolisthesis – a study from the AOSAP Research Collaboration, 40th Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine. Phoenix, Arizona, 2013.

Samartzis D., Fundamentals of medical statistics, Orthopaedic Residents Summer Training Course, HKU. 2012.

Samartzis D., Nishi N., Hayashi M., Cologne J., Kodama K., Miles E.F., Funamoto S., Suyama A., Soda M. and Kasagi F., Ionizing radiation exposure and the development of soft tissue sarcomas in atomic-bomb survivors, J Bone Joint Surg - Am. 2012.

Samartzis D., Low back pain in the lifespan, Annual Meeting of the American Pain Society, New Orleans, USA. 2013.

Samartzis D., Low back pain, disc degeneration and personalized medicine, East-meets-West: Advances in Orthopaedic Research International Symposium. Shenzhen, China, 2013.

Samartzis D., Karppinen J., Bendix T., Chan D., Cheung K.M.C., Ikegawa S., Luk K.D.K., Rajasekaran S., Urban J. and Williams F., MacNab/LaRocca Award - Genetic epidemiology of disc degeneration/low back pain: international consortium, International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine (ISSLS) . 2013.

Samartzis D., Personalized orthopaedics, Advances in Orthopaedic Research International Symposium, Shenzhen, China. 2013.

Samartzis D., Karppinen J.I., Chan D., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Reply to the Letter by Alexiou and Voulgaris: "The Influence of Body Mass Index on Lumbar Disc Degeneration", Arthritis Rheum. 2012, Epub ahead of print.

Samartzis D., Scoring the "goal" in medical publishing, AOSpine Principles Course, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 2013.

Samartzis D., Leung Y., Shigematsu H., Cheung W.Y., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Selection of fusion levels in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) using the fulcrum bending radiograph prediction: verification based on pedicle screw strategy, 19th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques, Istanbul, Turkey. 2012.

Samartzis D., Leung Y., Shigematsu H., Natarajan D., Stokes O.M., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Selection of fusion levels in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis using the fulcrum bending radiograph: verification based on alternate level pedicle screw strategy, Global Spine Congress. Hong Kong, 2013.

Samartzis D., Karppinen J., Ala-Korpela M., Soininen P., Kangas A.J., Chan D., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Serum metabolomic biomakers and lumbar disc degeneration., 40th Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine, Scottsdale, Arizona, May 13-17, 2013.. 2013.

Samartzis D., Karppinen J.I., Ala‐Korpela M., Soininen P., Kangas A.J., Chan D., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Serum metabolomic biomarkers and lumbar disc degeneration, 40th Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine. Phoenix, Arizona, 2013.

Samartzis D., Spinal phenotypes, serum biomarkers, and disc degeneration, Grand Rounds, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Mount Sinai Medical School, New York City, USA . 2013.

Samartzis D. and Carragee E., Update on Disc Degeneration (Part I), In: Dino Samartzis and Eugene Carragee, The Spine Journal. Elsevier, 2013.

Shen F.H., Samartzis D. and Sandberg B.F., Cervical laminoplasty, In: Shen, Francis H. and Samartzis, Dino and Fessler, Richard G., Textbook of the Cervical Spine. Elsevier, 2013.

Stokes O.M., O'Donovan E., Samartzis D., Bow H.Y.C., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Reducing radiation exposure in early-onset scoliosis patients with magnetic growing rods: the application and reliability of ultrasonography to measure rod distraction, Global Spine Congress. Hong Kong, 2013.

Wang H.Q., Liu Z.H., Chen Y.F., Y.Z. Z., Zhang W.L., Wan Z.Y., Sun Z., Samartzis D. and Luo Z.-., Novel insights into the hallmarks of human nucleus pulposus cells, Global Spine Congress. Hong Kong, 2013.

Werner B.C., Feuchtbaum E., Shen F.H. and Samartzis D., Ankylosing spondylitis of the cervical spine, In: Shen, Francis H. and Samartzis, Dino and Fessler, Richard G., Textbook of the Cervical Spine. Elsevier, 2013.

Williams R., Rajasekaran S., Kawaguchi Y., Acharya S., Kawakami M., Satoh S., Chen W., Park C., Lee C., Foocharoen T., Nagashima H., Kuh S., Zheng Z., Condor R., Ito M., Iwasaki M., Jeong J.H., Luk K.D.K., Prijambodo B., Rege A., Jahng T., Luo Z., Tassanawipas W./.A., Acharya N., Pokharel R., Shen Y., Ito T., Zhang Z., Aithala J., Kumar G.V., Jabir R.A., Basu S., Li B., Moudgil V., Sham P.L.M. and Samartzis D., Lumbar facet joint orientation in degenerative spondylolisthesis – the role of ethnic variation in the Asia Pacific, Global Spine Congress. Hong Kong, 2013.

Yim R.L.H., Lee T.Y., Vavken P. and Samartzis D., The safety and efficacy of mesenchymal stem cells for prevention or regeneration of intervertebral disc degeneration: a systematic review, 40th Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine. Phoenix, Arizona, 2013.

Yim R.L.H., Lee T.Y., Leung Y.L., Cheung K.M.C., Vavken P. and Samartzis D., The safety and efficacy of mesenchymal stem cells for prevention or regeneration of intervertebral disc degeneration: a systematic review, Global Spine Congress. Hong Kong, 2013.

Researcher : Sham PLM

List of Research Outputs

Samartzis D., Rajasekaran S., Kawaguchi Y., Acharya S., Kawakami M., Satoh S., Chen W., Park C., Lee C., Foocharoen T., Nagashima H., Kuh S., Zheng Z., Condor R., Ito M., Iwasaki M., Jeong J.H., Luk K.D.K., Prijambodo B., Rege A., Jahng T., Luo Z., Tassanawipas W./.A., Acharya N., Pokharel R., Shen Y., Ito T., Zhang Z., Aithala J., Kumar G.V., Jabir R.A., Basu S., Li B., Moudgil V., Sham P.L.M. and Williams R., Facet joint tropism and degenerative spondylolisthesis – a study from the AOSAP Research Collaboration, 40th Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine. Phoenix, Arizona, 2013.

Williams R., Rajasekaran S., Kawaguchi Y., Acharya S., Kawakami M., Satoh S., Chen W., Park C., Lee C., Foocharoen T., Nagashima H., Kuh S., Zheng Z., Condor R., Ito M., Iwasaki M., Jeong J.H., Luk K.D.K., Prijambodo B., Rege A., Jahng T., Luo Z., Tassanawipas W./.A., Acharya N., Pokharel R., Shen Y., Ito T., Zhang Z., Aithala J., Kumar G.V., Jabir R.A., Basu S., Li B., Moudgil V., Sham P.L.M. and Samartzis D., Lumbar facet joint orientation in degenerative spondylolisthesis – the role of ethnic variation in the Asia Pacific, Global Spine Congress. Hong Kong, 2013.

Researcher : Shen W

List of Research Outputs

Tong W.Y.T., Shen W., Lam Y.W., Zhao Y., Cheng S.H., Chu P.K., Chan D., Chan G.C.F., Cheung K.M.C. and Yeung K.W.K., Functionally Replicated Bioimprint Scaffold to Support Tenocytic Differentiation of Mesenchymal Stem Cells, Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS) Annual Meeting, San Antonio, Texas, USA. 2013.

Tong W.Y.T., Shen W., Zhao Y., Cheng S.H., Chu P.K., Chan D., Chan G.C.F., Cheung K.M.C., Yeung K.W.K. and Lam Y.W., Tenogenic Differentiation of Human Mesenchymal Stem Cells on Novel Bio-Imprinted Scaffolds, 15th International Biotechnology Symposium and Exhibition (IBS 2012), Daegu, South Korea. 2012.

Researcher : Shigematsu H

List of Research Outputs

Antonio G.A.K., Shigematsu H., Matsumori H., Bow H.Y.C., Mak K.C., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M.C. and Samartzis D., Curve flexibility and maintenance of curve correction in alternative screw fixation in adolescent idiopathic thoracic scoliosis, Global Spine Congress. Hong Kong, 2013.

Cheung J., Shigematsu H., Samartzis D. and Cheung K.M.C., Developmental spinal stenosis in the Chinese population: presence in patients and redefining critical values on MRI, 32nd Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. Beijing, China, 2012.

Cheung J., Shigematsu H., Samartzis D. and Cheung K.M.C., Developmental spinal stenosis in the Chinese population: presence in patients and redefining critical values on MRI, 42nd Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society for Spine Surgery and Related Research. Okinawa, Japan, 2013.

Cheung K.M.C., Leung Y.L., Shigematsu H., Cheung W.Y., Wong Y.W., Luk K.D.K. and Samartzis D., Selection of fusion levels in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) using the fulcrum bending radiograph prediction: verification based on pedicle screw strategy, 19th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques (IMAST), Istanbul, Turkey, July 18-21, 2012.

Samartzis D., Leung Y., Shigematsu H., Natarajan D., Stokes O.M., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Selection of fusion levels in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis using the fulcrum bending radiograph: verification based on alternate level pedicle screw strategy, Global Spine Congress. Hong Kong, 2013.

Researcher : Stokes OM

List of Research Outputs

Samartzis D., Leung Y., Shigematsu H., Natarajan D., Stokes O.M., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Selection of fusion levels in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis using the fulcrum bending radiograph: verification based on alternate level pedicle screw strategy, Global Spine Congress. Hong Kong, 2013.

Stokes O.M., O'Donovan E., Samartzis D., Bow H.Y.C., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Reducing radiation exposure in early-onset scoliosis patients with magnetic growing rods: the application and reliability of ultrasonography to measure rod distraction, Global Spine Congress. Hong Kong, 2013.

Researcher : TONG WYT

List of Research Outputs

Liao C.Z., Li K., Wong H.M., Tong W.Y.T., Yeung K.W.K. and Tjong S.C., Novel Polypropylene Biocomposites Reinforced with Carbon Nanotubes and Hydroxyapatite Nanorods for Bone Replacements, Materials Science and Engineering: C. 2012.

TONG W.Y.T., Yeung K.W.K., Cheung K.M.C. and Kao R.Y.T., The development of bio-mimetic materials for tissue reconstruction through the systemtic study of cell-matrix interactions. 2013.

Tong W.Y.T., Shen W., Lam Y.W., Zhao Y., Cheng S.H., Chu P.K., Chan D., Chan G.C.F., Cheung K.M.C. and Yeung K.W.K., Functionally Replicated Bioimprint Scaffold to Support Tenocytic Differentiation of Mesenchymal Stem Cells, Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS) Annual Meeting, San Antonio, Texas, USA. 2013.

Tong W.Y.T., Shen W., Zhao Y., Cheng S.H., Chu P.K., Chan D., Chan G.C.F., Cheung K.M.C., Yeung K.W.K. and Lam Y.W., Tenogenic Differentiation of Human Mesenchymal Stem Cells on Novel Bio-Imprinted Scaffolds, 15th International Biotechnology Symposium and Exhibition (IBS 2012), Daegu, South Korea. 2012.

Researcher : TSE YHJ

List of Research Outputs

Hu Y., Kwok W.L., TSE Y.H.J. and Luk K.D.K., Dynamic Surface Electromyography Topography: A New Assessment Tool For Low Back Pain Rehabilitation, The 40th Annual Meeting of International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine. Arizona, USA, 2013.

Hu Y., Kwok W.L., TSE Y.H.J. and Luk K.D.K., Dynamic surface electromyography topography: a new assessment tool for low back pain rehabilitation. , 40th Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine, Scottsdale, Arizona, May 13-17, 2013.

Researcher : TSUI YK

List of Research Outputs

Leung Y.L., SUN Y., TSUI Y.K., Masuda K., Chan D. and Cheung K.M.C., Identifying small molecules for regulating proteoglycan metabolism in cartilaginous tissues, Gordon Research Conferences: Cartilage biology and pathology, April 7-12 2013, Les Diablerets. 2013.

SUN Y., Leung Y.L., TSUI Y.K., Masuda K., Kao R.Y.T., Chan D. and Cheung K.M.C., First prize for poster section: Screen of Small Molecule Compounds for Intervertebral Disc Degeneration by Chemical Genetics., East meets West Symposium, Shenzhen, China, April 8-9, 2013. 2013.

SUN Y., Leung Y.L., TSUI Y.K., Masuda K., Kao R.Y.T., Chan D. and Cheung K.M.C., Uncovering Small Chemical Molecules for Treatment of Intervertebral Disc Degeneration, Global Spine Congress, 4-6 Apr 2013, Hong Kong. 2013.

Researcher : Tam V

Project Title:	A comparison of nucleus pulposus cell phenotypic changes after culture on a decellularised disc scaffold
Investigator(s):	Tam V, Cheung KMC
Department:	Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:	Small Project Funding
Start Date:	05/2012
Completion Date:	08/2013

Project Title:	Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting; Can Intravenously Infused MSC-Like Blood Stem Cells Aid in the Repair of Injured Intervertebral Discs? (poster)/The role of fibrosis in intervertebral disc degeneration and regeneration (oral presentation)
Investigator(s):	Tam V
Department:	Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:	URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:	01/2013
Completion Date:	01/2013

List of Research Outputs

Chan K.Y., Leung Y.L., Tam V., Lu W.W., Sze K.Y. and Cheung K.M.C., Decellularized bovine intervertebral disc as a natural scaffold for xenogenic cell studies, Acta Biomaterialia . 2012, Feb 9(2): 5262-72.

Leung Y.L., Aladin Kaderbatcha D.M., Lv F., Tam V., SUN Y., Lu W.W., Wu E.X., Luk K.D.K., Chan D. and Cheung K.M.C., Role of fibrogenesis in control of disc degeneration, Global Spine Congress, 4-6 Apr 2013, Hong Kong. 2013.

Researcher : To MKT

Project Title:	Development of Novel Core-Shell PLGA-Alginate Drug Delivery System Used for Target Therapy
Investigator(s):	To MKT, Yeung KWK, Shum HC
Department:	Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:	Seed Funding Programme for Applied Research
Start Date:	06/2012
Completion Date:	06/2013

Project Title:	ASME 2013 2nd Global Congress on Nanoengineering for Medicine & Biology; Silver nanoparticles boost collagen maturation in Achilles tendon regeneration
Investigator(s):	To MKT
Department:	Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:	URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:	02/2013

Project Title:	The role of silver nanoparticles in altering the fate of myofibroblast in tissue fibrosis
Investigator(s):	To MKT, Chan D, Yeung KWK, Wong KKY
Department:	Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:	Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:	06/2013

List of Research Outputs

Fong D.Y.T., Cheung K.M.C., Wong Y.W., Cheung W.Y., Fu C.Y., Kuong E.E.Y.L., Mak K.C., To M.K.T. and Luk K.D.K., Is there a Better Alternative to a Randomized Control Design for Assessing the Efficacy and Effectiveness of Bracing in AIS, 9th Biannual Scientific Meeting of the Int'l Research Society of Spinal Deformities. Poznan, Poland, 2012.

Kong T., Wu J., To M.K.T., Yeung K.W.K., Shum H.C. and Wang L., Droplet based microfluidic fabrication of designer microparticles for encapsulation applications, Biomicrofluidics. 2012, 6.

Kuong E.E.Y.L., To M.K.T., Yuen M.H., Choi A.K.Y., Fong C.M. and Chow W., Pitfalls in diagnosing septic arthritis in Hong Kong children: ten years' experience, Hong Kong Medical Journal. 2012, 18: 482-7.

Kwan K.H.L., Yeung K.W.K., To M.K.T. and Wu J., Silver nanoparticles stimulate proliferation and migration of chondroprogenitor cells, Journal of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine. WILEY-BLACKWELL 111 RIVER ST, HOBOKEN 07030-5774, NJ USA, 2012, 6: 33-33.

To M.K.T., Chow W. and Ha K., A Fifteen-year Experience in Seating Clinic Services for Children with Severe Neuromuscular Disease, 31st Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, November 19-20, 2011. 2012.

To M.K.T., AO Course for Operating Room Personnels, AO Foundation. 2013.

To M.K.T., Higher Trainee Tutorial - Paediatric Orthopaedics , Hong Kong College of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 2013.

To M.K.T., Higher Trainee Tutorial - Paediatric Orthopaedics, Hong Kong College of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 2012.

To M.K.T., Balce G.C.E., Kuong E.E.Y.L., Negandhi R.S. and Chow W., Maintenance of Sitting Alignment Using the Customized Seating System for Cerebral Palsy Patients with GMFCS IV and V, 31st Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, November 19-20, 2011. 2012.

To M.K.T., Chow W., Kuong E.E.Y.L. and Negandhi R.S., Management pitfalls of fractured neck of femur in osteogenesis imperfecta, Journal of Children's Orthopaedics. 2013, 3: 195-203.

To M.K.T., KWAN K.H.L. and Yeung K.W.K., Orthopaedic Basic Science Award - Silver nanoparticles boost collagen maturation in Achilles tendon regeneration , 32nd Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, December 1-2, 2012. 2012.

To M.K.T. and Chow W., Orthopaedic interventions in patients with spina bifida, 32nd Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, December 1-2, 2012.

To M.K.T., Paediatric Orthopaedic Trauma, Post-registration Advanced Certificate Course in Orthopaedic & Traumatology Nursing, College of Nursing Hong Kong. 2013.

To M.K.T., Yeung K.W.K., KWAN K.H.L. and Shum H.C., Silver nanoparticles boost collagen maturation in Achilles tendon regeneration, ASME 2013 2nd Global Congress on Nanoengineering for Medicine & Biology. 2013.

To M.K.T., Symposium on Special Seating, Wheeled Mobility & Advanced Technology , Chinese University of Hong Kong. 2013.

WU J., Yeung K.W.K., Kong T., Shum H.C. and To M.K.T., Sustained release of antibiotics by novel plga-alginate microsphere drug delivery system, 32nd Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, December 1-2, 2012.

Wu J., Kong T., Yeung K.W.K., Shum H.C., Cheung K.M.C., Wang L. and To M.K.T., Fabrication and Characterization of Monodisperse PLGA-alginate Core-shell Microspheres with Monodisperse Size and Homogeneous Shells for Controlled Drug Release, Acta Biomaterialia. 2013.

Wu J., To M.K.T. and Yeung K.W.K., Modulating Drug Release Kinetics of PLGA Microspheres by Fabricating PLGA-alginate Core-shell Drug Delivery Devices with Microfluidic Method, 3rd TERMIS World Congress 2012 Tissue Engineerging and Regenerative Medicine. 2012.

Researcher : Tong WYT

List of Research Outputs

TONG W.Y.T., Yeung K.W.K., Cheung K.M.C. and Kao R.Y.T., The development of bio-mimetic materials for tissue reconstruction through the systemtic study of cell-matrix interactions. 2013.

Researcher : WONG HM

List of Research Outputs

Liao C.Z., Li K., Wong H.M., Tong W.Y.T., Yeung K.W.K. and Tjong S.C., Novel Polypropylene Biocomposites Reinforced with Carbon Nanotubes and Hydroxyapatite Nanorods for Bone Replacements, Materials Science and Engineering: C. 2012.

WONG H.M., Chu P.K., Cheung K.M.C., Luk K.D.K. and Yeung K.W.K., In-vivo stimulation of bone formation by biopolymer-deposited magnesium bone bullet, 32nd Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, December 1-2, 2012.. 2012.

Wong H.M., Leung F.K.L., Chu P.K., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M.C. and Yeung K.W.K., A New Approach to Stimulation In-vivo Bone Formation by Using Surface Modified Magnesium Bone Bullet, The Seventh International Congress of Chinese Orthopaedic Association (COA2012), Beijing (China). 2012.

Wong H.M., Chu P.K., Cheung K.M.C., Luk K.D.K. and Yeung K.W.K., A Novel Bio-degradable Polymer Membrane to Control the Degradation of Mg-based Metallic Biomaterial for Orthopaedic Implantation, Combined 33rd SICOT & 17th PAOA Orthopaedic World Conference, Dubai (United Arab Emirates). 2012.

Wong H.M., Chu P.K., Cheung K.M.C., Luk K.D.K. and Yeung K.W.K., A Novel Magnesium-based Bone Substitutes: An Alternative to Autologous Bone Grafting to Treat Large Bone Defects, Society for Biomaterials (SFB) 2013 Annual Meeting & Exposition. 2013.

Wong H.M., Chu P.K., Cheung K.M.C., Luk K.D.K. and Yeung K.W.K., In Vivo Stimulation of Bone Formation by Biopolymer-deposited Magnesium Bone Bullet, The Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association 32nd Annual Congress, Hong Kong. 2012.

Wong H.M., Chu P., Leung F.K.L., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M.C. and Yeung K.W.K., Low modulus novel bone substitutes for osteoporotic vertebral fracture management, European Cells and Materials. 2012, 24(1): 15.

Wong H.M., Wu S.L., Chu P.K., Cheng S.H., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M.C. and Yeung K.W.K., Low-modulus Mg/PCL hybrid bone substitute for osteoporotic fracture fixation, Biomaterials. Elsevier, 2013, 34: 7016 - 7032.

Wong H.M., Chu P.K., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M.C. and Yeung K.W.K., New Low Modulus Bone Void Fillers for Osteoporotic Vertebral Fracture Fixation, Society for Biomaterials Fall Symposium, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. 2012.

Yeung K.W.K., WONG H.M., Chu P., Cheung K.M.C. and Luk K.D.K., A novel biodegradable polymer membrane to control the degradation of mg‐based metallic biomaterial for orthopaedic implantation. , Combined 33rd SICOT & 17th PAOA Orthopaedic World Conference, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, November 28-30, 2012.

Yeung K.W.K. and Wong H.M., Biodegradable metallic materials for orthopaedic implantations: A review, Technology and Health Care. 2013.

Yeung K.W.K., Wong H.M., Chu P.K., Cheung K.M.C. and Luk K.D.K., In Vivo Stimulation of Bone Formation by Biodegradable Polymer Deposited Magnesium Bone Bullet, Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS) Annual Meeting, San Antonio, Texas, USA. 2013.

Zhao Y., Wong S.M., Wong H.M., Wu S., Hu T., Yeung K.W.K. and Chu P.K., Effects of Carbon and Nitrogen Plasma Immersion Ion Implantation on In Vitro and In Vivo Biocompatibility of Titanium Alloy, ACS applied materials & interfaces. 2013.

Zhao Y., Wong S.M., Wong H.M., Pan H., Yeung K.W.K. and Chu P.K., Improved In-Vitro and In-Vivo Biocompatibility of Dual Plasma Modified Titanium Alloy, Surface and Coatings Technology. 2012.

Zhao Y., Wong S.M., Wong H.M., Wu S.H.U.I.L.I.N., Hu T., Chu P.K. and Yeung K.W.K., In Vitro and In Vivo Biocompatibility od Dual Carbon and Nitrogen Plasma Modified Titanium Alloy, 9th National Surface Engineering Conference, Ningbo, China. 2012.

Researcher : WU J

List of Research Outputs

Kong T., Wu J., To M.K.T., Yeung K.W.K., Shum H.C. and Wang L., Droplet based microfluidic fabrication of designer microparticles for encapsulation applications, Biomicrofluidics. 2012, 6.

Kwan K.H.L., Yeung K.W.K., To M.K.T. and Wu J., Silver nanoparticles stimulate proliferation and migration of chondroprogenitor cells, Journal of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine. WILEY-BLACKWELL 111 RIVER ST, HOBOKEN 07030-5774, NJ USA, 2012, 6: 33-33.

WU J., Yeung K.W.K., Kong T., Shum H.C. and To M.K.T., Sustained release of antibiotics by novel plga-alginate microsphere drug delivery system, 32nd Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, December 1-2, 2012.

Wu J., Kong T., Yeung K.W.K., Shum H.C., Cheung K.M.C., Wang L. and To M.K.T., Fabrication and Characterization of Monodisperse PLGA-alginate Core-shell Microspheres with Monodisperse Size and Homogeneous Shells for Controlled Drug Release, Acta Biomaterialia. 2013.

Wu J., To M.K.T. and Yeung K.W.K., Modulating Drug Release Kinetics of PLGA Microspheres by Fabricating PLGA-alginate Core-shell Drug Delivery Devices with Microfluidic Method, 3rd TERMIS World Congress 2012 Tissue Engineerging and Regenerative Medicine. 2012.

Researcher : Wang T

List of Research Outputs

Chen Y., Wen C., Tang H.L., Siu C.E., Wang T., Yan C.H., Lu W.W. and Chiu P.K.Y., The 32nd Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2012, 75.

Wang T., Wen C., Yan C.H., Lu W.W. and Chiu P.K.Y., Spatialand temporal changes of subchondral bone proceeds to microscopic articular cartilage degeneration in guinea pigs with spontaneous osteoarthritis, Osteoarthritis and Cartilage. 2013, 21: 574-81.

Wen C., Chen Y., Siu C.E., Tang H.L., Wang T., Yan C.H., Lu W.W. and Chiu P.K.Y., The 32nd Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2012, 40.

Researcher : Wang T

List of Research Outputs

Chen Y., Wen C., Tang H.L., Siu C.E., Wang T., Yan C.H., Lu W.W. and Chiu P.K.Y., The 32nd Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2012, 75.

Wen C., Chen Y., Siu C.E., Tang H.L., Wang T., Yan C.H., Lu W.W. and Chiu P.K.Y., The 32nd Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2012, 40.

Researcher : Wang W

List of Research Outputs

Wang W., Hu L., Valentini E., Xie X., Cui H. and Hu Y., Dynamic characteristics of multisensory facilitation and inhibition., Cogn Neurodyn.. 2012, 6(5): 409-419.

Researcher : Wen C

Project Title:	Magnetic Resonance Tracking Mesenchymal Stem Cells In Chronically Compressive Spinal Cord Lesion
Investigator(s):	Wen C, Luk KDK, Hu Y
Department:	Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:	AOSpine International - General Award
Start Date:	06/2012

Project Title:	The North American Spine Society 27th Annual Meeting Diffusion Tensor Imaging of Somatosensory Tract in Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy and Its Link with Electrophysiological Evaluation Fiber Tractography as A Diagnostic Tool for Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy
Investigator(s):	Wen C
Department:	Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:	URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:	10/2012
Completion Date:	10/2012

List of Research Outputs

CUI J., LI X., Wen C., Mak K.C., Luk K.D.K. and Hu Y., Outstanding Poster Award. A Novel Indicator for Pathogenic Level Estimation of Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy based on Diffusion Tensor Imaging. , 42nd Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society for Spine Surgery and Related Research, Okinawa, Japan, April 25-27, 2013. 2013.

CUI J., LI X., Wen C., Mak K.C., Luk K.D.K. and Hu Y., Outstanding poster award: A Novel Indicator for Pathogenic Level Estimation of Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy based on Diffusion Tensor Imaging, The 42nd Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society for Spine Surgery and Related Research. Okinawa, Japan, 2013.

Chen Y., Wen C., Tang H.L., Siu C.E., Wang T., Yan C.H., Lu W.W. and Chiu P.K.Y., The 32nd Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2012, 75.

Hu Y., Cui J., Wen C., Mak K.C. and Luk K.D.K., Exploration of functional reorganization in cervical spondylosis myelopathy-A DTI and fMRI study, Combined 33rd SICOT & 17th PAOA Orthopaedic World Conference . 2012.

LI X., CUI J., Wen C., AU K.H.T., Luk K.D.K. and Hu Y., Best Student Paper Contest. A knowledge based automatic region of interest (ROI) segment of cervical cord diffusion tensor imaging. , 2012 IEEE International Conference on Virtual Environments, Human-Computer Interfaces and Measurement Systems (VECIMS 2012) and Computational Intelligence for Measurement Systems and Applications (IEEE CIMSA 2012), July 2-4, 2012. 2012.

Tang B., Fong M.K., Wen C., Yan C.H., Chan D., Ngan A.H.W., Chiu P.K.Y. and Lu W.W., The 32nd Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2012, 43.

Wang T., Wen C., Yan C.H., Lu W.W. and Chiu P.K.Y., Spatialand temporal changes of subchondral bone proceeds to microscopic articular cartilage degeneration in guinea pigs with spontaneous osteoarthritis, Osteoarthritis and Cartilage. 2013, 21: 574-81.

Wen C., Chiu P.K.Y. and Lu W.W., Animal model of osteoarthritis, The 7th International Congress on Orthopaedic Advanced Techniques and Clinical Translational Research. 2013.

Wen C., CUI J., Lee M.P., Mak K.C., Luk K.D.K. and Hu Y., Quantitative analysis of fiber tractography in cervical spondylotic myelopathy., Spine J.. 2013, 13(6): 697-705.

Wen C., Chen Y., Siu C.E., Tang H.L., Wang T., Yan C.H., Lu W.W. and Chiu P.K.Y., The 32nd Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2012, 40.

Researcher : Wong CWS

List of Research Outputs

Li T., Yan C.H., Wong C.W.S., Gong N.J. and Chiu P.K.Y., The 32nd Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2012, 22.

Researcher : Wong HM

List of Research Outputs

Yeung K.W.K. and Wong H.M., Biodegradable metallic materials for orthopaedic implantations: A review, Technology and Health Care. 2013.

Zhao Y., Wong S.M., Wong H.M., Pan H., Yeung K.W.K. and Chu P.K., Improved In-Vitro and In-Vivo Biocompatibility of Dual Plasma Modified Titanium Alloy, Surface and Coatings Technology. 2012.

Researcher : Wong SM

List of Research Outputs

Zhao Y., Wong S.M., Wong H.M., Wu S., Hu T., Yeung K.W.K. and Chu P.K., Effects of Carbon and Nitrogen Plasma Immersion Ion Implantation on In Vitro and In Vivo Biocompatibility of Titanium Alloy, ACS applied materials & interfaces. 2013.

Zhao Y., Wong S.M., Wong H.M., Pan H., Yeung K.W.K. and Chu P.K., Improved In-Vitro and In-Vivo Biocompatibility of Dual Plasma Modified Titanium Alloy, Surface and Coatings Technology. 2012.

Zhao Y., Wong S.M., Wong H.M., Wu S.H.U.I.L.I.N., Hu T., Chu P.K. and Yeung K.W.K., In Vitro and In Vivo Biocompatibility od Dual Carbon and Nitrogen Plasma Modified Titanium Alloy, 9th National Surface Engineering Conference, Ningbo, China. 2012.

Researcher : Wong TM

List of Research Outputs

Chau J.Y., Chan W.L., Woo S.B., Cheng S.C., Wong T.M., Wong T.K., Yen C.H., Wong K. and Wong W.C., Hyaluronic Acid Instillation Following Arthroscopic Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Double-blinded, Randomised Controlled Study., Journal Of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2012, 20(2).

Fei Z.Q., Xiong J.Y., Liu Z.Y., Huang J.H., Wang D.P., Shen H.Y., Wong T.M. and Leung F.K.L., Enhancement of BMP binding peptide combined with recombinant human BMP-2 on healing of a rodent segmental femoral defect, Orthopaedic Journal of China. 2013, 21 (12).

Wong T.M., Ao Spine Advances Symposium In Cervical Spinal Trauma Management, Ao Spine. 2012.

Wong T.M., Common Orthopedic Emergency, HKU-SZH. 2013.

Wong T.M., Review Of Cauda Equina Syndrome, Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association-Spine Chapter. 2013.

Researcher : Wong YW

List of Research Outputs

Cheung J.P.Y., Samartzis D., Mak K.C., Wong Y.W., Cheung W.Y., Luk K.D.K., Akbarnia B. and Cheung K.M.C., The safety and efficacy of a remotely distractible, magnetic controlled growing rod (MCGR) for the treatment of early-onset scoliosis: A prospective case series with minimum 2 year follow-up, The 42nd Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society for Spine Surgery and Related Research; Okinawa, Japan. 2013.

Cheung K.M.C., Cheung J.P.Y., Samartzis D., Mak K.C., Cheung W.Y., Wong Y.W., Behrooz A. and Luk K.D.K., Research Output Prize (Group Award) - Magnetically controlled growing rods for severe spinal curvature in young children: a prospective case series, Faculty of Medicine, University of Hong Kong. 2013.

Cheung K.M.C., Leung Y.L., Shigematsu H., Cheung W.Y., Wong Y.W., Luk K.D.K. and Samartzis D., Selection of fusion levels in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) using the fulcrum bending radiograph prediction: verification based on pedicle screw strategy, 19th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques (IMAST), Istanbul, Turkey, July 18-21, 2012.

Cheung K.M.C., Cheung J.P.Y., Samartzis D., Mak K.C., Wong Y.W., Cheung W.Y., Akbarnia B.A. and Luk K.D.K., The safety and efficacy of a remotely distractible, magnetic controlled growing rod (MCGR for the treatment of scoliosis in children: a prospective case series with minimum two year follow-up, 19th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques (IMAST), Istanbul, Turkey, July 18-21, 2012.

Cheung K.M.C., Cheung J.P.Y., Samartzis D., Mak K.C., Wong Y.W., Cheung W.Y., Akbarnia B. and Luk K.D.K., The safety and efficacy of a remotely distractible, magnetic controlled growing rod (MCGR) for the treatment of early-onset scoliosis: a prospective case series with minimum 2 year follow-up, Global Spine Congress. Hong Kong, 2013.

Cheung K.M.C., Cheung J., Samartzis D., Mak K.C., Wong Y.W., Cheung W.Y., Akbarnia B. and Luk K.D.K., The safety and efficacy of a remotely distractible, magnetic controlled growing rod (MCGR) for the treatment of scoliosis in children: a prospective case series with minimum 2 year follow-up , 19th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques, Istanbul, Turkey. 2012.

Elfiky T.A.M., Cheung K.M.C., Samartzis D., Cheung W.Y., Wong Y.W. and Luk K.D.K., A simple and effective method for directing the sagittal placement of thoracic pedicle screws without intraoperative imaging. , Combined 33rd SICOT & 17th PAOA Orthopaedic World Conference, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, November 28-30, 2012.

Fong D.Y.T., Cheung K.M.C., Wong Y.W., Cheung W.Y., Fu C.Y., Kuong E.E.Y.L., Mak K.C., To M.K.T. and Luk K.D.K., Is there a Better Alternative to a Randomized Control Design for Assessing the Efficacy and Effectiveness of Bracing in AIS, 9th Biannual Scientific Meeting of the Int'l Research Society of Spinal Deformities. Poznan, Poland, 2012.

Leung G.K.K. and Wong Y.W., Spinal cord injury, Explore the World of Medicine: Public Lecture Series 2009 and 2010, The University of Hong Kong 2012. 2012.

Researcher : Wu J

List of Research Outputs

Kong T., Wu J., To M.K.T., Yeung K.W.K., Shum H.C. and Wang L., Droplet based microfluidic fabrication of designer microparticles for encapsulation applications, Biomicrofluidics. 2012, 6.

Researcher : YUEN WYG

List of Research Outputs

Zhou Y.D., Chen Y.J., Leung F.K.L., YUEN W.Y.G. and LUO Q., Intramedullary fixation of atypical femoral fractures associated with bisphosphonates, Chinese Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 2013, 15.

Researcher : Yan CH

Project Title:	The genetic association between TRP2 allele of COL9A2 and knee osteoarthritis
Investigator(s):	Yan CH, Chiu PKY, Cheung KMC, Chan D
Department:	Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:	Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:	11/2009

Project Title:	A randomized, single-blinded and placebo-controlled study for the efficacy and safety of Hylan G-F 20 in patients with chronic knee osteoarthritis
Investigator(s):	Yan CH, Chiu PKY, Chan T, Chan D
Department:	Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:	Small Project Funding
Start Date:	03/2011

List of Research Outputs

Chan B.P., Cheng H.W., Chan D., Cheung K.M.C. and Yan C.H., Mesenchymal stem cell based osteochondral tissue engineering., Gordon Research Conference on Cartilage Biology and Pathology. . 2013, 8.

Chan P.K., Chiu P.K.Y., Ng F.Y. and Yan C.H., The 32nd Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2012, 25.

Chan P.K., Cheung K.W., Ho H.S., Lee O.B., Leung H.W., Leung K.H., Cheng H.C., Ng F.Y., Wong H.L., Yan C.H., Yuen W.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., The 32nd Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2012, 30.

Chen Y., Wen C., Tang H.L., Siu C.E., Wang T., Yan C.H., Lu W.W. and Chiu P.K.Y., The 32nd Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2012, 75.

Diao H., Yan C.H., Chan G.C.F. and Chan B.P., Interactions between human mesenchymal stem cells and human osteoarthritic chondrocytes in 3D co-cultures, Regenerative Medicine . 2013, 8(3): 257-269.

Fu H., Yan C.H., Ng F.Y. and Chiu P.K.Y., The 32nd Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2012, 26.

Lee H.L., Yan C.H., Ng F.Y. and Chiu P.K.Y., The 32nd Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2012, 28.

Li T., Yan C.H., Wong C.W.S., Gong N.J. and Chiu P.K.Y., The 32nd Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2012, 22.

Ng F.Y., Chiu P.K.Y. and Yan C.H., The 32nd Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2012, 68.

Ng F.Y., Jiang X., Zhou W., Chiu P.K.Y., Yan C.H. and Fok M.W.M., The accuracy of sizing of the femoral component in total knee replacement, Knee Surgery, Sports, Traumatology, Arthroscopy. 2013.

Qiu Y., Yan C.H., Lu W.W. and Chiu P.K.Y., The 32nd Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2012, 19.

Qiu Y., Yan C.H., Lu W.W. and Chiu P.K.Y., The 32nd Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2012, 71.

Qiu Y., Yan C.H., Lu W.W. and Chiu P.K.Y., The 32nd Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2012, 74.

Qiu Y., Yan C.H., Lu W.W. and Chiu P.K.Y., The 32nd Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2012, 76.

Tang B., Fong M.K., Wen C., Yan C.H., Chan D., Ngan A.H.W., Chiu P.K.Y. and Lu W.W., The 32nd Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2012, 43.

Wang T., Wen C., Yan C.H., Lu W.W. and Chiu P.K.Y., Spatialand temporal changes of subchondral bone proceeds to microscopic articular cartilage degeneration in guinea pigs with spontaneous osteoarthritis, Osteoarthritis and Cartilage. 2013, 21: 574-81.

Wen C., Chen Y., Siu C.E., Tang H.L., Wang T., Yan C.H., Lu W.W. and Chiu P.K.Y., The 32nd Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2012, 40.

Wong C.S., Yan C.H., Gong N., Li T., Chan Q. and Chu Y.C., Imaging biomarker with T1ρ and T2 mappings in osteoarthritis – in vivo human articular cartilage study, European Journal of Radiology. 2013, 82(4): 647-650.

Yan C.H., Chiu P.K.Y., Ng F.Y., Fang C.X. and Chan P.K., A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Patient Specific Instrument With Conventional Instrument And Computer Navigation In Total Knee Arthroplasty, Arthur Hodgson Award For Best Clinical Paper, 32st Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress 2012. 2012.

Yan C.H., Chiu P.K.Y., Ng F.Y., Fang C.X. and Chan P.K., A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Patient Specific Instrument With Conventional Instrument And Computer Navigation In Total Knee Arthroplasty, David Fang Trophy For The Best Paper On Adult Joint Reconstruction, 32st Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress 2012. 2012.

Yan C.H., A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Patient Specific Instrument With Conventional Instrument And Computer Navigation In Total Knee Arthroplasty, Golden Jubilee Congress of the Asia Pacific Orthopaedic Association. 2012.

Yan C.H., Applied Anatomy of the Knee Joint, The Education Day, the Combined 33rd SICOT & 17th PAOA Orthopaedic World Conference. 2012.

Yan C.H., QIU Y., Yao J., Lu W.W. and Chiu P.K.Y., Finite Element Analysis Of Treatment Options For Tibia Bone Loss In Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty, The Sicot/ccjr Meeting Award For Best Clinical Paper Presentation, The Combined 33rd Sicot & 17th Paoa Orthopaedic World Conference. 2012.

Yan C.H., Osteoarthritis of the Knee Joint, 8th International Symposium on Healthy Aging ‘How to Age with Finesse’. 2013.

Yan C.H., Ng F.Y. and Chiu P.K.Y., The 32nd Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2012, 66.

Yan C.H., Ng F.Y. and Chiu P.K.Y., The 32nd Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2012, 70.

Yan C.H., Ng F.Y. and Chiu P.K.Y., The Seventh International Congress of Chinese Orthopaedic Association. 2012, 41.

Yan C.H., Ng F.Y. and Chiu P.K.Y., The Seventh International Congress of Chinese Orthopaedic Association. 2012, 297.

Yan C.H., 高交联聚乙烯的临床结果及髋关节界面的临床选择, 第五届关节外科研讨会――髋关节置换技术规范与进展, 2012.

Yau W.P., Chiu P.K.Y., Fok A.W.M., Yan C.H. and Ng F.Y., Distal femur rotation relates to joint obliquity in ACL deficient Chinese, Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. 2013, 471: 1458-1464.

Yau W.P., Chiu P.K.Y., Fok M.W.M., Yan C.H. and Ng F.Y., The 32nd Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2012, 21.

Yau W.P., Chiu P.K.Y., Fok M.W.M., Yan C.H. and Ng F.Y., The Seventh International Congress of Chinese Orthopaedic Association. 2012, 44.

Yung K.C., Yan C.H., Ng F.Y. and Chiu P.K.Y., The 32nd Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2012, 30.

Zhou Z., Yan C.H., Chiu P.K.Y. and Ng F.Y., Liner Exchange Into A Well Fixed Acetabular Shell In Revision Total Hip Arthroplasty, 保留髋臼杯更换聚乙烯衬垫在全髋关节翻修术中的应用, Chinese Journal of Orthopaedics. 中华骨科杂志, 2012, 32: 1103-09.

Researcher : Yau PWP

Project Title:	Combined 33rd SICOT and 17th PAOA Orthopaedic World Conference and the 2nd SICOT International Education Day; Meniscus - Basic Science and Injuries/Anatomy and Function of Biceps Tendon
Investigator(s):	Yau WP
Department:	Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:	URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:	11/2012

List of Research Outputs

Researcher : Yau WP

Project Title:	Combined 33rd SICOT and 17th PAOA Orthopaedic World Conference and the 2nd SICOT International Education Day; Meniscus - Basic Science and Injuries/Anatomy and Function of Biceps Tendon
Investigator(s):	Yau WP
Department:	Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:	URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:	11/2012

List of Research Outputs

Fok A.W.M. and Yau W.P., Delay in ACL reconstruction is associated with more severe and painful meniscal and chondral injuries, Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy. 2012, 21: 928-933.

Fok A.W.M. and Yau W.P., Early Results of all-inside meniscal repairs using a pre-loaded suture anchor. , Hong Kong Medical Journal. 2013, 19(2): 124-128.

Fok A.W.M. and Yau W.P., Isolated bundle tears of anterior cruciate ligament: correlation with elapsed time from injury to surgery and physical examinations., Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2013, in press.

Kang X. and Yau W.P., Statistical Altas Based Registration and Planning for Ablating Bone Tumors in Minimally Invasive Interventions, IEEE ROBIO 2012 Best Conference Paper Finalist. 2012.

Kuang G., Yau W.P., Lu W.W. and Chiu P.K.Y., The Seventh International Congress of Chinese Orthopaedic Association. 2012, 29.

Kuang G., Yau W.P., Lu W.W. and Chiu P.K.Y., The Seventh International Congress of Chinese Orthopaedic Association. 2012.

Yau W.P., Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction in Hong Kong, 10th Hong Kong International Orthopaedic Forum – Straightening the Crooked. 2013.

Yau W.P., Arthroscopic Shoulder Reconstruction – Bankart, SLAP, RCR, Mitek Sports Medicine Shoulder and Knee Course. 2013.

Yau W.P., Biceps Tendon – Anatomy and Function, Combined 33rd SICOT and 17th PAOA Orthopaedic World Conference. 2012.

Yau W.P., Chiu P.K.Y., Fok A.W.M., Yan C.H. and Ng F.Y., Distal femur rotation relates to joint obliquity in ACL deficient Chinese, Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. 2013, 471: 1458-1464.

Yau W.P., Meniscus – Basic Science and Injury, SICOT Education Day, Combined 33rd SICOT and 17th PAOA Orthopaedic World Conference. 2012.

Yau W.P., PCL injury and Management, The 1st Hong Kong – Shenzhen Orthopaedic Forum. 2013.

Yau W.P., Return to Sport after injury, Multi-Specialty Medical Mega Conference 2013. 2013.

Yau W.P., Chiu P.K.Y., Fok M.W.M., Yan C.H. and Ng F.Y., The 32nd Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2012, 21.

Yau W.P., Chiu P.K.Y., Fok M.W.M., Yan C.H. and Ng F.Y., The Seventh International Congress of Chinese Orthopaedic Association. 2012, 44.

Yau W.P., Fok A.W.M. and Yee D.K.H., Tunnel Positions in Transportal Versus Transtibial Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Case-Control Magnetic Resonance Imaging Study, Arthroscopy. 2013, 29(6): 1047-1052.

Researcher : Yeung KWK

Project Title:	Materials Science & Technology 2006 Conference and Exhibition New Plasma Surface Treated Memory Alloys: Towards A New Generation of "Smart" Orthopaedic Materials
Investigator(s):	Yeung KWK
Department:	Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:	URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:	10/2006

Project Title:	Development of a novel method to suppress bacterial adhesion on orthopaedic implant surface using plasma-based technology
Investigator(s):	Yeung KWK, Cheung KMC, Kao RYT, Luk KDK
Department:	Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:	General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:	01/2010

Project Title:	Prevention of orthopaedic implant related bacterial infections using novel plasma surface treatments
Investigator(s):	Yeung KWK, Leung FKL, Kao RYT, Cheung KMC, Luk KDK, Tam V
Department:	Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:	AO Foundation Research Fund
Start Date:	02/2010

Project Title:	Prevention of Orthopaedic Implant Related Bacterial Infections by Using Novel Plasma Surface Treatments
Investigator(s):	Yeung KWK
Department:	Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:	Innovation and Technology Fund Internship Programme
Start Date:	04/2010

Project Title:	Prevention of Orthopaedic Implant Related Bacterial Infections by Using Novel Plasma Surface Treatments
Investigator(s):	Yeung KWK, Kao RYT, Cheung KMC, Luk KDK
Department:	Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:	Innovation and Technology Support Programme (Tier 3)
Start Date:	04/2010

Project Title:	Prevention of Orthopaedic Implant Related Bacterial Infections by Using Novel Plasma Surface Treatments
Investigator(s):	Yeung KWK
Department:	Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:	Innovation and Technology Fund Internship Programme
Start Date:	04/2010

Project Title:	Enhancement of the biofunctionality of polyetheretherkytone (PEEK) materials using plasma surface technology
Investigator(s):	Yeung KWK, Chan D, Cheung KMC, Luk KDK
Department:	Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:	General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:	12/2011

Project Title:	The Development of Novel Injectable and Biodegradable Polycaprolactone-Magnesium Hybrid Biomaterial for Osteoporotic Fracture Fixation
Investigator(s):	Yeung KWK, Leung FKL, Luk KDK, Cheung KMC
Department:	Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:	Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:	06/2012

Project Title:	Development of novel ZnO nano-structured coating on medical grade stainless steel surfaces to resist osteomyelitis
Investigator(s):	Yeung KWK, Cheung KMC, Kao RYT, Leung FKL
Department:	Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:	Seed Funding Programme for Applied Research
Start Date:	06/2012
Completion Date:	06/2013

Project Title:	4th Symposium on Biodegradable Metals 2012 Antimicrobial Effects of Dual Aluminum and Oxygen Plasma Modified Biodegradable Mg‐Y‐Re Alloy
Investigator(s):	Yeung KWK
Department:	Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:	URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:	08/2012

Project Title:	The role of magnesium ions in regulating osteogenesis of mesenchymal stem cells
Investigator(s):	Yeung KWK, Cheung KMC, Luk KDK, Wong HM
Department:	Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:	Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:	06/2013

List of Research Outputs

Cheung K.M.C., Kwan K.Y.H., Samartzis D., Yeung K.W.K. and Luk K.D.K., A comparison of the sagittal balance correction in idiopathic scoliosis between a novel superelastic rod and conventional titanium rod, 32nd Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, December 1-2, 2012.

Chong Y.W., Ng C., Choi V., Yan L., Yang Y., Zhang W., Yeung K.W.K., Chen X. and Yu K., Diamond nanocone array for improved osteoblastic differentiation, Journal of Material Chemistry B. 2013.

Huang M., Wang L., Li X., Yan S., Yeung K.W.K., Chu P.K., Xu Z. and Yi C., Design and preparation of novel fluorescent polyimides containing ortho-linked units and pyridine moieties, Designed Monomers and Polymers. 2012, 15(4): 389-404.

Kong T., Wu J., To M.K.T., Yeung K.W.K., Shum H.C. and Wang L., Droplet based microfluidic fabrication of designer microparticles for encapsulation applications, Biomicrofluidics. 2012, 6.

Kuong E.E.Y.L., Cheung K.M.C., Samartzis D., Yeung K.W.K. and Luk K.D.K., Superelastic rods: the future of scoliosis curve correction, Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery, British Volume. 2012, 94(SUPP XXXIX): 102-102.

Kwan K.H.L., Yeung K.W.K., To M.K.T. and Wu J., Silver nanoparticles stimulate proliferation and migration of chondroprogenitor cells, Journal of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine. WILEY-BLACKWELL 111 RIVER ST, HOBOKEN 07030-5774, NJ USA, 2012, 6: 33-33.

LI T.L., Yeung K.W.K., Cheung K.M.C. and Kao R.Y.T., Antibacterial properties of novel ID nanostructured ZnO nanowire coatings on medical grade 316L stainless steel surfaces. 2013.

Li P., Zhang X., Xu R., Wang W., Liu X., Yeung K.W.K. and Chu P.K., Electrochemically Deposited Chitosan/Ag Complex Coatings on Biomedical NiTi Alloy for Antibacterial Application, Surface and Coatings Technology. 2013.

Li P., Wu G., Xu R., Wang W., Wu S., Yeung K.W.K. and Chu P.K., In-vitro Corrosion Inhibition on Biomedical Shape Memory Alloy by Plasma-Polymerized Allylamine Film, Materials Letters. 2012.

Liao C.Z., Li K., Wong H.M., Tong W.Y.T., Yeung K.W.K. and Tjong S.C., Novel Polypropylene Biocomposites Reinforced with Carbon Nanotubes and Hydroxyapatite Nanorods for Bone Replacements, Materials Science and Engineering: C. 2012.

Liu X., Wu S., Yeung K.W.K., Xu Z., Chung C. and Chu P.K., Superelastic Porous NiTi with Adjustable Porosities Synthesized by Powder Metallurgical Method, Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance. 2012, 21(12): 2553-2558.

Liu X., Wu S., Yeung K.W.K., Chung C. and Chu P.K., Surface Coloration and Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy Characterization of Oxygen Plasma Implanted Orthopaedic Titanium Alloys, Int. J. Electrochem. Sci. 2012, 7: 6638-6653.

Luo Q., Yuen G.W.Y., Lau T.W., Yeung K.W.K. and Leung F.K.L., A biomechanical study comparing helical blade design with screw for sliding hip fixations for unstable intertrochanteric fractures. , The Scientific World. 2013.

Shen J., Li X., Zhao Y., Wang W., Xu Z., Yeung K.W.K., Xu M. and Yi C., Synthesis and characterization of highly soluble and optically transparent polyimides derived from novel fluorinated pyridine-containing aromatic diamine, High Performance Polymers. 2012.

Shen J., Zhao Y., Chen W., Wang W., Xu Z., Yeung K.W.K. and Yi C., Synthesis and properties of hyperbranched polyimides derived from novel triamine with prolonged chain segments, Journal of Polymer Science Part A: Polymer Chemistry. 2013.

TONG W.Y.T., Yeung K.W.K., Cheung K.M.C. and Kao R.Y.T., The development of bio-mimetic materials for tissue reconstruction through the systemtic study of cell-matrix interactions. 2013.

To M.K.T., KWAN K.H.L. and Yeung K.W.K., Orthopaedic Basic Science Award - Silver nanoparticles boost collagen maturation in Achilles tendon regeneration , 32nd Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, December 1-2, 2012. 2012.

To M.K.T., Yeung K.W.K., KWAN K.H.L. and Shum H.C., Silver nanoparticles boost collagen maturation in Achilles tendon regeneration, ASME 2013 2nd Global Congress on Nanoengineering for Medicine & Biology. 2013.

Tong W.Y.T., Shen W., Lam Y.W., Zhao Y., Cheng S.H., Chu P.K., Chan D., Chan G.C.F., Cheung K.M.C. and Yeung K.W.K., Functionally Replicated Bioimprint Scaffold to Support Tenocytic Differentiation of Mesenchymal Stem Cells, Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS) Annual Meeting, San Antonio, Texas, USA. 2013.

Tong W.Y.T., Shen W., Zhao Y., Cheng S.H., Chu P.K., Chan D., Chan G.C.F., Cheung K.M.C., Yeung K.W.K. and Lam Y.W., Tenogenic Differentiation of Human Mesenchymal Stem Cells on Novel Bio-Imprinted Scaffolds, 15th International Biotechnology Symposium and Exhibition (IBS 2012), Daegu, South Korea. 2012.

WONG H.M., Chu P.K., Cheung K.M.C., Luk K.D.K. and Yeung K.W.K., In-vivo stimulation of bone formation by biopolymer-deposited magnesium bone bullet, 32nd Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, December 1-2, 2012.. 2012.

WU J., Yeung K.W.K., Kong T., Shum H.C. and To M.K.T., Sustained release of antibiotics by novel plga-alginate microsphere drug delivery system, 32nd Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Hong Kong, December 1-2, 2012.

Wong H.M., Leung F.K.L., Chu P.K., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M.C. and Yeung K.W.K., A New Approach to Stimulation In-vivo Bone Formation by Using Surface Modified Magnesium Bone Bullet, The Seventh International Congress of Chinese Orthopaedic Association (COA2012), Beijing (China). 2012.

Wong H.M., Chu P.K., Cheung K.M.C., Luk K.D.K. and Yeung K.W.K., A Novel Bio-degradable Polymer Membrane to Control the Degradation of Mg-based Metallic Biomaterial for Orthopaedic Implantation, Combined 33rd SICOT & 17th PAOA Orthopaedic World Conference, Dubai (United Arab Emirates). 2012.

Wong H.M., Chu P.K., Cheung K.M.C., Luk K.D.K. and Yeung K.W.K., A Novel Magnesium-based Bone Substitutes: An Alternative to Autologous Bone Grafting to Treat Large Bone Defects, Society for Biomaterials (SFB) 2013 Annual Meeting & Exposition. 2013.

Wong H.M., Chu P.K., Cheung K.M.C., Luk K.D.K. and Yeung K.W.K., In Vivo Stimulation of Bone Formation by Biopolymer-deposited Magnesium Bone Bullet, The Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association 32nd Annual Congress, Hong Kong. 2012.

Wong H.M., Chu P., Leung F.K.L., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M.C. and Yeung K.W.K., Low modulus novel bone substitutes for osteoporotic vertebral fracture management, European Cells and Materials. 2012, 24(1): 15.

Wong H.M., Wu S.L., Chu P.K., Cheng S.H., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M.C. and Yeung K.W.K., Low-modulus Mg/PCL hybrid bone substitute for osteoporotic fracture fixation, Biomaterials. Elsevier, 2013, 34: 7016 - 7032.

Wong H.M., Chu P.K., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M.C. and Yeung K.W.K., New Low Modulus Bone Void Fillers for Osteoporotic Vertebral Fracture Fixation, Society for Biomaterials Fall Symposium, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. 2012.

Wu J., Kong T., Yeung K.W.K., Shum H.C., Cheung K.M.C., Wang L. and To M.K.T., Fabrication and Characterization of Monodisperse PLGA-alginate Core-shell Microspheres with Monodisperse Size and Homogeneous Shells for Controlled Drug Release, Acta Biomaterialia. 2013.

Wu J., To M.K.T. and Yeung K.W.K., Modulating Drug Release Kinetics of PLGA Microspheres by Fabricating PLGA-alginate Core-shell Drug Delivery Devices with Microfluidic Method, 3rd TERMIS World Congress 2012 Tissue Engineerging and Regenerative Medicine. 2012.

Wu S., Liu X., Yeung K.W.K., Guo H., Li P., Hu T., Chung C. and Chu P.K., Surface Nano-Architectures and Their Effects on the Mechanical Properties and Corrosion Behavior of Ti-based Orthopedic Implants, Surface and Coatings Technology. 2012.

Wu S., Liu X., Yeung K.W.K., Xu Z., Chung C. and Chu P.K., Wear Properties of Porous NiTi Orthopedic Shape Memory Alloy, Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance. 2013, In press: 1-6.

Wu S., Liu X., Wu G., Yeung K.W.K., Zheng D., Chung C., Xu Z. and Chu P.K., Wear mechanism and tribological characteristics of porous NiTi shape memory alloy for bone scaffold, Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A. 2013.

Yeung K.W.K., Lu W.W., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., A Memory locking device for Orthopaedic Implants, U.S. Non-Provisional Patent . 2013, No: US 8,444,682 Granted.

Yeung K.W.K., WONG H.M., Chu P., Cheung K.M.C. and Luk K.D.K., A novel biodegradable polymer membrane to control the degradation of mg‐based metallic biomaterial for orthopaedic implantation. , Combined 33rd SICOT & 17th PAOA Orthopaedic World Conference, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, November 28-30, 2012.

Yeung K.W.K., Wu S., Zhao Y., Liu X., Kao R.Y.T., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M.C. and Chu P.K., Antimicrobial effects of oxygen plasma modified medical grade Ti-6Al-4V alloy, Vacuum. 2012.

Yeung K.W.K., Best Oral Presentation Award , International Chinese Musculoskeletal Research Conference (ICMRC 2013). 2013.

Yeung K.W.K. and Wong H.M., Biodegradable metallic materials for orthopaedic implantations: A review, Technology and Health Care. 2013.

Yeung K.W.K., Editorial Board Member, Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering. Techno-Press, 2013.

Yeung K.W.K., Functionally replicated bioimprint scaffold to support tenomodulin expression of mesenchymal stem cells, 2013 China-Taiwan Strait Symposium for Biomedical Materials, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. 2013.

Yeung K.W.K., Functionally replicated bioimprint scaffold to support tenomodulin expression of mesenchymal stem cells, Dongguk University Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Conference, Seoul, South Korea. 2013.

Yeung K.W.K., Wong H.M., Chu P.K., Cheung K.M.C. and Luk K.D.K., In Vivo Stimulation of Bone Formation by Biodegradable Polymer Deposited Magnesium Bone Bullet, Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS) Annual Meeting, San Antonio, Texas, USA. 2013.

Yeung K.W.K., Tenogenic differentiation of human mesenchymal stem cells on novel bio-imprinted scaffolds, In: 15th International Biotechnology Symposium and Exhibition, Daegu, South Korea, 2012.

Yeung K.W.K., The Significance of Magnesium in Osteogenesis and Its Applications in Orthopaedics, Hubei University Biomaterial Seminar, Hubei University, Hubei, PR China. 2013.

Yeung K.W.K., The Significance of Magnesium in Osteogenesis and Its Applications in Orthopaedics, Institute of Metal Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, PR China. 2013.

Zhao Y., Shen J., Li Q., Pang L., Xu Z., Yeung K.W.K. and Yi C., Effect of the adding of rod-like attapulgite upon the properties of polyimides produced by random copolycondensation, Journal of Materials Science. 2013, 48(14): 4973-4982.

Zhao Y., Wong S.M., Wong H.M., Wu S., Hu T., Yeung K.W.K. and Chu P.K., Effects of Carbon and Nitrogen Plasma Immersion Ion Implantation on In Vitro and In Vivo Biocompatibility of Titanium Alloy, ACS applied materials & interfaces. 2013.

Zhao Y., Wong S.M., Wong H.M., Pan H., Yeung K.W.K. and Chu P.K., Improved In-Vitro and In-Vivo Biocompatibility of Dual Plasma Modified Titanium Alloy, Surface and Coatings Technology. 2012.

Zhao Y., Wong S.M., Wong H.M., Wu S.H.U.I.L.I.N., Hu T., Chu P.K. and Yeung K.W.K., In Vitro and In Vivo Biocompatibility od Dual Carbon and Nitrogen Plasma Modified Titanium Alloy, 9th National Surface Engineering Conference, Ningbo, China. 2012.

Zhu H., Shang Y., Wang W., Zhou Y., Li P., Yan K., Wu S., Yeung K.W.K., Xu Z. and Xu H., Fluorescent Magnetic Fe3O4/Rare Earth Colloidal Nanoparticles for Dual‚ÄêModality Imaging, Small. 2013.

Zhu H., Tao J., Wang W., Zhou Y., Li P., Li Z., Yan K., Wu S., Yeung K.W.K. and Xu Z., Magnetic, fluorescent, and thermo-responsive Fe 3 O 4 / rare earth incorporated poly (St-NIPAM) core-shell colloidal nanoparticles in multimodal optical/magnetic resonance imaging probes, Biomaterials. 2012.

Researcher : Yip DKH

Project Title:	To evaluate biomechanically the strongest host bone and allograft bone docking site geometry - for application in bone transplant patients undergoing limb salvage surgery
Investigator(s):	Yip DKH, Chien EP
Department:	Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:	Low Budget High Impact Programme
Start Date:	11/2000

Project Title:	Biomechanical evaluation of the effect of incomplete cortical erosion of a diaphyseal long bone
Investigator(s):	Yip DKH
Department:	Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:	Small Project Funding
Start Date:	11/2002

Project Title:	Strength reduction of suture due to abrasion of the interference screw
Investigator(s):	Yip DKH
Department:	Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:	Small Project Funding
Start Date:	11/2004

Researcher : Yuen GWY

List of Research Outputs

Leung F.K.L., Gudushauri P., Yuen G.W.Y., Lau T.W. and Fang C.X., Dynamic hip screw blade fixation for intertrochanteric hip fractures, Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2012, 20: 302-306.

Researcher : ZHAO X

List of Research Outputs

ZHAO X., Li Z., Pan H., Liu W., Lu M., Leung F.K.L. and Lu W.W., Enhanced gene delivery by chitosan-disulfide-conjugated LMW-PEI for facilitating osteogenic differentiation, Acta Biomaterialia. 2013.

Researcher : ZHOU L

List of Research Outputs

Lv F., Leung Y.L., SUN Y., ZHOU L. and Cheung K.M.C., In Search of Markers Related with Nucleus Pulposus Degeneration, Global Spine Congress, 4-6 Apr 2013, Hong Kong,. 2013.

Researcher : Zhang G

List of Research Outputs

Hu Y., Hu L., LIU H., Zhang Z., Zhang G. and Cui H., Chasing Cognitive Neurodynamics by Single-trial Analysis of Electroencephalogram (EEG) , The 4th International Conference on Cognitive Neurodynamics . Sigtuna, Sweden, 2013.

Hu Y., Hu L., LIU H., Zhang Z., Zhang G. and Cui H., First prize of the best poster award: Chasing Cognitive Neurodynamics by Single-trial Analysis of Electroencephalogram (EEG), The 4th International Conference on Cognitive Neurodynamics . Sweden, 2013.

Researcher : Zhao Y

List of Research Outputs

Shen J., Li X., Zhao Y., Wang W., Xu Z., Yeung K.W.K., Xu M. and Yi C., Synthesis and characterization of highly soluble and optically transparent polyimides derived from novel fluorinated pyridine-containing aromatic diamine, High Performance Polymers. 2012.

Shen J., Zhao Y., Chen W., Wang W., Xu Z., Yeung K.W.K. and Yi C., Synthesis and properties of hyperbranched polyimides derived from novel triamine with prolonged chain segments, Journal of Polymer Science Part A: Polymer Chemistry. 2013.

Tong W.Y.T., Shen W., Lam Y.W., Zhao Y., Cheng S.H., Chu P.K., Chan D., Chan G.C.F., Cheung K.M.C. and Yeung K.W.K., Functionally Replicated Bioimprint Scaffold to Support Tenocytic Differentiation of Mesenchymal Stem Cells, Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS) Annual Meeting, San Antonio, Texas, USA. 2013.

Tong W.Y.T., Shen W., Zhao Y., Cheng S.H., Chu P.K., Chan D., Chan G.C.F., Cheung K.M.C., Yeung K.W.K. and Lam Y.W., Tenogenic Differentiation of Human Mesenchymal Stem Cells on Novel Bio-Imprinted Scaffolds, 15th International Biotechnology Symposium and Exhibition (IBS 2012), Daegu, South Korea. 2012.

Yeung K.W.K., Wu S., Zhao Y., Liu X., Kao R.Y.T., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M.C. and Chu P.K., Antimicrobial effects of oxygen plasma modified medical grade Ti-6Al-4V alloy, Vacuum. 2012.

Zhao Y., Shen J., Li Q., Pang L., Xu Z., Yeung K.W.K. and Yi C., Effect of the adding of rod-like attapulgite upon the properties of polyimides produced by random copolycondensation, Journal of Materials Science. 2013, 48(14): 4973-4982.

Zhao Y., Wong S.M., Wong H.M., Wu S., Hu T., Yeung K.W.K. and Chu P.K., Effects of Carbon and Nitrogen Plasma Immersion Ion Implantation on In Vitro and In Vivo Biocompatibility of Titanium Alloy, ACS applied materials & interfaces. 2013.

Zhao Y., Wong S.M., Wong H.M., Pan H., Yeung K.W.K. and Chu P.K., Improved In-Vitro and In-Vivo Biocompatibility of Dual Plasma Modified Titanium Alloy, Surface and Coatings Technology. 2012.

Zhao Y., Wong S.M., Wong H.M., Wu S.H.U.I.L.I.N., Hu T., Chu P.K. and Yeung K.W.K., In Vitro and In Vivo Biocompatibility od Dual Carbon and Nitrogen Plasma Modified Titanium Alloy, 9th National Surface Engineering Conference, Ningbo, China. 2012.

Researcher : Zhou G

Project Title:	A mesenchymal stem cell and firefly luciferase-based high-throughput screening (HTS) platform for osteogenesis-promoting small molecule compounds
Investigator(s):	Zhou G, Cheung KMC, Luk KDK, Kao RYT
Department:	Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:	Seed Funding Programme for Applied Research
Start Date:	08/2008

Researcher : Zhou W

List of Research Outputs

Ng F.Y., Jiang X., Zhou W., Chiu P.K.Y., Yan C.H. and Fok M.W.M., The accuracy of sizing of the femoral component in total knee replacement, Knee Surgery, Sports, Traumatology, Arthroscopy. 2013.

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