DEPT OF ORTHOPAEDICS & TRAUMATOLOGY



Researcher : Agoncillo MLS

List of Research Outputs

Samartzis D., Agoncillo M.L.S., Cheung J.P.Y., Bow H.Y.C., Geftler A., Rosenthal D. and Luk K.D.K., Vertebral endplate abnormalities are highly associated with thoracic disc herniations in symptomatic patients, 44th Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine, Athens, Greece, May 29 - June 2, 2017.


Researcher : Antonio GAK

List of Research Outputs

Li J.F., Cheung K.M.C., Samartzis D., Antonio G.A.K., Zhu X.D., Li M. and Luk K.D.K., Key-vertebral screws strategy for main thoracic curve correction in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, Clinical Spine Surgery. 2016, 29(8): E434-E441.


Researcher : Bow HYC

List of Research Outputs

Bow H.Y.C., Karppinen J., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M.C. and Samartzis D., Coexisting cervical and lumbar disc degeneration and associated MRI phenotypes: a large-scale population-based study, 44th Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine, Athens, Greece, May 29 - June 2, 2017.
Bow H.Y.C., Kwan K.Y.H., Samartzis D., Dekutoski M., Schwab F., Boachie-Adjei O., Kebaish K., Ames C., Qiu Y., Shaffrey C., Fehlings M., Lenke L. and Cheung K.M.C., Prevalence and Risk Factors for Unplanned Return to Oroom for Complex Adult Spinal Deformity Patients: Scoli-Risk 1 Prospective Multicenter International Study, 51st The Scoliosis Research Society Annual Meeting. 2016.
Cheung J.P.Y., Bow H.Y.C., Samartzis D. and Cheung K.M.C., Accuracy of ultrasound to prospectively monitor distraction of magnetically controlled growing rods., The Spine Journal. 2016.
Cheung J.P.Y., Bow H.Y.C., Samartzis D., Kwan K.Y.H. and Cheung K.M.C., Frequent small distractions with a magnetically controlled growing rod for early-onset scoliosis and avoidance of the law of diminishing returns., Journal of orthopaedic surgery. 2016, 24: 332-337.
Cheung J.P.Y., Yiu K.L., Bow H.Y.C., Samartzis D. and Cheung K.M.C., The learning curve effect in magnetically controlled growing rod distraction monitoring by ultrasound, The 36th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association. 2016.
Samartzis D., Agnocillo M., Cheung J.P.Y., Bow H.Y.C., Geftler A., Rosenthal D. and Luk K.D.K., Vertebral endplate abnormalities are highly associated with thoracic disc herniations in symptomatic patients, 44th Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine (ISSLS) in Athens, Greece on May 29th to June 2nd, 2017.
Samartzis D., Agoncillo M.L.S., Cheung J.P.Y., Bow H.Y.C., Geftler A., Rosenthal D. and Luk K.D.K., Vertebral endplate abnormalities are highly associated with thoracic disc herniations in symptomatic patients, 44th Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine, Athens, Greece, May 29 - June 2, 2017.
Teraguchi M., Cheung J.P.Y., Karppinen J., Bow H.Y.C., Cheung K.M.C. and Samartzis D., Lumbar high-intensity zones on magnetic resonance imaging: imaging biomarkers significantly associated with severe, prolonged low back pain, and sciatica in a population-based cohort, The 36th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association. 2016.
Zehra U., Cheung J.P.Y., Bow H.Y.C. and Samartzis D., Multi-dimensional assessment of vertebral endplate breaks on MRI: implications in spine degeneration and pain/ disability, 44th Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine (ISSLS) in Athens, Greece on May 29th to June 2nd, 2017.


Researcher : CUI J

List of Research Outputs

CUI J., LI G., Mak K.C., Luk K.D.K. and Hu Y., A combination of functional magnetic resonance imaging and diffusion tensor image to explore structure-function relationship in healthy and myelopathic spinal cord, Journal of Neurorestoratology. 2016, 4: 69-78.
LIU X., Zhou F., LI X., Qian W., CUI J., Zhou Y., Luk K.D.K., Wu E.X. and Hu Y., Organization of the intrinsic functional network in the cervical spinal cord: a resting state functional MRI study, Neuroscience. 2016, 336: 30-38.


Researcher : Cai Z

List of Research Outputs

Cai Z. and Lu W.W., Best Paper Awardee, In: Gang Li and Zhuojing Luo, International Conference on Osteoporosis and Bone Research (ICOBR 2016). Elsevier, 2017, 7: A1-A4, 1-158.
Cai Z. and Lu W.W., Platelet Rich Plasma From Umbilical Cord Blood With Chinese Medicine Formula Ling Zhi And San-miao-san In Hyaluronic Gel For Articular Cartilage Retrieval In Rat Osteoarthritis Model, In: Gang Li and Zhuojing Luo, Proceedings of the 2016 International Combined Meeting of Orthopaedic Research Societies. 2016.


Researcher : Chan PK

List of Research Outputs

Chan W.K., Chan P.K., Chiu P.K.Y., Yan C.H., Fu C.H.H. and Chan T.C.W., Bronze Award, Best Original Research by Trainee, Hong Kong Academy of Medicine. 2016.
Chan W.K., Chan P.K., Chiu P.K.Y., Yan C.H., Fu C.H.H., Ng F.Y. and Chan T.C.W., Vincent Chan trophy for the best paper on adult joint reconstruction by trainee, Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association. 2016.
Ng F.Y., Yan C.H., Chan P.K. and Chiu P.K.Y., David Fang trophy for the best paper on adult joint reconstruction, Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association. 2016.


Researcher : Cheung JPY

Project Title:Are rigid cervical collars necessary for patients undergoing open-door laminoplasty and titanium arch plates for cervical myelopathy? - a randomized pilot clinical trial
Investigator(s):Cheung JPY, Samartzis D, Cheung KMC
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Mini Grant
Start Date:05/2016


Project Title:Prediction classifier model for management of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
Investigator(s):Cheung JPY, Hu Y, Luk KDK, Cheung KMC
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Mini Grant
Start Date:05/2016


Project Title:Microarray analysis for ligamentum flavum in lumbar developmental spinal stenosis
Investigator(s):Cheung JPY, Leung VYL, Tam V
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2016


Project Title:51st Annual Meeting & Course of the Scoliosis Research Society; Paper #61: Predicting peak growth spurt and cessation of growth with the distal radius and ulna classification
Investigator(s):Cheung JPY
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:09/2016
Completion Date:09/2016


Project Title:Defining indications for managing scoliosis using comparative outcomes and cost analysis.
Investigator(s):Cheung JPY, Lam CLK, Fong DYT, Samartzis D, Cheung KMC, Wong CKH
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2017


Project Title:Biomechanical stability of cortical versus pedicle screws in the lumbar spine with relevance of bone density
Investigator(s):Cheung JPY, Lu WW, Luk KDK
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2017


List of Research Outputs

Cheung J.P.Y., 2016 APOA-SICOT Spine Fellowship Award, Combined fellowship offered by SICOT and APOA/APSS. 2016.
Cheung J.P.Y., Yao G.F., Shigematsu H., Cheung K.M.C., Luk K.D.K. and Samartzis D., 2nd prize for paediatric orthopaedics award paper: Characterisation and predictive value of "segmental curve flexibility" in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis patients Presented at The 36th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Paediatric Chapter of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association. 2016.
Cheung J.P.Y., AOSpine East Asia Research Officer, AOSpine. 2016.
Cheung J.P.Y., Bow H.Y.C., Samartzis D. and Cheung K.M.C., Accuracy of ultrasound to prospectively monitor distraction of magnetically controlled growing rods., The Spine Journal. 2016.
Cheung J.P.Y. and Cheung K.M.C., BASIC CONCEPTS IN GENETICS AND INTERVERTEBRAL DISC DEGENERATION AND SCOLIOSIS, In: Steven R. Garfin, Frank J, Eismont, Gordon R. Bell, Gregory Fischgrund and Christopher Bono, 7th Edition of Herkowitz- Rothman and Simeone: The Spine. 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y., Shigematsu H., Mak K.C., Bruzzone M. and Luk K.D.K., Cervical spinal canal stenosis first presenting after spinal cord injury due to minor trauma: an insight into the value of preventive decompression, The 36th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association. 2016.
Cheung J.P.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Chapter 127: Complications of Anterior and Posterior Cervical Spine Surgery, In: Alexander Vaccaro, Brian Su, Kazuhiro Chiba, Marcel Dvorak, H Michael Mayer, S. Rajasekaran, Luiz Vialle, Yan Wang and Magdy Gamal Youssef, The Spine. 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y., Ruan D.K. and Luk K.D.K., Chapter 17: Total Disc Transplantation: Current Results and Future Development, In: Roger Hartl, Biological Approaches to Spinal Disc Repair and Regeneration for Clinicians. 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y., Yao G.F., Shigematsu H., Cheung K.M.C., Luk K.D.K. and Samartzis D., Characterisation and predictive value of "segmental curve flexibility" in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis patients, The 36th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association (Paediatric Orthopaedics Award Paper session). 2016.
Cheung J.P.Y., Complications of cervical spine surgery How to avoid them?, APSS Basic Spine Course 2017. 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y., Corresponding Editor, Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2016.
Cheung J.P.Y., Cheung W.H.P. and Hu Y., Creating a developmental spinal stenosis rat model and utility of somatosensory evoked potential for testing, 44th Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine (ISSLS) in Athens, Greece on May 29th to June 2nd, 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y., Editor, Asian Spine Journal. 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y., Bow H.Y.C., Samartzis D., Kwan K.Y.H. and Cheung K.M.C., Frequent small distractions with a magnetically controlled growing rod for early-onset scoliosis and avoidance of the law of diminishing returns., Journal of orthopaedic surgery. 2016, 24: 332-337.
Cheung J.P.Y., Shigematsu H., Bruzzone M., Mak K.C., Samartzis D. and Luk K.D.K., Fusion mass shift: role in postoperative distal curve adding-on in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, The 36th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association. 2016.
Cheung J.P.Y., Shigematsu H., Bruzzone M., Mak K.C., Samartzis D. and Luk K.D.K., Fusion mass shift: role in postoperative distal curve adding-on in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, The 36th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association (Award Paper finalist). 2016.
Cheung J.P.Y., How to obtain iliac crest bone graft and what is a proper fusion?, APSS Basic Spine Course 2017. 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y., Lumbar Spinal Stenosis and Disc Herniation, Lumbar Spine Surgery Education 2017 Organized by the Hong Kong College of Perioperative Nursing. 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y., karppinen J. and Samartzis D., Lumbar spinal stenosis, Textbook of Spinal Phenotypes. JayPee Brothers Publishing, 2016.
Cheung J.P.Y., Teraguchi M., Hashizume H., Cheung K.M.C. and Samartzis D., Novel classification of lumbar high-intensity zones and their association with other spinal magnetic resonance imaging phenotypes, The 36th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association. 2016.
Cheung J.P.Y., Yiu K.L., Chan P., Cheung W.H.P., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Predictability of in-brace correction and Cobb's Angle at Brace Weaning using supine radiographs for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, The 36th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association. 2016.
Cheung J.P.Y., Cheung W.H.P., Samartzis D., Cheung K.M.C. and Luk K.D.K., Predicting Peak Growth Spurt and Cessation of Growth with the Distal Radius and Ulna Classification, 51st Scoliosis Research Society Annual Meeting. 2016.
Cheung J.P.Y., Cheung W.H.P., Wong C.K.H., Samartzis D., Luk K.D.K., Lam C.L.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Psychometric validation of the traditional Chinese version of the early onset scoliosis - 24 item questionnaire, Spine. 2016, 41(24): E1460-E1469.
Cheung J.P.Y., Ng K.K.K., Cheung W.H.P., Samartzis D. and Cheung K.M.C., Radiographic indices for lumbar developmental spinal stenosis, 44th Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine (ISSLS) in Athens, Greece on May 29th to June 2nd, 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y., Tang C.Y.K., Ng K.K.M., Cheung W.H.P., Samartzis D. and Cheung K.M.C., Radiographic indices for lumbar developmental spinal stenosis, The 36th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association. 2016.
Cheung J.P.Y., Spondylolysis in dancers and lifters - should we rehabilitate or operate on them?, The 14th Hong Kong International Orthopaedic Forum. 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y., Yiu K.L., Bow H.Y.C., Samartzis D. and Cheung K.M.C., The learning curve effect in magnetically controlled growing rod distraction monitoring by ultrasound, The 36th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association. 2016.
Cheung J.P.Y., Cheung W.H.P., Samartzis D., Cheung K.M.C. and Luk K.D.K., The use of the distal radius and ulna classification for the prediction of growth: peak growth spurt and growth cessation, Bone and Joint Journal. 2016, 98-B: 1689-1696.
Cheung J.P.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Updates on degenerative spondylolisthesis and spinal stenosis, In: Ashok Johari, Keith DK Luk, James P Waddell, Current Progress in Orthopedics Volume 2. 2017.
Cheung W.H.P., Wong C.K.H., Lau S.T. and Cheung J.P.Y., Psychometric Validation of the Adapted Traditional Chinese (Hong Kong) Version of the Japanese Orthopaedic Association Cervical Myelopathy Evaluation Questionnaire (JOACMEQ), SPINE. 2017.
Cheung W.H.P., Wong C.K.H., Cheung J.P.Y., Samartzis D., Luk K.D.K., Lam C.L.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Psychometric validation of EuroQoL 5-dimension 5-level in Chinese patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, Scoliosis and Spinal Disorders. 2016, 11: 19.
Cheung W.H.P., Wong C.K.H., Samartzis D., Luk K.D.K., Lam C.L.K., Cheung K.M.C. and Cheung J.P.Y., Psychometric validation of the EuroQoL 5-Dimension 5-Level (EQ-5D-5L) in Chinese patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, Scoliosis and Spinal Disorders. 2016, 11: 19.
Cheung W.H.P., Tam V., Leung V.Y.L., Samartzis D., Cheung K.M.C., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung J.P.Y., The paradoxical relationship between ligamentum flavum hypertrophy and developmental lumbar spinal stenosis., Scoliosis and Spinal Disorders. 2016.
Deng L.M., Hu Y., Cheung J.P.Y. and Luk K.D.K., A Data-Driven Decision Support System for Scoliosis Prognosis, IEEE Access. 2017, 5: 7874-7884.
Deng L.M., Li H.X., Hu Y., Cheung J.P.Y., Jin R.C., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung W.H.P., Data-driven modeling for scoliosis prediction, 2016 IEEE International Conference on System Science & Engineering; National Chi Nan University, Taiwan, July 7-9, 2016.
Kwan K.Y.H., Cheung J.P.Y., Yiu K.L. and Cheung K.M.C., Ten year follow-up of Jarcho–Levin syndrome with thoracic insufficiency treated by VEPTR and MCGR VEPTR hybrid, European Spine Journal. 2017.
Kwan K.Y.H., Alanay A., Yazici M., Demirkiran G., Helenius I., Nnadi C., Ferguson J., Akbarnia B.A., Cheung J.P.Y. and Cheung K.M.C., Unplanned Reoperations in Magnetically Controlled Growing Rod Surgery for Early Onset Scoliosis with a Minimum of Two-Year Follow-Up, SPINE. 2017, 1.
Lau S.T. and Cheung J.P.Y., Preliminary results of the effectiveness of a Clinical Pathway for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis in the Duchess of Kent Children's Hospital at Sandy Bay (F-P8.20), Hospital Authority Convention 2017.
Ng K.K.M. and Cheung J.P.Y., Is minimally invasive surgery superior to open surgery for treatment of lumbar spinal stenosis? A systematic review, Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2017, 25: 230949901771625.
Ohrt-Nissen S., Cheung J.P.Y., Hallager W., Gehrcen M., Kwan K.Y.H., Dahl B., Cheung K.M.C. and Samartzis D., Reproducibility of thoracic kyphosis measurements in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis., Scoliosis and Spinal Disorders. 2016.
Samartzis D., Cheung J.P.Y., Rajasekaran S., Kawaguchi Y., Acharya S., Kawakami M., Satoh S., Chen W.J., Park C.K., Lee C.S., 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.A., Luo Z.J., Tassanawipas W.A., Acharya N., Pokharel R., Shen Y., Ito T., Zhang Z.H., Aithala P.J., Kumar G.V., Jabir R.A., Basu S., Li B.J., Moudgil V., Goss B., Sham P. and Williams R., Is lumbar facet joint tropism developmental or secondary to degeneration? An international, large-scale multicenter study by the AOSpine Asia Pacific Research Collaboration Consortium, Scoliosis and Spinal Disorders. 2016, 11.
Samartzis D., Agnocillo M., Cheung J.P.Y., Bow H.Y.C., Geftler A., Rosenthal D. and Luk K.D.K., Vertebral endplate abnormalities are highly associated with thoracic disc herniations in symptomatic patients, 44th Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine (ISSLS) in Athens, Greece on May 29th to June 2nd, 2017.
Samartzis D., Agoncillo M.L.S., Cheung J.P.Y., Bow H.Y.C., Geftler A., Rosenthal D. and Luk K.D.K., Vertebral endplate abnormalities are highly associated with thoracic disc herniations in symptomatic patients, 44th Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine, Athens, Greece, May 29 - June 2, 2017.
Shigematsu H., Cheung J.P.Y., Mak K.C., Bruzzone M. and Luk K.D.K., Cervical spinal canal stenosis first presenting after spinal cord injury due to minor trauma: An insight into the value of preventive decompression, Journal of Orthopaedic Science. 2016.
Shigematsu H., Cheung J.P.Y., Bruzzone M., Matsumori H., Mak K.C., Samartzis D. and Luk K.D.K., Preventing Fusion Mass Shift Avoids Postoperative Distal Curve Adding-on in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research®. 2017, 475: 1448-1460.
Tang C.Y.K., Cheung J.P.Y., Samartzis D., Leung K.H., Wong Y.W., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Predictive factors for neurological deterioration after surgical decompression for thoracic ossified yellow ligament, European Spine Journal. 2017.
Teraguchi M., Samartzis D., Hashizume H., Yamada H., Muraki S., Oka H., Cheung J.P.Y., Kagotani R., Iwahashi H., Tanaka S., Kawaguchi H., Nakamura K., Akune T., Cheung K.M.C., Yoshimura N., Yoshida M. and Tsuchiya H., Classification of High Intensity Zones of the Lumbar Spine and Their Association with Other Spinal MRI Phenotypes: The Wakayama Spine Study, PLOS ONE. 2016, 11: e0160111.
Teraguchi M., Cheung J.P.Y. and Samartzis D., High-intensity zones, Textbook of Spinal Phenotypes. JayPee Brothers Publishing, 2016.
Teraguchi M., Cheung J.P.Y., Karppinen J., Hashizume H., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M.C. and Samartzis D., Lumbar high-intensity zones on MRI: imaging biomarkers for severe, prolonged low back pain and sciatica in a population-based cohort, 44th Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine (ISSLS) in Athens, Greece on May 29th to June 2nd, 2017.
Teraguchi M., Cheung J.P.Y., Karppinen J., Hashizume H., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Lumbar high-intensity zones on MRI: imaging biomarkers for severe, prolonged low back pain and sciatica in a population-based cohort, 44th Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine, Athens, Greece, May 29 - June 2, 2017.
Teraguchi M., Cheung J.P.Y., Karppinen J., Bow H.Y.C., Cheung K.M.C. and Samartzis D., Lumbar high-intensity zones on magnetic resonance imaging: imaging biomarkers significantly associated with severe, prolonged low back pain, and sciatica in a population-based cohort, The 36th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association. 2016.
To M.K.T., Cheung K.M.C., Cheung J.P.Y., Kwan K.Y.H. and Wu J.B., Surgical Management of Scoliosis in Patients with Osteogenesis Imperfecta – How to Maximize Outcome?, Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association. 2016.
Tomkins-Lane C., Melloh M., Lurie J., Smuck M., Freeman B., Samartzis D., Hu R., Barz T., Stuber K., Schneider M., Haig A., Schizas C., Cheung J.P.Y., Mannion A.F., Staub L., Comer C., Macedo L., Ahn S.H., Takahashi K., Sandella D. and Battie M., ISSLS Prize Winner: Consensus on the Clinical Diagnosis of Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: Results of an International Delphi Study, SPINE. 2016, 1.
Wong C.K.H., Cheung W.H.P., Samartzis D., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M.C., Lam C.L.K. and Cheung J.P.Y., Mapping the SRS-22r questionnaire onto the EQ-5D-5L utility score in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, PLOS ONE. 2017, 12: e0175847.
Wong C.K.H., Cheung J.P.Y., Cheung W.H.P., Lam C.L.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Traditional growing rod versus magnetically controlled growing rod for treatment of early onset scoliosis: Cost analysis from implantation till skeletal maturity, Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2017, 25 (2): 1-10.
Wong Y.W., Cheung J.P.Y., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., A rare postoperative complication of anterior lower thoracic instrumentation: diaphragmatic laceration with hemothorax, European Spine Journal. 2017, 26: 146-150.
Yao G.F., Cheung J.P.Y., Shigematsu H., Ohrt-Nissen S., Cheung K.M.C., Luk K.D.K. and Samartzis D., Characterization and Predictive Value of “Segmental Curve Flexibility” in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Patients, SPINE. 2016, 1.
Zehra U., Cheung J.P.Y., Bow H.Y.C. and Samartzis D., Multi-dimensional assessment of vertebral endplate breaks on MRI: implications in spine degeneration and pain/ disability, 44th Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine (ISSLS) in Athens, Greece on May 29th to June 2nd, 2017.


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 & 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 & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2006


Project Title:Research Output Prize (Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine)
Investigator(s):Cheung KMC, Cheung JPY, Samartzis D, Mak KC, Wong YW, Cheung WY, Luk KDK
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Research Output Prize (in Faculty)
Start Date:01/2014


Project Title:Role of Matrix Metalloproteinase 12 (MMP12) in Intervertebral Disc Fibrosis
Investigator(s):Cheung KMC, Leung VYL, Lv F
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:11/2015


Project Title:Study of the degradation behaviors and osteogenic effects of Mg-Si based biomaterials
Investigator(s):Cheung KMC
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:NSFC/RGC Joint Research Scheme
Start Date:01/2017


List of Research Outputs

Bow H.Y.C., Karppinen J., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M.C. and Samartzis D., Coexisting cervical and lumbar disc degeneration and associated MRI phenotypes: a large-scale population-based study, 44th Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine, Athens, Greece, May 29 - June 2, 2017.
Bow H.Y.C., Kwan K.Y.H., Samartzis D., Dekutoski M., Schwab F., Boachie-Adjei O., Kebaish K., Ames C., Qiu Y., Shaffrey C., Fehlings M., Lenke L. and Cheung K.M.C., Prevalence and Risk Factors for Unplanned Return to Oroom for Complex Adult Spinal Deformity Patients: Scoli-Risk 1 Prospective Multicenter International Study, 51st The Scoliosis Research Society Annual Meeting. 2016.
Cheung J.P.Y., Yao G.F., Shigematsu H., Cheung K.M.C., Luk K.D.K. and Samartzis D., 2nd prize for paediatric orthopaedics award paper: Characterisation and predictive value of "segmental curve flexibility" in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis patients Presented at The 36th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Paediatric Chapter of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association. 2016.
Cheung J.P.Y., Bow H.Y.C., Samartzis D. and Cheung K.M.C., Accuracy of ultrasound to prospectively monitor distraction of magnetically controlled growing rods., The Spine Journal. 2016.
Cheung J.P.Y. and Cheung K.M.C., BASIC CONCEPTS IN GENETICS AND INTERVERTEBRAL DISC DEGENERATION AND SCOLIOSIS, In: Steven R. Garfin, Frank J, Eismont, Gordon R. Bell, Gregory Fischgrund and Christopher Bono, 7th Edition of Herkowitz- Rothman and Simeone: The Spine. 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y., Yao G.F., Shigematsu H., Cheung K.M.C., Luk K.D.K. and Samartzis D., Characterisation and predictive value of "segmental curve flexibility" in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis patients, The 36th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association (Paediatric Orthopaedics Award Paper session). 2016.
Cheung J.P.Y., Bow H.Y.C., Samartzis D., Kwan K.Y.H. and Cheung K.M.C., Frequent small distractions with a magnetically controlled growing rod for early-onset scoliosis and avoidance of the law of diminishing returns., Journal of orthopaedic surgery. 2016, 24: 332-337.
Cheung J.P.Y., Teraguchi M., Hashizume H., Cheung K.M.C. and Samartzis D., Novel classification of lumbar high-intensity zones and their association with other spinal magnetic resonance imaging phenotypes, The 36th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association. 2016.
Cheung J.P.Y., Yiu K.L., Chan P., Cheung W.H.P., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Predictability of in-brace correction and Cobb's Angle at Brace Weaning using supine radiographs for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, The 36th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association. 2016.
Cheung J.P.Y., Cheung W.H.P., Samartzis D., Cheung K.M.C. and Luk K.D.K., Predicting Peak Growth Spurt and Cessation of Growth with the Distal Radius and Ulna Classification, 51st Scoliosis Research Society Annual Meeting. 2016.
Cheung J.P.Y., Cheung W.H.P., Wong C.K.H., Samartzis D., Luk K.D.K., Lam C.L.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Psychometric validation of the traditional Chinese version of the early onset scoliosis - 24 item questionnaire, Spine. 2016, 41(24): E1460-E1469.
Cheung J.P.Y., Ng K.K.K., Cheung W.H.P., Samartzis D. and Cheung K.M.C., Radiographic indices for lumbar developmental spinal stenosis, 44th Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine (ISSLS) in Athens, Greece on May 29th to June 2nd, 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y., Tang C.Y.K., Ng K.K.M., Cheung W.H.P., Samartzis D. and Cheung K.M.C., Radiographic indices for lumbar developmental spinal stenosis, The 36th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association. 2016.
Cheung J.P.Y., Yiu K.L., Bow H.Y.C., Samartzis D. and Cheung K.M.C., The learning curve effect in magnetically controlled growing rod distraction monitoring by ultrasound, The 36th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association. 2016.
Cheung J.P.Y., Cheung W.H.P., Samartzis D., Cheung K.M.C. and Luk K.D.K., The use of the distal radius and ulna classification for the prediction of growth: peak growth spurt and growth cessation, Bone and Joint Journal. 2016, 98-B: 1689-1696.
Cheung K.M.C., Advancement of diagnosis and therapy of early onset scoliosis, 10th congress of Chinese association of orthopedic surgeons, Guangzhou China. 2017.
Cheung K.M.C., Alternatives to VCR in several spinal deformity, 10th congress of Chinese association of orthopedic surgeons, Guangzhou China. 2017.
Cheung K.M.C., Avoiding complications in adult deformity surgery, 5th China spinal deformity conference, Guanzhou China. 2016.
Cheung K.M.C., Cervical myelopathy: anterior vs posterior approach, Eurasian Orthopedic Forum, Moscow, Russia. 2017.
Cheung K.M.C., Complications in ASD surgery: Risk evaluation and prevention, AOSpine advanced symposium - management of complex spine deformity, Changsha China. 2016.
Cheung K.M.C., Critical analysis of literature and selection of an optimal journal for article publication, Eurasian Orthopedic Forum, Moscow Russia. 2017.
Cheung K.M.C., Early Onset Scoliosis - Growing rods, VEPTR, Complications, Scoliosis Research Society Worldwide course on Spinal Deformity, Bali Indonesia. 2016.
Cheung K.M.C., Early onset scoliosis, St George's Hospital Medical School, London UK. 2017.
Cheung K.M.C., Effecting change in health care organizations: An introduction for surgeons, Scoliosis Research Society 51th annual meeting & course, Prague, Czech Republic. 2016.
Cheung K.M.C., Gradual scoliosis correction with a superelastic implant, from bench to bedside, Washington University, St Louis, US. 2016.
Cheung K.M.C., Growth friendly surgery for EOS: traditional & magnetically controlled growing rods, AOSpine advanced symposium - Management of complex spine deformity, Changsha China. 2016.
Cheung K.M.C., Magnetically controlled implants in EOS - principles and strategy, SRS WWC and XVI Brazilian Spine Congress, RIO de Janeiro, Brazil. 2017.
Cheung K.M.C., Magnetically controlled implants in EOS - surgical technique in the ideal patient, SRS WWC and XVI Brazilian Spine Congress, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. 2017.
Cheung K.M.C., Non-neurologic complications, Spine deformity solutions: A hands-on course from the Scoliosis Research Society & APSS, Hong Kong. 2016.
Cheung K.M.C., Osteoporosis and its influence in spinal operations, Eurasian Orthopedic Forum, Moscow, Russia. 2017.
Cheung K.M.C., Overview of tuberculosis and pyogenic spinal infection - the Hong Kong experience, SRS WWC and XVI Brazilian Spine Congress, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. 2017.
Cheung K.M.C., Kwan K.Y.H. and To M.K.T., Pre-operative Evaluation and Imaging Techniques in AIS, AOSpine Masters Series Textbook (Pediatric Deformities). 2017.
Cheung K.M.C., Scoliosis genetics - a basic guide, SRS WWC and XVI Brazilian Spine Congress, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. 2017.
Cheung K.M.C., Spinal flexibility of its relevance on management: applications of the fulcrum bending radiograph, Washington University, St Louis, US. 2016.
Cheung K.M.C., Technique of surgical correction of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, 10th congress of Chinese association of orthopedic surgeons, Guangzhou China. 2017.
Cheung K.M.C., Tissue engineering of intervertebral dis, Eurasian Orthopedic Forum, Moscow, Russia. 2017.
Cheung K.M.C., Value of flexibility assessment in the conservative and surgical management of scoliosis, SOSORT meeting, Lyon France. 2017.
Cheung K.M.C., When can the rules of level selection be violated?, 23th Int'l Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques, Washington DC, US. 2016.
Cheung K.M.C., Yamada-Inoue memorial lecture: The value of flexibility assessment in understanding 3-dimensional deformity correction, instrumentation strategy and fusion levels in AIS, SRS WWC and 50th annual meeting o the Japanese Scoliosis meeting, Kyoto, Japan. 2016.
Cheung W.H.P., Wong C.K.H., Cheung J.P.Y., Samartzis D., Luk K.D.K., Lam C.L.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Psychometric validation of EuroQoL 5-dimension 5-level in Chinese patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, Scoliosis and Spinal Disorders. 2016, 11: 19.
Cheung W.H.P., Wong C.K.H., Samartzis D., Luk K.D.K., Lam C.L.K., Cheung K.M.C. and Cheung J.P.Y., Psychometric validation of the EuroQoL 5-Dimension 5-Level (EQ-5D-5L) in Chinese patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, Scoliosis and Spinal Disorders. 2016, 11: 19.
Cheung W.H.P., Tam V., Leung V.Y.L., Samartzis D., Cheung K.M.C., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung J.P.Y., The paradoxical relationship between ligamentum flavum hypertrophy and developmental lumbar spinal stenosis., Scoliosis and Spinal Disorders. 2016.
Hosseini P., Pawelek J., Mundis G.M., Yaszay B., Ferguson J., Helenius I., Cheung K.M.C., Demirkiran G., Alanay A., Senkoylu A., Elsebaie H. and Akbarnia B.A., Magnetically controlled Growing Rods for Early-onset Scoliosis, SPINE. 2016, 41: 1456-1462.
Jain A., Kebaish F.N., Lenke L.G., Qiu Y., Matsuyama Y., Ames C.P., Fehlings M.G., Dahl B.T., Mehdian H., Cheung K.M.C., Schwab F.J., Pellise F., Carreon L.Y., Shaffrey C.I. and Kebaish K.M., Whitecloud Award for Best Clinical Paper, 23rd International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques, Washington DC, USA. 2016.
Kwan K.Y.H., Cheng A.C.S., Koh H.Y., Chiu A.Y.Y. and Cheung K.M.C., SOSORT Award 2017, International Society on Scoliosis Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Treatment. 2017.
Kwan K.Y.H., Cheung J.P.Y., Yiu K.L. and Cheung K.M.C., Ten year follow-up of Jarcho–Levin syndrome with thoracic insufficiency treated by VEPTR and MCGR VEPTR hybrid, European Spine Journal. 2017.
Kwan K.Y.H., Alanay A., Yazici M., Demirkiran G., Helenius I., Nnadi C., Ferguson J., Akbarnia B.A., Cheung J.P.Y. and Cheung K.M.C., Unplanned Reoperations in Magnetically Controlled Growing Rod Surgery for Early Onset Scoliosis with a Minimum of Two-Year Follow-Up, SPINE. 2017, 1.
LIN Z., Zhao Y., Wong H.M., Cheung K.M.C., Chu P.K. and Yeung K.W.K., Improving corrosion resistance and biocompatibility of WE43 magnesium alloy by custom made dual plasma implantation, International Forum of Biomedical Materials: Biomaterials Interfaces and Nanobiomaterials, Hangzhou, China. 2016.
LIN Z., Zhao Y., Cheung K.M.C., Chu P.K., Leung F.K.L. and Yeung K.W.K., Plasma Enhanced Biocompatible and Photocatalytic Antibacterial Degradable Magnesium Alloy for Bone Facture Fixation, ORS (Orthopaedic Reseach Society) 2017 Annual Meeting, San Diego, California, USA. 2017.
LIU D., Cheung K.M.C. and Leung V.Y.L., Characterisation of three unique subpopulations of human nucleus pulposus cell culture, Gordon Research Conference: Cartilage Biology & Pathology, Lucca. 2017.
Leung V.Y.L. and Cheung K.M.C., Biological treatment approaches: Basic ideas and principles, Biological Approaches to Spinal Disc Repair and Regeneration for Clinicians. New York, Thieme Medical Publishers, 2017.
Leung V.Y.L., Zhou L., Tam W.K., Sun Y., Lv F., Zhou G. and Cheung K.M.C., Bone morphogenetic protein-2 and -7 mediate the anabolic function of nucleus pulposus cells with discrete mechanisms., Connect Tissue Res.. 2017, 1-13.
Li J.F., Cheung K.M.C., Samartzis D., Antonio G.A.K., Zhu X.D., Li M. and Luk K.D.K., Key-vertebral screws strategy for main thoracic curve correction in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, Clinical Spine Surgery. 2016, 29(8): E434-E441.
Ohrt-Nissen S., Cheung J.P.Y., Hallager W., Gehrcen M., Kwan K.Y.H., Dahl B., Cheung K.M.C. and Samartzis D., Reproducibility of thoracic kyphosis measurements in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis., Scoliosis and Spinal Disorders. 2016.
PENG Y., Lv F., Cheung K.M.C. and Leung V.Y.L., Enhanced myofibroblast activity in human and rat disc degeneration, The Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine, Athens. 2017.
Rajasekaran S., Kanna R.M., Reddy R.R., Natesan S., Raveendran M., Cheung K.M.C., Chan D., Kao P.Y.P., Yee A. and Shetty A.P., How Reliable Are the Reported Genetic Associations in Disc Degeneration?, SPINE. 2016, 41: 1649-1660.
Samartzis D., MOK P.S., Karppinen J., Fong D.Y.T., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Classification of Schmorl's nodes of the lumbar spine and association with disc degeneration: a large-scale population-based MRI study, Osteoarthritis Cartilage. 2016, 24: 1753--60.
Samartzis D., MOK P.S., Karppinen J., Fong D.Y.T., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Classification of Schmorl's nodes of the lumbar spine and association with disc degeneration: a large-scale population-based MRI study, Osteoarthritis and Cartilage. 2016, 24: 1753-1760.
Samartzis D. and Cheung K.M.C., Lumbar Intervertebral Disc Degeneration - Editor-in-Chief, The Spine Journal. Elsevier, 2016.
Tam W.K., Leung V.Y.L. and Cheung K.M.C., Abnormal expression of hypoxia inducible factor alpha subunits in progressive cases of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: implication of environmental oxygen tension as emphasizing factor for curve progression, Genomics approaches to understanding and treating Scoliosis Conference, Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for children, Dallas, Tx, US . 2017.
Tam W.K., de Vries A.A., ZHAO W., TANG W.C., Cheung K.M.C. and Leung V.Y.L., Differential roles of Hif-1a and Hif-2a in biosynthesis of chondrocyte specific extracellular matrix , Gordon Research Conference: Cartilage Biology & Pathology, Lucca. 2017.
Tam W.K., Leung V.Y.L. and Cheung K.M.C., NIH sponsored travel award , International Consortium of Vertebral Anomalies & Scoliosis/ International Consortium of Scoliosis Genetics. 2017.
Tang C.Y.K., Cheung J.P.Y., Samartzis D., Leung K.H., Wong Y.W., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Predictive factors for neurological deterioration after surgical decompression for thoracic ossified yellow ligament, European Spine Journal. 2017.
Teraguchi M., Samartzis D., Hashizume H., Yamada H., Muraki S., Oka H., Cheung J.P.Y., Kagotani R., Iwahashi H., Tanaka S., Kawaguchi H., Nakamura K., Akune T., Cheung K.M.C., Yoshimura N., Yoshida M. and Tsuchiya H., Classification of High Intensity Zones of the Lumbar Spine and Their Association with Other Spinal MRI Phenotypes: The Wakayama Spine Study, PLOS ONE. 2016, 11: e0160111.
Teraguchi M., Cheung J.P.Y., Karppinen J., Hashizume H., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M.C. and Samartzis D., Lumbar high-intensity zones on MRI: imaging biomarkers for severe, prolonged low back pain and sciatica in a population-based cohort, 44th Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine (ISSLS) in Athens, Greece on May 29th to June 2nd, 2017.
Teraguchi M., Cheung J.P.Y., Karppinen J., Hashizume H., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Lumbar high-intensity zones on MRI: imaging biomarkers for severe, prolonged low back pain and sciatica in a population-based cohort, 44th Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine, Athens, Greece, May 29 - June 2, 2017.
Teraguchi M., Cheung J.P.Y., Karppinen J., Bow H.Y.C., Cheung K.M.C. and Samartzis D., Lumbar high-intensity zones on magnetic resonance imaging: imaging biomarkers significantly associated with severe, prolonged low back pain, and sciatica in a population-based cohort, The 36th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association. 2016.
Teraguchi M., Samartzis D., Hashizume H., Yamada H., Muraki S., Oka H., Cheung J., Kagotani R., Iwahashi H., Tanaka S., Kawaguchi H., Nakamura K., Akune T., Cheung K.M.C., Yoshimura N. and Yoshida M., Novel classification and determinants of high intensity zones of the lumbar spine and its association with other spinal MRI phenotypes: the Wakayama Spine Study, PLoS One. 2016.
To M.K.T., Cheung K.M.C., Yeung E., Wu J.B. and Zhong D.H., Pre-operative halo-ring traction minimizes surgical risk of severe scoliosis curve in Osteogenesis Imperfecta, Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association. 2016.
To M.K.T., Cheung K.M.C., Chow W., Yeung E.H.K., Zheng Y.L. and Fan Y.L., Pre-operative monitoring of halo-traction for Osteogenesis Imperfecta patients with scoliosis using radiation-free 3D ultrasound Scolioscan , YP, 13th International conference on osteogenesis imperfecta. YP, 2017.
To M.K.T., Cheung K.M.C., Yeung E.H.K., Fan Y.L., Zhong D.H., Wu J.B. and Zhou Y.P., Preoperative Halo Traction with Posterior Spinal Release and Pedicle Screw Fixation for the Treatment of OI with Severe Scoliosis , 13th International Conference on Osteogenesis Imperfecta. 2017.
To M.K.T., Cheung K.M.C., Cheung J.P.Y., Kwan K.Y.H. and Wu J.B., Surgical Management of Scoliosis in Patients with Osteogenesis Imperfecta – How to Maximize Outcome?, Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association. 2016.
To M.K.T., Cheung K.M.C., Zhou Y.P., Zhang X.Y. and Yin S.J., The Application of 3D Printing in Managing Complex Deformity in Osteogenesis Imperfecta, Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association. 2016.
To M.K.T., Cheung K.M.C., Zheng Y.P., Yeung E. and Fan Y.L., The use of Scolioscan to monitor scoliotic curves in one Osteogenesis Imperfecta patient during halo traction: a case report, Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association. 2016.
WANG W., Wong H.M., Chu P.K., Leung F.K.L., Cheung K.M.C. and Yeung K.W.K., Magnesium Plasma Modified Bone Allograft for Bone Tissue Regeneration, The 19th Interfinish World Congress & Exhibition, Beijing, China. 2016.
Wang W., Wong H.M., Chu P.K., Leung F.K.L., Cheung K.M.C. and Yeung K.W.K., 3D Porous Polycaprolactone-based Magnesium Scaffold for Bone Tissue Engineering, Society for Biomaterials 2017 Annual Meeting and Exposition, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. 2017.
Wang W., Wong H.M., Chu P.K., Leung F.K.L., Cheung K.M.C. and Yeung K.W.K., Bone Allograft Modified by Magnesium Plasma for Bone Tissue Regeneration, 2016第十一届全国表面工程大会暨第八届全国青年表面工程学术会议, Chengdu, China. 2016.
Wong C.K.H., Cheung W.H.P., Samartzis D., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M.C., Lam C.L.K. and Cheung J.P.Y., Mapping the SRS-22r questionnaire onto the EQ-5D-5L utility score in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, PLOS ONE. 2017, 12: e0175847.
Wong C.K.H., Cheung J.P.Y., Cheung W.H.P., Lam C.L.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Traditional growing rod versus magnetically controlled growing rod for treatment of early onset scoliosis: Cost analysis from implantation till skeletal maturity, Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2017, 25 (2): 1-10.
Wong H.M., Zhao Y., Leung F.K.L., Xi T., Zhang Z., Zheng Z., Wu S., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M.C., Chu P.K. and Yeung K.W.K., Functionalized Polymeric Membrane with Enhanced Mechanical and Biological Properties to Control the Degradation of Magnesium Alloy, Advanced Healthcare Materials. 2017, 6: 1601269.
Wong Y.W., Cheung J.P.Y., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., A rare postoperative complication of anterior lower thoracic instrumentation: diaphragmatic laceration with hemothorax, European Spine Journal. 2017, 26: 146-150.
Yao G.F., Cheung J.P.Y., Shigematsu H., Ohrt-Nissen S., Cheung K.M.C., Luk K.D.K. and Samartzis D., Characterization and Predictive Value of “Segmental Curve Flexibility” in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Patients, SPINE. 2016, 1.
ZHANG C., LIM F.L., Tam W.K., Au Y.K., Cheah K.S.E., Cheung K.M.C. and Leung V.Y.L., Development of Intervertebral disc degeneration in N-cadherin mutant mouse, Gordon Research Conference: Cartilage Biology & Pathology, Lucca. 2017.
ZHANG C., LIM F.L., Tam W.K., Au Y.K., Cheah K.S.E., Cheung K.M.C. and Leung V.Y.L., Development of lumbar disc degeneration in cadherin 2 mouse mutant, The Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine, Athens. 2017.


Researcher : Cheung PYJ

Project Title:Are rigid cervical collars necessary for patients undergoing open-door laminoplasty and titanium arch plates for cervical myelopathy? - a randomized pilot clinical trial
Investigator(s):Cheung JPY, Samartzis D, Cheung KMC
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Mini Grant
Start Date:05/2016


Project Title:Prediction classifier model for management of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
Investigator(s):Cheung JPY, Hu Y, Luk KDK, Cheung KMC
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Mini Grant
Start Date:05/2016


Project Title:Microarray analysis for ligamentum flavum in lumbar developmental spinal stenosis
Investigator(s):Cheung JPY, Leung VYL, Tam V
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2016


Project Title:51st Annual Meeting & Course of the Scoliosis Research Society; Paper #61: Predicting peak growth spurt and cessation of growth with the distal radius and ulna classification
Investigator(s):Cheung JPY
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:09/2016
Completion Date:09/2016


Project Title:Defining indications for managing scoliosis using comparative outcomes and cost analysis.
Investigator(s):Cheung JPY, Lam CLK, Fong DYT, Samartzis D, Cheung KMC, Wong CKH
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2017


Project Title:Biomechanical stability of cortical versus pedicle screws in the lumbar spine with relevance of bone density
Investigator(s):Cheung JPY, Lu WW, Luk KDK
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2017


List of Research Outputs



Researcher : Cheung WHP

List of Research Outputs

Cheung J.P.Y., Cheung W.H.P. and Hu Y., Creating a developmental spinal stenosis rat model and utility of somatosensory evoked potential for testing, 44th Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine (ISSLS) in Athens, Greece on May 29th to June 2nd, 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y., Yiu K.L., Chan P., Cheung W.H.P., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Predictability of in-brace correction and Cobb's Angle at Brace Weaning using supine radiographs for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, The 36th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association. 2016.
Cheung J.P.Y., Cheung W.H.P., Samartzis D., Cheung K.M.C. and Luk K.D.K., Predicting Peak Growth Spurt and Cessation of Growth with the Distal Radius and Ulna Classification, 51st Scoliosis Research Society Annual Meeting. 2016.
Cheung J.P.Y., Cheung W.H.P., Wong C.K.H., Samartzis D., Luk K.D.K., Lam C.L.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Psychometric validation of the traditional Chinese version of the early onset scoliosis - 24 item questionnaire, Spine. 2016, 41(24): E1460-E1469.
Cheung J.P.Y., Ng K.K.K., Cheung W.H.P., Samartzis D. and Cheung K.M.C., Radiographic indices for lumbar developmental spinal stenosis, 44th Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine (ISSLS) in Athens, Greece on May 29th to June 2nd, 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y., Tang C.Y.K., Ng K.K.M., Cheung W.H.P., Samartzis D. and Cheung K.M.C., Radiographic indices for lumbar developmental spinal stenosis, The 36th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association. 2016.
Cheung J.P.Y., Cheung W.H.P., Samartzis D., Cheung K.M.C. and Luk K.D.K., The use of the distal radius and ulna classification for the prediction of growth: peak growth spurt and growth cessation, Bone and Joint Journal. 2016, 98-B: 1689-1696.
Cheung W.H.P., Wong C.K.H., Lau S.T. and Cheung J.P.Y., Psychometric Validation of the Adapted Traditional Chinese (Hong Kong) Version of the Japanese Orthopaedic Association Cervical Myelopathy Evaluation Questionnaire (JOACMEQ), SPINE. 2017.
Cheung W.H.P., Wong C.K.H., Cheung J.P.Y., Samartzis D., Luk K.D.K., Lam C.L.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Psychometric validation of EuroQoL 5-dimension 5-level in Chinese patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, Scoliosis and Spinal Disorders. 2016, 11: 19.
Cheung W.H.P., Wong C.K.H., Samartzis D., Luk K.D.K., Lam C.L.K., Cheung K.M.C. and Cheung J.P.Y., Psychometric validation of the EuroQoL 5-Dimension 5-Level (EQ-5D-5L) in Chinese patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, Scoliosis and Spinal Disorders. 2016, 11: 19.
Cheung W.H.P., Tam V., Leung V.Y.L., Samartzis D., Cheung K.M.C., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung J.P.Y., The paradoxical relationship between ligamentum flavum hypertrophy and developmental lumbar spinal stenosis., Scoliosis and Spinal Disorders. 2016.
Deng L.M., Li H.X., Hu Y., Cheung J.P.Y., Jin R.C., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung W.H.P., Data-driven modeling for scoliosis prediction, 2016 IEEE International Conference on System Science & Engineering; National Chi Nan University, Taiwan, July 7-9, 2016.
Wong C.K.H., Cheung W.H.P., Samartzis D., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M.C., Lam C.L.K. and Cheung J.P.Y., Mapping the SRS-22r questionnaire onto the EQ-5D-5L utility score in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, PLOS ONE. 2017, 12: e0175847.
Wong C.K.H., Cheung J.P.Y., Cheung W.H.P., Lam C.L.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Traditional growing rod versus magnetically controlled growing rod for treatment of early onset scoliosis: Cost analysis from implantation till skeletal maturity, Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2017, 25 (2): 1-10.


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 & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:11/2003


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 & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:02/2011


Project Title:Is endothelin-1 a biomarker for the severity of knee osteoarthritis? A Hong Kong Cohort study
Investigator(s):Chiu PKY
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2014


Project Title:Is Endothelin-1 Signaling A Therapeutic Target to Rescue Osteoarthritis? An Experimental Study
Investigator(s):Chiu PKY, Vanhoutte PMGR, Chung SK, Wen C
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:09/2014


Project Title:Role of Vascular Endothelin-1 in Obesity-Induced Osteoarthritis
Investigator(s):Chiu PKY, Wen C, Yan CH
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:05/2015


List of Research Outputs

Chan W.K., Chan P.K., Chiu P.K.Y., Yan C.H., Fu C.H.H. and Chan T.C.W., Bronze Award, Best Original Research by Trainee, Hong Kong Academy of Medicine. 2016.
Chan W.K., Chan P.K., Chiu P.K.Y., Yan C.H. and Ng F., Does Barbed Suture Lower Cost and Improve Outcome in Total Knee Arthroplasty? A Randomized Controlled Trial, The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2017, 32: 1474-1477.
Chan W.K., Chan P.K., Chiu P.K.Y., Yan C.H., Fu C.H.H., Ng F.Y. and Chan T.C.W., Vincent Chan trophy for the best paper on adult joint reconstruction by trainee, Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association. 2016.
Chiu P.K.Y. and Yan C.H., A review of the clinical approach to persistent pain following total hip replacement, Hong Kong Medical Journal. 2016, 22:600-607.
Chiu P.K.Y. and Yan C.H., Bacteriology and risk factors for infection after total knee arthroplasty: a series of 2543 cases in one institution, The 36th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (5-6 Nov 2016). 2016, 116.
Chiu P.K.Y. and Yan C.H., Case-control short term outcome analysis of a medial-pivot system in primary total knee arthroplasty, The 36th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (5-6 Nov 2016). 2016.
Chiu P.K.Y. and Yan C.H., Case-control study on patient reported outcome measures of a medial-pivot system in primary total knee arthroplasty, The 36th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (5-6 Nov 2016). 2016, 71.
Chiu P.K.Y., Cemented femoral components in THA - How I do it, The 11th International Congress of Chinese Orthopaedic Association (17-20 Nov 2016). 2016.
Chiu P.K.Y. and Yan C.H., Chinese patients’ expectations from total knee replacement and the effect of preoperative education, The 36th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (5-6 Nov 2016). 2016, 118.
Chiu P.K.Y., Comprehensive Osteoarthritis ManagEment (COME) Programme – Applying activity pacing strategies to enhance pain self-efficacy and fatigue management, The 36th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (5-6 Nov 2016). 2016, 79.
Chiu P.K.Y., Comprehensive Osteoarthritis ManagEment (COME) Programme – Evaluation of patient knowledge of osteoarthritis of knee in MacLehose Medical Rehabilitation Centre, The 36th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (5-6 Nov 2016). 2016, 84.
Chiu P.K.Y., Comprehensive Osteoarthritis ManagEment (COME) Programme – Pilot multi-disciplinary exercise training programme for patient with osteoarthritis knee in MacLehose Medical Rehabilitation Centre, The 36th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (5-6 Nov 2016). 2016, 83.
Chiu P.K.Y., DDH - Getting the hip where it should be, The 11th International Congress of Chinese Orthopaedic Association (17-20 Nov 2016). 2016.
Chiu P.K.Y., Diagnosing and treatment of PJI after TKA (at the CAOS - ASIA course), The 10th Congress of Chinese Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (11-13 May 2017) at Guangzhou, China. 2017.
Chiu P.K.Y. and Yan C.H., Distal femoral valgus cut angle in osteoarthritic Southern Chinese population and its relevance with alignment in total knee arthroplasty, The 36th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (5-6 Nov 2016). 2016, 111.
Chiu P.K.Y. and Yan C.H., Effect of steroid in local infiltration analgesia in one-stage bilateral total knee arthroplasty. A paired-randomized controlled study., The 36th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual congress (5-6 Nov 2016). 2016, 25.
Chiu P.K.Y., Yan C.H. and ZHANG C., Expression and Modulation of Fatty Acid Binding Protein 4 (FABP-4), a novel adipokine in Murine ATDC-5 chondrocyte cell lline, The 36th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual congress (5-6 Nov 2016). 2016, 34.
Chiu P.K.Y., Yan C.H. and ZHANG C., Fatty Acid Binding Protein 4 (FABP-4) induces chondrocyte degeneration through macrophage-mediated inflammation: an in-vitro cell co-culture study, The 36th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual congress (5-6 Nov 2016). 2016, 35.
Chiu P.K.Y., Joint replacement for OA knee - when and what to offer, Multidisciplinary Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Congress on Pain Management (MSK US PM) 20-21 May 2017.
Chiu P.K.Y., Yan C.H. and ZHANG C., Knocking out or pharmaceutical inhibition of Fatty Acid Binding Protein 4 (FABP-4) alleviates osteoarthritis induced by a very high fat diet in mouse, The 36th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual congress (5-6 Nov 2016). 2016, 35.
Chiu P.K.Y. and Yan C.H., Leukocyte esterase test for diagnosis of prosthetic joint infection, The 36th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (5-6 Nov 2016). 2016, 113.
Chiu P.K.Y., Management of periprosthetic fracture on the femoral side after THA (at the CAOS - ASIA course), The 10th Congress of Chinese Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (11-13 May 2017) at Guangzhou, China. 2017.
Chiu P.K.Y. and Yan C.H., Multimodal analgesia using periarticular injection plus continuous femoral nerve block versus periarticular injection alone after total knee arthroplasty? A prospective, crossover, randomised clinical trial, The 36th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (5-6 Nov 2016). 2016, 71.
Chiu P.K.Y., PREHAB & REHAB home readiness program by occupational therapist for fast track total joint arthroplasty, The 36th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (5-6 Nov 2016). 2016, 81.
Chiu P.K.Y. and Yan C.H., Patellofemoral crepitus after total knee replacement, The 36th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (5-6 Nov 2016). 2016, 116.
Chiu P.K.Y. and Yan C.H., Preoperative anaemia in patients undergoing primary total knee arthroplasty, The 36th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (5-6 Nov 2016). 2016, 74.
Chiu P.K.Y., Reasons of unplanned readmission after joint arthroplasty, The 36th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (5-6 Nov 2016). 2016, 113.
Chiu P.K.Y. and Yan C.H., Reduction of allogenic transfusion rate by patient blood management in total knee arthroplasty – Queen Mary Hospital experience, The 36th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (5-6 Nov 2016). 2016, 114.
Chiu P.K.Y. and Yan C.H., Report on clinical outcomes and survivorship of primary total knee arthroplasty from 2000-2007 in a teaching hospital, The 36th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (5-6 Nov 2016). 2016, 115.
Chiu P.K.Y. and Yan C.H., Safety of one-stage bilateral total knee arthroplasty ? – A retrospective review, The 36th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (5-6 Nov 2016). 2016, 72.
Chiu P.K.Y., Shorten hospital length of stay by Day Zero physiotherapy mobilization program after total knee arthroplasty, The 36th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (5-6 Nov 2016). 2016, 80.
Chiu P.K.Y., The severe valgus knee - How to release, The 11th International Congress of Chinese Orthopaedic Association (17-20 Nov 2016). 2016.
Chiu P.K.Y., Total Knee replacement - What is new? (at the CAOS- HKCOS course), The 10th Congress of Chinese Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (11-13 May 2017) at Guangzhou, China. 2017.
Chiu P.K.Y. and Yan C.H., Unexpected complications after primary total knee arthroplasty : Acute abdomen, The 36th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (5-6 Nov 2016). 2016, 121.
Leung B.H.W., Yan C.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., Case – Control Study on Patient Reported Outcome Measures of a Medial-Pivot System in Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty, 36th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2016.
Leung G., Yan C.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., Report on Clinical Outcomes and Survivorship of Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty from 2000-2007 in a Teaching Hospital, 36th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2016.
Ng F.Y., Yan C.H., Chan P.K. and Chiu P.K.Y., David Fang trophy for the best paper on adult joint reconstruction, Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association. 2016.
Wong S.H.J., Chiu P.K.Y. and Yan C.H., Review Article: Osteophytes, Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2016, 24: 403-410.
ZHANG C., Yan C.H., Xu A., Chan B.P. and Chiu P.K.Y., Knocking out or Pharmaceutical Inhibition of Fatty Acid Binding Protein 4 (FABP-4) Alleviates Osteoarthritis Induced by A Very High Fat Diet in Mouse, The 2017 annual congress of Osteoarthritis Research Society International. 2017.
ZHANG C., Yan C.H., Chiu P.K.Y. and Xu A., Young Investigator Award, Osteoarthritis Research Society International. 2017.


Researcher : Chow SP

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




Researcher : Chow W

List of Research Outputs

To M.K.T., Cheung K.M.C., Chow W., Yeung E.H.K., Zheng Y.L. and Fan Y.L., Pre-operative monitoring of halo-traction for Osteogenesis Imperfecta patients with scoliosis using radiation-free 3D ultrasound Scolioscan , YP, 13th International conference on osteogenesis imperfecta. YP, 2017.


Researcher : Deng X

List of Research Outputs

Deng X., Deng H., YU L.H. and Ip W.Y., Certified Hand Therapist Exam and Credential System of the United States : Introduction and Implication, Chinese Journal Rehabilitation Theory Practice. 2017, 23.
Deng X., Zheng B., Ip W.Y. and L L.W., 解读美国注册作业治疗师考试, Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine. 2017, 32.


Researcher : FENG X

List of Research Outputs

FENG X., Fang H., Leung F.K.L. and Chen B.K.K., How to obtain and identify the acetabular anterior column axial view projection in patients?, Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2017, 25: 230949901668501.


Researcher : Fang CX

Project Title:Role of expectation on outcome and satisfaction in distal radius fractures - Establishing a linkage using the trauma expectation factor and trauma outcome measurement (TEFTOM)
Investigator(s):Fang CX, Leung FKL
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:AO Trauma Asia Pacific
Start Date:11/2015


List of Research Outputs

Fang C.X., 3D printing and its applications in medicine, ENGG 1206, HKU Invited lecture for Biomedical engineering. 2017.
Fang C.X., Advanced 3D imaging & pre-operative planning, SICOT Course on Pelvic and Acetabulum Injuries with Cadaveric Dissection, Bangkok, Thailand. 2016.
Fang C.X., Anterior column and posterior hemi-transverse fractures,, SICOT Course on Pelvic and Acetabulum Injuries with Cadaveric Dissection. 2016.
Fang C.X., Application of 3D printing in post-traumatic upper limb deformities., 3D 打印技术在上肢创伤后畸形的应用, CAOS 2017, Guangzhou. 2017.
Fang C.X., Application of 3D printing in post-traumatic upper limb deformities, HKUSZH Orthopaedic Forum. 2017.
Fang C.X., Case based lecture: Emergency stabilization of the pelvic ring, SICOT Course on Pelvic and Acetabulum Injuries with Cadaveric Dissection, Bangkok, Thailand. 2016.
Fang C.X., Complex Knee and Tibia Injuries, Tibia Plateau Fractures. Singapore Trauma Conference, 2017.
Fang C.X., Delayed union and nonunion –principles of treatment, 36th AOTrauma Basic Principles of Fracture Management. 2016.
Fang C.X., Pun C.T.T., Lau T.W., Wong T.M. and Leung F.K.L., Development of a new ICD based comorbidity index for prediction of 5-year survival after hip fracture surgery in 36442 patients., APOA Trauma & Infection meeting 2017.
Fang C.X., Wong T.M., To K.K.W., Wong S.S.Y., Lau T.W. and Leung F.K.L., Infection after fracture osteosynthesis – Part II, Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2017, 25: 230949901769271.
Fang C.X., Wong T.M., Lau T.W., To K.K.W., Wong S.S.Y. and Leung F.K.L., Infection after fracture osteosynthesis – Part I, Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2017, 25: 230949901769271.
Fang C.X., Reduction techniques for articular fractures—principles and methods , 36th AOTrauma Basic Principles of Fracture Management, July 2016, Bangkok Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand. 2016.
Fang C.X., Yan C.H., Yee K.H., Lau T.W., Wong T.M. and Leung F.K.L., Restoration of Humeral Bone Stock Two Years After Internal Fixation of a Periprosthetic Fracture with a Loose Stem, JBJS Case Connector. 2017, 7: e17.
Fang C.X., The (soft-tissue) injury—a high priority consideration, 36th AOTrauma Basic Principles of Fracture Management. 2016.
Fang C.X., Using Scientific Evidence to Empower Evidence-Based Trauma Practices- How to be Well-Read in Residency and Clinical Practices., Singapore Trauma Conference. 2017.
Lau T.W., Fang C.X. and Leung F.K.L., The effectiveness of a multidisciplinary hip fracture care model in improving clinical outcome and the average cost of manpower, Osteoporosis International. 2016.
Leung K.H., Fang C.X., Lau T.W. and Leung F.K.L., Preoperative radiography versus computed tomography for surgical planning for ankle fractures, Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2016, 24: 158-62.
Lou N., Fang C.X., Leung F.K.L., Cheung F. and Wong T.M., Arthroscopic Removal of Suprapatellar Fibroma of Tendon Sheath, The Sugery Journal. Thieme, 2017, 3: 58-61.
Pape H.C., Peitzman A.B., Rotondo M.F., Giannoudis P.V., Fang C.X. and Roman P., Late Outcome After Severe Fractures., Damage Control Management in the Polytrauma Patient. Cham, Springer International Publishing, 2017, 325-332.
Wong T.M., Leung F.K.L., Fang C.X. and Lu W.W., Biomechanical augmentation of locked plating system in osteoporotic proximal humeral fractures using novel bioactive cement , HKOA Annual Congress. 2016.
Wong T.M., Lau T.W., Leung F.K.L., Fang C.X., Yeung K.W.K., Yan C.H., To M.K.T. and Jin J., The use of three-dimensional printing technology in orthopaedic surgery: A review, Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2017.
Wong T.M., Jin J.Y.M., Lau T.W., Fang C.X., Yan C.H., Yeung K.W.K., To M.K.T. and Leung F.K.L., The use of three-dimensional printing technology in orthopaedic surgery, Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2017, 25: 230949901668407.
Yee K.H., Fang C.X., Lau T.W., Pun C.T.T., Wong T.M. and Leung F.K.L., Seasonal Variation in Hip Fracture Mortality, Geriatric Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation. 2017, 8: 49-53.


Researcher : Fu CHH

List of Research Outputs

Chan W.K., Chan P.K., Chiu P.K.Y., Yan C.H., Fu C.H.H. and Chan T.C.W., Bronze Award, Best Original Research by Trainee, Hong Kong Academy of Medicine. 2016.
Chan W.K., Chan P.K., Chiu P.K.Y., Yan C.H., Fu C.H.H., Ng F.Y. and Chan T.C.W., Vincent Chan trophy for the best paper on adult joint reconstruction by trainee, Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association. 2016.


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 & 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 & 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 & 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 & 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 & 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 & 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 & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:HKU Overseas Fellowship Awards
Start Date:09/2010


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 & 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 & 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 & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Innovation and Technology Fund Internship Programme
Start Date:05/2013


Project Title:Electroencephalography (EEG) Features for Assessing Post-operative in Cerebral Palsy Patient
Investigator(s):Hu Y, To MKT, Cheung CW
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:04/2015
Completion Date:03/2017


Project Title:Development of a wearable transcranial dc-stimulator for chronic pain management
Investigator(s):Hu Y, Cheung CW, Mak KC, Cheung JPY
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Innovation and Technology Support Programme (Tier 3)
Start Date:02/2016


Project Title:A Prediction Model Based on Diffusion Tensor Imaging for the Prognosis of Surgical Treatment of Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy
Investigator(s):Hu Y, Luk KDK, Mak KC, Cheung JPY
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:04/2016


Project Title:Somatosensory brain computer interface driving robotic glove for hand function rehabilitation
Investigator(s):Hu Y, Wang Z, Ip WY
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Translational and Applied Research
Start Date:05/2016


Project Title:The neural bases of multi-task training for promoting automaticity of technical skills in surgery
Investigator(s):Hu Y, Masters RSW, Poolton JM, Leung GKK, Foo CC
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:12/2016


Project Title:Intraoperative electrophysiological signals for localization and for determining the pathogenesis of iatrogenic spinal cord injuries
Investigator(s):Hu Y, Luk KDK, Cheung JPY
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:05/2017


Project Title:Provision of diffusion tensor imaging for cervical spondylotic myelopathy diagnosis in elderly
Investigator(s):Hu Y, Cheung JPY, Cheung WY, Koljonen PA, Kwan KYH, Cheung KMC
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:S.K. Yee Medical Foundation - General Award
Start Date:05/2017


Project Title:8th International IEEE EMBS Conference On Neural Engineering (NER’17); Applying ICA to Correct Physiology Noise of Spinal Cord Resting State Fmri/Application of Single Trial Somatosensory Evoked Potential to Diagnose Spinal Cord Demyelination
Investigator(s):Hu Y
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:05/2017
Completion Date:05/2017


List of Research Outputs

CUI J., LI G., Mak K.C., Luk K.D.K. and Hu Y., A combination of functional magnetic resonance imaging and diffusion tensor image to explore structure-function relationship in healthy and myelopathic spinal cord, Journal of Neurorestoratology. 2016, 4: 69-78.
Cheung J.P.Y., Cheung W.H.P. and Hu Y., Creating a developmental spinal stenosis rat model and utility of somatosensory evoked potential for testing, 44th Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine (ISSLS) in Athens, Greece on May 29th to June 2nd, 2017.
Deng L.M., Hu Y., Cheung J.P.Y. and Luk K.D.K., A Data-Driven Decision Support System for Scoliosis Prognosis, IEEE Access. 2017, 5: 7874-7884.
Deng L.M., Li H.X., Hu Y., Cheung J.P.Y., Jin R.C., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung W.H.P., Data-driven modeling for scoliosis prediction, 2016 IEEE International Conference on System Science & Engineering; National Chi Nan University, Taiwan, July 7-9, 2016.
Huang Y., XIAO J., Leung V.Y.L., Lu W.W., Hu Y. and Luk K.D.K., LUMBAR INTERVERTEBRAL DISC ALLOGRAFT TRANSPLANTATION: HEALING AND REMODELLING OF THE BONY STRUCTURE, EUROPEAN CELLS & MATERIALS. 2016, 32: 216-227.
Huang Y., Xiao J., Leung V.Y.L., Lu W.W., Hu Y. and Luk K.D.K., Lumbar intervertebral disc allograft transplantation: healing and remodeling of the bony sturcture, European Cells and Materials. 2016, 32: 216-227.
JIANG N., Luk K.D.K. and Hu Y., Is dynamic surface electromyography topography an indication of low back pain, 44th Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine, Athens, Greece, May 29 - June 2, 2017.
JIN R., Huang Y., Luk K.D.K. and Hu Y., A computational measurement of cartilaginous endplate structure using ultrashort time-to-echo MRI scanning, Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine. 2017, 143: 49-58.
LI X., Li G., Luk K.D.K. and Hu Y., Neurorestoratology evidence in an animal model with cervical spondylotic myelopathy, Journal of Neurorestoratology. 2017, 5: 21-29.
LIU X., Qian W., JIN R., LI X., Luk K.D.K., Wu E.X. and Hu Y., Amplitude of Low Frequency Fluctuation (ALFF) in the Cervical Spinal Cord with Stenosis: A Resting State fMRI Study, PLOS ONE. 2016, 11: e0167279.
LIU X., Zhou F., LI X., Qian W., CUI J., Zhou Y., Luk K.D.K., Wu E.X. and Hu Y., Organization of the intrinsic functional network in the cervical spinal cord: a resting state functional MRI study, Neuroscience. 2016, 336: 30-38.
Qian W., Chan K.H., Hui S.K., Lee C.Y., Hu Y. and Mak H.K.F., Application of diffusional kurtosis imaging to detect occult brain damages in multiple sclerosis and neuromyelitis optica, NMR in Biomedicine. 2016.
SHEN Z., YI J., LI X., Lo H.P.M., Chen M.Z., Hu Y. and Wang Z., A soft stretchable bending sensor and data glove applications, Robotics and Biomimetics. 2016, 3.
Xu M., Jia Y., Qi H., Hu Y., He F., Zhao X., Zhou P., Zhang L., Wan B., Gao W. and Ming D., Use of a steady-state baseline to address evoked vs. oscillation models of visual evoked potential origin, NeuroImage. 2016, 134: 204-212.


Researcher : Huang Y

List of Research Outputs

Huang Y., XIAO J., Leung V.Y.L., Lu W.W., Hu Y. and Luk K.D.K., LUMBAR INTERVERTEBRAL DISC ALLOGRAFT TRANSPLANTATION: HEALING AND REMODELLING OF THE BONY STRUCTURE, EUROPEAN CELLS & MATERIALS. 2016, 32: 216-227.
Huang Y., Xiao J., Leung V.Y.L., Lu W.W., Hu Y. and Luk K.D.K., Lumbar intervertebral disc allograft transplantation: healing and remodeling of the bony sturcture, European Cells and Materials. 2016, 32: 216-227.
JIN R., Huang Y., Luk K.D.K. and Hu Y., A computational measurement of cartilaginous endplate structure using ultrashort time-to-echo MRI scanning, Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine. 2017, 143: 49-58.


Researcher : Ip WY

Project Title:Study on wrist problems
Investigator(s):Ip WY, Chow SP
Department:Orthopaedics & 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 & 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 & 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 & 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 & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:01/2009


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 & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:02/2011


Project Title:10th World Symposium on Congential Malformations of the Hand and Upper Limb; Botox injection in the management of upper limb deformities in crebral palsy patients
Investigator(s):Ip WY
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:05/2015


Project Title:IFSSH & IFSHT Triennial Congress; Nerve injuries in sports
Investigator(s):Ip WY
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:10/2016
Completion Date:10/2016


Project Title:A Novel Resorbable Magnesium Alloy Fixation System for Orthopaedic Application: Design of a New Bone Plate and Screw System and its Biomechanical Evaluation
Investigator(s):Ip WY
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:AO Trauma Asia Pacific
Start Date:01/2017


Project Title:Investigation of neuroplastic change in Peripheral Nerve Compression Injury (PNCI) within artificial animal model
Investigator(s):Ip WY
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:04/2017


List of Research Outputs

Deng X., Deng H., YU L.H. and Ip W.Y., Certified Hand Therapist Exam and Credential System of the United States : Introduction and Implication, Chinese Journal Rehabilitation Theory Practice. 2017, 23.
Deng X., Zheng B., Ip W.Y. and L L.W., 解读美国注册作业治疗师考试, Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine. 2017, 32.
Ip W.Y., In vivo Study on the biodegradation behavior of Mg-based alloys for orthopaedic application, 27th European Conference on Biometerials. 2016.
Ip W.Y., Negetive Pressure Wound Therapy in Trauma, 10th National Congress CN Congress. 2016.
Lui Y.F. and Ip W.Y., Application of Hydrogel in Reconstruction Surgery: Hydrogel/Fat Graft Complex Filler for Volume Reconstruction in Critical Sized Muscle Defects, BioMed Research International. Hindawi, 2016, 2016: 9.


Researcher : JIANG N

List of Research Outputs

JIANG N., Luk K.D.K. and Hu Y., Is dynamic surface electromyography topography an indication of low back pain, 44th Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine, Athens, Greece, May 29 - June 2, 2017.


Researcher : JIN R

List of Research Outputs

JIN R., Huang Y., Luk K.D.K. and Hu Y., A computational measurement of cartilaginous endplate structure using ultrashort time-to-echo MRI scanning, Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine. 2017, 143: 49-58.
LIU X., Qian W., JIN R., LI X., Luk K.D.K., Wu E.X. and Hu Y., Amplitude of Low Frequency Fluctuation (ALFF) in the Cervical Spinal Cord with Stenosis: A Resting State fMRI Study, PLOS ONE. 2016, 11: e0167279.


Researcher : Kuong EEYL

List of Research Outputs

YEUNG K.S., Ip J.K.J., Chow C.P., Kuong E.E.Y.L., Tam P.K.H., Chan G.C.F. and Chung B.H.Y., Somatic PIK3CA mutations in seven patients with PIK3CA-related overgrowth spectrum, American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A. 2017, 173A: 978-984.


Researcher : Kwan KYH

Project Title:Continuous intraocular pressure patterns in spine surgery: a prospective case-controlled study
Investigator(s):Kwan KYH
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:AO Spine Asia Pacific
Start Date:09/2015


Project Title:Treatment of the proximal thoracic curve in double thoracic adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: fusion strategy and correction of shoulder imbalance
Investigator(s):Kwan KYH, Cheung KMC
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:01/2016


Project Title:Scoliosis Research Society 51st Annual Meeting; Physiotherapeutic Scoliosis Specific exercises: update for therapeutic exercises in the treatment of Scoliosis. Current Research: Asia.
Investigator(s):Kwan KYH
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:09/2016
Completion Date:09/2016


Project Title:Motion analysis of the myelopathy hand: new insight into the classical sign
Investigator(s):Kwan KYH, Cheung KMC
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2017


List of Research Outputs

Bow H.Y.C., Kwan K.Y.H., Samartzis D., Dekutoski M., Schwab F., Boachie-Adjei O., Kebaish K., Ames C., Qiu Y., Shaffrey C., Fehlings M., Lenke L. and Cheung K.M.C., Prevalence and Risk Factors for Unplanned Return to Oroom for Complex Adult Spinal Deformity Patients: Scoli-Risk 1 Prospective Multicenter International Study, 51st The Scoliosis Research Society Annual Meeting. 2016.
Cheung J.P.Y., Bow H.Y.C., Samartzis D., Kwan K.Y.H. and Cheung K.M.C., Frequent small distractions with a magnetically controlled growing rod for early-onset scoliosis and avoidance of the law of diminishing returns., Journal of orthopaedic surgery. 2016, 24: 332-337.
Cheung K.M.C., Kwan K.Y.H. and To M.K.T., Pre-operative Evaluation and Imaging Techniques in AIS, AOSpine Masters Series Textbook (Pediatric Deformities). 2017.
Kwan K.Y.H., Cervical facet dislocation, 14th Hong Kong International Orthopaedic Forum 2017, Hong Kong, April 8-9, 2017.
Kwan K.Y.H., Common adult spine problems, Orthopaedic Update Course for Family Physicians 2016, Hong Kong, October 15, 2016.
Kwan K.Y.H., Fusion level selection in AIS surgery, Academic Congress in celebration of 60th Anniversary, Foshan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Foshan, China, August 20, 2016.
Kwan K.Y.H., Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Ambassador - 67th Philippines Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress, Manila, Philippines, Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association. 2016.
Kwan K.Y.H., Minimally invasive surgery in deformity, Scoliosis Research Society 7th Spine Deformity Solutions: A Hands-On Course, Hong Kong, October 28-30, 2016.
Kwan K.Y.H., Orthopaedic management of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, Central Commissioned Training Program for Physiotherapists 2016-2017, Hong Kong, February 18, 2017.
Kwan K.Y.H., Physiotherapeutic scoliosis specific exercises, Scoliosis Research Society Annual Meeting, Prague, Czech Republic, September 21-24, 2016.
Kwan K.Y.H., Cheng A.C.S., Koh H.Y., Chiu A.Y.Y. and Cheung K.M.C., SOSORT Award 2017, International Society on Scoliosis Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Treatment. 2017.
Kwan K.Y.H., Sagittal spinal deformity: etiology and clinical problems, Specialty Day in Spine - Adult Spinal Deformity, Hong Kong College of Orthopaedics Surgeons, Hong Kong, June 24, 2017.
Kwan K.Y.H., Selection of fusion levels in AIS based on the fulcrum bending radiographs, AOSpine Scoliosis Week, Muscat, Oman, July 20, 2016.
Kwan K.Y.H., Spinal instability and instrumented spinal fusion, Lumbar spine surgery Education 2017, Hong Kong College of Perioperative Nursing, Hong Kong, May 27, 2017.
Kwan K.Y.H., Cheung J.P.Y., Yiu K.L. and Cheung K.M.C., Ten year follow-up of Jarcho–Levin syndrome with thoracic insufficiency treated by VEPTR and MCGR VEPTR hybrid, European Spine Journal. 2017.
Kwan K.Y.H., Alanay A., Yazici M., Demirkiran G., Helenius I., Nnadi C., Ferguson J., Akbarnia B.A., Cheung J.P.Y. and Cheung K.M.C., Unplanned Reoperations in Magnetically Controlled Growing Rod Surgery for Early Onset Scoliosis with a Minimum of Two-Year Follow-Up, SPINE. 2017, 1.
Kwan K.Y.H., Update on sagittal profile studies, An afternoon with experts in adult spinal deformity surgery, The University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, China, January 14, 2017.
Ohrt-Nissen S., Cheung J.P.Y., Hallager W., Gehrcen M., Kwan K.Y.H., Dahl B., Cheung K.M.C. and Samartzis D., Reproducibility of thoracic kyphosis measurements in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis., Scoliosis and Spinal Disorders. 2016.
To M.K.T., Cheung K.M.C., Cheung J.P.Y., Kwan K.Y.H. and Wu J.B., Surgical Management of Scoliosis in Patients with Osteogenesis Imperfecta – How to Maximize Outcome?, Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association. 2016.
Wu A.M., Zou F., Cao Y., Xia D.D., He W., Zhu B., Chen D., Ni W.F., Wang X.Y. and Kwan K.Y.H., Lumbar spinal stenosis: an update on the epidemiology, diagnosis and treatment, AME Medical Journal. 2017, 2: 63.


Researcher : LI C

List of Research Outputs

SUN T., LI C., Xiong L., NING Z., Leung F.K.L., PENG S.L. and Lu W.W., miR-375-3p negatively regulates osteogenesis by targeting and decreasing the expression levels of LRP5 and beta-catenin, PLOS ONE. 2017, 12(2).


Researcher : LI G

List of Research Outputs

CUI J., LI G., Mak K.C., Luk K.D.K. and Hu Y., A combination of functional magnetic resonance imaging and diffusion tensor image to explore structure-function relationship in healthy and myelopathic spinal cord, Journal of Neurorestoratology. 2016, 4: 69-78.
LI X., Li G., Luk K.D.K. and Hu Y., Neurorestoratology evidence in an animal model with cervical spondylotic myelopathy, Journal of Neurorestoratology. 2017, 5: 21-29.


Researcher : LI X

List of Research Outputs

LI X., Li G., Luk K.D.K. and Hu Y., Neurorestoratology evidence in an animal model with cervical spondylotic myelopathy, Journal of Neurorestoratology. 2017, 5: 21-29.
LIU X., Qian W., JIN R., LI X., Luk K.D.K., Wu E.X. and Hu Y., Amplitude of Low Frequency Fluctuation (ALFF) in the Cervical Spinal Cord with Stenosis: A Resting State fMRI Study, PLOS ONE. 2016, 11: e0167279.
LIU X., Zhou F., LI X., Qian W., CUI J., Zhou Y., Luk K.D.K., Wu E.X. and Hu Y., Organization of the intrinsic functional network in the cervical spinal cord: a resting state functional MRI study, Neuroscience. 2016, 336: 30-38.
SHEN Z., YI J., LI X., Lo H.P.M., Chen M.Z., Hu Y. and Wang Z., A soft stretchable bending sensor and data glove applications, Robotics and Biomimetics. 2016, 3.


Researcher : LI X

List of Research Outputs

LI X., Li G., Luk K.D.K. and Hu Y., Neurorestoratology evidence in an animal model with cervical spondylotic myelopathy, Journal of Neurorestoratology. 2017, 5: 21-29.
LIU X., Qian W., JIN R., LI X., Luk K.D.K., Wu E.X. and Hu Y., Amplitude of Low Frequency Fluctuation (ALFF) in the Cervical Spinal Cord with Stenosis: A Resting State fMRI Study, PLOS ONE. 2016, 11: e0167279.
LIU X., Zhou F., LI X., Qian W., CUI J., Zhou Y., Luk K.D.K., Wu E.X. and Hu Y., Organization of the intrinsic functional network in the cervical spinal cord: a resting state functional MRI study, Neuroscience. 2016, 336: 30-38.
SHEN Z., YI J., LI X., Lo H.P.M., Chen M.Z., Hu Y. and Wang Z., A soft stretchable bending sensor and data glove applications, Robotics and Biomimetics. 2016, 3.


Researcher : LIM FL

List of Research Outputs

ZHANG C., LIM F.L., Tam W.K., Au Y.K., Cheah K.S.E., Cheung K.M.C. and Leung V.Y.L., Development of Intervertebral disc degeneration in N-cadherin mutant mouse, Gordon Research Conference: Cartilage Biology & Pathology, Lucca. 2017.
ZHANG C., LIM F.L., Tam W.K., Au Y.K., Cheah K.S.E., Cheung K.M.C. and Leung V.Y.L., Development of lumbar disc degeneration in cadherin 2 mouse mutant, The Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine, Athens. 2017.


Researcher : LIN Z

List of Research Outputs

LIN Z., Zhao Y., Wong H.M., Cheung K.M.C., Chu P.K. and Yeung K.W.K., Improving corrosion resistance and biocompatibility of WE43 magnesium alloy by custom made dual plasma implantation, International Forum of Biomedical Materials: Biomaterials Interfaces and Nanobiomaterials, Hangzhou, China. 2016.
LIN Z., Zhao Y., Cheung K.M.C., Chu P.K., Leung F.K.L. and Yeung K.W.K., Plasma Enhanced Biocompatible and Photocatalytic Antibacterial Degradable Magnesium Alloy for Bone Facture Fixation, ORS (Orthopaedic Reseach Society) 2017 Annual Meeting, San Diego, California, USA. 2017.


Researcher : LIU D

List of Research Outputs

LIU D., Cheung K.M.C. and Leung V.Y.L., Characterisation of three unique subpopulations of human nucleus pulposus cell culture, Gordon Research Conference: Cartilage Biology & Pathology, Lucca. 2017.


Researcher : LIU W

List of Research Outputs

CUI X., HUANG C.C., ZHANG M., RUAN C.S., PENG S.L., LI L., LIU W., WANG T.I.N.G., LI B.I.N.G., HUANG W.H., RAHAMAN M.N., Lu W.W. and PAN H.B., Enhanced osteointegration of poly(methylmethacrylate) bone cements by incorporating strontium-containing borate bioactive glass, JOURNAL OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY INTERFACE. 2017, 14 (131).
LIU W., DAN X.L., WANG T., Lu W.W. and PAN H.B., A Bone-Implant Interaction Mouse Model for Evaluating Molecular Mechanism of Biomaterials/Bone Interaction, TISSUE ENGINEERING PART C-METHODS. Mary Ann Libert, Inc Publisher, 2016, 22(11): 1018-1027.


Researcher : Lau JY

List of Research Outputs

Hung F.N.I., To K.K.W., Chan J.F.W., Cheng C.C.V., Liu S.H.K., Tam A., Chan T.C.I., Zhang J., Li P.C.K., Wong T.L., ZHANG R., Cheung M.K.S., Leung W., Lau J.Y., Fok M., Chen H., Chan K.H. and Yuen K.Y., Efficacy of Clarithromycin-Naproxen-Oseltamivir Combination in the Treatment of Patients Hospitalized for Influenza A(H3N2) Infection: an open-label, randomized controlled, phase 2b/3 trial., Chest. 2017, 151: 1069-1080.


Researcher : Lau TW

List of Research Outputs

Fang C.X., Pun C.T.T., Lau T.W., Wong T.M. and Leung F.K.L., Development of a new ICD based comorbidity index for prediction of 5-year survival after hip fracture surgery in 36442 patients., APOA Trauma & Infection meeting 2017.
Fang C.X., Wong T.M., To K.K.W., Wong S.S.Y., Lau T.W. and Leung F.K.L., Infection after fracture osteosynthesis – Part II, Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2017, 25: 230949901769271.
Fang C.X., Wong T.M., Lau T.W., To K.K.W., Wong S.S.Y. and Leung F.K.L., Infection after fracture osteosynthesis – Part I, Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2017, 25: 230949901769271.
Fang C.X., Yan C.H., Yee K.H., Lau T.W., Wong T.M. and Leung F.K.L., Restoration of Humeral Bone Stock Two Years After Internal Fixation of a Periprosthetic Fracture with a Loose Stem, JBJS Case Connector. 2017, 7: e17.
Lau T.W., Fang C.X. and Leung F.K.L., The effectiveness of a multidisciplinary hip fracture care model in improving clinical outcome and the average cost of manpower, Osteoporosis International. 2016.
Lee C.H.P., Huang G., Chan P.H.M., Hai S.H.J.J., Yeung C.Y., Fong H.Y., Woo Y.C., Ho K.L., Yiu M.K., Leung F.K.L., Lau T.W., Tse H.F., Lam K.S.L. and Siu D.C.W., Androgen deprivation therapy and fracture risk in Chinese patients with prostate carcinoma, PLOS ONE. 2017, 12: e0171495.
Leung K.H., Fang C.X., Lau T.W. and Leung F.K.L., Preoperative radiography versus computed tomography for surgical planning for ankle fractures, Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2016, 24: 158-62.
Wong T.M., Lau T.W., Leung F.K.L., Fang C.X., Yeung K.W.K., Yan C.H., To M.K.T. and Jin J., The use of three-dimensional printing technology in orthopaedic surgery: A review, Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2017.
Wong T.M., Jin J.Y.M., Lau T.W., Fang C.X., Yan C.H., Yeung K.W.K., To M.K.T. and Leung F.K.L., The use of three-dimensional printing technology in orthopaedic surgery, Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2017, 25: 230949901668407.
Yee K.H., Fang C.X., Lau T.W., Pun C.T.T., Wong T.M. and Leung F.K.L., Seasonal Variation in Hip Fracture Mortality, Geriatric Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation. 2017, 8: 49-53.


Researcher : Leung FKL

Project Title:Guidelines for elderly patients with fragility fractures
Investigator(s):Leung FKL
Department:Orthopaedics & 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 & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Pharmaceutical Industry - General Award
Start Date:05/2010


Project Title:Development of a novel augmentation pattern of femoroplasty to prevent osteoporotic hip fracture - using finite element methods (FEM)
Investigator(s):Leung FKL, Wong TM, Lu WW
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:02/2015
Completion Date:07/2016


Project Title:Development of Anti-Cutout Implants for Internal Fixation of Osteoporotic Femoral and Humeral Neck Fractures
Investigator(s):Leung FKL, Fang CX, Lu WW
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Innovation and Technology Support Programme (Tier 2)
Start Date:03/2016


List of Research Outputs

Cho J.W., Oh C.W., Leung F.K.L., Park K.C., Wong M.K.T., Kwek E., Kim H.J. and Oh J.K., Healing of Atypical Subtrochanteric Femur Fractures After Cephalomedullary Nailing, Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 2017, 31: 138-145.
FENG X., Fang H., Leung F.K.L. and Chen B.K.K., How to obtain and identify the acetabular anterior column axial view projection in patients?, Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2017, 25: 230949901668501.
Fang C.X., Pun C.T.T., Lau T.W., Wong T.M. and Leung F.K.L., Development of a new ICD based comorbidity index for prediction of 5-year survival after hip fracture surgery in 36442 patients., APOA Trauma & Infection meeting 2017.
Fang C.X., Wong T.M., To K.K.W., Wong S.S.Y., Lau T.W. and Leung F.K.L., Infection after fracture osteosynthesis – Part II, Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2017, 25: 230949901769271.
Fang C.X., Wong T.M., Lau T.W., To K.K.W., Wong S.S.Y. and Leung F.K.L., Infection after fracture osteosynthesis – Part I, Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2017, 25: 230949901769271.
Fang C.X., Yan C.H., Yee K.H., Lau T.W., Wong T.M. and Leung F.K.L., Restoration of Humeral Bone Stock Two Years After Internal Fixation of a Periprosthetic Fracture with a Loose Stem, JBJS Case Connector. 2017, 7: e17.
LIN Z., Zhao Y., Cheung K.M.C., Chu P.K., Leung F.K.L. and Yeung K.W.K., Plasma Enhanced Biocompatible and Photocatalytic Antibacterial Degradable Magnesium Alloy for Bone Facture Fixation, ORS (Orthopaedic Reseach Society) 2017 Annual Meeting, San Diego, California, USA. 2017.
Lau T.W., Fang C.X. and Leung F.K.L., The effectiveness of a multidisciplinary hip fracture care model in improving clinical outcome and the average cost of manpower, Osteoporosis International. 2016.
Lee C.H.P., Huang G., Chan P.H.M., Hai S.H.J.J., Yeung C.Y., Fong H.Y., Woo Y.C., Ho K.L., Yiu M.K., Leung F.K.L., Lau T.W., Tse H.F., Lam K.S.L. and Siu D.C.W., Androgen deprivation therapy and fracture risk in Chinese patients with prostate carcinoma, PLOS ONE. 2017, 12: e0171495.
Leung K.H., Fang C.X., Lau T.W. and Leung F.K.L., Preoperative radiography versus computed tomography for surgical planning for ankle fractures, Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2016, 24: 158-62.
Lou N., Fang C.X., Leung F.K.L., Cheung F. and Wong T.M., Arthroscopic Removal of Suprapatellar Fibroma of Tendon Sheath, The Sugery Journal. Thieme, 2017, 3: 58-61.
SUN T., LI C., Xiong L., NING Z., Leung F.K.L., PENG S.L. and Lu W.W., miR-375-3p negatively regulates osteogenesis by targeting and decreasing the expression levels of LRP5 and beta-catenin, PLOS ONE. 2017, 12(2).
SUN T., Li C.T., Xiong L., Ning Z., Leung F.K.L., Peng S. and Lu W.W., miR-375-3p negatively regulates osteogenesis by targeting and decreasing the expression levels of LRP5 and β-catenin, PLOS ONE. 2017, 12: e0171281.
WANG W., Wong H.M., Chu P.K., Leung F.K.L., Cheung K.M.C. and Yeung K.W.K., Magnesium Plasma Modified Bone Allograft for Bone Tissue Regeneration, The 19th Interfinish World Congress & Exhibition, Beijing, China. 2016.
Wang W., Wong H.M., Chu P.K., Leung F.K.L., Cheung K.M.C. and Yeung K.W.K., 3D Porous Polycaprolactone-based Magnesium Scaffold for Bone Tissue Engineering, Society for Biomaterials 2017 Annual Meeting and Exposition, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. 2017.
Wang W., Wong H.M., Chu P.K., Leung F.K.L., Cheung K.M.C. and Yeung K.W.K., Bone Allograft Modified by Magnesium Plasma for Bone Tissue Regeneration, 2016第十一届全国表面工程大会暨第八届全国青年表面工程学术会议, Chengdu, China. 2016.
Wong H.M., Zhao Y., Leung F.K.L., Xi T., Zhang Z., Zheng Z., Wu S., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M.C., Chu P.K. and Yeung K.W.K., Functionalized Polymeric Membrane with Enhanced Mechanical and Biological Properties to Control the Degradation of Magnesium Alloy, Advanced Healthcare Materials. 2017, 6: 1601269.
Wong T.M., Leung F.K.L., Lu W.W. and Kuang G.M., 1st runner-up in Dr Robert Bauze Trauma Gold Medal Judging Session (APOA Trauma and Infection Meeting 2017), Asia Pacific Orthopaedic Assocication. 2017.
Wong T.M., Leung F.K.L., Fang C.X. and Lu W.W., Biomechanical augmentation of locked plating system in osteoporotic proximal humeral fractures using novel bioactive cement , HKOA Annual Congress. 2016.
Wong T.M., Lau T.W., Leung F.K.L., Fang C.X., Yeung K.W.K., Yan C.H., To M.K.T. and Jin J., The use of three-dimensional printing technology in orthopaedic surgery: A review, Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2017.
Wong T.M., Jin J.Y.M., Lau T.W., Fang C.X., Yan C.H., Yeung K.W.K., To M.K.T. and Leung F.K.L., The use of three-dimensional printing technology in orthopaedic surgery, Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2017, 25: 230949901668407.
Yee K.H., Fang C.X., Lau T.W., Pun C.T.T., Wong T.M. and Leung F.K.L., Seasonal Variation in Hip Fracture Mortality, Geriatric Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation. 2017, 8: 49-53.


Researcher : Leung KH

List of Research Outputs

Leung K.H., Fang C.X., Lau T.W. and Leung F.K.L., Preoperative radiography versus computed tomography for surgical planning for ankle fractures, Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2016, 24: 158-62.


Researcher : Leung KL

Project Title:Guidelines for elderly patients with fragility fractures
Investigator(s):Leung FKL
Department:Orthopaedics & 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 & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Pharmaceutical Industry - General Award
Start Date:05/2010


Project Title:Development of a novel augmentation pattern of femoroplasty to prevent osteoporotic hip fracture - using finite element methods (FEM)
Investigator(s):Leung FKL, Wong TM, Lu WW
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:02/2015
Completion Date:07/2016


Project Title:Development of Anti-Cutout Implants for Internal Fixation of Osteoporotic Femoral and Humeral Neck Fractures
Investigator(s):Leung FKL, Fang CX, Lu WW
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Innovation and Technology Support Programme (Tier 2)
Start Date:03/2016


List of Research Outputs



Researcher : Leung VYL

Project Title:Investigating the contribution of myofibroblast activity in intervertebral disc fibrosis and its implication to disc
Investigator(s):Leung VYL
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) - General Program
Start Date:01/2014


Project Title:Towards intervertebral disc repair by using novel small molecules that regulate proteoglycan metabolism
Investigator(s):Leung VYL, Cheung KMC, Chan D, Li XC
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:AOSpine International - General Award
Start Date:10/2014


Project Title:Towards intervertebral disc repair by using novel small molecules that regulate proteoglycan metabolism
Investigator(s):Leung VYL, Cheung KMC, Chan D, Li XC
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:AO Foundation Research Fund
Start Date:10/2014


Project Title:Orthopaedic Research Society 2015 Annual Meeting; Cadherin 2 Is Essential To Tie2+ Notochordal Cell Maintenance In Nucleus Pulposus
Investigator(s):Leung VYL
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:03/2015


Project Title:Investigating the efficacy and mechanism of a novel small molecule in intervertebral disc regeneration
Investigator(s):Leung VYL, Cheung KMC
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:06/2015


Project Title:Deriving nucleus pulposus progenitors to facilitate vertebral joint repair
Investigator(s):Leung VYL, Wang JJ, Cheung KMC, Chan D
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:12/2015


Project Title:Cartilage Biology & Pathology; Small molecule inhibitors of interleukin-1 mediated proteoglycan catabolism in joint degeneration
Investigator(s):Leung VYL
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:04/2017


List of Research Outputs

Cheung W.H.P., Tam V., Leung V.Y.L., Samartzis D., Cheung K.M.C., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung J.P.Y., The paradoxical relationship between ligamentum flavum hypertrophy and developmental lumbar spinal stenosis., Scoliosis and Spinal Disorders. 2016.
Huang Y., XIAO J., Leung V.Y.L., Lu W.W., Hu Y. and Luk K.D.K., LUMBAR INTERVERTEBRAL DISC ALLOGRAFT TRANSPLANTATION: HEALING AND REMODELLING OF THE BONY STRUCTURE, EUROPEAN CELLS & MATERIALS. 2016, 32: 216-227.
Huang Y., Xiao J., Leung V.Y.L., Lu W.W., Hu Y. and Luk K.D.K., Lumbar intervertebral disc allograft transplantation: healing and remodeling of the bony sturcture, European Cells and Materials. 2016, 32: 216-227.
LIU D., Cheung K.M.C. and Leung V.Y.L., Characterisation of three unique subpopulations of human nucleus pulposus cell culture, Gordon Research Conference: Cartilage Biology & Pathology, Lucca. 2017.
Leung V.Y.L. and Cheung K.M.C., Biological treatment approaches: Basic ideas and principles, Biological Approaches to Spinal Disc Repair and Regeneration for Clinicians. New York, Thieme Medical Publishers, 2017.
Leung V.Y.L., Zhou L., Tam W.K., Sun Y., Lv F., Zhou G. and Cheung K.M.C., Bone morphogenetic protein-2 and -7 mediate the anabolic function of nucleus pulposus cells with discrete mechanisms., Connect Tissue Res.. 2017, 1-13.
PENG Y., Lv F., Cheung K.M.C. and Leung V.Y.L., Enhanced myofibroblast activity in human and rat disc degeneration, The Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine, Athens. 2017.
Tam W.K., Leung V.Y.L. and Cheung K.M.C., Abnormal expression of hypoxia inducible factor alpha subunits in progressive cases of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: implication of environmental oxygen tension as emphasizing factor for curve progression, Genomics approaches to understanding and treating Scoliosis Conference, Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for children, Dallas, Tx, US . 2017.
Tam W.K., de Vries A.A., ZHAO W., TANG W.C., Cheung K.M.C. and Leung V.Y.L., Differential roles of Hif-1a and Hif-2a in biosynthesis of chondrocyte specific extracellular matrix , Gordon Research Conference: Cartilage Biology & Pathology, Lucca. 2017.
Tam W.K., Leung V.Y.L. and Cheung K.M.C., NIH sponsored travel award , International Consortium of Vertebral Anomalies & Scoliosis/ International Consortium of Scoliosis Genetics. 2017.
ZHANG C., LIM F.L., Tam W.K., Au Y.K., Cheah K.S.E., Cheung K.M.C. and Leung V.Y.L., Development of Intervertebral disc degeneration in N-cadherin mutant mouse, Gordon Research Conference: Cartilage Biology & Pathology, Lucca. 2017.
ZHANG C., LIM F.L., Tam W.K., Au Y.K., Cheah K.S.E., Cheung K.M.C. and Leung V.Y.L., Development of lumbar disc degeneration in cadherin 2 mouse mutant, The Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine, Athens. 2017.


Researcher : Leung YL

Project Title:Investigating the contribution of myofibroblast activity in intervertebral disc fibrosis and its implication to disc
Investigator(s):Leung VYL
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) - General Program
Start Date:01/2014


Project Title:Towards intervertebral disc repair by using novel small molecules that regulate proteoglycan metabolism
Investigator(s):Leung VYL, Cheung KMC, Chan D, Li XC
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:AOSpine International - General Award
Start Date:10/2014


Project Title:Towards intervertebral disc repair by using novel small molecules that regulate proteoglycan metabolism
Investigator(s):Leung VYL, Cheung KMC, Chan D, Li XC
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:AO Foundation Research Fund
Start Date:10/2014


Project Title:Orthopaedic Research Society 2015 Annual Meeting; Cadherin 2 Is Essential To Tie2+ Notochordal Cell Maintenance In Nucleus Pulposus
Investigator(s):Leung VYL
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:03/2015


Project Title:Investigating the efficacy and mechanism of a novel small molecule in intervertebral disc regeneration
Investigator(s):Leung VYL, Cheung KMC
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:06/2015


Project Title:Deriving nucleus pulposus progenitors to facilitate vertebral joint repair
Investigator(s):Leung VYL, Wang JJ, Cheung KMC, Chan D
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:12/2015


Project Title:Cartilage Biology & Pathology; Small molecule inhibitors of interleukin-1 mediated proteoglycan catabolism in joint degeneration
Investigator(s):Leung VYL
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:04/2017


List of Research Outputs



Researcher : Leung YLV

Project Title:Investigating the contribution of myofibroblast activity in intervertebral disc fibrosis and its implication to disc
Investigator(s):Leung VYL
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) - General Program
Start Date:01/2014


Project Title:Towards intervertebral disc repair by using novel small molecules that regulate proteoglycan metabolism
Investigator(s):Leung VYL, Cheung KMC, Chan D, Li XC
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:AOSpine International - General Award
Start Date:10/2014


Project Title:Towards intervertebral disc repair by using novel small molecules that regulate proteoglycan metabolism
Investigator(s):Leung VYL, Cheung KMC, Chan D, Li XC
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:AO Foundation Research Fund
Start Date:10/2014


Project Title:Orthopaedic Research Society 2015 Annual Meeting; Cadherin 2 Is Essential To Tie2+ Notochordal Cell Maintenance In Nucleus Pulposus
Investigator(s):Leung VYL
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:03/2015


Project Title:Investigating the efficacy and mechanism of a novel small molecule in intervertebral disc regeneration
Investigator(s):Leung VYL, Cheung KMC
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:06/2015


Project Title:Deriving nucleus pulposus progenitors to facilitate vertebral joint repair
Investigator(s):Leung VYL, Wang JJ, Cheung KMC, Chan D
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:12/2015


Project Title:Cartilage Biology & Pathology; Small molecule inhibitors of interleukin-1 mediated proteoglycan catabolism in joint degeneration
Investigator(s):Leung VYL
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:04/2017


List of Research Outputs



Researcher : Li G

List of Research Outputs

CUI J., LI G., Mak K.C., Luk K.D.K. and Hu Y., A combination of functional magnetic resonance imaging and diffusion tensor image to explore structure-function relationship in healthy and myelopathic spinal cord, Journal of Neurorestoratology. 2016, 4: 69-78.
LI X., Li G., Luk K.D.K. and Hu Y., Neurorestoratology evidence in an animal model with cervical spondylotic myelopathy, Journal of Neurorestoratology. 2017, 5: 21-29.


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 & 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 & 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 & 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 & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Incentive Award for RGC GRF Fundable But Not Funded Projects
Start Date:07/2011


Project Title:Identification of Early Biomarker Of Osteoarthritis - Nanomechanical Characterization of Individual Collagen Fibrils of the Articular Cartilage
Investigator(s):Lu WW, Chiu PKY, Wen C
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2014


Project Title:The Use of Novel UCST Polymers to Develop an Anti-leakage Bone Cement Injection System for the Treatment and Prevention of Elderly Osteoporotic Fractures
Investigator(s):Lu WW, Leung FKL
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2015


Project Title:ACLS - Anti-Cutout Locking Screw for Internal Fixation of Femoral and Humeral Neck Fractures
Investigator(s):Lu WW, Leung KL
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Translational and Applied Research
Start Date:03/2015
Completion Date:12/2016


Project Title:Hydrogel-Based Tailored PRP; A Non-Invasive Novel Treatment For Early Onset Osteoarthritis (resubmission)
Investigator(s):Lu WW, Yan CH
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2017


Project Title:GRIBOI 2017 “Groupe de Recherche Interdisciplinaire sur les Biomatériaux Ostéoarticulaires Injectables“; paper:Elderly osteoporotic bone fracture prevention by a minimally invasive Approach with bioactive fillers
Investigator(s):Lu WW
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:05/2017
Completion Date:05/2017


List of Research Outputs

CHEN Q.C., LIU Y., WANG T., WU J., ZHAI X., LI Y.Q., Lu W.W., PAN H.B. and ZHAI X.L., Chitosan-PVA monodisperse millimeter-sized spheres prepared by electrospraying reduce the thromboembolic risk in hemorrhage control, JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY B. 2017, 5(20): 3686-3696.
CUI X., HUANG C.C., ZHANG M., RUAN C.S., PENG S.L., LI L., LIU W., WANG T.I.N.G., LI B.I.N.G., HUANG W.H., RAHAMAN M.N., Lu W.W. and PAN H.B., Enhanced osteointegration of poly(methylmethacrylate) bone cements by incorporating strontium-containing borate bioactive glass, JOURNAL OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY INTERFACE. 2017, 14 (131).
Cai Z. and Lu W.W., Best Paper Awardee, In: Gang Li and Zhuojing Luo, International Conference on Osteoporosis and Bone Research (ICOBR 2016). Elsevier, 2017, 7: A1-A4, 1-158.
Cai Z. and Lu W.W., Platelet Rich Plasma From Umbilical Cord Blood With Chinese Medicine Formula Ling Zhi And San-miao-san In Hyaluronic Gel For Articular Cartilage Retrieval In Rat Osteoarthritis Model, In: Gang Li and Zhuojing Luo, Proceedings of the 2016 International Combined Meeting of Orthopaedic Research Societies. 2016.
HUANG T.L., LIU R.Z., FU X.K., YAO D.S., YANG M., LIU Q.L., Lu W.W., WU C.Y. and GUAN M., Aging Reduces an ERRalpha-Directed Mitochondrial Glutaminase Expression Suppressing Glutamine Anaplerosis and Osteogenic Differentiation of Mesenchymal Stem Cells, STEM CELLS. 2017, 35(2): 411-424.
Huang Y., XIAO J., Leung V.Y.L., Lu W.W., Hu Y. and Luk K.D.K., LUMBAR INTERVERTEBRAL DISC ALLOGRAFT TRANSPLANTATION: HEALING AND REMODELLING OF THE BONY STRUCTURE, EUROPEAN CELLS & MATERIALS. 2016, 32: 216-227.
Huang Y., Xiao J., Leung V.Y.L., Lu W.W., Hu Y. and Luk K.D.K., Lumbar intervertebral disc allograft transplantation: healing and remodeling of the bony sturcture, European Cells and Materials. 2016, 32: 216-227.
LIU W., DAN X.L., WANG T., Lu W.W. and PAN H.B., A Bone-Implant Interaction Mouse Model for Evaluating Molecular Mechanism of Biomaterials/Bone Interaction, TISSUE ENGINEERING PART C-METHODS. Mary Ann Libert, Inc Publisher, 2016, 22(11): 1018-1027.
SUN T., LI C., Xiong L., NING Z., Leung F.K.L., PENG S.L. and Lu W.W., miR-375-3p negatively regulates osteogenesis by targeting and decreasing the expression levels of LRP5 and beta-catenin, PLOS ONE. 2017, 12(2).
SUN T., Li C.T., Xiong L., Ning Z., Leung F.K.L., Peng S. and Lu W.W., miR-375-3p negatively regulates osteogenesis by targeting and decreasing the expression levels of LRP5 and β-catenin, PLOS ONE. 2017, 12: e0171281.
Wong T.M., Leung F.K.L., Lu W.W. and Kuang G.M., 1st runner-up in Dr Robert Bauze Trauma Gold Medal Judging Session (APOA Trauma and Infection Meeting 2017), Asia Pacific Orthopaedic Assocication. 2017.
Wong T.M., Leung F.K.L., Fang C.X. and Lu W.W., Biomechanical augmentation of locked plating system in osteoporotic proximal humeral fractures using novel bioactive cement , HKOA Annual Congress. 2016.
ZHAI X., MA Y.F., HOU C.Y., GAO F., ZHANG Y.Y., RUAN C.S., PAN H.B., Lu W.W. and LIU W.G., 3D-Printed High Strength Bioactive Supramolecular Polymer/Clay Nanocomposite Hydrogel Scaffold for Bone Regeneration, ACS BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. 2017, 3 (9): 1880-2197.
ZHAO Q., Lu W.W. and Wang M., Modulating the release of vascular endothelial growth factor by negative-voltage emulsion electrospinning for improved vascular regeneration, Materials Letters. The Netherlands, Elsevier, 2017, 193: 1-4.


Researcher : Lui YF

List of Research Outputs

Lui Y.F. and Ip W.Y., Application of Hydrogel in Reconstruction Surgery: Hydrogel/Fat Graft Complex Filler for Volume Reconstruction in Critical Sized Muscle Defects, BioMed Research International. Hindawi, 2016, 2016: 9.


Researcher : Luk KDK

List of Research Outputs

Bow H.Y.C., Karppinen J., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M.C. and Samartzis D., Coexisting cervical and lumbar disc degeneration and associated MRI phenotypes: a large-scale population-based study, 44th Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine, Athens, Greece, May 29 - June 2, 2017.
CUI J., LI G., Mak K.C., Luk K.D.K. and Hu Y., A combination of functional magnetic resonance imaging and diffusion tensor image to explore structure-function relationship in healthy and myelopathic spinal cord, Journal of Neurorestoratology. 2016, 4: 69-78.
Cheung J.P.Y., Yao G.F., Shigematsu H., Cheung K.M.C., Luk K.D.K. and Samartzis D., 2nd prize for paediatric orthopaedics award paper: Characterisation and predictive value of "segmental curve flexibility" in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis patients Presented at The 36th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Paediatric Chapter of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association. 2016.
Cheung J.P.Y., Shigematsu H., Mak K.C., Bruzzone M. and Luk K.D.K., Cervical spinal canal stenosis first presenting after spinal cord injury due to minor trauma: an insight into the value of preventive decompression, The 36th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association. 2016.
Cheung J.P.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Chapter 127: Complications of Anterior and Posterior Cervical Spine Surgery, In: Alexander Vaccaro, Brian Su, Kazuhiro Chiba, Marcel Dvorak, H Michael Mayer, S. Rajasekaran, Luiz Vialle, Yan Wang and Magdy Gamal Youssef, The Spine. 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y., Ruan D.K. and Luk K.D.K., Chapter 17: Total Disc Transplantation: Current Results and Future Development, In: Roger Hartl, Biological Approaches to Spinal Disc Repair and Regeneration for Clinicians. 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y., Yao G.F., Shigematsu H., Cheung K.M.C., Luk K.D.K. and Samartzis D., Characterisation and predictive value of "segmental curve flexibility" in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis patients, The 36th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association (Paediatric Orthopaedics Award Paper session). 2016.
Cheung J.P.Y., Shigematsu H., Bruzzone M., Mak K.C., Samartzis D. and Luk K.D.K., Fusion mass shift: role in postoperative distal curve adding-on in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, The 36th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association. 2016.
Cheung J.P.Y., Shigematsu H., Bruzzone M., Mak K.C., Samartzis D. and Luk K.D.K., Fusion mass shift: role in postoperative distal curve adding-on in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, The 36th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association (Award Paper finalist). 2016.
Cheung J.P.Y., Yiu K.L., Chan P., Cheung W.H.P., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Predictability of in-brace correction and Cobb's Angle at Brace Weaning using supine radiographs for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, The 36th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association. 2016.
Cheung J.P.Y., Cheung W.H.P., Samartzis D., Cheung K.M.C. and Luk K.D.K., Predicting Peak Growth Spurt and Cessation of Growth with the Distal Radius and Ulna Classification, 51st Scoliosis Research Society Annual Meeting. 2016.
Cheung J.P.Y., Cheung W.H.P., Wong C.K.H., Samartzis D., Luk K.D.K., Lam C.L.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Psychometric validation of the traditional Chinese version of the early onset scoliosis - 24 item questionnaire, Spine. 2016, 41(24): E1460-E1469.
Cheung J.P.Y., Cheung W.H.P., Samartzis D., Cheung K.M.C. and Luk K.D.K., The use of the distal radius and ulna classification for the prediction of growth: peak growth spurt and growth cessation, Bone and Joint Journal. 2016, 98-B: 1689-1696.
Cheung J.P.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Updates on degenerative spondylolisthesis and spinal stenosis, In: Ashok Johari, Keith DK Luk, James P Waddell, Current Progress in Orthopedics Volume 2. 2017.
Cheung W.H.P., Wong C.K.H., Cheung J.P.Y., Samartzis D., Luk K.D.K., Lam C.L.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Psychometric validation of EuroQoL 5-dimension 5-level in Chinese patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, Scoliosis and Spinal Disorders. 2016, 11: 19.
Cheung W.H.P., Wong C.K.H., Samartzis D., Luk K.D.K., Lam C.L.K., Cheung K.M.C. and Cheung J.P.Y., Psychometric validation of the EuroQoL 5-Dimension 5-Level (EQ-5D-5L) in Chinese patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, Scoliosis and Spinal Disorders. 2016, 11: 19.
Cheung W.H.P., Tam V., Leung V.Y.L., Samartzis D., Cheung K.M.C., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung J.P.Y., The paradoxical relationship between ligamentum flavum hypertrophy and developmental lumbar spinal stenosis., Scoliosis and Spinal Disorders. 2016.
Deng L.M., Hu Y., Cheung J.P.Y. and Luk K.D.K., A Data-Driven Decision Support System for Scoliosis Prognosis, IEEE Access. 2017, 5: 7874-7884.
Deng L.M., Li H.X., Hu Y., Cheung J.P.Y., Jin R.C., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung W.H.P., Data-driven modeling for scoliosis prediction, 2016 IEEE International Conference on System Science & Engineering; National Chi Nan University, Taiwan, July 7-9, 2016.
Huang Y., XIAO J., Leung V.Y.L., Lu W.W., Hu Y. and Luk K.D.K., LUMBAR INTERVERTEBRAL DISC ALLOGRAFT TRANSPLANTATION: HEALING AND REMODELLING OF THE BONY STRUCTURE, EUROPEAN CELLS & MATERIALS. 2016, 32: 216-227.
Huang Y., Xiao J., Leung V.Y.L., Lu W.W., Hu Y. and Luk K.D.K., Lumbar intervertebral disc allograft transplantation: healing and remodeling of the bony sturcture, European Cells and Materials. 2016, 32: 216-227.
JIANG N., Luk K.D.K. and Hu Y., Is dynamic surface electromyography topography an indication of low back pain, 44th Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine, Athens, Greece, May 29 - June 2, 2017.
JIN R., Huang Y., Luk K.D.K. and Hu Y., A computational measurement of cartilaginous endplate structure using ultrashort time-to-echo MRI scanning, Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine. 2017, 143: 49-58.
Johari A., Luk K.D.K. and Waddell J., Co-Editor, In: A. Johari, K.D.K. Luk, J. Waddell, Current Progress in Orthopaedics 2. TreeLife Media, 2016.
LI X., Li G., Luk K.D.K. and Hu Y., Neurorestoratology evidence in an animal model with cervical spondylotic myelopathy, Journal of Neurorestoratology. 2017, 5: 21-29.
LIU X., Qian W., JIN R., LI X., Luk K.D.K., Wu E.X. and Hu Y., Amplitude of Low Frequency Fluctuation (ALFF) in the Cervical Spinal Cord with Stenosis: A Resting State fMRI Study, PLOS ONE. 2016, 11: e0167279.
LIU X., Zhou F., LI X., Qian W., CUI J., Zhou Y., Luk K.D.K., Wu E.X. and Hu Y., Organization of the intrinsic functional network in the cervical spinal cord: a resting state functional MRI study, Neuroscience. 2016, 336: 30-38.
Li J.F., Cheung K.M.C., Samartzis D., Antonio G.A.K., Zhu X.D., Li M. and Luk K.D.K., Key-vertebral screws strategy for main thoracic curve correction in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, Clinical Spine Surgery. 2016, 29(8): E434-E441.
Luk K.D.K., Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, 44th Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine, Athens, Greece, May 29 - June 2, 2017.
Luk K.D.K., DRU classification, 27th Orthopaedic Academic Meeting of the Guangzhou Province Medical Association, Guangzhou, China, September 23-25, 2016.
Luk K.D.K., Fused block shift: its role in the development of distal adding-on phenomenon after adolescent idiopathic scoliosis curve correction, 11th International Congress of Chinese Orthopaedic Association, Beijing, China, November 17-20, 2016.
Luk K.D.K., Imaging for spinal stenosis, 9th China International Conference on Lumbar Spine Surgery and 4th Annual Meeting of the Chinese Association of Spine and Spinal Cord, Shenzhen, China, March 17-18, 2017.
Luk K.D.K., Member of Editorial Board (Overseas), Indian Spine Journal. 2017.
Luk K.D.K., Pathogenesis of degenerative spondylolisthesis, stenosis and treatment principle, 9th China International Conference on Lumbar Spine Surgery and 4th Annual Meeting of the Chinese Association of Spine and Spinal Cord, Shenzhen, China, March 17-18, 2017.
Luk K.D.K., Recurrent disc - to fuse or not?, 37th SICOT World Congress, Rome, Italy, September 8-10, 2016.
Luk K.D.K., SICOT - a global orthopedic society, 2nd Annual Meeting of the SICOT China Chapter, Suzhou, China, October 8-10, 2016.
Luk K.D.K., Selection of fusion levels using the fulcrum bending radiograph for the management of AIS patents with alternate level pedicle screw strategy: clinical decision-making and outcomes, 5th Guangzhou International Spinal Deformity Summit Forum, Guangzhou, China, December 3-4, 2016.
Luk K.D.K., Surgical management of kyphotic deformity in ankylosing spondylitis, APSS Surabaya Operative Course, Surabaya, Indonesia, December 16-18, 2016.
Luk K.D.K., The DRU classification for assessing skeletal maturity in scoliosis management, 60th Anniversary of the Korean Orthopaedic Association, Songdo Convensia, Incheon, Korea, October 19-22, 2016.
Luk K.D.K., The DRU classification for assessing skeletal maturity in scoliosis management, 90th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Orthopaedic Association, Yokohama, Japan, May 18-21, 2017.
Samartzis D., MOK P.S., Karppinen J., Fong D.Y.T., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Classification of Schmorl's nodes of the lumbar spine and association with disc degeneration: a large-scale population-based MRI study, Osteoarthritis Cartilage. 2016, 24: 1753--60.
Samartzis D., MOK P.S., Karppinen J., Fong D.Y.T., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Classification of Schmorl's nodes of the lumbar spine and association with disc degeneration: a large-scale population-based MRI study, Osteoarthritis and Cartilage. 2016, 24: 1753-1760.
Samartzis D., Cheung J.P.Y., Rajasekaran S., Kawaguchi Y., Acharya S., Kawakami M., Satoh S., Chen W.J., Park C.K., Lee C.S., 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.A., Luo Z.J., Tassanawipas W.A., Acharya N., Pokharel R., Shen Y., Ito T., Zhang Z.H., Aithala P.J., Kumar G.V., Jabir R.A., Basu S., Li B.J., Moudgil V., Goss B., Sham P. and Williams R., Is lumbar facet joint tropism developmental or secondary to degeneration? An international, large-scale multicenter study by the AOSpine Asia Pacific Research Collaboration Consortium, Scoliosis and Spinal Disorders. 2016, 11.
Samartzis D., Agnocillo M., Cheung J.P.Y., Bow H.Y.C., Geftler A., Rosenthal D. and Luk K.D.K., Vertebral endplate abnormalities are highly associated with thoracic disc herniations in symptomatic patients, 44th Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine (ISSLS) in Athens, Greece on May 29th to June 2nd, 2017.
Samartzis D., Agoncillo M.L.S., Cheung J.P.Y., Bow H.Y.C., Geftler A., Rosenthal D. and Luk K.D.K., Vertebral endplate abnormalities are highly associated with thoracic disc herniations in symptomatic patients, 44th Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine, Athens, Greece, May 29 - June 2, 2017.
Shigematsu H., Cheung J.P.Y., Mak K.C., Bruzzone M. and Luk K.D.K., Cervical spinal canal stenosis first presenting after spinal cord injury due to minor trauma: An insight into the value of preventive decompression, Journal of Orthopaedic Science. 2016.
Shigematsu H., Cheung J.P.Y., Bruzzone M., Matsumori H., Mak K.C., Samartzis D. and Luk K.D.K., Preventing Fusion Mass Shift Avoids Postoperative Distal Curve Adding-on in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research®. 2017, 475: 1448-1460.
Tang C.Y.K., Cheung J.P.Y., Samartzis D., Leung K.H., Wong Y.W., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Predictive factors for neurological deterioration after surgical decompression for thoracic ossified yellow ligament, European Spine Journal. 2017.
Teraguchi M., Cheung J.P.Y., Karppinen J., Hashizume H., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M.C. and Samartzis D., Lumbar high-intensity zones on MRI: imaging biomarkers for severe, prolonged low back pain and sciatica in a population-based cohort, 44th Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine (ISSLS) in Athens, Greece on May 29th to June 2nd, 2017.
Teraguchi M., Cheung J.P.Y., Karppinen J., Hashizume H., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Lumbar high-intensity zones on MRI: imaging biomarkers for severe, prolonged low back pain and sciatica in a population-based cohort, 44th Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine, Athens, Greece, May 29 - June 2, 2017.
Wong C.K.H., Cheung W.H.P., Samartzis D., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M.C., Lam C.L.K. and Cheung J.P.Y., Mapping the SRS-22r questionnaire onto the EQ-5D-5L utility score in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, PLOS ONE. 2017, 12: e0175847.
Wong H.M., Zhao Y., Leung F.K.L., Xi T., Zhang Z., Zheng Z., Wu S., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M.C., Chu P.K. and Yeung K.W.K., Functionalized Polymeric Membrane with Enhanced Mechanical and Biological Properties to Control the Degradation of Magnesium Alloy, Advanced Healthcare Materials. 2017, 6: 1601269.
Wong Y.W., Cheung J.P.Y., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., A rare postoperative complication of anterior lower thoracic instrumentation: diaphragmatic laceration with hemothorax, European Spine Journal. 2017, 26: 146-150.
Yao G.F., Cheung J.P.Y., Shigematsu H., Ohrt-Nissen S., Cheung K.M.C., Luk K.D.K. and Samartzis D., Characterization and Predictive Value of “Segmental Curve Flexibility” in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Patients, SPINE. 2016, 1.
Zehra U., Karppinen J., Battie M., Luk K.D.K. and Samartzis D., Intervertebral disc degeneration, Textbook of Spinal Phenotypes. JayPee Brothers Publishing, 2016.


Researcher : Lv F

Project Title:Establishment and Mechanism of Bleomycin Induced Intervertebral Disc Fibrosis
Investigator(s):Lv F, Leung VYL, Cheung KMC
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:04/2015


List of Research Outputs

Leung V.Y.L., Zhou L., Tam W.K., Sun Y., Lv F., Zhou G. and Cheung K.M.C., Bone morphogenetic protein-2 and -7 mediate the anabolic function of nucleus pulposus cells with discrete mechanisms., Connect Tissue Res.. 2017, 1-13.
PENG Y., Lv F., Cheung K.M.C. and Leung V.Y.L., Enhanced myofibroblast activity in human and rat disc degeneration, The Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine, Athens. 2017.


Researcher : MOK PS

List of Research Outputs

Samartzis D., MOK P.S., Karppinen J., Fong D.Y.T., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Classification of Schmorl's nodes of the lumbar spine and association with disc degeneration: a large-scale population-based MRI study, Osteoarthritis Cartilage. 2016, 24: 1753--60.
Samartzis D., MOK P.S., Karppinen J., Fong D.Y.T., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Classification of Schmorl's nodes of the lumbar spine and association with disc degeneration: a large-scale population-based MRI study, Osteoarthritis and Cartilage. 2016, 24: 1753-1760.


Researcher : Mak KC

List of Research Outputs

CUI J., LI G., Mak K.C., Luk K.D.K. and Hu Y., A combination of functional magnetic resonance imaging and diffusion tensor image to explore structure-function relationship in healthy and myelopathic spinal cord, Journal of Neurorestoratology. 2016, 4: 69-78.
Cheung J.P.Y., Shigematsu H., Mak K.C., Bruzzone M. and Luk K.D.K., Cervical spinal canal stenosis first presenting after spinal cord injury due to minor trauma: an insight into the value of preventive decompression, The 36th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association. 2016.
Cheung J.P.Y., Shigematsu H., Bruzzone M., Mak K.C., Samartzis D. and Luk K.D.K., Fusion mass shift: role in postoperative distal curve adding-on in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, The 36th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association. 2016.
Cheung J.P.Y., Shigematsu H., Bruzzone M., Mak K.C., Samartzis D. and Luk K.D.K., Fusion mass shift: role in postoperative distal curve adding-on in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, The 36th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association (Award Paper finalist). 2016.
Mak K.C., Special considerations: SCIWORA and central cord syndrome - similarities and differences, AOSpine Principles Course, Manila, Philippines, November 2016.
Shigematsu H., Cheung J.P.Y., Mak K.C., Bruzzone M. and Luk K.D.K., Cervical spinal canal stenosis first presenting after spinal cord injury due to minor trauma: An insight into the value of preventive decompression, Journal of Orthopaedic Science. 2016.
Shigematsu H., Cheung J.P.Y., Bruzzone M., Matsumori H., Mak K.C., Samartzis D. and Luk K.D.K., Preventing Fusion Mass Shift Avoids Postoperative Distal Curve Adding-on in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research®. 2017, 475: 1448-1460.


Researcher : Mukhopadhyay R

List of Research Outputs

Yau W.P. and Mukhopadhyay R., “Are we doing too many margin convergence?” A Prospective MRI study on Rate of re-tear after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, The 36th Annual Congress of Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association – Hip Journey, Discover and Recover. 2016.


Researcher : Ng FY

List of Research Outputs

Chan W.K., Chan P.K., Chiu P.K.Y., Yan C.H., Fu C.H.H., Ng F.Y. and Chan T.C.W., Vincent Chan trophy for the best paper on adult joint reconstruction by trainee, Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association. 2016.
Ng F.Y., Yan C.H., Chan P.K. and Chiu P.K.Y., David Fang trophy for the best paper on adult joint reconstruction, Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association. 2016.


Researcher : PENG Y

List of Research Outputs

PENG Y., Lv F., Cheung K.M.C. and Leung V.Y.L., Enhanced myofibroblast activity in human and rat disc degeneration, The Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine, Athens. 2017.


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 & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:01/2012


List of Research Outputs

Lin S., Liu X., Tan L., Cui Z., Yang X., Yeung K.W.K., Pan H. and Wu S., Porous Iron-Carboxylate Metal-Organic Framework: A Novel Bioplatform with Sustained Antibacterial Efficacy and Nontoxicity, ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces. 2017, 9(22): 19248-19257.
Wang T., Liu X., Zhu Y., Cui Z.D., Yang X.J., Pan H., Yeung K.W.K. and Wu S., Metal Ion Coordination Polymer-Capped pH-Triggered Drug Release System on Titania Nanotubes for Enhancing Self-antibacterial Capability of Ti Implants, ACS Biomaterials Science and Engineering. 2017, 3(5): 816-825.


Researcher : Pun CTT

List of Research Outputs

Fang C.X., Pun C.T.T., Lau T.W., Wong T.M. and Leung F.K.L., Development of a new ICD based comorbidity index for prediction of 5-year survival after hip fracture surgery in 36442 patients., APOA Trauma & Infection meeting 2017.
Yee K.H., Fang C.X., Lau T.W., Pun C.T.T., Wong T.M. and Leung F.K.L., Seasonal Variation in Hip Fracture Mortality, Geriatric Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation. 2017, 8: 49-53.


Researcher : Qian W

Project Title:Efficacy of diffusion kurtosis imaging in detecting brain and spinal cord damages of demyelinating diseases
Investigator(s):Qian W, Hu Y, Mak HKF, Chan KH
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:05/2015
Completion Date:10/2016


List of Research Outputs

LIU X., Qian W., JIN R., LI X., Luk K.D.K., Wu E.X. and Hu Y., Amplitude of Low Frequency Fluctuation (ALFF) in the Cervical Spinal Cord with Stenosis: A Resting State fMRI Study, PLOS ONE. 2016, 11: e0167279.
LIU X., Zhou F., LI X., Qian W., CUI J., Zhou Y., Luk K.D.K., Wu E.X. and Hu Y., Organization of the intrinsic functional network in the cervical spinal cord: a resting state functional MRI study, Neuroscience. 2016, 336: 30-38.
Qian W., Chan K.H., Hui S.K., Lee C.Y., Hu Y. and Mak H.K.F., Application of diffusional kurtosis imaging to detect occult brain damages in multiple sclerosis and neuromyelitis optica, NMR in Biomedicine. 2016.


Researcher : SUN T

List of Research Outputs

SUN T., LI C., Xiong L., NING Z., Leung F.K.L., PENG S.L. and Lu W.W., miR-375-3p negatively regulates osteogenesis by targeting and decreasing the expression levels of LRP5 and beta-catenin, PLOS ONE. 2017, 12(2).
SUN T., Li C.T., Xiong L., Ning Z., Leung F.K.L., Peng S. and Lu W.W., miR-375-3p negatively regulates osteogenesis by targeting and decreasing the expression levels of LRP5 and β-catenin, PLOS ONE. 2017, 12: e0171281.


Researcher : Samartzis D

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 & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:05/2012


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 & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:05/2013


Project Title:Metabonomics of Intervertebral Disc Degeneration
Investigator(s):Samartzis D, Chan D, Luk KDK, Cheung KMC
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:10/2013


Project Title:41st Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine (ISSLS); Prediction of future first-time low back pain based on baseline MRI findings/Body Mass Index and its Association with Lumbar Disc Herniation and Sciatica: a Large-Scale, Population-Based Study/A large‐scale study of Modic changes in the lumbar spine: morphology and association with MRI phenotypes
Investigator(s):Samartzis D
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:06/2014


Project Title:Pain perception in relation to disc degeneration and low back pain
Investigator(s):Samartzis D, Cheung KMC, Bow HYC, Cheung CW
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:06/2014
Completion Date:06/2017


Project Title:Modic Changes of the Lumbar Spine
Investigator(s):Samartzis D, Luk KDK, Cheung KMC, Hui SK
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:10/2014


Project Title:42nd Annual ISSLS Annual Meeting; UTE MRI Disc Sign (UDS): a novel imaging biomarker associated with spine degeneration, pain and disability/"Proteoglycan profile" and level-specific imaging biomarkers of lumbar disc displacement/The association of Modic changes and disabling low back pain: a large-scale, population-based study/Ciculating CCL5/RANTES: a potential biomarker for human intervertebral disc degeneration/A novel pathway associated with lumbar disc degeneration: a genome-wide association study
Investigator(s):Samartzis D
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:06/2015


Project Title:SpineWeek 2016; Natural history of lumbar disc degeneration and other spinal phenotypes on MRI: A prospective, comparative five-year longitudinal study/Family history of low back pain is a significant predictor of pain and disability between extreme stages of lumbar disc degeneration
Investigator(s):Samartzis D
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:05/2016


Project Title:The safety and efficacy of Zoledronic acid for the treatment of chronic low back pain due to Modic changes: a parallel, double-blinded, randomized controlled trial
Investigator(s):Samartzis D, Karppinen JI, Luk KDK, Cheung KMC, Cheung JPY
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2016


Project Title:Validation of the UTE Disc Sign on MRI in Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain
Investigator(s):Samartzis D
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:03/2017


Project Title:44th Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine (ISSLS); Coexisting cervical and lumbar disc degeneration and associated MRI phenotypes: a large‐scale population‐based study
Investigator(s):Samartzis D
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:05/2017
Completion Date:06/2017


List of Research Outputs

Bow H.Y.C., Karppinen J., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M.C. and Samartzis D., Coexisting cervical and lumbar disc degeneration and associated MRI phenotypes: a large-scale population-based study, 44th Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine, Athens, Greece, May 29 - June 2, 2017.
Bow H.Y.C., Kwan K.Y.H., Samartzis D., Dekutoski M., Schwab F., Boachie-Adjei O., Kebaish K., Ames C., Qiu Y., Shaffrey C., Fehlings M., Lenke L. and Cheung K.M.C., Prevalence and Risk Factors for Unplanned Return to Oroom for Complex Adult Spinal Deformity Patients: Scoli-Risk 1 Prospective Multicenter International Study, 51st The Scoliosis Research Society Annual Meeting. 2016.
Cheung J.P.Y., Yao G.F., Shigematsu H., Cheung K.M.C., Luk K.D.K. and Samartzis D., 2nd prize for paediatric orthopaedics award paper: Characterisation and predictive value of "segmental curve flexibility" in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis patients Presented at The 36th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association, Paediatric Chapter of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association. 2016.
Cheung J.P.Y., Bow H.Y.C., Samartzis D. and Cheung K.M.C., Accuracy of ultrasound to prospectively monitor distraction of magnetically controlled growing rods., The Spine Journal. 2016.
Cheung J.P.Y., Yao G.F., Shigematsu H., Cheung K.M.C., Luk K.D.K. and Samartzis D., Characterisation and predictive value of "segmental curve flexibility" in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis patients, The 36th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association (Paediatric Orthopaedics Award Paper session). 2016.
Cheung J.P.Y., Bow H.Y.C., Samartzis D., Kwan K.Y.H. and Cheung K.M.C., Frequent small distractions with a magnetically controlled growing rod for early-onset scoliosis and avoidance of the law of diminishing returns., Journal of orthopaedic surgery. 2016, 24: 332-337.
Cheung J.P.Y., Shigematsu H., Bruzzone M., Mak K.C., Samartzis D. and Luk K.D.K., Fusion mass shift: role in postoperative distal curve adding-on in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, The 36th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association. 2016.
Cheung J.P.Y., Shigematsu H., Bruzzone M., Mak K.C., Samartzis D. and Luk K.D.K., Fusion mass shift: role in postoperative distal curve adding-on in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, The 36th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association (Award Paper finalist). 2016.
Cheung J.P.Y., karppinen J. and Samartzis D., Lumbar spinal stenosis, Textbook of Spinal Phenotypes. JayPee Brothers Publishing, 2016.
Cheung J.P.Y., Teraguchi M., Hashizume H., Cheung K.M.C. and Samartzis D., Novel classification of lumbar high-intensity zones and their association with other spinal magnetic resonance imaging phenotypes, The 36th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association. 2016.
Cheung J.P.Y., Cheung W.H.P., Samartzis D., Cheung K.M.C. and Luk K.D.K., Predicting Peak Growth Spurt and Cessation of Growth with the Distal Radius and Ulna Classification, 51st Scoliosis Research Society Annual Meeting. 2016.
Cheung J.P.Y., Cheung W.H.P., Wong C.K.H., Samartzis D., Luk K.D.K., Lam C.L.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Psychometric validation of the traditional Chinese version of the early onset scoliosis - 24 item questionnaire, Spine. 2016, 41(24): E1460-E1469.
Cheung J.P.Y., Ng K.K.K., Cheung W.H.P., Samartzis D. and Cheung K.M.C., Radiographic indices for lumbar developmental spinal stenosis, 44th Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine (ISSLS) in Athens, Greece on May 29th to June 2nd, 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y., Tang C.Y.K., Ng K.K.M., Cheung W.H.P., Samartzis D. and Cheung K.M.C., Radiographic indices for lumbar developmental spinal stenosis, The 36th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association. 2016.
Cheung J.P.Y., Yiu K.L., Bow H.Y.C., Samartzis D. and Cheung K.M.C., The learning curve effect in magnetically controlled growing rod distraction monitoring by ultrasound, The 36th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association. 2016.
Cheung J.P.Y., Cheung W.H.P., Samartzis D., Cheung K.M.C. and Luk K.D.K., The use of the distal radius and ulna classification for the prediction of growth: peak growth spurt and growth cessation, Bone and Joint Journal. 2016, 98-B: 1689-1696.
Cheung W.H.P., Wong C.K.H., Cheung J.P.Y., Samartzis D., Luk K.D.K., Lam C.L.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Psychometric validation of EuroQoL 5-dimension 5-level in Chinese patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, Scoliosis and Spinal Disorders. 2016, 11: 19.
Cheung W.H.P., Wong C.K.H., Samartzis D., Luk K.D.K., Lam C.L.K., Cheung K.M.C. and Cheung J.P.Y., Psychometric validation of the EuroQoL 5-Dimension 5-Level (EQ-5D-5L) in Chinese patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, Scoliosis and Spinal Disorders. 2016, 11: 19.
Cheung W.H.P., Tam V., Leung V.Y.L., Samartzis D., Cheung K.M.C., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung J.P.Y., The paradoxical relationship between ligamentum flavum hypertrophy and developmental lumbar spinal stenosis., Scoliosis and Spinal Disorders. 2016.
Dudli S., Field A., Samartzis D., Karppinen J. and Lotz J., Pathobiology Of Modic Changes., European Spine Journal. 2016.
Li J.F., Cheung K.M.C., Samartzis D., Antonio G.A.K., Zhu X.D., Li M. and Luk K.D.K., Key-vertebral screws strategy for main thoracic curve correction in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, Clinical Spine Surgery. 2016, 29(8): E434-E441.
Liu Z., Huo J., Wu Z.G., Sun Z., Bai F., Samartzis D., Gantenbein B., Fan S. and Wan H., Rassf7 Expression And Its Regulatory Roles On Apoptosis In Human Intervertebral Disc Degeneration., Int J Clin Exp Pathol. 2016.
Maatta J., Jensen T., Samartzis D. and Karppinen J., Modic changes, Textbook of Spinal Phenotypes. JayPee Brothers Publishing, 2016.
Ohrt-Nissen S., Cheung J.P.Y., Hallager W., Gehrcen M., Kwan K.Y.H., Dahl B., Cheung K.M.C. and Samartzis D., Reproducibility of thoracic kyphosis measurements in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis., Scoliosis and Spinal Disorders. 2016.
Samartzis D., MOK P.S., Karppinen J., Fong D.Y.T., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Classification of Schmorl's nodes of the lumbar spine and association with disc degeneration: a large-scale population-based MRI study, Osteoarthritis Cartilage. 2016, 24: 1753--60.
Samartzis D., MOK P.S., Karppinen J., Fong D.Y.T., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Classification of Schmorl's nodes of the lumbar spine and association with disc degeneration: a large-scale population-based MRI study, Osteoarthritis and Cartilage. 2016, 24: 1753-1760.
Samartzis D., Editor, PLOS ONE . 2016.
Samartzis D., Intervertebral Disc Degeneration - Editor-in-Chief, The Spine Journal. Elsevier, 2016.
Samartzis D., Cheung J.P.Y., Rajasekaran S., Kawaguchi Y., Acharya S., Kawakami M., Satoh S., Chen W.J., Park C.K., Lee C.S., 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.A., Luo Z.J., Tassanawipas W.A., Acharya N., Pokharel R., Shen Y., Ito T., Zhang Z.H., Aithala P.J., Kumar G.V., Jabir R.A., Basu S., Li B.J., Moudgil V., Goss B., Sham P. and Williams R., Is lumbar facet joint tropism developmental or secondary to degeneration? An international, large-scale multicenter study by the AOSpine Asia Pacific Research Collaboration Consortium, Scoliosis and Spinal Disorders. 2016, 11.
Samartzis D. and Cheung K.M.C., Lumbar Intervertebral Disc Degeneration - Editor-in-Chief, The Spine Journal. Elsevier, 2016.
Samartzis D., Scoliosis, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology. 2016.
Samartzis D., Agnocillo M., Cheung J.P.Y., Bow H.Y.C., Geftler A., Rosenthal D. and Luk K.D.K., Vertebral endplate abnormalities are highly associated with thoracic disc herniations in symptomatic patients, 44th Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine (ISSLS) in Athens, Greece on May 29th to June 2nd, 2017.
Samartzis D., Agoncillo M.L.S., Cheung J.P.Y., Bow H.Y.C., Geftler A., Rosenthal D. and Luk K.D.K., Vertebral endplate abnormalities are highly associated with thoracic disc herniations in symptomatic patients, 44th Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine, Athens, Greece, May 29 - June 2, 2017.
Shigematsu H., Cheung J.P.Y., Bruzzone M., Matsumori H., Mak K.C., Samartzis D. and Luk K.D.K., Preventing Fusion Mass Shift Avoids Postoperative Distal Curve Adding-on in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research®. 2017, 475: 1448-1460.
Tang C.Y.K., Cheung J.P.Y., Samartzis D., Leung K.H., Wong Y.W., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Predictive factors for neurological deterioration after surgical decompression for thoracic ossified yellow ligament, European Spine Journal. 2017.
Teraguchi M., Samartzis D., Hashizume H., Yamada H., Muraki S., Oka H., Cheung J.P.Y., Kagotani R., Iwahashi H., Tanaka S., Kawaguchi H., Nakamura K., Akune T., Cheung K.M.C., Yoshimura N., Yoshida M. and Tsuchiya H., Classification of High Intensity Zones of the Lumbar Spine and Their Association with Other Spinal MRI Phenotypes: The Wakayama Spine Study, PLOS ONE. 2016, 11: e0160111.
Teraguchi M., Cheung J.P.Y. and Samartzis D., High-intensity zones, Textbook of Spinal Phenotypes. JayPee Brothers Publishing, 2016.
Teraguchi M., Cheung J.P.Y., Karppinen J., Hashizume H., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M.C. and Samartzis D., Lumbar high-intensity zones on MRI: imaging biomarkers for severe, prolonged low back pain and sciatica in a population-based cohort, 44th Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine (ISSLS) in Athens, Greece on May 29th to June 2nd, 2017.
Teraguchi M., Cheung J.P.Y., Karppinen J., Bow H.Y.C., Cheung K.M.C. and Samartzis D., Lumbar high-intensity zones on magnetic resonance imaging: imaging biomarkers significantly associated with severe, prolonged low back pain, and sciatica in a population-based cohort, The 36th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association. 2016.
Teraguchi M., Samartzis D., Hashizume H., Yamada H., Muraki S., Oka H., Cheung J., Kagotani R., Iwahashi H., Tanaka S., Kawaguchi H., Nakamura K., Akune T., Cheung K.M.C., Yoshimura N. and Yoshida M., Novel classification and determinants of high intensity zones of the lumbar spine and its association with other spinal MRI phenotypes: the Wakayama Spine Study, PLoS One. 2016.
Tomkins-Lane C., Melloh M., Lurie J., Smuck M., Freeman B., Samartzis D., Hu R., Barz T., Stuber K., Schneider M., Haig A., Schizas C., Cheung J.P.Y., Mannion A.F., Staub L., Comer C., Macedo L., Ahn S.H., Takahashi K., Sandella D. and Battie M., ISSLS Prize Winner: Consensus on the Clinical Diagnosis of Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: Results of an International Delphi Study, SPINE. 2016, 1.
Werner B., Samartzis D. and Shen F., Spinal fractures in patients with ankylosing spondylitis: etiology, diagnosis, and management., J Am Acad Orthop Surgery. 2016.
Wong C.K.H., Cheung W.H.P., Samartzis D., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M.C., Lam C.L.K. and Cheung J.P.Y., Mapping the SRS-22r questionnaire onto the EQ-5D-5L utility score in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, PLOS ONE. 2017, 12: e0175847.
Yao G.F., Cheung J.P.Y., Shigematsu H., Ohrt-Nissen S., Cheung K.M.C., Luk K.D.K. and Samartzis D., Characterization and Predictive Value of “Segmental Curve Flexibility” in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Patients, SPINE. 2016, 1.
Zehra U., Karppinen J., Battie M., Luk K.D.K. and Samartzis D., Intervertebral disc degeneration, Textbook of Spinal Phenotypes. JayPee Brothers Publishing, 2016.
Zehra U., Cheung J.P.Y., Bow H.Y.C. and Samartzis D., Multi-dimensional assessment of vertebral endplate breaks on MRI: implications in spine degeneration and pain/ disability, 44th Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine (ISSLS) in Athens, Greece on May 29th to June 2nd, 2017.


Researcher : Shea GKH

List of Research Outputs

Shea G.K.H., Application of chitosan nanofiber scaffolds to guide neural regeneration, Joint Symposium, British Orthopaedic Research Society and Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, The University of Hong Kong. 2016.


Researcher : Sun Y

Project Title:Understanding the role of Sirtuin 1 (Sirt 1) in intervertebral disc fibrosis
Investigator(s):Sun Y, Leung VYL, Cheung KMC
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:AO Spine Asia Pacific
Start Date:01/2017


List of Research Outputs

Leung V.Y.L., Zhou L., Tam W.K., Sun Y., Lv F., Zhou G. and Cheung K.M.C., Bone morphogenetic protein-2 and -7 mediate the anabolic function of nucleus pulposus cells with discrete mechanisms., Connect Tissue Res.. 2017, 1-13.


Researcher : TANG WC

List of Research Outputs

Tam W.K., de Vries A.A., ZHAO W., TANG W.C., Cheung K.M.C. and Leung V.Y.L., Differential roles of Hif-1a and Hif-2a in biosynthesis of chondrocyte specific extracellular matrix , Gordon Research Conference: Cartilage Biology & Pathology, Lucca. 2017.


Researcher : Tam WK

List of Research Outputs

Leung V.Y.L., Zhou L., Tam W.K., Sun Y., Lv F., Zhou G. and Cheung K.M.C., Bone morphogenetic protein-2 and -7 mediate the anabolic function of nucleus pulposus cells with discrete mechanisms., Connect Tissue Res.. 2017, 1-13.
Tam W.K., Leung V.Y.L. and Cheung K.M.C., Abnormal expression of hypoxia inducible factor alpha subunits in progressive cases of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: implication of environmental oxygen tension as emphasizing factor for curve progression, Genomics approaches to understanding and treating Scoliosis Conference, Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for children, Dallas, Tx, US . 2017.
Tam W.K., de Vries A.A., ZHAO W., TANG W.C., Cheung K.M.C. and Leung V.Y.L., Differential roles of Hif-1a and Hif-2a in biosynthesis of chondrocyte specific extracellular matrix , Gordon Research Conference: Cartilage Biology & Pathology, Lucca. 2017.
Tam W.K., Leung V.Y.L. and Cheung K.M.C., NIH sponsored travel award , International Consortium of Vertebral Anomalies & Scoliosis/ International Consortium of Scoliosis Genetics. 2017.
ZHANG C., LIM F.L., Tam W.K., Au Y.K., Cheah K.S.E., Cheung K.M.C. and Leung V.Y.L., Development of Intervertebral disc degeneration in N-cadherin mutant mouse, Gordon Research Conference: Cartilage Biology & Pathology, Lucca. 2017.
ZHANG C., LIM F.L., Tam W.K., Au Y.K., Cheah K.S.E., Cheung K.M.C. and Leung V.Y.L., Development of lumbar disc degeneration in cadherin 2 mouse mutant, The Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine, Athens. 2017.


Researcher : Teraguchi M

List of Research Outputs

Teraguchi M., Cheung J.P.Y., Karppinen J., Hashizume H., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Lumbar high-intensity zones on MRI: imaging biomarkers for severe, prolonged low back pain and sciatica in a population-based cohort, 44th Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine, Athens, Greece, May 29 - June 2, 2017.
Teraguchi M., Samartzis D., Hashizume H., Yamada H., Muraki S., Oka H., Cheung J., Kagotani R., Iwahashi H., Tanaka S., Kawaguchi H., Nakamura K., Akune T., Cheung K.M.C., Yoshimura N. and Yoshida M., Novel classification and determinants of high intensity zones of the lumbar spine and its association with other spinal MRI phenotypes: the Wakayama Spine Study, PLoS One. 2016.


Researcher : To MKT

Project Title:A novel three-dimensional radiation-free spinal imaging system (Scolioscan) for scoliosis assessment in school children
Investigator(s):To MKT
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:AO Spine Asia Pacific
Start Date:07/2015


Project Title:The role of pro-inflammatory cytokines in the production of hyperplastic callus in type V osteogenesis imperfecta
Investigator(s):To MKT
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:05/2016


List of Research Outputs

Cheung K.M.C., Kwan K.Y.H. and To M.K.T., Pre-operative Evaluation and Imaging Techniques in AIS, AOSpine Masters Series Textbook (Pediatric Deformities). 2017.
To M.K.T., Antibiotic Stewardship in Orthopaedics, The Philippines Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress 2016. 2016.
To M.K.T., Biofilm and Anti-biofilm Emerging Strategies, The Philippines Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress 2016. 2016.
To M.K.T., Conservative management of scoliosis, Annual Scoliosis Patient Forum organised by West China Hospital. 2016.
To M.K.T., Management of Osteogenesis imperfecta, Paediatric orthopaedic seminar - Misdiagnosis and Neglects. 2017.
To M.K.T., Masquelet Technique for Tibial Defects, The Philippines Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress 2016. 2016.
To M.K.T., Cheung K.M.C., Yeung E., Wu J.B. and Zhong D.H., Pre-operative halo-ring traction minimizes surgical risk of severe scoliosis curve in Osteogenesis Imperfecta, Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association. 2016.
To M.K.T., Cheung K.M.C., Chow W., Yeung E.H.K., Zheng Y.L. and Fan Y.L., Pre-operative monitoring of halo-traction for Osteogenesis Imperfecta patients with scoliosis using radiation-free 3D ultrasound Scolioscan , YP, 13th International conference on osteogenesis imperfecta. YP, 2017.
To M.K.T., Cheung K.M.C., Yeung E.H.K., Fan Y.L., Zhong D.H., Wu J.B. and Zhou Y.P., Preoperative Halo Traction with Posterior Spinal Release and Pedicle Screw Fixation for the Treatment of OI with Severe Scoliosis , 13th International Conference on Osteogenesis Imperfecta. 2017.
To M.K.T., Scoliosis Management in Patients with Osteogenesis Imperfecta, PUMCH Spine Conference 2017. 2017.
To M.K.T., Strategies to avoid SSI and Best Practice Management, The Philippine Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress 2016. 2016.
To M.K.T., Cheung K.M.C., Cheung J.P.Y., Kwan K.Y.H. and Wu J.B., Surgical Management of Scoliosis in Patients with Osteogenesis Imperfecta – How to Maximize Outcome?, Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association. 2016.
To M.K.T., Cheung K.M.C., Zhou Y.P., Zhang X.Y. and Yin S.J., The Application of 3D Printing in Managing Complex Deformity in Osteogenesis Imperfecta, Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association. 2016.
To M.K.T., Cheung K.M.C., Zheng Y.P., Yeung E. and Fan Y.L., The use of Scolioscan to monitor scoliotic curves in one Osteogenesis Imperfecta patient during halo traction: a case report, Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association. 2016.
Wong T.M., Lau T.W., Leung F.K.L., Fang C.X., Yeung K.W.K., Yan C.H., To M.K.T. and Jin J., The use of three-dimensional printing technology in orthopaedic surgery: A review, Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2017.
Wong T.M., Jin J.Y.M., Lau T.W., Fang C.X., Yan C.H., Yeung K.W.K., To M.K.T. and Leung F.K.L., The use of three-dimensional printing technology in orthopaedic surgery, Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2017, 25: 230949901668407.


Researcher : WANG W

List of Research Outputs

WANG W., Wong H.M., Chu P.K., Leung F.K.L., Cheung K.M.C. and Yeung K.W.K., Magnesium Plasma Modified Bone Allograft for Bone Tissue Regeneration, The 19th Interfinish World Congress & Exhibition, Beijing, China. 2016.
Wang W., Wong H.M., Chu P.K., Leung F.K.L., Cheung K.M.C. and Yeung K.W.K., 3D Porous Polycaprolactone-based Magnesium Scaffold for Bone Tissue Engineering, Society for Biomaterials 2017 Annual Meeting and Exposition, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. 2017.
Wang W., Wong H.M., Chu P.K., Leung F.K.L., Cheung K.M.C. and Yeung K.W.K., Bone Allograft Modified by Magnesium Plasma for Bone Tissue Regeneration, 2016第十一届全国表面工程大会暨第八届全国青年表面工程学术会议, Chengdu, China. 2016.


Researcher : Wang W

List of Research Outputs

WANG W., Wong H.M., Chu P.K., Leung F.K.L., Cheung K.M.C. and Yeung K.W.K., Magnesium Plasma Modified Bone Allograft for Bone Tissue Regeneration, The 19th Interfinish World Congress & Exhibition, Beijing, China. 2016.
Wang W., Wong H.M., Chu P.K., Leung F.K.L., Cheung K.M.C. and Yeung K.W.K., 3D Porous Polycaprolactone-based Magnesium Scaffold for Bone Tissue Engineering, Society for Biomaterials 2017 Annual Meeting and Exposition, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. 2017.
Wang W., Wong H.M., Chu P.K., Leung F.K.L., Cheung K.M.C. and Yeung K.W.K., Bone Allograft Modified by Magnesium Plasma for Bone Tissue Regeneration, 2016第十一届全国表面工程大会暨第八届全国青年表面工程学术会议, Chengdu, China. 2016.


Researcher : Wong HM

Project Title:8th Combined Meeting of Orthopaedic Research Societies (CORS 2013); A novel magnesium-based bone substitute to stimulate in vivo bone formation for orthopaedic implantation
Investigator(s):Wong HM
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:10/2013


List of Research Outputs

LIN Z., Zhao Y., Wong H.M., Cheung K.M.C., Chu P.K. and Yeung K.W.K., Improving corrosion resistance and biocompatibility of WE43 magnesium alloy by custom made dual plasma implantation, International Forum of Biomedical Materials: Biomaterials Interfaces and Nanobiomaterials, Hangzhou, China. 2016.
Liu C., Wong H.M., Yeung K.W.K. and Tjong S.C., Novel electrospun polylactic acid nanocomposite fiber mats with hybrid graphene oxide and nanohydroxyapatite reinforcements having enhanced biocompatibility, Polymers. 2016, 8(8).
WANG W., Wong H.M., Chu P.K., Leung F.K.L., Cheung K.M.C. and Yeung K.W.K., Magnesium Plasma Modified Bone Allograft for Bone Tissue Regeneration, The 19th Interfinish World Congress & Exhibition, Beijing, China. 2016.
Wang W., Wong H.M., Chu P.K., Leung F.K.L., Cheung K.M.C. and Yeung K.W.K., 3D Porous Polycaprolactone-based Magnesium Scaffold for Bone Tissue Engineering, Society for Biomaterials 2017 Annual Meeting and Exposition, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. 2017.
Wang W., Wong H.M., Chu P.K., Leung F.K.L., Cheung K.M.C. and Yeung K.W.K., Bone Allograft Modified by Magnesium Plasma for Bone Tissue Regeneration, 2016第十一届全国表面工程大会暨第八届全国青年表面工程学术会议, Chengdu, China. 2016.
Wong H.M., Zhao Y., Leung F.K.L., Xi T., Zhang Z., Zheng Z., Wu S., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M.C., Chu P.K. and Yeung K.W.K., Functionalized Polymeric Membrane with Enhanced Mechanical and Biological Properties to Control the Degradation of Magnesium Alloy, Advanced Healthcare Materials. 2017, 6: 1601269.
Wong H.M. and Yeung K.W.K., The Role of Magnesium Ion on Osteogenesis, 2016肌肉骨骼再生医学精英论坛, Shenzhen, China. 2016.


Researcher : Wong SHJ

List of Research Outputs

Wong S.H.J., Chiu P.K.Y. and Yan C.H., Review Article: Osteophytes, Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2016, 24: 403-410.


Researcher : Wong TM

Project Title:Effectiveness of a Day Rehabilitation Program in Improving Functional Outcome, Reducing Mortality and Readmission of Elderly Patients with Fragility Hip Fractures
Investigator(s):Wong TM, Leung FKL, Lau TW
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Mini Grant
Start Date:06/2015
Completion Date:03/2017


Project Title:A Novel Osteoporotic Bone Fracture Simulation System Enabling Safer and More Effective Fracture Fixation Surgery and Implant Design for Elderly Patients
Investigator(s):Wong TM, Ngan AHW, Fang CX, Boles EA, Leung FKL, Lu WW
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Innovation and Technology Support Programme (Tier 3)
Start Date:06/2017


List of Research Outputs

Fang C.X., Pun C.T.T., Lau T.W., Wong T.M. and Leung F.K.L., Development of a new ICD based comorbidity index for prediction of 5-year survival after hip fracture surgery in 36442 patients., APOA Trauma & Infection meeting 2017.
Fang C.X., Wong T.M., To K.K.W., Wong S.S.Y., Lau T.W. and Leung F.K.L., Infection after fracture osteosynthesis – Part II, Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2017, 25: 230949901769271.
Fang C.X., Wong T.M., Lau T.W., To K.K.W., Wong S.S.Y. and Leung F.K.L., Infection after fracture osteosynthesis – Part I, Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2017, 25: 230949901769271.
Fang C.X., Yan C.H., Yee K.H., Lau T.W., Wong T.M. and Leung F.K.L., Restoration of Humeral Bone Stock Two Years After Internal Fixation of a Periprosthetic Fracture with a Loose Stem, JBJS Case Connector. 2017, 7: e17.
Lou N., Fang C.X., Leung F.K.L., Cheung F. and Wong T.M., Arthroscopic Removal of Suprapatellar Fibroma of Tendon Sheath, The Sugery Journal. Thieme, 2017, 3: 58-61.
Wong T.M., Leung F.K.L., Lu W.W. and Kuang G.M., 1st runner-up in Dr Robert Bauze Trauma Gold Medal Judging Session (APOA Trauma and Infection Meeting 2017), Asia Pacific Orthopaedic Assocication. 2017.
Wong T.M., Leung F.K.L., Fang C.X. and Lu W.W., Biomechanical augmentation of locked plating system in osteoporotic proximal humeral fractures using novel bioactive cement , HKOA Annual Congress. 2016.
Wong T.M., Commentary: Dynamic hip screw fixation versus multiple screw fixation for intracapsular hip fracture, Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2016.
Wong T.M., Plating Vs Nailing In Fractures Shaft Of Humerus, SICOT Comprehensive Shoulder Course. 2017.
Wong T.M., Lau T.W., Leung F.K.L., Fang C.X., Yeung K.W.K., Yan C.H., To M.K.T. and Jin J., The use of three-dimensional printing technology in orthopaedic surgery: A review, Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2017.
Wong T.M., Jin J.Y.M., Lau T.W., Fang C.X., Yan C.H., Yeung K.W.K., To M.K.T. and Leung F.K.L., The use of three-dimensional printing technology in orthopaedic surgery, Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2017, 25: 230949901668407.
Yee K.H., Fang C.X., Lau T.W., Pun C.T.T., Wong T.M. and Leung F.K.L., Seasonal Variation in Hip Fracture Mortality, Geriatric Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation. 2017, 8: 49-53.


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 & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:11/2009


Project Title:Is fatty acid binding protein 4 a biomarker for the severity of articular cartilage degeneration in knee osteoarthritis?
Investigator(s):Yan CH, Xu A, Chiu PKY, Wen C
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:03/2015


List of Research Outputs

Chan W.K., Chan P.K., Chiu P.K.Y., Yan C.H., Fu C.H.H. and Chan T.C.W., Bronze Award, Best Original Research by Trainee, Hong Kong Academy of Medicine. 2016.
Chan W.K., Chan P.K., Chiu P.K.Y., Yan C.H. and Ng F., Does Barbed Suture Lower Cost and Improve Outcome in Total Knee Arthroplasty? A Randomized Controlled Trial, The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2017, 32: 1474-1477.
Chan W.K., Chan P.K., Chiu P.K.Y., Yan C.H., Fu C.H.H., Ng F.Y. and Chan T.C.W., Vincent Chan trophy for the best paper on adult joint reconstruction by trainee, Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association. 2016.
Chiu P.K.Y. and Yan C.H., A review of the clinical approach to persistent pain following total hip replacement, Hong Kong Medical Journal. 2016, 22:600-607.
Chiu P.K.Y. and Yan C.H., Bacteriology and risk factors for infection after total knee arthroplasty: a series of 2543 cases in one institution, The 36th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (5-6 Nov 2016). 2016, 116.
Chiu P.K.Y. and Yan C.H., Case-control short term outcome analysis of a medial-pivot system in primary total knee arthroplasty, The 36th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (5-6 Nov 2016). 2016.
Chiu P.K.Y. and Yan C.H., Case-control study on patient reported outcome measures of a medial-pivot system in primary total knee arthroplasty, The 36th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (5-6 Nov 2016). 2016, 71.
Chiu P.K.Y. and Yan C.H., Chinese patients’ expectations from total knee replacement and the effect of preoperative education, The 36th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (5-6 Nov 2016). 2016, 118.
Chiu P.K.Y. and Yan C.H., Distal femoral valgus cut angle in osteoarthritic Southern Chinese population and its relevance with alignment in total knee arthroplasty, The 36th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (5-6 Nov 2016). 2016, 111.
Chiu P.K.Y. and Yan C.H., Effect of steroid in local infiltration analgesia in one-stage bilateral total knee arthroplasty. A paired-randomized controlled study., The 36th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual congress (5-6 Nov 2016). 2016, 25.
Chiu P.K.Y., Yan C.H. and ZHANG C., Expression and Modulation of Fatty Acid Binding Protein 4 (FABP-4), a novel adipokine in Murine ATDC-5 chondrocyte cell lline, The 36th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual congress (5-6 Nov 2016). 2016, 34.
Chiu P.K.Y., Yan C.H. and ZHANG C., Fatty Acid Binding Protein 4 (FABP-4) induces chondrocyte degeneration through macrophage-mediated inflammation: an in-vitro cell co-culture study, The 36th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual congress (5-6 Nov 2016). 2016, 35.
Chiu P.K.Y., Yan C.H. and ZHANG C., Knocking out or pharmaceutical inhibition of Fatty Acid Binding Protein 4 (FABP-4) alleviates osteoarthritis induced by a very high fat diet in mouse, The 36th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual congress (5-6 Nov 2016). 2016, 35.
Chiu P.K.Y. and Yan C.H., Leukocyte esterase test for diagnosis of prosthetic joint infection, The 36th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (5-6 Nov 2016). 2016, 113.
Chiu P.K.Y. and Yan C.H., Multimodal analgesia using periarticular injection plus continuous femoral nerve block versus periarticular injection alone after total knee arthroplasty? A prospective, crossover, randomised clinical trial, The 36th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (5-6 Nov 2016). 2016, 71.
Chiu P.K.Y. and Yan C.H., Patellofemoral crepitus after total knee replacement, The 36th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (5-6 Nov 2016). 2016, 116.
Chiu P.K.Y. and Yan C.H., Preoperative anaemia in patients undergoing primary total knee arthroplasty, The 36th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (5-6 Nov 2016). 2016, 74.
Chiu P.K.Y. and Yan C.H., Reduction of allogenic transfusion rate by patient blood management in total knee arthroplasty – Queen Mary Hospital experience, The 36th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (5-6 Nov 2016). 2016, 114.
Chiu P.K.Y. and Yan C.H., Report on clinical outcomes and survivorship of primary total knee arthroplasty from 2000-2007 in a teaching hospital, The 36th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (5-6 Nov 2016). 2016, 115.
Chiu P.K.Y. and Yan C.H., Safety of one-stage bilateral total knee arthroplasty ? – A retrospective review, The 36th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (5-6 Nov 2016). 2016, 72.
Chiu P.K.Y. and Yan C.H., Unexpected complications after primary total knee arthroplasty : Acute abdomen, The 36th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (5-6 Nov 2016). 2016, 121.
Diao H., Fung H.S., YEUNG P., Lam K.L., Yan C.H. and Chan B.P., Dynamic cyclic compression modulates the chondrogenic phenotype in human chondrocytes from late stage osteoarthritis, Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications. 2017, 486: 14-21.
Fang C.X., Yan C.H., Yee K.H., Lau T.W., Wong T.M. and Leung F.K.L., Restoration of Humeral Bone Stock Two Years After Internal Fixation of a Periprosthetic Fracture with a Loose Stem, JBJS Case Connector. 2017, 7: e17.
Leung B.H.W., Yan C.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., Case – Control Study on Patient Reported Outcome Measures of a Medial-Pivot System in Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty, 36th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2016.
Leung G., Yan C.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., Report on Clinical Outcomes and Survivorship of Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty from 2000-2007 in a Teaching Hospital, 36th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2016.
Ng F.Y., Yan C.H., Chan P.K. and Chiu P.K.Y., David Fang trophy for the best paper on adult joint reconstruction, Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association. 2016.
Wong S.H.J., Chiu P.K.Y. and Yan C.H., Review Article: Osteophytes, Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2016, 24: 403-410.
Wong T.M., Lau T.W., Leung F.K.L., Fang C.X., Yeung K.W.K., Yan C.H., To M.K.T. and Jin J., The use of three-dimensional printing technology in orthopaedic surgery: A review, Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2017.
Wong T.M., Jin J.Y.M., Lau T.W., Fang C.X., Yan C.H., Yeung K.W.K., To M.K.T. and Leung F.K.L., The use of three-dimensional printing technology in orthopaedic surgery, Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2017, 25: 230949901668407.
Yan C.H., A randomized controlled trial comparing patient specific instrument with conventional instrument and computer navigation in total knee arthroplasty, Oscar Miller Day 2016, OrthoCarolina Research Institute. 2016.
Yan C.H., How to prevent infection in total knee arthroplasty, 2017 Arthroplasty Congress of Xinjiang. 2017.
Yan C.H., John N. Insall Travelling Fellowship, The Knee Society. 2016.
Yan C.H., Recent advances in total hip and total knee arthroplasty, Multi-specialty Medical Mega Conference, Hong Kong. 2017.
Yan C.H., Should the patella be resurfaced in distal femoral replacement after distal femoral resection?, Annual of Translational Medicine. 2016.
Yan C.H., Surgical techniques in total knee arthroplasty, Qinling Arthroplasty Forum, Xi’an. 2017.
Yan C.H., Taper corrosion in total hip arthroplasty, 11th International Congress on Orthopaedic Advanced Techniques & Clinical Translational Research, Shanghai . 2017.
ZHANG C., Yan C.H., Xu A., Chan B.P. and Chiu P.K.Y., Knocking out or Pharmaceutical Inhibition of Fatty Acid Binding Protein 4 (FABP-4) Alleviates Osteoarthritis Induced by A Very High Fat Diet in Mouse, The 2017 annual congress of Osteoarthritis Research Society International. 2017.
ZHANG C., Yan C.H., Chiu P.K.Y. and Xu A., Young Investigator Award, Osteoarthritis Research Society International. 2017.


Researcher : Yau PWP

Project Title:To investigate the effect of local application of Strontium on tendon-bone healing in rotator cuff repair
Investigator(s):Yau WP, Lu WW
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2016


Project Title:The 11th Biennial ISAKOS Congress; Are we doing too many margin convergence? A prospective MRI study on re-tear rate after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair
Investigator(s):Yau WP
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:06/2017
Completion Date:06/2017


List of Research Outputs



Researcher : Yau WP

Project Title:To investigate the effect of local application of Strontium on tendon-bone healing in rotator cuff repair
Investigator(s):Yau WP, Lu WW
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2016


Project Title:The 11th Biennial ISAKOS Congress; Are we doing too many margin convergence? A prospective MRI study on re-tear rate after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair
Investigator(s):Yau WP
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:06/2017
Completion Date:06/2017


List of Research Outputs

Yau W.P., Anatomy of Meniscus, Hospital Authority Commissioned Training in Arthroscopic Chondral Procedure. 2016.
Yau W.P., Anterior shoulder instability: Diagnosis and management, SICOT Comprehensive Shoulder Course. 2017.
Yau W.P., Are we doing too many margin convergence?, The 11th Biennial ISAKOS Congress. 2017.
Yau W.P., Are we doing too many margin convergence, Forth Meeting of Asian Shoulder Elbow Group. 2017.
Yau W.P., Best Sports Medicine Paper of 36th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress – Gold award, Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association. 2016.
Yau W.P., Biomechanical study of a new sliding locking knot – “HK-knot”, The 36th Annual Congress of Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association – Hip Journey, Discover and Recover. 2016.
Yau W.P., Cartilage – Biology, Biochemistry and Biomechanics, Hospital Authority Commissioned Training in Arthroscopic Chondral Procedure. 2016.
Yau W.P., Classification of meniscal tear, Hospital Authority Commissioned Training in Arthroscopic Chondral Procedure. 2016.
Yau W.P., Clinical Research in Fellowship Training, Specialty Day in Clinical Research. Hong Kong College of Orthopaedic Surgeons.. 2017.
Yau W.P., Combined Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction and Anterior-lateral ligament reconstruction , 37th SICOT Orthopaedic World Congress. 2016.
Yau W.P., Combined Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction and Anterior-lateral ligament reconstruction, The 36th Annual Congress of Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association – Hip Journey, Discover and Recover. 2016.
Yau W.P., Deputy Editor (Shoulder and Elbow section) (July 2017 - Now), Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. 2017.
Yau W.P., International Associate Editor (Jan 2017 - June 2017), Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. 2017.
Yau W.P., Is remplissage procedure indicated in anterior shoulder instability?, Forth Meeting of Asian Shoulder Elbow Group. 2017.
Yau W.P., Opportunity of 3D Bio-printing in sports medicine, HKU International Symposium for 3D Bio-printing and Biomaterials. 2016.
Yau W.P., Orthopaedic training in Hong Kong – Time based versus competency based, The 10th Congress of Chinese Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 2017.
Yau W.P., Research Ethics, Specialty Day in Clinical Research. Hong Kong College of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 2017.
Yau W.P., Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty: Indications and surgical technique, SICOT Comprehensive Shoulder Course. 2017.
Yau W.P., Sports Injury – Patellar Dislocation, “Explore the World of Medicine” Public Lecture Series. 2017.
Yau W.P., Surgical management of rotator cuff tear, SICOT Comprehensive Shoulder Course. 2017.
Yau W.P., Top CORR Reviewers of 2016, Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. 2016.
Yau W.P. and Mukhopadhyay R., “Are we doing too many margin convergence?” A Prospective MRI study on Rate of re-tear after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, The 36th Annual Congress of Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association – Hip Journey, Discover and Recover. 2016.


Researcher : Yee KH

List of Research Outputs

Fang C.X., Yan C.H., Yee K.H., Lau T.W., Wong T.M. and Leung F.K.L., Restoration of Humeral Bone Stock Two Years After Internal Fixation of a Periprosthetic Fracture with a Loose Stem, JBJS Case Connector. 2017, 7: e17.
Yee K.H., Fang C.X., Lau T.W., Pun C.T.T., Wong T.M. and Leung F.K.L., Seasonal Variation in Hip Fracture Mortality, Geriatric Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation. 2017, 8: 49-53.


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 & 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 & 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 & 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, Kao RYT, Cheung KMC, Luk KDK
Department:Orthopaedics & 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 & 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
Department:Orthopaedics & 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 & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:12/2011


Project Title:Development of novel biodegradable bone substitutes for osteoporotic spinal fracture treatments
Investigator(s):Yeung KWK, Chan D, Cheung KMC, Luk KDK
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:11/2013


Project Title:Development of novel magnesium-enriched decellularized allogenic bones to repair large segmental bone defect
Investigator(s):Yeung KWK, Wong HM, Leung FKL
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:03/2015
Completion Date:02/2017


Project Title:Development of a Degradable Hybird Bioactive Coating for Osteoporotic Fracture Fixation Implants (Clustered Project #4)
Investigator(s):Yeung KWK, Cheung KMC, Fok MWM, Wong HM
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Innovation and Technology Support Programme (Tier 3)
Start Date:01/2016


Project Title:Development of a Degradable Hybrid Bioactive Coating for Osteoporotic Fracture Fixation Implants (Clustered Project #4)
Investigator(s):Yeung KWK, Cheung KMC, Fok MWM, Wong HM
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Innovation and Technology Fund Internship Programme
Start Date:03/2016


Project Title:Development of injectable and osteoconductive bio-ink for the fabrication of 3D bone scaffold
Investigator(s):Yeung KWK, Leung FKL, Cheung KMC
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Translational and Applied Research
Start Date:04/2016


Project Title:Development of implantable POC-click membrane imprinted with tendon tissue microenvironment for tendon-bone junction healing
Investigator(s):Yeung KWK, Yau WP
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:04/2016


Project Title:The application of newly developed biodegradable K-wire in upper-limb fracture fixations
Investigator(s):Yeung KWK, Fung BKK, Fok MWM, Wong HM
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:05/2016


Project Title:Development of antibacterial stainless steel surgical and related instruments and their clinical applications
Investigator(s):Yeung KWK, Wong HM
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Guangdong-Hong Kong Technology Cooperation Funding Scheme
Start Date:07/2016


Project Title:Development of Magnesium-Enriched Decellularized Allogenic Bone Matrix for Large Bone Defect Management
Investigator(s):Yeung KWK, Leung FKL, Cheung KMC
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2017


Project Title:Society for Biomaterials 2017 Annual Meeting; 3D porous polycaprolactone-based magnesium scaffold for bone tissue engineering
Investigator(s):Yeung KWK
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:04/2017
Completion Date:04/2017


Project Title:The effects of magnesium ions induced immunomodulation of human monocytes and macrophages and their influence on the process of osteogenesis
Investigator(s):Yeung KWK, Cheung KMC
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2017


List of Research Outputs

LIN Z., Zhao Y., Wong H.M., Cheung K.M.C., Chu P.K. and Yeung K.W.K., Improving corrosion resistance and biocompatibility of WE43 magnesium alloy by custom made dual plasma implantation, International Forum of Biomedical Materials: Biomaterials Interfaces and Nanobiomaterials, Hangzhou, China. 2016.
LIN Z., Zhao Y., Cheung K.M.C., Chu P.K., Leung F.K.L. and Yeung K.W.K., Plasma Enhanced Biocompatible and Photocatalytic Antibacterial Degradable Magnesium Alloy for Bone Facture Fixation, ORS (Orthopaedic Reseach Society) 2017 Annual Meeting, San Diego, California, USA. 2017.
Li J., Guo G., Wang J., Zhou H., Shen H. and Yeung K.W.K., Anti-biofouling function of amorphous nano-Ta2O5 coating for VO2-based intelligent windows, Nanotechnology. 2017, 28(17).
Li M., Liu X., Xu Z., Yeung K.W.K. and Wu S., Dopamine Modified Organic-Inorganic Hybrid Coating for Antimicrobial and Osteogenesis, ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces. 2016, 8(49): 33972-33981.
Li X., Liu X., Wu S., Yeung K.W.K., Zheng Y. and Chu P.K., Design of magnesium alloys with controllable degradation for biomedical implants: From bulk to surface, Acta Biomaterialia. 2016, 45: 2-30.
Lin S., Liu X., Tan L., Cui Z., Yang X., Yeung K.W.K., Pan H. and Wu S., Porous Iron-Carboxylate Metal-Organic Framework: A Novel Bioplatform with Sustained Antibacterial Efficacy and Nontoxicity, ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces. 2017, 9(22): 19248-19257.
Liu C., Shen J., Yeung K.W.K. and Tjong S.C., Development and Antibacterial Performance of Novel Polylactic Acid-Graphene Oxide-Silver Nanoparticle Hybrid Nanocomposite Mats Prepared by Electrospinning, ACS Biomaterials Science and Engineering. 2017, 3(3): 471-486.
Liu C., Wong H.M., Yeung K.W.K. and Tjong S.C., Novel electrospun polylactic acid nanocomposite fiber mats with hybrid graphene oxide and nanohydroxyapatite reinforcements having enhanced biocompatibility, Polymers. 2016, 8(8).
Liu C., Chan K.W., Shen J., Liao C.Z., Yeung K.W.K. and Tjong S.C., Polyetheretherketone hybrid composites with bioactive nanohydroxyapatite and multiwalled carbon nanotube fillers, Polymers. 2016, 8(12).
Liu Z., Zhu Y., Liu X., Yeung K.W.K. and Wu S., Construction of poly (vinyl alcohol)/poly (lactide-glycolide acid)/vancomycin nanoparticles on titanium for enhancing the surface self-antibacterial activity and cytocompatibility, Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces. 2017, 151: 165-177.
QIAO W., Tsoi K.H., Chen Z., Yeung K.W.K., Matinlinna J.P. and Darvell B.W., Solubility of Hydroxyapatite by Large-angle Scattering-based Solid Titration, International Association for Dental Research IADR/AADR/CADR 95th General Session and Exhibition, San Francisco, USA. 2017.
WANG W., Wong H.M., Chu P.K., Leung F.K.L., Cheung K.M.C. and Yeung K.W.K., Magnesium Plasma Modified Bone Allograft for Bone Tissue Regeneration, The 19th Interfinish World Congress & Exhibition, Beijing, China. 2016.
Wang T., Liu X., Zhu Y., Cui Z.D., Yang X.J., Pan H., Yeung K.W.K. and Wu S., Metal Ion Coordination Polymer-Capped pH-Triggered Drug Release System on Titania Nanotubes for Enhancing Self-antibacterial Capability of Ti Implants, ACS Biomaterials Science and Engineering. 2017, 3(5): 816-825.
Wang W., Wong H.M., Chu P.K., Leung F.K.L., Cheung K.M.C. and Yeung K.W.K., 3D Porous Polycaprolactone-based Magnesium Scaffold for Bone Tissue Engineering, Society for Biomaterials 2017 Annual Meeting and Exposition, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. 2017.
Wang W., Wong H.M., Chu P.K., Leung F.K.L., Cheung K.M.C. and Yeung K.W.K., Bone Allograft Modified by Magnesium Plasma for Bone Tissue Regeneration, 2016第十一届全国表面工程大会暨第八届全国青年表面工程学术会议, Chengdu, China. 2016.
Wong H.M., Zhao Y., Leung F.K.L., Xi T., Zhang Z., Zheng Z., Wu S., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M.C., Chu P.K. and Yeung K.W.K., Functionalized Polymeric Membrane with Enhanced Mechanical and Biological Properties to Control the Degradation of Magnesium Alloy, Advanced Healthcare Materials. 2017, 6: 1601269.
Wong H.M. and Yeung K.W.K., The Role of Magnesium Ion on Osteogenesis, 2016肌肉骨骼再生医学精英论坛, Shenzhen, China. 2016.
Wong T.M., Lau T.W., Leung F.K.L., Fang C.X., Yeung K.W.K., Yan C.H., To M.K.T. and Jin J., The use of three-dimensional printing technology in orthopaedic surgery: A review, Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2017.
Wong T.M., Jin J.Y.M., Lau T.W., Fang C.X., Yan C.H., Yeung K.W.K., To M.K.T. and Leung F.K.L., The use of three-dimensional printing technology in orthopaedic surgery, Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2017, 25: 230949901668407.
Yeung K.W.K., Bone Allograft Modified by Magnesium Plasma for Bone Tissue Regeneration , 2016第十一届全国表面工程大会暨第八届全国青年表面工程学术会议, Chengdu, China. 2016.
Yeung K.W.K., Editorial Board Member, Bioactive Materials. 2016.
Yeung K.W.K., Improving corrosion resistance and biocompatibility of WE43 magnesium alloy by custom made dual plasma implantation, International Forum of Biomedical Materials: Biomaterials Interfaces and Nanobiomaterials, Hangzhou, China. 2016.
Yeung K.W.K., The Criteria of 3D Bio-scaffold for Tissue Regeneration, The 2nd Asian University Symposium for Biomedical Engineering, Beijing, China. 2016.
Yeung K.W.K., The Criteria of 3D Bio-scaffold for Tissue Regeneration, The 2nd Asian University Symposium for Biomedical Engineering, Beijing, China. 2016.
Yeung K.W.K., The Role of Magnesium Ion on Osteogenesis, 2016肌肉骨骼再生医学精英论坛, Shenzhen, China. 2016.
Yeung K.W.K., The criteria of biomaterial design for tendon tissue regeneration, HKU-ZIRI International Symposium, Linan, Hangzhou, China. 2016.
Yeung K.W.K., The criteria of biomaterial design for tendon tissue regeneration, HKU-ZIRI International Symposium, Linan, Hangzhou, China. 2016.
Zhou T., Zhu Y., Li X., Liu X., Yeung K.W.K., Wu S., Wang X., Cui Z., Yang X. and Chu P.K., Surface functionalization of biomaterials by radical polymerization, Progress in Materials Science. 2016, 83: 191-235.
Zhu Y., Liu X., Yeung K.W.K., Chu P.K. and Wu S., Biofunctionalization of carbon nanotubes/chitosan hybrids on Ti implants by atom layer deposited ZnO nanostructures, Applied Surface Science. 2017, 400: 14-23.


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 & 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 & 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 & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:11/2004




Researcher : Yiu KL

List of Research Outputs

Cheung J.P.Y., Yiu K.L., Chan P., Cheung W.H.P., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., Predictability of in-brace correction and Cobb's Angle at Brace Weaning using supine radiographs for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, The 36th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association. 2016.
Cheung J.P.Y., Yiu K.L., Bow H.Y.C., Samartzis D. and Cheung K.M.C., The learning curve effect in magnetically controlled growing rod distraction monitoring by ultrasound, The 36th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association. 2016.
Kwan K.Y.H., Cheung J.P.Y., Yiu K.L. and Cheung K.M.C., Ten year follow-up of Jarcho–Levin syndrome with thoracic insufficiency treated by VEPTR and MCGR VEPTR hybrid, European Spine Journal. 2017.


Researcher : ZHAI X

List of Research Outputs

CHEN Q.C., LIU Y., WANG T., WU J., ZHAI X., LI Y.Q., Lu W.W., PAN H.B. and ZHAI X.L., Chitosan-PVA monodisperse millimeter-sized spheres prepared by electrospraying reduce the thromboembolic risk in hemorrhage control, JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY B. 2017, 5(20): 3686-3696.
ZHAI X., MA Y.F., HOU C.Y., GAO F., ZHANG Y.Y., RUAN C.S., PAN H.B., Lu W.W. and LIU W.G., 3D-Printed High Strength Bioactive Supramolecular Polymer/Clay Nanocomposite Hydrogel Scaffold for Bone Regeneration, ACS BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. 2017, 3 (9): 1880-2197.


Researcher : ZHANG C

List of Research Outputs

Chiu P.K.Y., Yan C.H. and ZHANG C., Expression and Modulation of Fatty Acid Binding Protein 4 (FABP-4), a novel adipokine in Murine ATDC-5 chondrocyte cell lline, The 36th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual congress (5-6 Nov 2016). 2016, 34.
Chiu P.K.Y., Yan C.H. and ZHANG C., Fatty Acid Binding Protein 4 (FABP-4) induces chondrocyte degeneration through macrophage-mediated inflammation: an in-vitro cell co-culture study, The 36th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual congress (5-6 Nov 2016). 2016, 35.
Chiu P.K.Y., Yan C.H. and ZHANG C., Knocking out or pharmaceutical inhibition of Fatty Acid Binding Protein 4 (FABP-4) alleviates osteoarthritis induced by a very high fat diet in mouse, The 36th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual congress (5-6 Nov 2016). 2016, 35.
ZHANG C., LIM F.L., Tam W.K., Au Y.K., Cheah K.S.E., Cheung K.M.C. and Leung V.Y.L., Development of Intervertebral disc degeneration in N-cadherin mutant mouse, Gordon Research Conference: Cartilage Biology & Pathology, Lucca. 2017.
ZHANG C., LIM F.L., Tam W.K., Au Y.K., Cheah K.S.E., Cheung K.M.C. and Leung V.Y.L., Development of lumbar disc degeneration in cadherin 2 mouse mutant, The Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine, Athens. 2017.
ZHANG C., Yan C.H., Xu A., Chan B.P. and Chiu P.K.Y., Knocking out or Pharmaceutical Inhibition of Fatty Acid Binding Protein 4 (FABP-4) Alleviates Osteoarthritis Induced by A Very High Fat Diet in Mouse, The 2017 annual congress of Osteoarthritis Research Society International. 2017.
ZHANG C., Yan C.H., Chiu P.K.Y. and Xu A., Young Investigator Award, Osteoarthritis Research Society International. 2017.


Researcher : ZHANG C

List of Research Outputs

Chiu P.K.Y., Yan C.H. and ZHANG C., Expression and Modulation of Fatty Acid Binding Protein 4 (FABP-4), a novel adipokine in Murine ATDC-5 chondrocyte cell lline, The 36th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual congress (5-6 Nov 2016). 2016, 34.
Chiu P.K.Y., Yan C.H. and ZHANG C., Fatty Acid Binding Protein 4 (FABP-4) induces chondrocyte degeneration through macrophage-mediated inflammation: an in-vitro cell co-culture study, The 36th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual congress (5-6 Nov 2016). 2016, 35.
Chiu P.K.Y., Yan C.H. and ZHANG C., Knocking out or pharmaceutical inhibition of Fatty Acid Binding Protein 4 (FABP-4) alleviates osteoarthritis induced by a very high fat diet in mouse, The 36th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual congress (5-6 Nov 2016). 2016, 35.
ZHANG C., LIM F.L., Tam W.K., Au Y.K., Cheah K.S.E., Cheung K.M.C. and Leung V.Y.L., Development of Intervertebral disc degeneration in N-cadherin mutant mouse, Gordon Research Conference: Cartilage Biology & Pathology, Lucca. 2017.
ZHANG C., LIM F.L., Tam W.K., Au Y.K., Cheah K.S.E., Cheung K.M.C. and Leung V.Y.L., Development of lumbar disc degeneration in cadherin 2 mouse mutant, The Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine, Athens. 2017.
ZHANG C., Yan C.H., Xu A., Chan B.P. and Chiu P.K.Y., Knocking out or Pharmaceutical Inhibition of Fatty Acid Binding Protein 4 (FABP-4) Alleviates Osteoarthritis Induced by A Very High Fat Diet in Mouse, The 2017 annual congress of Osteoarthritis Research Society International. 2017.
ZHANG C., Yan C.H., Chiu P.K.Y. and Xu A., Young Investigator Award, Osteoarthritis Research Society International. 2017.


Researcher : ZHAO W

List of Research Outputs

Tam W.K., de Vries A.A., ZHAO W., TANG W.C., Cheung K.M.C. and Leung V.Y.L., Differential roles of Hif-1a and Hif-2a in biosynthesis of chondrocyte specific extracellular matrix , Gordon Research Conference: Cartilage Biology & Pathology, Lucca. 2017.


Researcher : Zehra U

Project Title:44th Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine (ISSLS) in Athens, Greece ; MULTI-DIMENSIONAL ASSESSMENT OF VERTEBRAL ENDPLATE BREAKS ON MRI: IMPLICATIONS IN SPINE DEGENERATION AND PAIN/ DISABILITY /STRUCTURAL VERTEBRAL ENDPLATE NOMENCLATURE AND ETIOLOGY: A STUDY BY THE ISSLS SPINAL PHENOTYPE FOCUS GROUP
Investigator(s):Zehra U
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:05/2017
Completion Date:06/2017


List of Research Outputs

Zehra U., Cheung J.P.Y., Bow H.Y.C. and Samartzis D., Multi-dimensional assessment of vertebral endplate breaks on MRI: implications in spine degeneration and pain/ disability, 44th Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine (ISSLS) in Athens, Greece on May 29th to June 2nd, 2017.


Researcher : Zhao Y

List of Research Outputs

LIN Z., Zhao Y., Wong H.M., Cheung K.M.C., Chu P.K. and Yeung K.W.K., Improving corrosion resistance and biocompatibility of WE43 magnesium alloy by custom made dual plasma implantation, International Forum of Biomedical Materials: Biomaterials Interfaces and Nanobiomaterials, Hangzhou, China. 2016.


Researcher : Zhou F

List of Research Outputs

LIU X., Zhou F., LI X., Qian W., CUI J., Zhou Y., Luk K.D.K., Wu E.X. and Hu Y., Organization of the intrinsic functional network in the cervical spinal cord: a resting state functional MRI study, Neuroscience. 2016, 336: 30-38.


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 & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Translational and Applied Research
Start Date:08/2008




Researcher : Zhou L

List of Research Outputs

Leung V.Y.L., Zhou L., Tam W.K., Sun Y., Lv F., Zhou G. and Cheung K.M.C., Bone morphogenetic protein-2 and -7 mediate the anabolic function of nucleus pulposus cells with discrete mechanisms., Connect Tissue Res.. 2017, 1-13.


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