DEPT OF ORTHOPAEDICS & TRAUMATOLOGY



Researcher : Boles EA

List of Research Outputs

FENG X., Boles E.A., KULPER S.A., Fang C.X., Lu W.W. and Leung F.K.L., 2019 AO Trauma AP Scientific Congress, Taipei – Best poster award (co-author) - Novel Technology Reduces Migration of Screws in Surrogate Osteoporotic Bone Under Multiaxial Loads, In: K Kojima, AO Trauma Asia Pacific. 2019.


Researcher : Bow HYC

List of Research Outputs

Bow H.Y.C., Lastikka M., Yiu K., Kwan K.Y.H., Helenius I., Cheung K.M.C. and Cheung J.P.Y., Comparative Outcomes of Monthly Versus Three-Monthly Distraction Protocols for Magnetically Controlled Growing Rods, 12th International Congress on Early Onset Scoliosis (ICEOS) in Lisbon Portugal, November 2018. 6: 805-806.
Chiu J.J.N., Zheng Y., Lai S.M.L., Bow H.Y.C., Samartzis D., Corbet E.F. and Leung W.K., Periodontal conditions of Hong Kong Chinese adults with essential hypertension, Journal of Dental Research. 2018, 97 (Spec Iss B): 3512.
Kwan K.Y.H., Bow H.Y.C., Samartzis D., Lenke L.G., Shaffrey C.I., Carreon L.Y., Dahl B.T., Fehlings M.G., Ames C.P., Boachie-Adjei O., Dekutoski M.B., Kebaish K.M., Lewis S.J., Matsuyama Y., Mehdian H., Pellise F., Qiu Y., Schwab F.J. and Cheung K.M.C., Non-neurologic adverse events after complex adult spinal deformity surgery: results from the prospective, multicenter Scoli-RISK-1 study, European Spine Journal. 2019, 28(1): 170-179.
Zehra U., Cheung J.P.Y., Bow H.Y.C., Cheung W.H.P. and Samartzis D., GP215: Relationship between spinopelvic parameters and chronic neck, back and multiregional pain, 46th ISSLS Annual Meeting: Kyoto, Japan, June 3-7 2019.
Zehra U., Cheung J.P.Y., Bow H.Y.C., Lu W.W. and Samartzis D., Multidimensional vertebral endplate defects are associated with disc degeneration, Modic changes, facet joint abnormalities and pain, Journal of Orthopaedic Research®. 2018.


Researcher : CHEN Y

List of Research Outputs

Cai Z., Feng Y., LI C., YANG K., SUN T., XU L., CHEN Y., Yan C.H., Lu W.W. and Chiu P.K.Y., Magnoflorine with hyaluronic acid gel promotes subchondral bone regeneration and attenuates cartilage degeneration in early osteoarthritis, Bone. 2018, 116: 266-278.


Researcher : Cai Z

List of Research Outputs

Cai Z., Feng Y., LI C., YANG K., SUN T., XU L., CHEN Y., Yan C.H., Lu W.W. and Chiu P.K.Y., Magnoflorine with hyaluronic acid gel promotes subchondral bone regeneration and attenuates cartilage degeneration in early osteoarthritis, Bone. 2018, 116: 266-278.
Feng Y., Cai Z., YANG K., XU L., Lu W.W. and Chiu P.K.Y., Multichromatic TTF staining characterizes cartilage matrix in osteoarthritis and bone development., Histology and Histopathology. 2019, 34: 275-286.


Researcher : Chan KY

List of Research Outputs

Chan K.Y., Leung Y.C., Leung F.K.L., Fang C.X., Cheung K.P.A., Lau K.C.T. and Fung K.M.J., Reliability and validity of the Chinese (Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong version) of the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand on patients with upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders in Hong Kong, Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy. 2019, 32: 62-68.


Researcher : Chan PK

List of Research Outputs

Chan P.K., Chiu P.K.Y., Yan C.H., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S., Cheung Y.L.A. and Ho T., Absence of a tourniquet does not affect quality of cementation in TKA : A concise radiological review at a minimum of 2 years, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 57.
Chan P.K., Yan C.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., Can 365-day physiotherapy service improve the outcome of patients with total knee arthroplasty?, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 81.
Chan P.K., Chiu P.K.Y., Yan C.H., Fu C.H.H., Cheung Y.L.A. and Cheung M.H.S., Can combined intra-articular and intra-venous tranexamic acid administration further reduce blood loss in total hip arthroplasty? A prospective randomised controlled trial comparing combined versus intravenous administration, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2018, 45.
Chan P.K., Chiu P.K.Y., Yan C.H., Cheung Y.L.A., Fu C.H.H. and Cheung M.H.S., Clinical benefits and safety of systemic dexamethasone in total knee arthroplasty: A prospective double-blinded randomised controlled study with 1-year follow-up, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 61.
Chan P.K., Yan C.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., Comprehensive Osteoarthritis ManagemEnt (COME) programme - Multi-disciplinary exercise training programme for patient with osteoarthritic knee in MMRC, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 80.
Chan P.K., Chiu P.K.Y., Yan C.H., Ho T., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S. and Cheung Y.L.A., High Variability in Functional Pelvic Tilt in Patients Undergoing Total Hip Arthroplasty, The 13th Congress of the European Hip Society (20-22 Sept 2018). The Hague, Netherlands, 2018, 10.
Chan P.K., Chiu P.K.Y., Yan C.H., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S. and Cheung Y.L.A., High variability in sagittal pelvic rotation in functional positions - can we still simply follow Lewinneck safe zone for acetabular cup positioning?, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 129.
Chan P.K., Yan C.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., Is historical hip precaution a must after posterolateral approach of total hip arthroplasty?, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 130.
Chan P.K., Chiu P.K.Y. and Yan C.H., Kinematic and neuromuscular changes in patient with preoperative knee fixed flexion deformity (FFD) before and after total knee arthroplasty (TKA), 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 57.
Chan P.K., Yan C.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., Post arthroplasty excessive knee pain, could it be neuropathic pain or complex regional pain syndrome type 1? A preliminary study, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 62.
Chan P.K., Yan C.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., Torsional mal-alignment increases external knee adduction moment during walking in patients with medial knee osteoarthritis, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 82.
Chan W.K.V., Chan P.K., Chiu P.K.Y., Yan C.H. and Fu C.H.H., Combining of intravenous and periarticular corticosteroid injection in total knee arthroplasty. A paired-randomized controlled study, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 60.
Chan W.K.V., Chan P.K., Chiu P.K.Y., Yan C.H., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S. and Cheung Y.L.A., Is routine screening of Hemoglobin A1C in primary total knee arthroplasty patients worthwhile?, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 56.
Cheung M.H.S., Fu C.H.H., Cheung Y.L.A., Chan P.K., Yan C.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., Difference in utilization rate of UKA by different selection criteria in Asian population - A retrospective review, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 123.
Cheung M.H.S., Fu C.H.H., Cheung Y.L.A., Chan P.K., Yan C.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., Early results of knee arthroplasty in a private teaching hospital, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 58.
Cheung M.H.S., Fu C.H.H., Cheung Y.L.A., Chan P.K. and Yan C.H., Neuropathic dermatitis : Case series of a newly identified dermatological complication after total knee arthroplasty, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 141.
Cheung Y.L.A., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S., Yan C.H., Chan P.K. and Chiu P.K.Y., AR Hodgson Award for best clinical paper, Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association. 2018.
Cheung Y.L.A., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S., Chan P.K., Yan C.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., How satisfied are our patients after total knee arthroplasty?, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 122.
Cheung Y.L.A., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S., Chan P.K., Yan C.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., Sensor technology vs manual ligament balancing - How good are we at balancing primary total knee replacements?, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 122.
Cheung Y.L.A., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S., Chan P.K., Yan C.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., To resurface or not to resurface the patella? A long term study, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 126.
Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S., Chan P.K., Yan C.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., Learning curves of robotic assisted versus conventional unicompartmental knee arthroplasty, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 123.
Kan H.S., Chan P.K., Chiu P.K.Y., Yan C.H. and Ho T., Non-surgical treatment of knee osteoarthritis, Hong Kong Medical Journal. 2019.
Luk M.H., Chiu P.K.Y., Chan P.K., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S., Cheung Y.L.A. and Yan C.H., Variability of cement mantle thickness in total knee arthroplasty, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 54.
Yan C.H., Chan P.K., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S., Cheung Y.L.A. and Chiu P.K.Y., 12. A case control study comparing mechanically aligned and kinematically aligned total knee arthroplasty in Chinese - Radiographic accuracy and patient-reported outcomes, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 59.
Yan C.H., Chan P.K., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S. and Chiu P.K.Y., The use of body exhaust suit system in primary total knee arthroplasty: Randomized trials, 40th Annual Meeting of Royal College of Surgeons of Thailand (20-22 Oct 20180). 2018.
Yung C.S., Chan P.K., Cheung M.H.S., Fu C.H.H., Cheung Y.L.A., Chiu P.K.Y. and Yan C.H., Early clinical outcomes and survivorship of the Attune total knee arthroplasty system, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 50.
Yung C.S., Chan P.K., Cheung M.H.S., Fu C.H.H., Cheung Y.L.A., Chiu P.K.Y. and Yan C.H., Matched-pair analysis of clinical and radiological results of medial-pivot total knee arthroplasty versus posterior stabilized total knee arthroplasty, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 51.


Researcher : Chan SYJ

List of Research Outputs

Chan S.Y.J. and Ip W.Y., Upper LImb Nerve Injuries in Sport, In: Riccardo Luchetti, Loris Pegoli, Gregory I Bain, Hand and Wrist Injuries In Combat Sports. Sprinter, 2018, 297-303.


Researcher : Chan WKV

List of Research Outputs

Chan W.K.V., Chan P.K., Chiu P.K.Y., Yan C.H. and Fu C.H.H., Combining of intravenous and periarticular corticosteroid injection in total knee arthroplasty. A paired-randomized controlled study, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 60.
Chan W.K.V., Chan P.K., Chiu P.K.Y., Yan C.H., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S. and Cheung Y.L.A., Is routine screening of Hemoglobin A1C in primary total knee arthroplasty patients worthwhile?, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 56.


Researcher : Cheung JPY

Project Title:Modic Changes of the Lumbar Spine
Investigator(s):Cheung JPY, Luk KDK, Cheung KMC, Hui SK, Samartzis D
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:10/2014
Completion Date:03/2019


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, Cheung KMC
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Mini Grant
Start Date:05/2016
Completion Date:06/2019


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: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
Completion Date:06/2019


Project Title:The pathogenesis of ligamentum flavum hyoertrophy in development spinal stenosis
Investigator(s):Cheung JPY
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:AO Spine Asia Pacific
Start Date:07/2017


Project Title:Predictive factors for successful conservative management to avoid surgery in adult deformity
Investigator(s):Cheung JPY
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:AO Spine Asia Pacific
Start Date:01/2018


Project Title:AO Spine - A Quantitative Study of Gait and Stance Characteristics for Patients with Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy
Investigator(s):Cheung JPY
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:AOSpine East Asia Research Grant
Start Date:01/2018


Project Title:Teriparatide for Improving Lumbar Spinal Instrumented Fusion Outcomes in the Elderly
Investigator(s):Cheung JPY, Cheung KMC
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:S.K. Yee Medical Foundation - General Award
Start Date:06/2018


Project Title:Development of an automated image processing tool for spinal canal measurements
Investigator(s):Cheung JPY, Hu Y
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Translational and Applied Research
Start Date:06/2018


Project Title:Differential Psychometric Properties of EQ-5D-5L and SF-6D Utility Measures in Low Back Pain
Investigator(s):Cheung JPY, Wong CKH
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2018
Completion Date:06/2019


Project Title:A randomized controlled trial comparing gradual and immediate brace weaning for clinical management of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis patients
Investigator(s):Cheung JPY, Wong CKH, Luk KDK, Cheung KMC
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:07/2018


Project Title:53rd Annual Meeting & Course; #164: Redefining guideline for brace-weaning in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis based on standardized skeletal maturity parameters
Investigator(s):Cheung JPY
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:10/2018
Completion Date:10/2018


Project Title:Psychometric analysis of patients with spondyloarthritis - determinants of poor outcomes
Investigator(s):Cheung JPY, Wong CKH, Chung HY
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2019


List of Research Outputs

Bow H.Y.C., Lastikka M., Yiu K., Kwan K.Y.H., Helenius I., Cheung K.M.C. and Cheung J.P.Y., Comparative Outcomes of Monthly Versus Three-Monthly Distraction Protocols for Magnetically Controlled Growing Rods, 12th International Congress on Early Onset Scoliosis (ICEOS) in Lisbon Portugal, November 2018. 6: 805-806.
Chan S.L., Cheung K.M.C., Cheung J.P.Y., Chan L.C.K., Lo E.W.S. and Wong M.S., Validation of Chinese version of Brace Questionnaire from its original Greek version, Journal of Spine. 2019.
Cheah K.S.E., Guo S., Chen P., Au Y.K., Niu B., Wu R., Cheung K.M.C., Cheung J.P.Y., Sakai D., Chan D., Zhang M.Q., Richardson S. and Hoyland J., Insights into the cellular basis of intervertebral disc disease gained from the transcriptomes of single cells., Gordon Research Conference on Cartilage Biology and Pathology.. 2019.
Cheung J.P.Y., Leung G., Cheung W.H.P., Lau G., Lau S.T., Luk K.D.K., Wong Y.W., Cheung K.M.C. and Koljonen P., 14: Male gender and initial job demand predicts successful re-integration and return to work: results from 20-years of experience with a multidisciplinary programme for rehabilitation of chronic low back pain, 46th ISSLS Annual Meeting: Kyoto, Japan, June 3-7 2019.
Cheung J.P.Y. and Cheung W.H.P., 69: The influence of developmental spinal stenosis on reoperation risk at the adjacent segment after decompression surgery for lumbar spinal stenosis, 46th ISSLS Annual Meeting: Kyoto, Japan, June 3-7 2019.
Cheung J.P.Y., C1-C2 screw fixation for upper cervical fracture, Symposium: Trauma – Surgical treatment of spine fractures, 12th Combined Meeting of the Asia Pacific Spine Society & Asia Pacific Paediatric Orthopaedic Society, April 4-6 2019, Incheon, Korea. 2019.
Cheung J.P.Y., Yiu K., Kwan K.Y.H. and Cheung K.M.C., EN-1-A-5 Long term and end of treatment results of magnetically controlled growing rods for early onset scoliosis, The 52nd Annual Meeting of the Japanese Scoliosis Society, Tokyo, Japan. 2018.
Cheung J.P.Y., EN-2-D-1 Predictors of postoperative shoulder imbalance in selective thoracic fusion for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: impact of fulcrum flexibility Outstanding English Paper Award, The 52nd Annual Meeting of the Japanese Scoliosis Society, Tokyo, Japan. 2018.
Cheung J.P.Y., EN-2-D-3 Predicting postoperative curve correction in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis using curve flexibility and the sagittal profile, The 52nd Annual Meeting of the Japanese Scoliosis Society, Tokyo, Japan. 2018.
Cheung J.P.Y., Cheung W.H.P. and Luk K.D.K., EN-2-D-5 Are we weaning braces too early for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: the problem with current bracing guidelines, The 52nd Annual Meeting of the Japanese Scoliosis Society, Tokyo, Japan. 2018.
Cheung J.P.Y., Fulcrum flexibility of the main curve predicts postoperative shoulder imbalance in selective thoracic fusion of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, Danish Orthopedic Society Congress, October 24-26, 2018.
Cheung J.P.Y., Leung G., Cheung W.H.P., Lau G., Lau S.T., Luk K.D.K., Wong Y.W., Cheung K.M.C. and Koljonen P., GP233: An accepting attitude and lack of negative cognition leads to less pain and disability related to chronic low back pain, 46th ISSLS Annual Meeting: Kyoto, Japan, June 3-7 2019.
Cheung J.P.Y. and Fok K., GP261: Changes in sagittal alignment in upslope or downslope: An insight into dynamic spinal stenosis symptomatology, 46th ISSLS Annual Meeting: Kyoto, Japan, June 3-7 2019.
Cheung J.P.Y., Zhang T. and Feng X., GP318: Biomechanical stability of pedicle versus cortical screws in the lumbar spine, 46th ISSLS Annual Meeting: Kyoto, Japan, June 3-7 2019.
Cheung J.P.Y., Hong Kong Spine Surgery Registry Cervical Myelopathy, Hospital Authority Convention 2019.
Cheung J.P.Y., Cheung W.H.P. and Luk K.D.K., How do we decide when to wean brace treatment in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis? Reducing curve progression risk by use of standardized skeletal maturity parameters, 16th International Phillip Zorab Symposium, Dublin, Ireland: 20-21 June 2019.
Cheung J.P.Y., Cheung W.H.P., Luk K.D.K. and Canavese F., Insight into how to use multiple skeletal maturity indices for growth assessment: correlation between olecranon, digital and wrist classification systems, 16th International Phillip Zorab Symposium, Dublin, Ireland: 20-21 June 2019.
Cheung J.P.Y., International Seminar - What is the best distraction frequency for magnetically controlled growing rods? – insight from a multi-center prospective study, The 52nd Annual Meeting of the Japanese Scoliosis Society. 2018.
Cheung J.P.Y., Yiu K., Kwan K.Y.H. and Cheung K.M.C., Mean 6-Year Follow-up of Magnetically Controlled Growing Rod Patients With Early Onset Scoliosis: A Glimpse of What Happens to Graduates, Neurosurgery. 2018.
Cheung J.P.Y., Meet the Masters: Cervical Spine 1, 12th Combined Meeting of the Asia Pacific Spine Society & Asia Pacific Paediatric Orthopaedic Society, April 4-6 2019, Incheon, Korea. 2019.
Cheung J.P.Y., Outstanding English Paper Award EN-2-D-1 Predictors of postoperative shoulder imbalance in selective thoracic fusion for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: impact of fulcrum flexibility, The 52nd Annual Meeting of the Japanese Scoliosis Society 2018. 2018.
Cheung J.P.Y., Cheung W.H.P. and Luk K.D.K., Paper 164: Redefining guidelines for brace-weaning in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis based on standardized skeletal maturity parameters, 53rd Annual Meeting & Course, Bologna, Italy, October 10-13, 2018.
Cheung J.P.Y., Cheung W.H.P., Law K., Borse V., Lau Y.M., Mak L.F., Cheng A., Samartzis D. and Cheung K.M.C., Postoperative Rigid Cervical Collar Leads to Less Axial Neck Pain in the Early Stage After Open-Door Laminoplasty—A Single-Blinded Randomized Controlled Trial, Neurosurgery. 2018.
Cheung J.P.Y., Cheung W.H.P. and Luk K.D.K., Redefining guidelines for brace weaning in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis based on standardized skeletal maturity parameters, 38th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association 2018 Award session. 2018.
Cheung J.P.Y., S017 Defining standardized guidelines for brace-weaning in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, 12th Combined Meeting of the Asia Pacific Spine Society & Asia Pacific Paediatric Orthopaedic Society, April 4-6 2019, Incheon, Korea. 2019.
Cheung J.P.Y., S077 Over 20-years of experience of a multidisciplinary programme for rehabilitation of chronic low back pain – factors predicting successful re-integration and return to work, 12th Combined Meeting of the Asia Pacific Spine Society & Asia Pacific Paediatric Orthopaedic Society, April 4-6 2019, Incheon, Korea. 2019.
Cheung J.P.Y., S109 A computational comparison of lumbar interbody fusion utilizing different interbody cages with unilateral and bilateral fixation, 12th Combined Meeting of the Asia Pacific Spine Society & Asia Pacific Paediatric Orthopaedic Society, April 4-6 2019, Incheon, Korea. 2019.
Cheung J.P.Y., S184 The influence of developmental spinal stenosis on reoperation risk at the adjacent segment after decompression surgery for lumbar spinal stenosis, 12th Combined Meeting of the Asia Pacific Spine Society & Asia Pacific Paediatric Orthopaedic Society, April 4-6 2019, Incheon, Korea. 2019.
Cheung J.P.Y., S194 Changes in sagittal alignment in upslope or downslope: an insight into dynamic spinal stenosis symptomatology, 12th Combined Meeting of the Asia Pacific Spine Society & Asia Pacific Paediatric Orthopaedic Society, April 4-6 2019, Incheon, Korea. 2019.
Cheung J.P.Y. and Luk K.D.K., The relevance of high-intensity zones in degenerative disc disease, International Orthopaedics. 2018.
Cheung J.P.Y., Trainee Prize for Dr. Thomas Ka Chun Leung Paper: Is cervical collar useful after laminoplasty? A randomized controlled trial , Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association. 2018.
Cheung J.P.Y., Cheung W.H.P., Chiu C.K., Chan C.Y.W. and Kwan M.K., Variations in Practice among Asia–Pacific Surgeons and Recommendations for Managing Cervical Myelopathy: The First Asia–Pacific Spine Society Collaborative Study, Asian Spine Journal. 2019, 13: 45-55.
Cheung J.P.Y., Cheung W.H.P. and Luk K.D.K., When Should We Wean Bracing for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis?, Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. 2019, 1.
Cheung W.H.P., Hu Y. and Cheung J.P.Y., A Novel Compression Rat Model for Developmental Spinal Stenosis, Journal of Orthopaedic Research®. 2019.
Cheung W.H.P., Wong C.K.H. and Cheung J.P.Y., An Insight Into the Health-Related Quality of Life of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Patients Undergoing Bracing, Observation, and Previously Braced, SPINE. 2018.
Cheung W.H.P., Wong C.K.H. and Cheung J.P.Y., Differential Psychometric Properties of EuroQoL 5-Dimension 5-Level and Short-Form 6-Dimension Utility Measures in Low Back Pain, SPINE. 2018.
Cheung W.H.P., Wong C.K.H. and Cheung J.P.Y., EN-2-D-6 An insight into the health-related quality of life of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis patients undergoing bracing, observation and previously braced, The 52nd Annual Meeting of the Japanese Scoliosis Society, Tokyo, Japan. 2018.
Cheung W.H.P., Luk K.D.K., Wong Y.W., Cheung K.M.C., Lau S.T., Koljonen P. and Cheung J.P.Y., Psychological factors significantly influences pain perception and function in individuals with low back pain, 38th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association 2018.
Cheung W.H.P., Wong A.Y.L., Samartzis D. and Cheung J.P.Y., The epidemiology and risk factors of back pain in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis – a large-scale study, 38th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association 2018.
Cheung W.H.P., Fong H.K., Wong C.S. and Cheung J.P.Y., The influence of developmental spinal stenosis on reoperation risk at the adjacent segment after decompression surgery for lumbar spinal stenosis, 38th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association 2018.
Cheung W.H.P., Fong H.K., Wong C.S. and Cheung J.P.Y., The influence of developmental spinal stenosis on the risk of re-operation on an adjacent segment after decompression-only surgery for lumbar spinal stenosis, The Bone & Joint Journal. 2019, 101-B: 154-161.
Chung M.M.T. and Cheung J.P.Y., Psoas hematoma formation after violation of the intertransverse plane during posterior spinal surgery for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica. 2018.
Fok K. and Cheung J.P.Y., A study of injury mechanism: traumatic bilateral L4-5 facet dislocation – case report and literature review, 38th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association 2018.
Fok K. and Cheung J.P.Y., Changes in sagittal alignment in upslope or downslope: an insight into dynamic spinal stenosis symptomatology, 38th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association 2018.
GUO S., Chen P., Tan Z., Au Y.K., Niu B., Tam V., Cheung K.M.C., Cheung J.P.Y., Chan D., Sham P.C., Sakai D., Rickardson S., Hoyland J. and Cheah K.S.E., Single cell analyses of human intervertebral discs implicate HOPX as a regulator of homeostasis, SBMS Research Day, School of Biomedical Sciences, The University of Hong Kong. 2018.
Hu Y., Cheung W.H.P., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung J.P.Y., Predicting curve progression in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis using support vector machine approach, The 9th WACBE World Congress on Bioengineering (WACBE 2019), Taipei, Taiwan. 2019.
Jiang W.W., Cheung J.P.Y., Lee T.T.Y., Lai K., To M.K.T. and Zheng Y.P., Detection of coronal scoliotic curve profile alternation of patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis from upright sitting to forward bending, 16th International Phillip Zorab Symposium, Dublin, Ireland: 20-21 June 2019.
Jin R.C., Luk K.D.K., Cheung J.P.Y. and Hu Y., Prognosis of cervical myelopathy based on diffusion tensor imaging with artificial intelligence methods, NMR in Biomedicine. 2019, e4114.
Kwan K.Y.H., Niu B., To M.K.T., Cheung J.P.Y., Yiu K.L., Cheung K., Cheung B., Lau J.Y.N., Lau T.L.T., Tsang Y.L., Chu L.H. and Cheung K.M.C., Topographical Sagittal Profile in 620 Patients Measured By A Novel Handheld Device, 25th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques. 2018.
Lee T.T.Y., Cheng C.L.K., Begovic H., To M.K.T., Jiang W.W., Lai K.K.L., Zheng Y.P. and Cheung J.P.Y., A novel method to capture the sagittal profile in spinal deformities: the reliability and feasibility of three-dimensional ultrasound imaging, 16th International Phillip Zorab Symposium, Dublin, Ireland: 20-21 June 2019.
Lee T.T.Y., Cheung J.C.W., Law S.Y., To M.K.T., Cheung J.P.Y. and Zheng Y.P., Analysis of sagittal profile of spine using 3D ultrasound imaging: a phantom study and preliminary subject test, Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering: Imaging & Visualization. 2019, 1-13.
Lee T.Y., Cheung J.P.Y., Jiang W.W., Cheng C.L.K., Lai K.K.L., Begovic H., Samartzis D., To M.K.T. and Zheng Y.P., Paper 273: Radiation-free 3D ultrasound can provide sagittal profile of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, 53rd Annual Meeting & Course, Bologna, Italy, October 10-13, 2018.
Leung G., Cheung W.H.P., Lau G., Luk K.D.K., Wong Y.W., Cheung K.M.C., Lau S.T., Koljonen P.A. and Cheung J.P.Y., 1A.4 Psychological factors significantly influences pain perception and function in individuals with low back pain, 14th Rehabilitation Symposium cum 6th Sir Harry Fang Oration: Orthopaedic Rehabilitation – Challenges and outlooks. 2018.
Leung G., Cheung W.H.P., Lau G., Luk K.D.K., Wong Y.W., Cheung K.M.C., Lau S.T., Koljonen P.A. and Cheung J.P.Y., 1A.5 Over 20-years of experience of a multidisciplinary programme for rehabilitation of chronic low back pain – factors predicting successful re-integration and return to work, 14th Rehabilitation Symposium cum 6th Sir Harry Fang Oration: Orthopaedic Rehabilitation – Challenges and outlooks. 2018.
Leung G.C.N., Cheung W.H.P., Lau G., Luk K.D.K., Wong Y.W., Cheung K.M.C., Lau S.T., Koljonen P. and Cheung J.P.Y., Over 20-years of experience of a multidisciplinary programme for rehabilitation of chronic low back pain – factors predicting successful re-integration and return to work, 38th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association 2018.
Leung T., Cheung W.H.P., Law K., Borse V., Lau Y.M., Mak L.F., Cheng A., Samartzis D., Cheung K.M.C. and Cheung J.P.Y., Is cervical collar useful after laminoplasty? A randomized controlled trial, 38th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association 2018 Award session-Trainee Prize (Dr. Thomas Leung Ka Chun). 2018.
Lin J., Wong C.K.H., Cheung W.H.P., Luo N. and Cheung J.P.Y., Feasibility of proxy-reported EQ-5D-3L-Y and its agreement in health outcomes with patient version for patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, EuroQoL 1st Asia Academy Meeting, Guangzhou, China. 2019.
Teraguchi M., Yim R., Cheung J.P.Y. and Samartzis D., The association of high-intensity zones on MRI and low back pain: a systematic review, Scoliosis and Spinal Disorders. 2018, 13.
To M.K.T., Zhu F.A., Cheung J.P.Y. and Cheung K.M.C., 2C: preoperative traction, Riluzole, and 3D modeling optimizes the safety of correction of a stiff 150-degree kyphoscoliosis deformity, 53rd Annual Meeting & Course, Bologna, Italy, October 10-13, 2018.
To M.K.T., Cheung J.P.Y. and Cheung K.M.C., Silver Nanoparticles Enhance Neurological Recovery in Spinal Cord Injury Through Macrophage Moduation, Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting 2019.
Tong S.F., Yip J., Cheung J.P.Y., Yick K.L., Ng S.P. and Yeung K.W.K., Sustainable fashion textiles research on innovative 3D spacer fabrics comprising shape memory alloy wire for pressure reduction and redistribution, Textile institute world conference 2018, Leeds, UK, 24-26 July 2018.
Tsang H.L.H., Cheung J.P.Y., Wong C.K.H., Cheung W.H.P., Lau W.C.S. and Chung H.Y., Psychometric validation of the EuroQoL 5-dimension (EQ-5D) questionnaire in patients with spondyloarthritis, Arthritis Research & Therapy. 2019, 21: 41.
Wong A., Pang H., DiFelice F., Negrini S., Chung M., Donzelli S., Zaina F., Cheung J.P.Y. and Samartzis D., 2019 SOSORT Best Paper Award, SOSORT. 2019.
Wong A., Pang H., DiFelice F., Negrini S., Chung M., Donzelli S., Zaina F., Cheung J.P.Y. and Samartzis D., Are lung functions related to spinal deformities in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis? A systematic review and meta-analysis (Best Paper Award), 14th International Meeting of SOSORT 2019.
Wong A., DiFelice F., Chung M.T., Pang H., Negrini S., Cheung J.P.Y., Donzelli S., Zaina F. and Samartzis D., GP232: Is spinal deformity related to the aerobic capacity of patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis? A systematic review, 46th ISSLS Annual Meeting: Kyoto, Japan, June 3-7 2019.
Wong A., Pang H., Negrini S., Zaina F., Chung M.T., Donzelli S., DiFelice F., Cheung J.P.Y. and Samartzis D., GP247: The associations between spinal deformities and pulmonary functions in conservatively treated patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis – a systematic review and meta-analysis, 46th ISSLS Annual Meeting: Kyoto, Japan, June 3-7 2019.
Wong A., DiFelice F., Chung M., Pang H., Negrini S., Cheung J.P.Y., Donzelli S., Zaina F. and Samartzis D., The association between aerobic capacity and spinal deformity in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis – a systematic review, 14th International Meeting of SOSORT 2019.
Wong A.Y.L., Samartzis D., Cheung W.H.P. and Cheung J.P.Y., EN-2-C-2 Curve magnitude, sleep, depression and brace treatment are significant risk factors for developing back pain in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, The 52nd Annual Meeting of the Japanese Scoliosis Society, Tokyo, Japan. 2018.
Wong A.Y.L., Samartzis D., Cheung W.H.P. and Cheung J.P.Y., How Common Is Back Pain and What Biopsychosocial Factors Are Associated With Back Pain in Patients With Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis?, Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. 2018, 1.
Wong C.K.H., Cheung W.H.P., Luo N. and Cheung J.P.Y., A head-to-head comparison of five-level (EQ-5D-5L-Y) and three-level EQ-5D-Y questionnaires in paediatric patients, The European Journal of Health Economics. 2019.
Wong C.K.H., Cheung W.H.P., Luo N., Lin J. and Cheung J.P.Y., Responsiveness of EQ-5D Youth version 5-level (EQ-5D-5L-Y) and 3-level (EQ-5D-3L-Y) in Patients With Idiopathic Scoliosis, SPINE. 2019, 44(21): 1507–1514.
Wong C.K.H., Luo N., Cheung W.H.P. and Cheung J.P.Y., Responsiveness of the 3-level and 5-level EQ-5D Youth Versions in Patients with Idiopathic Scoliosis, 35th EuroQol Plenary meeting 2018, Lisbon, Portugal. 2018.
Wong Y.W., Wong M. and Cheung J.P.Y., EN-2-C-4 Anterior correction of the thoracolumbar or lumbar adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS): report on short fusion Outstanding English Paper Award, The 52nd Annual Meeting of the Japanese Scoliosis Society, Tokyo, Japan. 2018.
Wong Y.W., Wong M. and Cheung J.P.Y., Outstanding English Paper Award EN-2-C-4 Anterior correction of the thoracolumbar or lumbar adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS): report on short fusion, The 52nd Annual Meeting of the Japanese Scoliosis Society 2018. 2018.
Wu A., Dong W., Liu S., Cheung J.P.Y., Kwan K.Y.H., Zeng X., Zhang K., Sun Z., Wang X., Cheung K.M.C., Zhou M. and Zhao J., The prevalence and years lived with disability caused by loaw back pain in China 1990 to 2016: findings from the global burden of disease study 2016, Pain. 2019, 160(1): 237-245.
Wu A., Dong W.L., Liu S.W., Cheung J.P.Y., Kwan K.Y.H., Zeng X.Y., Zhang K., Sun Z.Y., Wang X.Y., Cheung K.M.C., Zhou M.G. and Zhao J., The prevalence and years lived with disability caused by low back pain in China, 1990 to 2016, PAIN. 2019, 160: 237-245.
Yung C.S.Y., Leung D.K.C. and Cheung J.P.Y., The prevalence and impact of cervical spine pathologies in patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma, 38th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association 2018.
Yung C.S.Y., Leung D.K.C. and Cheung J.P.Y., The prevalence and impact of cervical spine pathologies in patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma, Oral Oncology. 2019, 90: 48-53.
Zehra U., Cheung J.P.Y., Bow H.Y.C., Cheung W.H.P. and Samartzis D., GP215: Relationship between spinopelvic parameters and chronic neck, back and multiregional pain, 46th ISSLS Annual Meeting: Kyoto, Japan, June 3-7 2019.
Zehra U., Cheung J.P.Y., Bow H.Y.C., Lu W.W. and Samartzis D., Multidimensional vertebral endplate defects are associated with disc degeneration, Modic changes, facet joint abnormalities and pain, Journal of Orthopaedic Research®. 2018.
Zhang T., Bai S., Fang C.X., Wong T.M., Kulper S., Cheung J.P.Y., Lu W.W. and Diwan A., A computational comparison of the lateral lumbar interbody fusion with unilateral and bilateral fixation, 40th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. 2018.


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
Completion Date:10/2018


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


Project Title:Area of excellence in spinal diseases and deformities
Investigator(s):Cheung KMC, Wong TM
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Family Planning Commission of Shenzhen Municipality - Three Fames Project
Start Date:04/2017


Project Title:The role of hypoxia inducible gene function in deformity progression in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Investigator(s):Cheung KMC, Leung VYL, Hu Y, Tam WK
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:04/2018


List of Research Outputs

Bow H.Y.C., Lastikka M., Yiu K., Kwan K.Y.H., Helenius I., Cheung K.M.C. and Cheung J.P.Y., Comparative Outcomes of Monthly Versus Three-Monthly Distraction Protocols for Magnetically Controlled Growing Rods, 12th International Congress on Early Onset Scoliosis (ICEOS) in Lisbon Portugal, November 2018. 6: 805-806.
Chan S.L., Cheung K.M.C., Cheung J.P.Y., Chan L.C.K., Lo E.W.S. and Wong M.S., Validation of Chinese version of Brace Questionnaire from its original Greek version, Journal of Spine. 2019.
Cheah K.S.E., Guo S., Chen P., Au Y.K., Niu B., Wu R., Cheung K.M.C., Cheung J.P.Y., Sakai D., Chan D., Zhang M.Q., Richardson S. and Hoyland J., Insights into the cellular basis of intervertebral disc disease gained from the transcriptomes of single cells., Gordon Research Conference on Cartilage Biology and Pathology.. 2019.
Cheung J.P.Y., Leung G., Cheung W.H.P., Lau G., Lau S.T., Luk K.D.K., Wong Y.W., Cheung K.M.C. and Koljonen P., 14: Male gender and initial job demand predicts successful re-integration and return to work: results from 20-years of experience with a multidisciplinary programme for rehabilitation of chronic low back pain, 46th ISSLS Annual Meeting: Kyoto, Japan, June 3-7 2019.
Cheung J.P.Y., Yiu K., Kwan K.Y.H. and Cheung K.M.C., EN-1-A-5 Long term and end of treatment results of magnetically controlled growing rods for early onset scoliosis, The 52nd Annual Meeting of the Japanese Scoliosis Society, Tokyo, Japan. 2018.
Cheung J.P.Y., Leung G., Cheung W.H.P., Lau G., Lau S.T., Luk K.D.K., Wong Y.W., Cheung K.M.C. and Koljonen P., GP233: An accepting attitude and lack of negative cognition leads to less pain and disability related to chronic low back pain, 46th ISSLS Annual Meeting: Kyoto, Japan, June 3-7 2019.
Cheung J.P.Y., Yiu K., Kwan K.Y.H. and Cheung K.M.C., Mean 6-Year Follow-up of Magnetically Controlled Growing Rod Patients With Early Onset Scoliosis: A Glimpse of What Happens to Graduates, Neurosurgery. 2018.
Cheung J.P.Y., Cheung W.H.P., Law K., Borse V., Lau Y.M., Mak L.F., Cheng A., Samartzis D. and Cheung K.M.C., Postoperative Rigid Cervical Collar Leads to Less Axial Neck Pain in the Early Stage After Open-Door Laminoplasty—A Single-Blinded Randomized Controlled Trial, Neurosurgery. 2018.
Cheung K.M.C., 20 years experience in degenerative disc disease research: what have I learnt?, AOSpine Regional Courses in Santiago, Chile. 2019.
Cheung K.M.C., 3D printing for spine surgery, The 1st HK International Interdisciplinary Clinical 3D Printing Forum. 2018.
Cheung K.M.C., Alternatives to VCR in major deformity correction, 12th Combined Meeting of Asia Pacific Spine Society & Asia Pacific Paediatric Orthopaedic Society in Incheon Korea. 2019.
Cheung K.M.C., Approach to management of spinal infections, Int'l conference of spine surgery and pediatric orthopaedics in Tbilisi, Georgia. 2019.
Cheung K.M.C., Assessment of Maturation, SRS Current Concepts & Hand-On Course in Istanbul Turkey. 2019.
Cheung K.M.C., Assessment of sagittal balance to prevent complications, AOSpine Regional Courses in Santiago, Chile. 2019.
Cheung K.M.C., Complications in adult deformity - lessons from scolirisk study, AOSpine Regional Courses in Santiago, Chile. 2019.
Cheung K.M.C., Correction of early onset scoliosis with distraction based systems, Peking Union Medical College Hospital In'l Congresso n Spine Deformity & Early Onset Scoliosis Summit in Beijing, China. 2019.
Cheung K.M.C., Current problems of spinal surgery in China. Strategies in major deformity correction., Eurasian Orthopaedic Forum in Moscow, Russia. 2019.
Cheung K.M.C., Decision making in adult deformity surgery, 12th Annual Congress of the Chinese Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons in Beijing, China. 2019.
Cheung K.M.C., Defining the indication for the use of growth modulation techniques in pediatric scoliosis, Global Spine Congress in Toronto, Canada. 2019.
Cheung K.M.C., Degenerative spinal deformity surgical treatment, Scoliosis & spinal diseases forum in Baku, Azerbaijan. 2019.
Cheung K.M.C., Drive Growth vs Match It, 12th International Congress on Early Onset Scoliosis (ICEOS) in Lisbon Portugal. 2018.
Cheung K.M.C., Early onset scoliosis deformation, Scoliosis & spinal diseases forum in Baku, Azerbaijan. 2019.
Cheung K.M.C., Global challenges in health: trends and expectations., Eurasian Orthopaedic Forum in Moscow, Russia. 2019.
Cheung K.M.C., How I do it - anterior scoliosis correction., Int'l conference of spine surgery and pediatric orthopaedics in Tbilisi, Georgia. 2019.
Cheung K.M.C., Magnetically controlled growing rod, long term follow up experience, 12th Annual Congress of the Chinese Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons in Beijing, China. 2019.
Cheung K.M.C., Management of TB Spine, AOSpine Advanced symposium in spine infections, Manila, Philippines . 2018.
Cheung K.M.C., Management of early onset scoliosis using magnetically controlled growing rods., 12th Combined Meeting of Asia Pacific Spine Society & Asia Pacific Paediatric Orthopaedic Society, Incheon Korea. 2019.
Cheung K.M.C., Management of severe spinal deformities., Int'l conference of spine surgery and pediatric orthopaedics in Tbilisi, Georgia. 2019.
Cheung K.M.C., My guidelines for reduction., AOSpine Regional Course in Santiago, Chile. 2019.
Cheung K.M.C., Neurological deterioration, prevention and management., AOSpine Regional Courses in Santiago, Chile. 2019.
Cheung K.M.C., Non-Neurologic Complications of Spine Surgery, 11th Spine Deformity Solutions: A Hands-On Course. 2018.
Cheung K.M.C., Organization of spinal treatment in China, Eurasian orthopaedic forum in Moscow, Russia. 2019.
Cheung K.M.C., Orthopaedics in Hong Kong, Past, Present and Future, AOSpine Advanced symposium in spine infections, Manila Philippines. 2018.
Cheung K.M.C., Pathway for becoming a spine deformity surgeon, AOSpine Regional Courses in Santiago, Chile. 2019.
Cheung K.M.C., Post-Tuberculous (TB) Kyphosis - Prevention, SRS Current Concepts & Hands-On Course in Istanbul Turkey. 2019.
Cheung K.M.C., Principles in the management of syndromal spinal deformities., Eurospine, Spain. 2018.
Cheung K.M.C., Scoliosis screening for children, 12th Annual Congress of the Chinese Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons in Beijing, China. 2019.
Cheung K.M.C., Spinal column tuberculosis, Scoliosis & spinal diseases forum in Baku, Azerbaijan. 2019.
Cheung K.M.C., Strategies for management of spinal deformities in skeletal dysplasia and syndromal scoliosis, Chinese National Annual Meeting on Scoliosos & China-France Spinal Deformity Forum in Nanjing China. 2019.
Cheung K.M.C., Surgical treatment of early onset scoliosis, Int'l conference of spine surgery and pediatric orthopaedics in Tbilisi, Georgia. 2019.
Cheung K.M.C., The importance of flexibility determination in AIS, Eurasian Orthopaedic Forum in Moscow, Russia. 2019.
Cheung K.M.C., The really big picture: International collaborations, Global Spine Congress in Toronto, Canada. 2019.
Cheung W.H.P., Luk K.D.K., Wong Y.W., Cheung K.M.C., Lau S.T., Koljonen P. and Cheung J.P.Y., Psychological factors significantly influences pain perception and function in individuals with low back pain, 38th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association 2018.
GUO S., Chen P., Tan Z., Au Y.K., Niu B., Tam V., Cheung K.M.C., Cheung J.P.Y., Chan D., Sham P.C., Sakai D., Rickardson S., Hoyland J. and Cheah K.S.E., Single cell analyses of human intervertebral discs implicate HOPX as a regulator of homeostasis, SBMS Research Day, School of Biomedical Sciences, The University of Hong Kong. 2018.
Kato S., Fehlings M.G., Lewis S.J., Lenke L.G., Shaffrey C.I., Cheung K.M.C., Carreon L.Y., Dekutoski M.B., Schwab F.J., Boachie-Adjei O., Kebaish K.M., Ames C.P., Qiu Y., Matsuyama Y., Dahl B.T., Mehdian H., Pellisé F. and Berven S.H., An Analysis of the Incidence and Outcomes of Major Versus Minor Neurological Decline After Complex Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery, SPINE. 2018, 43: 905-912.
Khanshour A.M., Kou I., Fan Y., Einarsdottir E., Makki N., Kidane Y.H., Kere J., Grauers A., Johnson T.A., Patel C., Singhania R., Kamiya N., Takeda N., Takeda K., Otomo N., Watanabe K., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M.C., Herring J., Rios J.J., Ahituv N., Gerdhem P., Gurnett C.A., Song Y., Ikegawa S. and Wise C.A., Genome-wide meta-analysis and replication studies in multiple ethnicities identify novel adolescent idiopathic scoliosis susceptibility loci, Human Molecular Genetics. 2018, 27: 3986-3998.
Kwan K.Y.H., Bow H.Y.C., Samartzis D., Lenke L.G., Shaffrey C.I., Carreon L.Y., Dahl B.T., Fehlings M.G., Ames C.P., Boachie-Adjei O., Dekutoski M.B., Kebaish K.M., Lewis S.J., Matsuyama Y., Mehdian H., Pellise F., Qiu Y., Schwab F.J. and Cheung K.M.C., Non-neurologic adverse events after complex adult spinal deformity surgery: results from the prospective, multicenter Scoli-RISK-1 study, European Spine Journal. 2019, 28(1): 170-179.
Kwan K.Y.H., Niu B., To M.K.T., Cheung J.P.Y., Yiu K.L., Cheung K., Cheung B., Lau J.Y.N., Lau T.L.T., Tsang Y.L., Chu L.H. and Cheung K.M.C., Topographical Sagittal Profile in 620 Patients Measured By A Novel Handheld Device, 25th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques. 2018.
LI J.H., LIU W., ZHANG X.L., CHU P.K., Cheung K.M.C. and Yeung K.W.K., Faculty Outstanding Research Output Award , Temperature-responsive tungsten doped vanadium dioxide thin film starves bacteria to death. 2019.
LI J.H., JIANG M., ZHOU H.J., JIN P., Cheung K.M.C., CHU P.K. and Yeung K.W.K., Vanadium Dioxide Nanocoating Induces Tumor Cell Death through Mitochondrial Electron Transport Chain Interruption, Global Challenges. 2019, 3: 1800058.
LIN Z., Wu J., Qiao W., Zhao Y.K.E., Wong H.M., Chu P.K., Bian L., Wu S., Zheng Y., Cheung K.M.C., Leung F.K.L. and Yeung K.W.K., Precisely controlled delivery of magnesium ions thru sponge-like monodisperse PLGA/nano-MgO-alginate core-shell microsphere device to enable in-situ bone regeneration, Biomaterials. 2018, 174: 1-16.
Leung G., Cheung W.H.P., Lau G., Luk K.D.K., Wong Y.W., Cheung K.M.C., Lau S.T., Koljonen P.A. and Cheung J.P.Y., 1A.4 Psychological factors significantly influences pain perception and function in individuals with low back pain, 14th Rehabilitation Symposium cum 6th Sir Harry Fang Oration: Orthopaedic Rehabilitation – Challenges and outlooks. 2018.
Leung G., Cheung W.H.P., Lau G., Luk K.D.K., Wong Y.W., Cheung K.M.C., Lau S.T., Koljonen P.A. and Cheung J.P.Y., 1A.5 Over 20-years of experience of a multidisciplinary programme for rehabilitation of chronic low back pain – factors predicting successful re-integration and return to work, 14th Rehabilitation Symposium cum 6th Sir Harry Fang Oration: Orthopaedic Rehabilitation – Challenges and outlooks. 2018.
Leung G.C.N., Cheung W.H.P., Lau G., Luk K.D.K., Wong Y.W., Cheung K.M.C., Lau S.T., Koljonen P. and Cheung J.P.Y., Over 20-years of experience of a multidisciplinary programme for rehabilitation of chronic low back pain – factors predicting successful re-integration and return to work, 38th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association 2018.
Leung T., Cheung W.H.P., Law K., Borse V., Lau Y.M., Mak L.F., Cheng A., Samartzis D., Cheung K.M.C. and Cheung J.P.Y., Is cervical collar useful after laminoplasty? A randomized controlled trial, 38th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association 2018 Award session-Trainee Prize (Dr. Thomas Leung Ka Chun). 2018.
Lewis S.J., Wong I.H.Y., Strantzas S., Holmes L.M., Vreugdenhil I., Bensky H., Nielsen C.J., Zeller R., Lebel D.E., de Kleuver, M., Germscheid N., Alanay A., Berven S., Cheung K.M.C., Ito M., Polly D.W., Shaffrey C.I. and Qiu Y., Lenke L.G., Responding to Intraoperative Neuromonitoring Changes During Pediatric Coronal Spinal Deformity Surgery, Global Spine Journal. 2019, 9: 15S-21S.
Li J., Liu W., Zhang X., Chu P., Cheung K.M.C. and Yeung K.W.K., Temperature-responsive tungsten doped vanadium dioxide thin film starves bacteria to death, Materials Today. 2019, 22: 35-49.
Lv F., Cheung K.M.C., Zheng Z., Wang H., Sakai D. and Leung V.Y.L., IVD progenitor cells: a new horizon for understanding disc homeostasis and repair, Nature Reviews Rheumatology. 2019, 2: 102.
PENG Y., Lv F., Sun Y., Cheung K.M.C. and Leung V.Y.L., A link of disc degeneration to increased myofibroblast and fibrocyte-like activity, The Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine, Kyoto. 2019.
Sun Y., Leung V.Y.L. and Cheung K.M.C., Clinical trials of intervertebral disc regeneration: current status and future developments, Int Orthop. 2019, 4: 1003.
Sun Y., Cheung K.M.C. and Leung V.Y.L., Functional implication of MMP12 in Myofibroblastic Differentiation Of NP Cells And Disc Degeneration, ORS annual meeting 2019.
Sun Y., Cheung K.M.C. and Leung V.Y.L., IDENTIFICATION OF S6 KINASE ACTIVATION IN INTERVERTEBRAL DISC DEGENERATION, the 9th ICOBR annual meeting 2018.
Sun Y., Kwan K.Y.H., Cheung K.M.C. and Leung V.Y.L., THERAPEUTIC POTENTIAL OF A NOVEL SMALL MOLECULE IN MODIFYING LUMBAR DISC DEGENERATION, Osteoarthritis Research Society International. 2019.
Sun Y., Kwan K.Y.H., Cheung K.M.C. and Leung V.Y.L., Therapeutic potential of a novel small molecule in modifying lumbar disc degeneration, Global Spine Congress-2019.
Sun Y., Kwan K.Y.H., HSU Y.-.C., ZHANG S., Cheung K.M.C. and Leung V.Y.L., Therapeutic potential of a novel small molecule in modifying lumbar disc degeneration, OARSI World Congress. 2019.
Tam W.K., Sakai D., LIU D., LEE T.Y., Cheung K.M.C., Tuan R.S. and Leung V.Y.L., Deriving Nucleus Pulposus-like Progenitors from MAP kinase Interference Coupled Chondrogenic Induction in Mesenchymal stem cells, MBE 2018 (Matrix Biology Europe) . 2018.
Tam W.K., Sakai D., LIU D., LEE T.Y., Cheung K.M.C., Tuan R.S. and Leung V.Y.L., Promoting Nucleus Pulposus Progenitors-like Differentiation From Mesenchymal Stem Cells Via MAP Kinase Interference Coupled Chondrogenic Induction, The Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine, Kyoto. 2019.
To M.K.T., Zhu F.A., Cheung J.P.Y. and Cheung K.M.C., 2C: preoperative traction, Riluzole, and 3D modeling optimizes the safety of correction of a stiff 150-degree kyphoscoliosis deformity, 53rd Annual Meeting & Course, Bologna, Italy, October 10-13, 2018.
To M.K.T., Cheung J.P.Y. and Cheung K.M.C., Silver Nanoparticles Enhance Neurological Recovery in Spinal Cord Injury Through Macrophage Moduation, Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting 2019.
Tuchman A., Lenke L.G., Cerpa M., Fehlings M.G., Lewis S.J., Shaffrey C.I., Cheung K.M.C., Carreon L.Y., Dekutoski M.B., Schwab F.J., Boachie-Adjei O., Kebaish K., Ames C.P., Qiu Y., Matsuyama Y., Dahl B.T., Mehdian H., Pellisé F. and Berven S.H., Unilateral versus bilateral lower extremity motor deficit following complex adult spinal deformity surgery: is there a difference in recovery up to 2-year follow-up?, The Spine Journal. 2019, 19: 395-402.
Wu A., Dong W., Liu S., Cheung J.P.Y., Kwan K.Y.H., Zeng X., Zhang K., Sun Z., Wang X., Cheung K.M.C., Zhou M. and Zhao J., The prevalence and years lived with disability caused by loaw back pain in China 1990 to 2016: findings from the global burden of disease study 2016, Pain. 2019, 160(1): 237-245.
Wu A., Dong W.L., Liu S.W., Cheung J.P.Y., Kwan K.Y.H., Zeng X.Y., Zhang K., Sun Z.Y., Wang X.Y., Cheung K.M.C., Zhou M.G. and Zhao J., The prevalence and years lived with disability caused by low back pain in China, 1990 to 2016, PAIN. 2019, 160: 237-245.
Zhou X., Cheung C.L., Karasugi T., Karppinen J., Samartzis D., Hsu Y.H., Mak S.H.T., Song Y., Chiba K., Kawaguchi Y., LI Y., Chan D., Cheung K.M.C., Ikegawa S., Cheah K.S.E. and Sham P.C., Trans-ethnic polygenic analysis supports genetic overlap of lumbar disc degeneration with height, body mass index, and bone mineral density., Frontiers in Genetics. 2018.


Researcher : Cheung MHS

List of Research Outputs

Chan P.K., Chiu P.K.Y., Yan C.H., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S., Cheung Y.L.A. and Ho T., Absence of a tourniquet does not affect quality of cementation in TKA : A concise radiological review at a minimum of 2 years, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 57.
Chan P.K., Chiu P.K.Y., Yan C.H., Fu C.H.H., Cheung Y.L.A. and Cheung M.H.S., Can combined intra-articular and intra-venous tranexamic acid administration further reduce blood loss in total hip arthroplasty? A prospective randomised controlled trial comparing combined versus intravenous administration, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2018, 45.
Chan P.K., Chiu P.K.Y., Yan C.H., Cheung Y.L.A., Fu C.H.H. and Cheung M.H.S., Clinical benefits and safety of systemic dexamethasone in total knee arthroplasty: A prospective double-blinded randomised controlled study with 1-year follow-up, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 61.
Chan P.K., Chiu P.K.Y., Yan C.H., Ho T., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S. and Cheung Y.L.A., High Variability in Functional Pelvic Tilt in Patients Undergoing Total Hip Arthroplasty, The 13th Congress of the European Hip Society (20-22 Sept 2018). The Hague, Netherlands, 2018, 10.
Chan P.K., Chiu P.K.Y., Yan C.H., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S. and Cheung Y.L.A., High variability in sagittal pelvic rotation in functional positions - can we still simply follow Lewinneck safe zone for acetabular cup positioning?, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 129.
Chan W.K.V., Chan P.K., Chiu P.K.Y., Yan C.H., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S. and Cheung Y.L.A., Is routine screening of Hemoglobin A1C in primary total knee arthroplasty patients worthwhile?, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 56.
Cheung M.H.S., Fu C.H.H., Cheung Y.L.A., Chan P.K., Yan C.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., Difference in utilization rate of UKA by different selection criteria in Asian population - A retrospective review, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 123.
Cheung M.H.S., Fu C.H.H., Cheung Y.L.A., Chan P.K., Yan C.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., Early results of knee arthroplasty in a private teaching hospital, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 58.
Cheung M.H.S., Multidisciplinary educational series for health care professionals in Rheumatology - Osteoporosis, Multidisciplinary educational series for health care professionals in Rheumatology - Osteoporosis. 2018.
Cheung M.H.S., Fu C.H.H., Cheung Y.L.A., Chan P.K. and Yan C.H., Neuropathic dermatitis : Case series of a newly identified dermatological complication after total knee arthroplasty, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 141.
Cheung M.H.S., 粵港澳骨質疏松防治高峰論壇, 粵港澳骨質疏松防治高峰論 壇, 2018.
Cheung Y.L.A., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S., Yan C.H., Chan P.K. and Chiu P.K.Y., AR Hodgson Award for best clinical paper, Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association. 2018.
Cheung Y.L.A., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S., Chan P.K., Yan C.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., How satisfied are our patients after total knee arthroplasty?, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 122.
Cheung Y.L.A., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S., Chan P.K., Yan C.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., Sensor technology vs manual ligament balancing - How good are we at balancing primary total knee replacements?, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 122.
Cheung Y.L.A., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S., Chan P.K., Yan C.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., To resurface or not to resurface the patella? A long term study, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 126.
Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S., Chan P.K., Yan C.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., Learning curves of robotic assisted versus conventional unicompartmental knee arthroplasty, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 123.
Luk M.H., Chiu P.K.Y., Chan P.K., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S., Cheung Y.L.A. and Yan C.H., Variability of cement mantle thickness in total knee arthroplasty, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 54.
Yan C.H., Chan P.K., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S., Cheung Y.L.A. and Chiu P.K.Y., 12. A case control study comparing mechanically aligned and kinematically aligned total knee arthroplasty in Chinese - Radiographic accuracy and patient-reported outcomes, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 59.
Yan C.H., Chan P.K., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S. and Chiu P.K.Y., The use of body exhaust suit system in primary total knee arthroplasty: Randomized trials, 40th Annual Meeting of Royal College of Surgeons of Thailand (20-22 Oct 20180). 2018.
Yung C.S., Chan P.K., Cheung M.H.S., Fu C.H.H., Cheung Y.L.A., Chiu P.K.Y. and Yan C.H., Early clinical outcomes and survivorship of the Attune total knee arthroplasty system, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 50.
Yung C.S., Chan P.K., Cheung M.H.S., Fu C.H.H., Cheung Y.L.A., Chiu P.K.Y. and Yan C.H., Matched-pair analysis of clinical and radiological results of medial-pivot total knee arthroplasty versus posterior stabilized total knee arthroplasty, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 51.


Researcher : Cheung PYJ

Project Title:Modic Changes of the Lumbar Spine
Investigator(s):Cheung JPY, Luk KDK, Cheung KMC, Hui SK, Samartzis D
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:10/2014
Completion Date:03/2019


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, Cheung KMC
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Mini Grant
Start Date:05/2016
Completion Date:06/2019


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: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
Completion Date:06/2019


Project Title:The pathogenesis of ligamentum flavum hyoertrophy in development spinal stenosis
Investigator(s):Cheung JPY
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:AO Spine Asia Pacific
Start Date:07/2017


Project Title:Predictive factors for successful conservative management to avoid surgery in adult deformity
Investigator(s):Cheung JPY
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:AO Spine Asia Pacific
Start Date:01/2018


Project Title:AO Spine - A Quantitative Study of Gait and Stance Characteristics for Patients with Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy
Investigator(s):Cheung JPY
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:AOSpine East Asia Research Grant
Start Date:01/2018


Project Title:Teriparatide for Improving Lumbar Spinal Instrumented Fusion Outcomes in the Elderly
Investigator(s):Cheung JPY, Cheung KMC
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:S.K. Yee Medical Foundation - General Award
Start Date:06/2018


Project Title:Development of an automated image processing tool for spinal canal measurements
Investigator(s):Cheung JPY, Hu Y
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Translational and Applied Research
Start Date:06/2018


Project Title:Differential Psychometric Properties of EQ-5D-5L and SF-6D Utility Measures in Low Back Pain
Investigator(s):Cheung JPY, Wong CKH
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2018
Completion Date:06/2019


Project Title:A randomized controlled trial comparing gradual and immediate brace weaning for clinical management of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis patients
Investigator(s):Cheung JPY, Wong CKH, Luk KDK, Cheung KMC
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:07/2018


Project Title:53rd Annual Meeting & Course; #164: Redefining guideline for brace-weaning in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis based on standardized skeletal maturity parameters
Investigator(s):Cheung JPY
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:10/2018
Completion Date:10/2018


Project Title:Psychometric analysis of patients with spondyloarthritis - determinants of poor outcomes
Investigator(s):Cheung JPY, Wong CKH, Chung HY
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2019


List of Research Outputs



Researcher : Cheung SCK

Project Title:MicroRNAs in the development of giant cell tumour of bone
Investigator(s):Cheung SCK, Cheung KMC, Lam YL, Cheah KSE
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research for New Staff
Start Date:06/2017




Researcher : Cheung WHP

List of Research Outputs

Cheung J.P.Y., Leung G., Cheung W.H.P., Lau G., Lau S.T., Luk K.D.K., Wong Y.W., Cheung K.M.C. and Koljonen P., 14: Male gender and initial job demand predicts successful re-integration and return to work: results from 20-years of experience with a multidisciplinary programme for rehabilitation of chronic low back pain, 46th ISSLS Annual Meeting: Kyoto, Japan, June 3-7 2019.
Cheung J.P.Y. and Cheung W.H.P., 69: The influence of developmental spinal stenosis on reoperation risk at the adjacent segment after decompression surgery for lumbar spinal stenosis, 46th ISSLS Annual Meeting: Kyoto, Japan, June 3-7 2019.
Cheung J.P.Y., Cheung W.H.P. and Luk K.D.K., EN-2-D-5 Are we weaning braces too early for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: the problem with current bracing guidelines, The 52nd Annual Meeting of the Japanese Scoliosis Society, Tokyo, Japan. 2018.
Cheung J.P.Y., Leung G., Cheung W.H.P., Lau G., Lau S.T., Luk K.D.K., Wong Y.W., Cheung K.M.C. and Koljonen P., GP233: An accepting attitude and lack of negative cognition leads to less pain and disability related to chronic low back pain, 46th ISSLS Annual Meeting: Kyoto, Japan, June 3-7 2019.
Cheung J.P.Y., Cheung W.H.P. and Luk K.D.K., How do we decide when to wean brace treatment in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis? Reducing curve progression risk by use of standardized skeletal maturity parameters, 16th International Phillip Zorab Symposium, Dublin, Ireland: 20-21 June 2019.
Cheung J.P.Y., Cheung W.H.P., Luk K.D.K. and Canavese F., Insight into how to use multiple skeletal maturity indices for growth assessment: correlation between olecranon, digital and wrist classification systems, 16th International Phillip Zorab Symposium, Dublin, Ireland: 20-21 June 2019.
Cheung J.P.Y., Cheung W.H.P. and Luk K.D.K., Paper 164: Redefining guidelines for brace-weaning in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis based on standardized skeletal maturity parameters, 53rd Annual Meeting & Course, Bologna, Italy, October 10-13, 2018.
Cheung J.P.Y., Cheung W.H.P., Law K., Borse V., Lau Y.M., Mak L.F., Cheng A., Samartzis D. and Cheung K.M.C., Postoperative Rigid Cervical Collar Leads to Less Axial Neck Pain in the Early Stage After Open-Door Laminoplasty—A Single-Blinded Randomized Controlled Trial, Neurosurgery. 2018.
Cheung J.P.Y., Cheung W.H.P. and Luk K.D.K., Redefining guidelines for brace weaning in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis based on standardized skeletal maturity parameters, 38th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association 2018 Award session. 2018.
Cheung J.P.Y., Cheung W.H.P., Chiu C.K., Chan C.Y.W. and Kwan M.K., Variations in Practice among Asia–Pacific Surgeons and Recommendations for Managing Cervical Myelopathy: The First Asia–Pacific Spine Society Collaborative Study, Asian Spine Journal. 2019, 13: 45-55.
Cheung J.P.Y., Cheung W.H.P. and Luk K.D.K., When Should We Wean Bracing for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis?, Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. 2019, 1.
Cheung W.H.P., Hu Y. and Cheung J.P.Y., A Novel Compression Rat Model for Developmental Spinal Stenosis, Journal of Orthopaedic Research®. 2019.
Cheung W.H.P., Wong C.K.H. and Cheung J.P.Y., An Insight Into the Health-Related Quality of Life of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Patients Undergoing Bracing, Observation, and Previously Braced, SPINE. 2018.
Cheung W.H.P., Wong C.K.H. and Cheung J.P.Y., Differential Psychometric Properties of EuroQoL 5-Dimension 5-Level and Short-Form 6-Dimension Utility Measures in Low Back Pain, SPINE. 2018.
Cheung W.H.P., Wong C.K.H. and Cheung J.P.Y., EN-2-D-6 An insight into the health-related quality of life of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis patients undergoing bracing, observation and previously braced, The 52nd Annual Meeting of the Japanese Scoliosis Society, Tokyo, Japan. 2018.
Cheung W.H.P., Luk K.D.K., Wong Y.W., Cheung K.M.C., Lau S.T., Koljonen P. and Cheung J.P.Y., Psychological factors significantly influences pain perception and function in individuals with low back pain, 38th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association 2018.
Cheung W.H.P., Wong A.Y.L., Samartzis D. and Cheung J.P.Y., The epidemiology and risk factors of back pain in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis – a large-scale study, 38th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association 2018.
Cheung W.H.P., Fong H.K., Wong C.S. and Cheung J.P.Y., The influence of developmental spinal stenosis on reoperation risk at the adjacent segment after decompression surgery for lumbar spinal stenosis, 38th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association 2018.
Cheung W.H.P., Fong H.K., Wong C.S. and Cheung J.P.Y., The influence of developmental spinal stenosis on the risk of re-operation on an adjacent segment after decompression-only surgery for lumbar spinal stenosis, The Bone & Joint Journal. 2019, 101-B: 154-161.
Hu Y., Cheung W.H.P., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung J.P.Y., Predicting curve progression in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis using support vector machine approach, The 9th WACBE World Congress on Bioengineering (WACBE 2019), Taipei, Taiwan. 2019.
Leung G., Cheung W.H.P., Lau G., Luk K.D.K., Wong Y.W., Cheung K.M.C., Lau S.T., Koljonen P.A. and Cheung J.P.Y., 1A.4 Psychological factors significantly influences pain perception and function in individuals with low back pain, 14th Rehabilitation Symposium cum 6th Sir Harry Fang Oration: Orthopaedic Rehabilitation – Challenges and outlooks. 2018.
Leung G., Cheung W.H.P., Lau G., Luk K.D.K., Wong Y.W., Cheung K.M.C., Lau S.T., Koljonen P.A. and Cheung J.P.Y., 1A.5 Over 20-years of experience of a multidisciplinary programme for rehabilitation of chronic low back pain – factors predicting successful re-integration and return to work, 14th Rehabilitation Symposium cum 6th Sir Harry Fang Oration: Orthopaedic Rehabilitation – Challenges and outlooks. 2018.
Leung G.C.N., Cheung W.H.P., Lau G., Luk K.D.K., Wong Y.W., Cheung K.M.C., Lau S.T., Koljonen P. and Cheung J.P.Y., Over 20-years of experience of a multidisciplinary programme for rehabilitation of chronic low back pain – factors predicting successful re-integration and return to work, 38th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association 2018.
Leung T., Cheung W.H.P., Law K., Borse V., Lau Y.M., Mak L.F., Cheng A., Samartzis D., Cheung K.M.C. and Cheung J.P.Y., Is cervical collar useful after laminoplasty? A randomized controlled trial, 38th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association 2018 Award session-Trainee Prize (Dr. Thomas Leung Ka Chun). 2018.
Lin J., Wong C.K.H., Cheung W.H.P., Luo N. and Cheung J.P.Y., Feasibility of proxy-reported EQ-5D-3L-Y and its agreement in health outcomes with patient version for patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, EuroQoL 1st Asia Academy Meeting, Guangzhou, China. 2019.
Tsang H.L.H., Cheung J.P.Y., Wong C.K.H., Cheung W.H.P., Lau W.C.S. and Chung H.Y., Psychometric validation of the EuroQoL 5-dimension (EQ-5D) questionnaire in patients with spondyloarthritis, Arthritis Research & Therapy. 2019, 21: 41.
Wong A.Y.L., Samartzis D., Cheung W.H.P. and Cheung J.P.Y., EN-2-C-2 Curve magnitude, sleep, depression and brace treatment are significant risk factors for developing back pain in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, The 52nd Annual Meeting of the Japanese Scoliosis Society, Tokyo, Japan. 2018.
Wong A.Y.L., Samartzis D., Cheung W.H.P. and Cheung J.P.Y., How Common Is Back Pain and What Biopsychosocial Factors Are Associated With Back Pain in Patients With Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis?, Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. 2018, 1.
Wong C.K.H., Cheung W.H.P., Luo N. and Cheung J.P.Y., A head-to-head comparison of five-level (EQ-5D-5L-Y) and three-level EQ-5D-Y questionnaires in paediatric patients, The European Journal of Health Economics. 2019.
Wong C.K.H., Cheung W.H.P., Luo N., Lin J. and Cheung J.P.Y., Responsiveness of EQ-5D Youth version 5-level (EQ-5D-5L-Y) and 3-level (EQ-5D-3L-Y) in Patients With Idiopathic Scoliosis, SPINE. 2019, 44(21): 1507–1514.
Wong C.K.H., Luo N., Cheung W.H.P. and Cheung J.P.Y., Responsiveness of the 3-level and 5-level EQ-5D Youth Versions in Patients with Idiopathic Scoliosis, 35th EuroQol Plenary meeting 2018, Lisbon, Portugal. 2018.
Zehra U., Cheung J.P.Y., Bow H.Y.C., Cheung W.H.P. and Samartzis D., GP215: Relationship between spinopelvic parameters and chronic neck, back and multiregional pain, 46th ISSLS Annual Meeting: Kyoto, Japan, June 3-7 2019.


Researcher : Cheung YLA

List of Research Outputs

Chan P.K., Chiu P.K.Y., Yan C.H., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S., Cheung Y.L.A. and Ho T., Absence of a tourniquet does not affect quality of cementation in TKA : A concise radiological review at a minimum of 2 years, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 57.
Chan P.K., Chiu P.K.Y., Yan C.H., Fu C.H.H., Cheung Y.L.A. and Cheung M.H.S., Can combined intra-articular and intra-venous tranexamic acid administration further reduce blood loss in total hip arthroplasty? A prospective randomised controlled trial comparing combined versus intravenous administration, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2018, 45.
Chan P.K., Chiu P.K.Y., Yan C.H., Cheung Y.L.A., Fu C.H.H. and Cheung M.H.S., Clinical benefits and safety of systemic dexamethasone in total knee arthroplasty: A prospective double-blinded randomised controlled study with 1-year follow-up, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 61.
Chan P.K., Chiu P.K.Y., Yan C.H., Ho T., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S. and Cheung Y.L.A., High Variability in Functional Pelvic Tilt in Patients Undergoing Total Hip Arthroplasty, The 13th Congress of the European Hip Society (20-22 Sept 2018). The Hague, Netherlands, 2018, 10.
Chan P.K., Chiu P.K.Y., Yan C.H., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S. and Cheung Y.L.A., High variability in sagittal pelvic rotation in functional positions - can we still simply follow Lewinneck safe zone for acetabular cup positioning?, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 129.
Chan W.K.V., Chan P.K., Chiu P.K.Y., Yan C.H., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S. and Cheung Y.L.A., Is routine screening of Hemoglobin A1C in primary total knee arthroplasty patients worthwhile?, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 56.
Cheung M.H.S., Fu C.H.H., Cheung Y.L.A., Chan P.K., Yan C.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., Difference in utilization rate of UKA by different selection criteria in Asian population - A retrospective review, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 123.
Cheung M.H.S., Fu C.H.H., Cheung Y.L.A., Chan P.K., Yan C.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., Early results of knee arthroplasty in a private teaching hospital, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 58.
Cheung M.H.S., Fu C.H.H., Cheung Y.L.A., Chan P.K. and Yan C.H., Neuropathic dermatitis : Case series of a newly identified dermatological complication after total knee arthroplasty, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 141.
Cheung Y.L.A., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S., Yan C.H., Chan P.K. and Chiu P.K.Y., AR Hodgson Award for best clinical paper, Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association. 2018.
Cheung Y.L.A., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S., Chan P.K., Yan C.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., How satisfied are our patients after total knee arthroplasty?, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 122.
Cheung Y.L.A., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S., Chan P.K., Yan C.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., Sensor technology vs manual ligament balancing - How good are we at balancing primary total knee replacements?, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 122.
Cheung Y.L.A., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S., Chan P.K., Yan C.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., To resurface or not to resurface the patella? A long term study, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 126.
Luk M.H., Chiu P.K.Y., Chan P.K., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S., Cheung Y.L.A. and Yan C.H., Variability of cement mantle thickness in total knee arthroplasty, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 54.
Yan C.H., Chan P.K., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S., Cheung Y.L.A. and Chiu P.K.Y., 12. A case control study comparing mechanically aligned and kinematically aligned total knee arthroplasty in Chinese - Radiographic accuracy and patient-reported outcomes, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 59.
Yung C.S., Chan P.K., Cheung M.H.S., Fu C.H.H., Cheung Y.L.A., Chiu P.K.Y. and Yan C.H., Early clinical outcomes and survivorship of the Attune total knee arthroplasty system, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 50.
Yung C.S., Chan P.K., Cheung M.H.S., Fu C.H.H., Cheung Y.L.A., Chiu P.K.Y. and Yan C.H., Matched-pair analysis of clinical and radiological results of medial-pivot total knee arthroplasty versus posterior stabilized total knee arthroplasty, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 51.


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: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

Cai Z., Feng Y., LI C., YANG K., SUN T., XU L., CHEN Y., Yan C.H., Lu W.W. and Chiu P.K.Y., Magnoflorine with hyaluronic acid gel promotes subchondral bone regeneration and attenuates cartilage degeneration in early osteoarthritis, Bone. 2018, 116: 266-278.
Chan P.K., Chiu P.K.Y., Yan C.H., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S., Cheung Y.L.A. and Ho T., Absence of a tourniquet does not affect quality of cementation in TKA : A concise radiological review at a minimum of 2 years, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 57.
Chan P.K., Yan C.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., Can 365-day physiotherapy service improve the outcome of patients with total knee arthroplasty?, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 81.
Chan P.K., Chiu P.K.Y., Yan C.H., Fu C.H.H., Cheung Y.L.A. and Cheung M.H.S., Can combined intra-articular and intra-venous tranexamic acid administration further reduce blood loss in total hip arthroplasty? A prospective randomised controlled trial comparing combined versus intravenous administration, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2018, 45.
Chan P.K., Chiu P.K.Y., Yan C.H., Cheung Y.L.A., Fu C.H.H. and Cheung M.H.S., Clinical benefits and safety of systemic dexamethasone in total knee arthroplasty: A prospective double-blinded randomised controlled study with 1-year follow-up, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 61.
Chan P.K., Yan C.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., Comprehensive Osteoarthritis ManagemEnt (COME) programme - Multi-disciplinary exercise training programme for patient with osteoarthritic knee in MMRC, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 80.
Chan P.K., Chiu P.K.Y., Yan C.H., Ho T., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S. and Cheung Y.L.A., High Variability in Functional Pelvic Tilt in Patients Undergoing Total Hip Arthroplasty, The 13th Congress of the European Hip Society (20-22 Sept 2018). The Hague, Netherlands, 2018, 10.
Chan P.K., Chiu P.K.Y., Yan C.H., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S. and Cheung Y.L.A., High variability in sagittal pelvic rotation in functional positions - can we still simply follow Lewinneck safe zone for acetabular cup positioning?, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 129.
Chan P.K., Yan C.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., Is historical hip precaution a must after posterolateral approach of total hip arthroplasty?, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 130.
Chan P.K., Chiu P.K.Y. and Yan C.H., Kinematic and neuromuscular changes in patient with preoperative knee fixed flexion deformity (FFD) before and after total knee arthroplasty (TKA), 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 57.
Chan P.K., Yan C.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., Post arthroplasty excessive knee pain, could it be neuropathic pain or complex regional pain syndrome type 1? A preliminary study, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 62.
Chan P.K., Yan C.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., Torsional mal-alignment increases external knee adduction moment during walking in patients with medial knee osteoarthritis, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 82.
Chan W.K.V., Chan P.K., Chiu P.K.Y., Yan C.H. and Fu C.H.H., Combining of intravenous and periarticular corticosteroid injection in total knee arthroplasty. A paired-randomized controlled study, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 60.
Chan W.K.V., Chan P.K., Chiu P.K.Y., Yan C.H., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S. and Cheung Y.L.A., Is routine screening of Hemoglobin A1C in primary total knee arthroplasty patients worthwhile?, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 56.
Cheung M.H.S., Fu C.H.H., Cheung Y.L.A., Chan P.K., Yan C.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., Difference in utilization rate of UKA by different selection criteria in Asian population - A retrospective review, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 123.
Cheung M.H.S., Fu C.H.H., Cheung Y.L.A., Chan P.K., Yan C.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., Early results of knee arthroplasty in a private teaching hospital, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 58.
Cheung Y.L.A., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S., Yan C.H., Chan P.K. and Chiu P.K.Y., AR Hodgson Award for best clinical paper, Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association. 2018.
Cheung Y.L.A., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S., Chan P.K., Yan C.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., How satisfied are our patients after total knee arthroplasty?, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 122.
Cheung Y.L.A., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S., Chan P.K., Yan C.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., Sensor technology vs manual ligament balancing - How good are we at balancing primary total knee replacements?, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 122.
Cheung Y.L.A., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S., Chan P.K., Yan C.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., To resurface or not to resurface the patella? A long term study, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 126.
Chiu P.K.Y. and Yan C.H., Total knee arthroplasty: improves patients' physical and psychosocial health – PACE questionnaire, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 125.
Feng Y., Cai Z., YANG K., XU L., Lu W.W. and Chiu P.K.Y., Multichromatic TTF staining characterizes cartilage matrix in osteoarthritis and bone development., Histology and Histopathology. 2019, 34: 275-286.
Fu C.H.H., Manrique J., Yan C.H., Chiu P.K.Y. and Lonner J.H., Arthur Yau Award for best clinical paper, Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association . 2018.
Fu C.H.H., Yan C.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., Joint line restoration and alignment after conventional versus robotic unicompartmental knee arthroplasty, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress 3-4 Nov 2018. 40-41.
Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S., Chan P.K., Yan C.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., Learning curves of robotic assisted versus conventional unicompartmental knee arthroplasty, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 123.
Kan H.S., Chan P.K., Chiu P.K.Y., Yan C.H. and Ho T., Non-surgical treatment of knee osteoarthritis, Hong Kong Medical Journal. 2019.
Luk M.H., Chiu P.K.Y., Chan P.K., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S., Cheung Y.L.A. and Yan C.H., Variability of cement mantle thickness in total knee arthroplasty, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 54.
Yan C.H., Chan P.K., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S., Cheung Y.L.A. and Chiu P.K.Y., 12. A case control study comparing mechanically aligned and kinematically aligned total knee arthroplasty in Chinese - Radiographic accuracy and patient-reported outcomes, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 59.
Yan C.H., Chan P.K., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S. and Chiu P.K.Y., The use of body exhaust suit system in primary total knee arthroplasty: Randomized trials, 40th Annual Meeting of Royal College of Surgeons of Thailand (20-22 Oct 20180). 2018.
Yung C.S., Chan P.K., Cheung M.H.S., Fu C.H.H., Cheung Y.L.A., Chiu P.K.Y. and Yan C.H., Early clinical outcomes and survivorship of the Attune total knee arthroplasty system, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 50.
Yung C.S., Chan P.K., Cheung M.H.S., Fu C.H.H., Cheung Y.L.A., Chiu P.K.Y. and Yan C.H., Matched-pair analysis of clinical and radiological results of medial-pivot total knee arthroplasty versus posterior stabilized total knee arthroplasty, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 51.


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 : DENG X

List of Research Outputs

DENG X., CHAU L.H., CHIU S.Y., Leung K.P., Hu Y. and Ip W.Y., Diagnostic use of ultrasonography in carpal tunnel syndrome and its correlation with the Chinese version of boston carpal tunnel questionnaire, Journal of Medical Ultrasound. 2019, 27: 124.
DENG X., CHAU L.H., CHIU S.Y., Leung K.P., Hu Y. and Ip W.Y., Prognostic value of ultrasonography in predicting therapeutic outcome for carpal tunnel syndrome after conservative treatment: A retrospective long-term follow-up study, Journal of Medical Ultrasound. 2019, 0: 0.
DENG X., CHAU L.H., CHIU S.Y., Leung K.P., Hu Y. and Ip W.Y., Screening of Axonal Degeneration in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Using Ultrasonography and Nerve Conduction Studies, Journal of Visualized Experiments. 2019.


Researcher : FENG X

List of Research Outputs

Cheung J.P.Y., Zhang T. and Feng X., GP318: Biomechanical stability of pedicle versus cortical screws in the lumbar spine, 46th ISSLS Annual Meeting: Kyoto, Japan, June 3-7 2019.
FENG X., Boles E.A., KULPER S.A., Fang C.X., Lu W.W. and Leung F.K.L., 2019 AO Trauma AP Scientific Congress, Taipei – Best poster award (co-author) - Novel Technology Reduces Migration of Screws in Surrogate Osteoporotic Bone Under Multiaxial Loads, In: K Kojima, AO Trauma Asia Pacific. 2019.


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

Chan K.Y., Leung Y.C., Leung F.K.L., Fang C.X., Cheung K.P.A., Lau K.C.T. and Fung K.M.J., Reliability and validity of the Chinese (Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong version) of the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand on patients with upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders in Hong Kong, Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy. 2019, 32: 62-68.
FENG X., Boles E.A., KULPER S.A., Fang C.X., Lu W.W. and Leung F.K.L., 2019 AO Trauma AP Scientific Congress, Taipei – Best poster award (co-author) - Novel Technology Reduces Migration of Screws in Surrogate Osteoporotic Bone Under Multiaxial Loads, In: K Kojima, AO Trauma Asia Pacific. 2019.
Fang C.X., Leung F.K.L., Yee K.H., Fok M.W.M., Lau T.W. and Pun C.T.T., Best paper award - 2019 AO Trauma AP Scientific Congress, Taipei – A self-fulfilling prophecy? Pre-treatment patient expectation and its effects on outcome and patient satisfaction in distal radius fractures - results of the TEFTOM-DR multicentre study, In: CW Oh, M Dhillon, PV Giannodus,, AO Trauma Asia Pacific. 2019.
Fang C.X., Cai H., Kuong E.E.Y.L., Chui E., Siu Y.C., Ji T. and Drstvenšek I., Surgical applications of three-dimensional printing in the pelvis and acetabulum: from models and tools to implants, In: C Krettek, Unfallchirurg. Germany, 2019, 122: 278-285.
Fok M.W.M., Fang C.X., Lau T.W., Fung Y.K.E., Fung B.K.K. and Leung F.K.L., The status of triangular fibrocartilage complex after the union of distal radius fractures with internal plate fixation, International Orthopaedics. 2018, 42: 1917-1922.
Lai Y.S., Chau J.Y.M., Woo S.B., Fang C.X., Lau T.W. and Leung F.K.L., A Retrospective Review on Atypical Femoral Fracture: Operative Outcomes and the Risk Factors for Failure, Geriatric Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation. 2019, 10: 215145931986473.
Leung K.K., Tsang K., Ting H., Ma C.H., Lun K.K., Ho T., Chu C.Y.T., Chan H.Y.F., Chou L., Wen G.Y., Ng J.T., Lau A., Jiang F., Ng B.F.L., Ziea E., Lao L., Fok M.W.M., Fang C.X. and Chen H., Sinew acupuncture for de Quervain's Tenosynovitis (dQt): a randomised controlled trial, Advances in Integrative Medicine. 2019, 6: S84.
Li X., Leung F.K.L., Fang C.X. and Wong T.M., Floating Thumb with Simultaneous Carpometacarpal and Metacarpo-phalangeal Dislocation: A Case Report, Journal of Surgery. 2019, 7(1): 24-27.
Pang S.S.Y., Fang C.X. and Chan Y.W., Application of three-dimensional printing technology in orbital floor fracture reconstruction, Trauma Case Reports. 2018, 17: 23-28.
Shea G.K.H., So K.H.T., Tam K.W., Yee K.H., Fang C.X. and Leung F.K.L., Comparing 3 Different Techniques of Patella Fracture Fixation and Their Complications., Geriatric orthopaedic surgery & rehabilitation. CA, US, Thousand Oaks, CA : Sage Publications, 2019, 10: 2151459319827143.
Wong S.C.S., Chan T.C.W., Chung Y.F., Fang C.X. and Cheung C.W., Effects of Infraclavicular nerve block versus General Anaesthesia for Acute postoperative pain after distal radial fracture surgery, 17th World Congress on Pain (2018), Boston, USA. 2018.
Wong S.H.J., Fang C.X., Yee K.H., Wong T.M., Pun C.T.T., Lau T.W. and Leung F.K.L., Hip fracture time-to-surgery and mortality revisited: mitigating comorbidity confounding by effect of holidays on surgical timing., International Orthopaedics . 2018.
Wong T.M., Fang C.X., Lau T.W., Chan H.W.F., Leung F.K.L. and Wu J., Effectiveness of a Day Rehabilitation Program in Improving Functional Outcome and Reducing Mortality and Readmission of Elderly Patients With Fragility Hip Fractures, 4th AOTrauma Asia Pacific Scientific Congress. 2019.
Zhang T., Bai S., Fang C.X., Wong T.M., Kulper S., Cheung J.P.Y., Lu W.W. and Diwan A., A computational comparison of the lateral lumbar interbody fusion with unilateral and bilateral fixation, 40th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. 2018.


Researcher : Feng Y

List of Research Outputs

Cai Z., Feng Y., LI C., YANG K., SUN T., XU L., CHEN Y., Yan C.H., Lu W.W. and Chiu P.K.Y., Magnoflorine with hyaluronic acid gel promotes subchondral bone regeneration and attenuates cartilage degeneration in early osteoarthritis, Bone. 2018, 116: 266-278.
Feng Y., Cai Z., YANG K., XU L., Lu W.W. and Chiu P.K.Y., Multichromatic TTF staining characterizes cartilage matrix in osteoarthritis and bone development., Histology and Histopathology. 2019, 34: 275-286.


Researcher : Fok MWM

List of Research Outputs

Fang C.X., Leung F.K.L., Yee K.H., Fok M.W.M., Lau T.W. and Pun C.T.T., Best paper award - 2019 AO Trauma AP Scientific Congress, Taipei – A self-fulfilling prophecy? Pre-treatment patient expectation and its effects on outcome and patient satisfaction in distal radius fractures - results of the TEFTOM-DR multicentre study, In: CW Oh, M Dhillon, PV Giannodus,, AO Trauma Asia Pacific. 2019.
Fok M.W.M., Fang C.X., Lau T.W., Fung Y.K.E., Fung B.K.K. and Leung F.K.L., The status of triangular fibrocartilage complex after the union of distal radius fractures with internal plate fixation, International Orthopaedics. 2018, 42: 1917-1922.
Leung K.K., Tsang K., Ting H., Ma C.H., Lun K.K., Ho T., Chu C.Y.T., Chan H.Y.F., Chou L., Wen G.Y., Ng J.T., Lau A., Jiang F., Ng B.F.L., Ziea E., Lao L., Fok M.W.M., Fang C.X. and Chen H., Sinew acupuncture for de Quervain's Tenosynovitis (dQt): a randomised controlled trial, Advances in Integrative Medicine. 2019, 6: S84.


Researcher : Fu CHH

List of Research Outputs

Chan P.K., Chiu P.K.Y., Yan C.H., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S., Cheung Y.L.A. and Ho T., Absence of a tourniquet does not affect quality of cementation in TKA : A concise radiological review at a minimum of 2 years, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 57.
Chan P.K., Chiu P.K.Y., Yan C.H., Fu C.H.H., Cheung Y.L.A. and Cheung M.H.S., Can combined intra-articular and intra-venous tranexamic acid administration further reduce blood loss in total hip arthroplasty? A prospective randomised controlled trial comparing combined versus intravenous administration, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2018, 45.
Chan P.K., Chiu P.K.Y., Yan C.H., Cheung Y.L.A., Fu C.H.H. and Cheung M.H.S., Clinical benefits and safety of systemic dexamethasone in total knee arthroplasty: A prospective double-blinded randomised controlled study with 1-year follow-up, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 61.
Chan P.K., Chiu P.K.Y., Yan C.H., Ho T., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S. and Cheung Y.L.A., High Variability in Functional Pelvic Tilt in Patients Undergoing Total Hip Arthroplasty, The 13th Congress of the European Hip Society (20-22 Sept 2018). The Hague, Netherlands, 2018, 10.
Chan P.K., Chiu P.K.Y., Yan C.H., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S. and Cheung Y.L.A., High variability in sagittal pelvic rotation in functional positions - can we still simply follow Lewinneck safe zone for acetabular cup positioning?, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 129.
Chan W.K.V., Chan P.K., Chiu P.K.Y., Yan C.H. and Fu C.H.H., Combining of intravenous and periarticular corticosteroid injection in total knee arthroplasty. A paired-randomized controlled study, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 60.
Chan W.K.V., Chan P.K., Chiu P.K.Y., Yan C.H., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S. and Cheung Y.L.A., Is routine screening of Hemoglobin A1C in primary total knee arthroplasty patients worthwhile?, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 56.
Cheung M.H.S., Fu C.H.H., Cheung Y.L.A., Chan P.K., Yan C.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., Difference in utilization rate of UKA by different selection criteria in Asian population - A retrospective review, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 123.
Cheung M.H.S., Fu C.H.H., Cheung Y.L.A., Chan P.K., Yan C.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., Early results of knee arthroplasty in a private teaching hospital, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 58.
Cheung M.H.S., Fu C.H.H., Cheung Y.L.A., Chan P.K. and Yan C.H., Neuropathic dermatitis : Case series of a newly identified dermatological complication after total knee arthroplasty, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 141.
Cheung Y.L.A., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S., Yan C.H., Chan P.K. and Chiu P.K.Y., AR Hodgson Award for best clinical paper, Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association. 2018.
Cheung Y.L.A., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S., Chan P.K., Yan C.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., How satisfied are our patients after total knee arthroplasty?, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 122.
Cheung Y.L.A., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S., Chan P.K., Yan C.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., Sensor technology vs manual ligament balancing - How good are we at balancing primary total knee replacements?, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 122.
Cheung Y.L.A., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S., Chan P.K., Yan C.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., To resurface or not to resurface the patella? A long term study, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 126.
Fu C.H.H., Manrique J., Yan C.H., Chiu P.K.Y. and Lonner J.H., Arthur Yau Award for best clinical paper, Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association . 2018.
Fu C.H.H., Yan C.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., Joint line restoration and alignment after conventional versus robotic unicompartmental knee arthroplasty, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress 3-4 Nov 2018. 40-41.
Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S., Chan P.K., Yan C.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., Learning curves of robotic assisted versus conventional unicompartmental knee arthroplasty, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 123.
Luk M.H., Chiu P.K.Y., Chan P.K., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S., Cheung Y.L.A. and Yan C.H., Variability of cement mantle thickness in total knee arthroplasty, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 54.
Yan C.H., Chan P.K., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S., Cheung Y.L.A. and Chiu P.K.Y., 12. A case control study comparing mechanically aligned and kinematically aligned total knee arthroplasty in Chinese - Radiographic accuracy and patient-reported outcomes, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 59.
Yan C.H., Chan P.K., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S. and Chiu P.K.Y., The use of body exhaust suit system in primary total knee arthroplasty: Randomized trials, 40th Annual Meeting of Royal College of Surgeons of Thailand (20-22 Oct 20180). 2018.
Yung C.S., Chan P.K., Cheung M.H.S., Fu C.H.H., Cheung Y.L.A., Chiu P.K.Y. and Yan C.H., Early clinical outcomes and survivorship of the Attune total knee arthroplasty system, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 50.
Yung C.S., Chan P.K., Cheung M.H.S., Fu C.H.H., Cheung Y.L.A., Chiu P.K.Y. and Yan C.H., Matched-pair analysis of clinical and radiological results of medial-pivot total knee arthroplasty versus posterior stabilized total knee arthroplasty, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 51.


Researcher : Fung BKK

List of Research Outputs

Fok M.W.M., Fang C.X., Lau T.W., Fung Y.K.E., Fung B.K.K. and Leung F.K.L., The status of triangular fibrocartilage complex after the union of distal radius fractures with internal plate fixation, International Orthopaedics. 2018, 42: 1917-1922.


Researcher : HSU Y-C

List of Research Outputs

Sun Y., Kwan K.Y.H., HSU Y.-.C., ZHANG S., Cheung K.M.C. and Leung V.Y.L., Therapeutic potential of a novel small molecule in modifying lumbar disc degeneration, OARSI World Congress. 2019.


Researcher : Ho T

List of Research Outputs

Chan P.K., Chiu P.K.Y., Yan C.H., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S., Cheung Y.L.A. and Ho T., Absence of a tourniquet does not affect quality of cementation in TKA : A concise radiological review at a minimum of 2 years, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 57.
Chan P.K., Chiu P.K.Y., Yan C.H., Ho T., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S. and Cheung Y.L.A., High Variability in Functional Pelvic Tilt in Patients Undergoing Total Hip Arthroplasty, The 13th Congress of the European Hip Society (20-22 Sept 2018). The Hague, Netherlands, 2018, 10.


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: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: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 (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: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: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: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:Development of a Wearable Transcranial DC-Stimulator for Chronic Pain Management
Investigator(s):Hu Y, Cheung JPY
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Innovation and Technology Fund Internship Programme
Start Date:05/2016


Project Title:Development of a Wearable Transcranial DC-Stimulator for Chronic Pain Management
Investigator(s):Hu Y, Cheung CW, Cheung JPY
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Innovation and Technology Fund Internship Programme
Start Date:09/2016


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
Completion Date:04/2019


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:Development of multi-channel surface electromyography controller for intelligent multifunctional prosthesis
Investigator(s):Hu Y, Wang Z, Ip WY
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Translational and Applied Research
Start Date:11/2017


Project Title:A Novel Measurement System of Hand Function
Investigator(s):Hu Y, Luk KDK, Wang Z, Cheung JPY, Ip WY
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Innovation and Technology Support Programme (Tier 3)
Start Date:01/2018


Project Title:Diffusion tensor imaging and resting-state fMRI assessment in patients with spinal cord injury
Investigator(s):Hu Y, Mak HKF
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2018


Project Title:A Novel Measurement System of Hand Function
Investigator(s):Hu Y, Wang Z, Cheung JPY, Ip WY
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Innovation and Technology Fund Internship Programme
Start Date:07/2018


Project Title:A Novel Measurement System of Hand Function
Investigator(s):Hu Y, Wang Z, Cheung JPY, Ip WY
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Innovation and Technology Fund Internship Programme
Start Date:08/2018


Project Title:A Novel Measurement System of Hand Function
Investigator(s):Hu Y, Wang Z, Cheung JPY, Ip WY
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Innovation and Technology Fund Internship Programme
Start Date:09/2018


Project Title:Novel soft robotic glove for hand function rehabilitation
Investigator(s):Hu Y, Ip WY, Wang Z
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Translational and Applied Research
Start Date:05/2019


Project Title:2019 IEEE International Conference on Computational Intelligence and Virtual Environments for Measurement Systems and Applications (CIVEMSA 2019); Influence of Stimuli Color Combination on Online SSVEP-based BCI Performance
Investigator(s):Hu Y
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:06/2019
Completion Date:06/2019


List of Research Outputs

Cheung W.H.P., Hu Y. and Cheung J.P.Y., A Novel Compression Rat Model for Developmental Spinal Stenosis, Journal of Orthopaedic Research®. 2019.
Cui H., Li H., LI G., Kang C., Yao X., Feng S. and Hu Y., Utility of Trial-to-Trial Latency Variability of Somatosensory Evoked Potentials for Diagnosis of Spinal Cord Demyelination, J Neurotrauma. 2019.
DENG X., CHAU L.H., CHIU S.Y., Leung K.P., Hu Y. and Ip W.Y., Diagnostic use of ultrasonography in carpal tunnel syndrome and its correlation with the Chinese version of boston carpal tunnel questionnaire, Journal of Medical Ultrasound. 2019, 27: 124.
DENG X., CHAU L.H., CHIU S.Y., Leung K.P., Hu Y. and Ip W.Y., Prognostic value of ultrasonography in predicting therapeutic outcome for carpal tunnel syndrome after conservative treatment: A retrospective long-term follow-up study, Journal of Medical Ultrasound. 2019, 0: 0.
DENG X., CHAU L.H., CHIU S.Y., Leung K.P., Hu Y. and Ip W.Y., Screening of Axonal Degeneration in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Using Ultrasonography and Nerve Conduction Studies, Journal of Visualized Experiments. 2019.
Hu Y., Artificial intelligence and intelligent medicine, The 6th National Congress on Basic Research and New Clinical Techniques of Spinal and Spinal Cord. Jinan, 2019.
Hu Y., Brain functional investigation on multi-task training for promoting automaticity of laparoscopic skill, HangZhou Forum on Cognitive Neuroscience and Intelligent Application (2019). Hangzhou, 2019.
Hu Y., Brain modulation in clinical application, The 10th IANR Conference hosted by International Association of Neurorestoratology. 2018.
Hu Y., Brain-computer interaction technology and Neurorestoratology., International Summit Forum on Neurorestoratology (China) 2019. Xinxiang, 2019.
Hu Y., Brain-computer interaction technology and its clinical application, Second Xiaoxiang International Brain Disease Medical Summit Forum. 2018.
Hu Y., Brain-computer interface and its clinical application, Second International Medical Summit of Brain Diseases in Xiaoxiang. 第二届潇湘国际脑疾 病医学高峰, 2018.
Hu Y., Clinical application of electrophysiology in cervical spondylosis myelopathy. , The 6th National Academic Conference on cervical surgery. . 2018.
Hu Y., Clinical value of electrophysiological monitoring in spinal surgery, 8th China Intraoperative and Intensive Care Unit Neurophysiological Monitoring Summit(Forum). Chongqing, 2018.
Hu Y., Electromagnetic Compatibility Software Robot Technology with High Stiffness, 2018 First "Magnetism and Life Health" Frontier and Conversion Summit Forum in Greater Bay Area,. Shenzhen, 2018.
Hu Y., False and real positive alarm intraoperative spinal cord monitoring. , The 5th Huaxia Spine Forum.. 2018.
Hu Y., False and real positive alarm intraoperative spinal cord monitoring., The 5th Huaxia Spine Forum.. Taiyuan, 2018.
Hu Y., Hand Function Assessment Based on Finger Joint Motion Analysis, 基于指关节运动分析的手功能评估系统, 2018 China Joint Conference on Biomedical Engineering (CBME 2018). 2018年中国生物医学 工程联合学术年会 (CBME2018), 2018.
Hu Y., Hand Function Assessment System Based on Finger Joint Motion Analysis., 2018 China Joint Conference of Biomedical Engineering.. Shenzhen, 2018.
Hu Y., Intelligent EMG control for hand robotic prosthesis., 4th Conference of Chinese Medical Intelligent Equipment Technology. Beijing, 2019.
Hu Y., Monitoring method in scoliosis surgery with congenital spinal cord abnormalities., 2018 Silk Road Xi’an International Orthopaedic Congress. Xian, China, 2018.
Hu Y., Novel Technology of Intelligent Intraoperative Electrophysiology Monitor, Ninth South Spine Forum. 2018.
Hu Y., Precise Level Diagnosis of Cervical Myelopathy by Using Diffusion Tensor Imaging., Congress of Innovation and Transformation, Chinese Orthopaedic Society,. Taiyuan, 2019.
Hu Y., Cheung W.H.P., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung J.P.Y., Predicting curve progression in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis using support vector machine approach, The 9th WACBE World Congress on Bioengineering (WACBE 2019), Taipei, Taiwan. 2019.
Hu Y., Principle and clinical application of motor evoked potentials., The First Tiantan International Intraoperative Neurophysiology Monitoring Forum &The 10th (2018) National Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring Technology Training Course. Beijing, 2018.
Hu Y., Progress prediction model of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis based on big data analysis., The 13th annual congress of Chinese Orthopaedic Association. Xiamen, 2018.
Hu Y., Progress prediction model of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis based on big data analysis, The 13th annual congress of Chinese Orthopaedic Association(COA). 2018.
Hu Y., Prospects of Robot-assisted Walking Rehabilitation Technology for Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation, Fifth National Congress on Basic Research and New Clinical Technologies of Spinal and Spinal Cord.. Chongqing, 2018.
Hu Y., Wen R., Wang Z., LI X. and WANG X., Soft Robotic Glove for Rehabilitation, Silver award from International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva (IEIG). 2019.
Hu Y., soft robotic glove for rehabilitation, 3rd National Conference on medical intelligence and the International Symposium on Intelligent rehabilitation. 2018.
Hu Y., soft robotic glove for rehabilitation, Third National Congress of Medical Artificial Intelligence. Chengdu, 2018.
Huang Y., Hu Y., Li Z. and Luk K.D.K., Biomaterials for intervertebral disc regeneration: Current status and looming challenges., Journal of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine. 2018, 12: 2188-2202.
JIANG N., LI G., Wei J., Wei B., Zhu F.F. and Hu Y., Transcranial direct current stimulation of the primary motor cortex on postoperative pain and spontaneous oscillatory electroencephalographic activity following lumbar spine surgery: A pilot study., Restorative Neurology And Neuroscience. 2018, 36: 605-620.
JIN R. and Hu Y., Effect of segmentation from different diffusive metric maps on diffusion tensor imaging analysis of the cervical spinal cord, Quant Imaging Med Surg. 2019, 9: 292-303.
Jin R.C., Luk K.D.K., Cheung J.P.Y. and Hu Y., Prognosis of cervical myelopathy based on diffusion tensor imaging with artificial intelligence methods, NMR in Biomedicine. 2019, e4114.


Researcher : Huang Y

List of Research Outputs

Huang Y., Hu Y., Li Z. and Luk K.D.K., Biomaterials for intervertebral disc regeneration: Current status and looming challenges., Journal of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine. 2018, 12: 2188-2202.


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: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


Project Title:Multi-layer electrospun nerve guidance conduit for peripheral nerve regeneration
Investigator(s):Ip WY
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2018


List of Research Outputs

Chan S.Y.J. and Ip W.Y., Upper LImb Nerve Injuries in Sport, In: Riccardo Luchetti, Loris Pegoli, Gregory I Bain, Hand and Wrist Injuries In Combat Sports. Sprinter, 2018, 297-303.
DENG X., CHAU L.H., CHIU S.Y., Leung K.P., Hu Y. and Ip W.Y., Diagnostic use of ultrasonography in carpal tunnel syndrome and its correlation with the Chinese version of boston carpal tunnel questionnaire, Journal of Medical Ultrasound. 2019, 27: 124.
DENG X., CHAU L.H., CHIU S.Y., Leung K.P., Hu Y. and Ip W.Y., Prognostic value of ultrasonography in predicting therapeutic outcome for carpal tunnel syndrome after conservative treatment: A retrospective long-term follow-up study, Journal of Medical Ultrasound. 2019, 0: 0.
DENG X., CHAU L.H., CHIU S.Y., Leung K.P., Hu Y. and Ip W.Y., Screening of Axonal Degeneration in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Using Ultrasonography and Nerve Conduction Studies, Journal of Visualized Experiments. 2019.
Lai C.P., Wong S.S., Chan L.C. and Ip W.Y., Magnesium-Alloy for Orthopedic Application: Long Term Evaluation on Bone Compatibility and Degradation Under In Vivo Environment, Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research. 2019, 16.


Researcher : JIANG N

List of Research Outputs

JIANG N., LI G., Wei J., Wei B., Zhu F.F. and Hu Y., Transcranial direct current stimulation of the primary motor cortex on postoperative pain and spontaneous oscillatory electroencephalographic activity following lumbar spine surgery: A pilot study., Restorative Neurology And Neuroscience. 2018, 36: 605-620.


Researcher : JIN R

List of Research Outputs

JIN R. and Hu Y., Effect of segmentation from different diffusive metric maps on diffusion tensor imaging analysis of the cervical spinal cord, Quant Imaging Med Surg. 2019, 9: 292-303.


Researcher : KULPER SA

List of Research Outputs

FENG X., Boles E.A., KULPER S.A., Fang C.X., Lu W.W. and Leung F.K.L., 2019 AO Trauma AP Scientific Congress, Taipei – Best poster award (co-author) - Novel Technology Reduces Migration of Screws in Surrogate Osteoporotic Bone Under Multiaxial Loads, In: K Kojima, AO Trauma Asia Pacific. 2019.


Researcher : Kang C

List of Research Outputs

Cui H., Li H., LI G., Kang C., Yao X., Feng S. and Hu Y., Utility of Trial-to-Trial Latency Variability of Somatosensory Evoked Potentials for Diagnosis of Spinal Cord Demyelination, J Neurotrauma. 2019.


Researcher : Koljonen PA

List of Research Outputs

Chan Y.M., Ng Y.L., Koljonen P.A., Wong Y.W., Tsang T.C., Leung S.C., Chu K.K.L., Chan C.W., Fung Y.F., Mak A., Ng T., Tsang C.C.R. and Wan K., Enhanced Clinical Pathway to Directly Transfer Non-Specific Back Pain Patients from Accident and Emergency Department to Rehabilitation Centre in HKWC, Hospital Authority Convention 2019.
Leung G., Cheung W.H.P., Lau G., Luk K.D.K., Wong Y.W., Cheung K.M.C., Lau S.T., Koljonen P.A. and Cheung J.P.Y., 1A.4 Psychological factors significantly influences pain perception and function in individuals with low back pain, 14th Rehabilitation Symposium cum 6th Sir Harry Fang Oration: Orthopaedic Rehabilitation – Challenges and outlooks. 2018.
Leung G., Cheung W.H.P., Lau G., Luk K.D.K., Wong Y.W., Cheung K.M.C., Lau S.T., Koljonen P.A. and Cheung J.P.Y., 1A.5 Over 20-years of experience of a multidisciplinary programme for rehabilitation of chronic low back pain – factors predicting successful re-integration and return to work, 14th Rehabilitation Symposium cum 6th Sir Harry Fang Oration: Orthopaedic Rehabilitation – Challenges and outlooks. 2018.


Researcher : Kuong EEYL

List of Research Outputs

Fang C.X., Cai H., Kuong E.E.Y.L., Chui E., Siu Y.C., Ji T. and Drstvenšek I., Surgical applications of three-dimensional printing in the pelvis and acetabulum: from models and tools to implants, In: C Krettek, Unfallchirurg. Germany, 2019, 122: 278-285.


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: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
Completion Date:11/2018


Project Title:Effectiveness of Schroth scoliosis-specific exercises during bracing in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a randomised controlled trial
Investigator(s):Kwan KYH, Cheung KMC
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:09/2018
Completion Date:11/2019


Project Title:Global Spine Congress 2019; The Relationship Between Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring Alert During Different Surgical Steps And Neurological Recovery: A Long-term Follow-up Study
Investigator(s):Kwan KYH
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:05/2019


List of Research Outputs

Bow H.Y.C., Lastikka M., Yiu K., Kwan K.Y.H., Helenius I., Cheung K.M.C. and Cheung J.P.Y., Comparative Outcomes of Monthly Versus Three-Monthly Distraction Protocols for Magnetically Controlled Growing Rods, 12th International Congress on Early Onset Scoliosis (ICEOS) in Lisbon Portugal, November 2018. 6: 805-806.
Cheung J.P.Y., Yiu K., Kwan K.Y.H. and Cheung K.M.C., EN-1-A-5 Long term and end of treatment results of magnetically controlled growing rods for early onset scoliosis, The 52nd Annual Meeting of the Japanese Scoliosis Society, Tokyo, Japan. 2018.
Cheung J.P.Y., Yiu K., Kwan K.Y.H. and Cheung K.M.C., Mean 6-Year Follow-up of Magnetically Controlled Growing Rod Patients With Early Onset Scoliosis: A Glimpse of What Happens to Graduates, Neurosurgery. 2018.
Kwan K.Y.H., AIS classification and selection of fusion levels, Asia Pacific Spine Society and the Japanese Society for Spine Surgery and Related Research Basic Spine Course, Tokyo, Japan, June 29, 2019.
Kwan K.Y.H., Adult degenerative scoliosis, The University of Hong Kong Public Lecture Series, Hong Kong, June 15, 2019. 2019.
Kwan K.Y.H., Applications of MIS in spinal trauma, AOSpine Advanced Level Anatomical Specimen Course, Changhua, Taiwan, August 4- 5, 2018.
Kwan K.Y.H., Associate Member, AOSpine Deformity Knowledge Forum, AOSpine. 2018.
Kwan K.Y.H., Complications of posterior instrumentation (open and minimal invasive), Scoliosis Research Society 11th Spine Deformity Solutions: A Hands-On Course, Hong Kong, September 7-9, 2018.
Kwan K.Y.H., Congenital cervical spine problem: case discussion, HKOA Annual Congress Spine Chapter Concurrent Session, Hong Kong, November 3- 4, 2018.
Kwan K.Y.H., Council Member, The Hong Kong College of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 2019.
Kwan K.Y.H., Curriculum reform from a young fellow's perspective, Medical Education Conference, Hong Kong Academy of Medicine, Hong Kong, May 4, 2019.
Kwan K.Y.H., Curve correction techniques in AIS, Asia Pacific Spine Society and the Japanese Society for Spine Surgery and Related Research Basic Spine Course, Tokyo, Japan, June 29, 2019.
Kwan K.Y.H., Herniated disc and scoliosis, Faculty of Health Sciences, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macau, November 25, 2018. 2018.
Kwan K.Y.H., How to improve internal fixation in the osteoporotic spine, Guangzhou, China, July 1, 2018. 2018年广东省医师协会 骨科技术培训工作委员 会年 会暨粤港澳大湾区骨科 技术培训联盟成立大会,.
Kwan K.Y.H., Implant failures in patients operated on with pedicle screw fixation - prevention and revision strategies, Global Spine Congress 2019, Toronto, Canada, May 15-18, 2019.
Kwan K.Y.H., Member, Education Resources Committee, Scoliosis Research Society, USA. 2019.
Kwan K.Y.H., Member, Research Promotion and Oversight Committee, Scoliosis Research Society, USA. 2019.
Kwan K.Y.H., Bow H.Y.C., Samartzis D., Lenke L.G., Shaffrey C.I., Carreon L.Y., Dahl B.T., Fehlings M.G., Ames C.P., Boachie-Adjei O., Dekutoski M.B., Kebaish K.M., Lewis S.J., Matsuyama Y., Mehdian H., Pellise F., Qiu Y., Schwab F.J. and Cheung K.M.C., Non-neurologic adverse events after complex adult spinal deformity surgery: results from the prospective, multicenter Scoli-RISK-1 study, European Spine Journal. 2019, 28(1): 170-179.
Kwan K.Y.H., Principles of anterior column reconstruction, Anterior Column Reconstruction Course, Hong Kong, January 12, 2019.
Kwan K.Y.H., Research Officer, AOSpine East Asia Council, AOSpine East Asia. 2019.
Kwan K.Y.H., Secretary and Council Member, Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Spine Chapter. 2019.
Kwan K.Y.H., Sharing of local experience on spinal care in SMA Type I, The Evolving Perspective in SMA Academic Scientific Symposium, The Hong Kong Society of Neuromuscular Diseases, Hong KOng, April 13, 2019.. 2019.
Kwan K.Y.H., Spinal metastases in Hong Kong - current treatment and future directions, Sunnybrook Holland Bone and Joint Program, Toronto, Canada, May 9-10, 2019. 2019.
Kwan K.Y.H., The role of bone quality for implant stability and controversies related bone quality assessment, Global Spine Congress 2019, Toronto, Canada, May 15-18, 2019.
Kwan K.Y.H., Thoracic pedicle screws, open and MIS: indications, outcomes, techniques, Asia Pacific Spine Society Basic Spine Course, Hong Kong, May 25, 2019.
Kwan K.Y.H., Niu B., To M.K.T., Cheung J.P.Y., Yiu K.L., Cheung K., Cheung B., Lau J.Y.N., Lau T.L.T., Tsang Y.L., Chu L.H. and Cheung K.M.C., Topographical Sagittal Profile in 620 Patients Measured By A Novel Handheld Device, 25th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques. 2018.
Kwan K.Y.H., Topographical sagittal profile in 620 patients measured by a novel handheld device, 25th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques, Los Angeles, USA, July 11- 14, 2018.
Lin Y., Shen J., Chen L., Yuan W., Cong H., Luo J. and Kwan K.Y.H., Cardiopulmonary function in patients with congenital scoliosis: an observational study, Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. 2019, 101(12): 1109-1118.
Rong T., Shen J., Kwan K.Y.H., Zhang J., Wang Y., Li S., Li Z., Chen C., Lin Y. and Tan H., Vertebral growth around distal instrumented vertebra in patients with early-onset scoliosis who underwent traditional dual growing rod treatment, Spine. 2019, 44(12): 855-865.
Sun Y., Kwan K.Y.H., Cheung K.M.C. and Leung V.Y.L., THERAPEUTIC POTENTIAL OF A NOVEL SMALL MOLECULE IN MODIFYING LUMBAR DISC DEGENERATION, Osteoarthritis Research Society International. 2019.
Sun Y., Kwan K.Y.H., Cheung K.M.C. and Leung V.Y.L., Therapeutic potential of a novel small molecule in modifying lumbar disc degeneration, Global Spine Congress-2019.
Sun Y., Kwan K.Y.H., HSU Y.-.C., ZHANG S., Cheung K.M.C. and Leung V.Y.L., Therapeutic potential of a novel small molecule in modifying lumbar disc degeneration, OARSI World Congress. 2019.
Wu A., Dong W., Liu S., Cheung J.P.Y., Kwan K.Y.H., Zeng X., Zhang K., Sun Z., Wang X., Cheung K.M.C., Zhou M. and Zhao J., The prevalence and years lived with disability caused by loaw back pain in China 1990 to 2016: findings from the global burden of disease study 2016, Pain. 2019, 160(1): 237-245.
Wu A., Dong W.L., Liu S.W., Cheung J.P.Y., Kwan K.Y.H., Zeng X.Y., Zhang K., Sun Z.Y., Wang X.Y., Cheung K.M.C., Zhou M.G. and Zhao J., The prevalence and years lived with disability caused by low back pain in China, 1990 to 2016, PAIN. 2019, 160: 237-245.


Researcher : LEE TY

List of Research Outputs

Tam W.K., Sakai D., LIU D., LEE T.Y., Cheung K.M.C., Tuan R.S. and Leung V.Y.L., Deriving Nucleus Pulposus-like Progenitors from MAP kinase Interference Coupled Chondrogenic Induction in Mesenchymal stem cells, MBE 2018 (Matrix Biology Europe) . 2018.
Tam W.K., Sakai D., LIU D., LEE T.Y., Cheung K.M.C., Tuan R.S. and Leung V.Y.L., Promoting Nucleus Pulposus Progenitors-like Differentiation From Mesenchymal Stem Cells Via MAP Kinase Interference Coupled Chondrogenic Induction, The Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine, Kyoto. 2019.


Researcher : LI C

List of Research Outputs

Cai Z., Feng Y., LI C., YANG K., SUN T., XU L., CHEN Y., Yan C.H., Lu W.W. and Chiu P.K.Y., Magnoflorine with hyaluronic acid gel promotes subchondral bone regeneration and attenuates cartilage degeneration in early osteoarthritis, Bone. 2018, 116: 266-278.


Researcher : LI G

List of Research Outputs

Cui H., Li H., LI G., Kang C., Yao X., Feng S. and Hu Y., Utility of Trial-to-Trial Latency Variability of Somatosensory Evoked Potentials for Diagnosis of Spinal Cord Demyelination, J Neurotrauma. 2019.
JIANG N., LI G., Wei J., Wei B., Zhu F.F. and Hu Y., Transcranial direct current stimulation of the primary motor cortex on postoperative pain and spontaneous oscillatory electroencephalographic activity following lumbar spine surgery: A pilot study., Restorative Neurology And Neuroscience. 2018, 36: 605-620.


Researcher : LI X

List of Research Outputs

Hu Y., Wen R., Wang Z., LI X. and WANG X., Soft Robotic Glove for Rehabilitation, Silver award from International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva (IEIG). 2019.


Researcher : LIN Z

List of Research Outputs

LIN Z., Wu J., Qiao W., Zhao Y.K.E., Wong H.M., Chu P.K., Bian L., Wu S., Zheng Y., Cheung K.M.C., Leung F.K.L. and Yeung K.W.K., Precisely controlled delivery of magnesium ions thru sponge-like monodisperse PLGA/nano-MgO-alginate core-shell microsphere device to enable in-situ bone regeneration, Biomaterials. 2018, 174: 1-16.


Researcher : LIU D

List of Research Outputs

Tam W.K., Sakai D., LIU D., LEE T.Y., Cheung K.M.C., Tuan R.S. and Leung V.Y.L., Deriving Nucleus Pulposus-like Progenitors from MAP kinase Interference Coupled Chondrogenic Induction in Mesenchymal stem cells, MBE 2018 (Matrix Biology Europe) . 2018.
Tam W.K., Sakai D., LIU D., LEE T.Y., Cheung K.M.C., Tuan R.S. and Leung V.Y.L., Promoting Nucleus Pulposus Progenitors-like Differentiation From Mesenchymal Stem Cells Via MAP Kinase Interference Coupled Chondrogenic Induction, The Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine, Kyoto. 2019.


Researcher : Lau DSA

List of Research Outputs

NING Z., SUN T., Tan B., Li Z., Peng S., Lau D.S.A., Wong T.M. and Lu W.W., Precisely Controlled Delivery of Abaloparatide through Injectable Hydrogel to Promote Bone RegenerationM, acromolecular Bioscience. 2019.


Researcher : Lau TW

List of Research Outputs

Fang C.X., Leung F.K.L., Yee K.H., Fok M.W.M., Lau T.W. and Pun C.T.T., Best paper award - 2019 AO Trauma AP Scientific Congress, Taipei – A self-fulfilling prophecy? Pre-treatment patient expectation and its effects on outcome and patient satisfaction in distal radius fractures - results of the TEFTOM-DR multicentre study, In: CW Oh, M Dhillon, PV Giannodus,, AO Trauma Asia Pacific. 2019.
Fok M.W.M., Fang C.X., Lau T.W., Fung Y.K.E., Fung B.K.K. and Leung F.K.L., The status of triangular fibrocartilage complex after the union of distal radius fractures with internal plate fixation, International Orthopaedics. 2018, 42: 1917-1922.
Lai Y.S., Chau J.Y.M., Woo S.B., Fang C.X., Lau T.W. and Leung F.K.L., A Retrospective Review on Atypical Femoral Fracture: Operative Outcomes and the Risk Factors for Failure, Geriatric Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation. 2019, 10: 215145931986473.
Leung F.K.L., Lau T.W., Chan E.M.T., Chan P. and Lam R.Y.H., Effectiveness of a Multidisciplinary Approach to Geriatric Hip Fractures in Improving Clinical Outcomes and Cost of Care, Innovation Conference on Innovation in Nursing Education and Patient Care. 2019.
Wong S.H.J., Fang C.X., Yee K.H., Wong T.M., Pun C.T.T., Lau T.W. and Leung F.K.L., Hip fracture time-to-surgery and mortality revisited: mitigating comorbidity confounding by effect of holidays on surgical timing., International Orthopaedics . 2018.
Wong T.M., Fang C.X., Lau T.W., Chan H.W.F., Leung F.K.L. and Wu J., Effectiveness of a Day Rehabilitation Program in Improving Functional Outcome and Reducing Mortality and Readmission of Elderly Patients With Fragility Hip Fractures, 4th AOTrauma Asia Pacific Scientific Congress. 2019.


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 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


Project Title:The effectiveness of an orthogeriatric multidisciplinary care model in improving clinical outcomes and cost-effectiveness for fragility hip fractures
Investigator(s):Leung FKL, Lau TW, Chiu KCP, Yee KH
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:07/2018


List of Research Outputs

Chan K.Y., Leung Y.C., Leung F.K.L., Fang C.X., Cheung K.P.A., Lau K.C.T. and Fung K.M.J., Reliability and validity of the Chinese (Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong version) of the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand on patients with upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders in Hong Kong, Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy. 2019, 32: 62-68.
FENG X., Boles E.A., KULPER S.A., Fang C.X., Lu W.W. and Leung F.K.L., 2019 AO Trauma AP Scientific Congress, Taipei – Best poster award (co-author) - Novel Technology Reduces Migration of Screws in Surrogate Osteoporotic Bone Under Multiaxial Loads, In: K Kojima, AO Trauma Asia Pacific. 2019.
Fang C.X., Leung F.K.L., Yee K.H., Fok M.W.M., Lau T.W. and Pun C.T.T., Best paper award - 2019 AO Trauma AP Scientific Congress, Taipei – A self-fulfilling prophecy? Pre-treatment patient expectation and its effects on outcome and patient satisfaction in distal radius fractures - results of the TEFTOM-DR multicentre study, In: CW Oh, M Dhillon, PV Giannodus,, AO Trauma Asia Pacific. 2019.
Fok M.W.M., Fang C.X., Lau T.W., Fung Y.K.E., Fung B.K.K. and Leung F.K.L., The status of triangular fibrocartilage complex after the union of distal radius fractures with internal plate fixation, International Orthopaedics. 2018, 42: 1917-1922.
LIN Z., Wu J., Qiao W., Zhao Y.K.E., Wong H.M., Chu P.K., Bian L., Wu S., Zheng Y., Cheung K.M.C., Leung F.K.L. and Yeung K.W.K., Precisely controlled delivery of magnesium ions thru sponge-like monodisperse PLGA/nano-MgO-alginate core-shell microsphere device to enable in-situ bone regeneration, Biomaterials. 2018, 174: 1-16.
Lai Y.S., Chau J.Y.M., Woo S.B., Fang C.X., Lau T.W. and Leung F.K.L., A Retrospective Review on Atypical Femoral Fracture: Operative Outcomes and the Risk Factors for Failure, Geriatric Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation. 2019, 10: 215145931986473.
Leung F.K.L., Lau T.W., Chan E.M.T., Chan P. and Lam R.Y.H., Effectiveness of a Multidisciplinary Approach to Geriatric Hip Fractures in Improving Clinical Outcomes and Cost of Care, Innovation Conference on Innovation in Nursing Education and Patient Care. 2019.
Li X., Leung F.K.L., Fang C.X. and Wong T.M., Floating Thumb with Simultaneous Carpometacarpal and Metacarpo-phalangeal Dislocation: A Case Report, Journal of Surgery. 2019, 7(1): 24-27.
SUN T., Zhong X., Song H., Liu J., Li J., Leung F.K.L., Lu W.W. and Liu Z.L., Anoikis resistant mediated by FASN promoted growth and metastasis of osteosarcoma, Cell Death & Disease. 2019, 10.
SUN T., Li Z., Zhong X., Cai Z., Ning Z., Hou T., Xiong L., Feng Y., Leung F.K.L., Lu W.W. and Peng S., Strontium inhibits osteoclastogenesis by enhancing LRP6 and β-catenin-mediated OPG targeted by miR-181d-5p, Journal of Cell Communication and Signaling. 2018.
Shea G.K.H., So K.H.T., Tam K.W., Yee K.H., Fang C.X. and Leung F.K.L., Comparing 3 Different Techniques of Patella Fracture Fixation and Their Complications., Geriatric orthopaedic surgery & rehabilitation. CA, US, Thousand Oaks, CA : Sage Publications, 2019, 10: 2151459319827143.
Wong S.H.J., Fang C.X., Yee K.H., Wong T.M., Pun C.T.T., Lau T.W. and Leung F.K.L., Hip fracture time-to-surgery and mortality revisited: mitigating comorbidity confounding by effect of holidays on surgical timing., International Orthopaedics . 2018.
Wong T.M., Fang C.X., Lau T.W., Chan H.W.F., Leung F.K.L. and Wu J., Effectiveness of a Day Rehabilitation Program in Improving Functional Outcome and Reducing Mortality and Readmission of Elderly Patients With Fragility Hip Fractures, 4th AOTrauma Asia Pacific Scientific Congress. 2019.


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 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


Project Title:The effectiveness of an orthogeriatric multidisciplinary care model in improving clinical outcomes and cost-effectiveness for fragility hip fractures
Investigator(s):Leung FKL, Lau TW, Chiu KCP, Yee KH
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:07/2018


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
Completion Date:08/2019


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


Project Title:Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting; Myofibroblasts Differentiation In Disc Degeneration: A Possible Contribution Of Local And Non-local Cells
Investigator(s):Leung VYL
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:03/2018


Project Title:Degraded biglycan products as fibrosis regulator in the pathomechanism of joint degeneration
Investigator(s):Leung VYL, Cheah KSE, Cheung KMC, Chan D
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2019


Project Title:Target Identification of a Novel Small Molecule Capable of Modifying Intervertebral Disc Degeneration
Investigator(s):Leung VYL, Cheung KMC, Sun Y, Chan D
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Midstream Research Programme for Universities (MRP)
Start Date:04/2019


Project Title:OARSI World Congress; THERAPEUTIC POTENTIAL OF A NOVEL SMALL MOLECULE IN MODIFYING LUMBAR DISC DEGENERATION
Investigator(s):Leung VYL
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:05/2019


List of Research Outputs

Kameda T., Zvick J., Vuk M., Sadowska A., Tam W.K., Leung V.Y.L., Bölcskei K., Helyes Z., Applegate L.A., Hausmann O.N., Klasen J., Krupkova O. and Wuertz-Kozak K., Expression and Activity of TRPA1 and TRPV1 in the Intervertebral Disc: Association with Inflammation and Matrix Remodeling, Int J Mol Sci. 2019, 20(7).
Leung V.Y.L., Fibrotic components in vertebral joint degeneration, 4th National Conference of Chinese Society of Matrix Biology, Changzhou. 2019.
Lv F., Cheung K.M.C., Zheng Z., Wang H., Sakai D. and Leung V.Y.L., IVD progenitor cells: a new horizon for understanding disc homeostasis and repair, Nature Reviews Rheumatology. 2019, 2: 102.
PENG Y., Lv F., Sun Y., Cheung K.M.C. and Leung V.Y.L., A link of disc degeneration to increased myofibroblast and fibrocyte-like activity, The Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine, Kyoto. 2019.
Sun Y., Leung V.Y.L. and Cheung K.M.C., Clinical trials of intervertebral disc regeneration: current status and future developments, Int Orthop. 2019, 4: 1003.
Sun Y., Cheung K.M.C. and Leung V.Y.L., Functional implication of MMP12 in Myofibroblastic Differentiation Of NP Cells And Disc Degeneration, ORS annual meeting 2019.
Sun Y., Cheung K.M.C. and Leung V.Y.L., IDENTIFICATION OF S6 KINASE ACTIVATION IN INTERVERTEBRAL DISC DEGENERATION, the 9th ICOBR annual meeting 2018.
Sun Y., Kwan K.Y.H., Cheung K.M.C. and Leung V.Y.L., THERAPEUTIC POTENTIAL OF A NOVEL SMALL MOLECULE IN MODIFYING LUMBAR DISC DEGENERATION, Osteoarthritis Research Society International. 2019.
Sun Y., Kwan K.Y.H., Cheung K.M.C. and Leung V.Y.L., Therapeutic potential of a novel small molecule in modifying lumbar disc degeneration, Global Spine Congress-2019.
Sun Y., Kwan K.Y.H., HSU Y.-.C., ZHANG S., Cheung K.M.C. and Leung V.Y.L., Therapeutic potential of a novel small molecule in modifying lumbar disc degeneration, OARSI World Congress. 2019.
Tam W.K., Sakai D., LIU D., LEE T.Y., Cheung K.M.C., Tuan R.S. and Leung V.Y.L., Deriving Nucleus Pulposus-like Progenitors from MAP kinase Interference Coupled Chondrogenic Induction in Mesenchymal stem cells, MBE 2018 (Matrix Biology Europe) . 2018.
Tam W.K., Sakai D., LIU D., LEE T.Y., Cheung K.M.C., Tuan R.S. and Leung V.Y.L., Promoting Nucleus Pulposus Progenitors-like Differentiation From Mesenchymal Stem Cells Via MAP Kinase Interference Coupled Chondrogenic Induction, The Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine, Kyoto. 2019.
ZHANG S., Sun Y., Tam W.K., Huang C.L., To M.K.T. and Leung V.Y.L., Modulatory effects of silver nanoparticles on fibroblastic phenotype in degenerative intervertebral disc cells, 65th Annual Meeting of Orthopaedic Research Society, Austin. 2019.
ZHANG S., Sun Y., To M.K.T., Tam W.K. and Leung V.Y.L., Modulatory effects of silver nanoparticles on fibroblastic phenotype in degenerative intervertebral disc cells, ORS annual meeting 2019.


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
Completion Date:08/2019


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


Project Title:Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting; Myofibroblasts Differentiation In Disc Degeneration: A Possible Contribution Of Local And Non-local Cells
Investigator(s):Leung VYL
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:03/2018


Project Title:Degraded biglycan products as fibrosis regulator in the pathomechanism of joint degeneration
Investigator(s):Leung VYL, Cheah KSE, Cheung KMC, Chan D
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2019


Project Title:Target Identification of a Novel Small Molecule Capable of Modifying Intervertebral Disc Degeneration
Investigator(s):Leung VYL, Cheung KMC, Sun Y, Chan D
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Midstream Research Programme for Universities (MRP)
Start Date:04/2019


Project Title:OARSI World Congress; THERAPEUTIC POTENTIAL OF A NOVEL SMALL MOLECULE IN MODIFYING LUMBAR DISC DEGENERATION
Investigator(s):Leung VYL
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:05/2019


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
Completion Date:08/2019


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


Project Title:Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting; Myofibroblasts Differentiation In Disc Degeneration: A Possible Contribution Of Local And Non-local Cells
Investigator(s):Leung VYL
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:03/2018


Project Title:Degraded biglycan products as fibrosis regulator in the pathomechanism of joint degeneration
Investigator(s):Leung VYL, Cheah KSE, Cheung KMC, Chan D
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2019


Project Title:Target Identification of a Novel Small Molecule Capable of Modifying Intervertebral Disc Degeneration
Investigator(s):Leung VYL, Cheung KMC, Sun Y, Chan D
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Midstream Research Programme for Universities (MRP)
Start Date:04/2019


Project Title:OARSI World Congress; THERAPEUTIC POTENTIAL OF A NOVEL SMALL MOLECULE IN MODIFYING LUMBAR DISC DEGENERATION
Investigator(s):Leung VYL
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:05/2019


List of Research Outputs



Researcher : Li H

List of Research Outputs

Cui H., Li H., LI G., Kang C., Yao X., Feng S. and Hu Y., Utility of Trial-to-Trial Latency Variability of Somatosensory Evoked Potentials for Diagnosis of Spinal Cord Demyelination, J Neurotrauma. 2019.


Researcher : Li J

List of Research Outputs

Li J., Liu W., Zhang X., Chu P., Cheung K.M.C. and Yeung K.W.K., Temperature-responsive tungsten doped vanadium dioxide thin film starves bacteria to death, Materials Today. 2019, 22: 35-49.


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: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:Functional Bone Regeneration in Challenging Bone Disorders and Defects
Investigator(s):Lu WW
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Theme-based Research Scheme
Start Date:11/2017


List of Research Outputs

CHEN Q.C., ZHENG C.P., LI Y.Q., BIAN S.Q., PAN H.B., ZHAO X.L. and Lu W.W., Bone Targeted Delivery of SDF-1 via Alendronate Functionalized Nanoparticles in Guiding Stem Cell Migration, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces. 2018, 10: 23700-23710.
CHENG K.F., Li H.Y., Tan K.C.B., Lu W.W. and Cheung C.L., AKAP11 is a positive regulator of osteoblast extracellular matrix formation and mineralization, 46th ECTS Congress, Budapest Hungary, May 11-14, 2019.
Cai Z., Feng Y., LI C., YANG K., SUN T., XU L., CHEN Y., Yan C.H., Lu W.W. and Chiu P.K.Y., Magnoflorine with hyaluronic acid gel promotes subchondral bone regeneration and attenuates cartilage degeneration in early osteoarthritis, Bone. 2018, 116: 266-278.
EBRAHIMI M., Botelho M.G., Lu W.W. and Monmaturapoj N., Synthesis and characterization of biomimetic bioceramic nanoparticles with optimized physicochemical properties for bone tissue engineering, Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A. 2019.
FENG X., Boles E.A., KULPER S.A., Fang C.X., Lu W.W. and Leung F.K.L., 2019 AO Trauma AP Scientific Congress, Taipei – Best poster award (co-author) - Novel Technology Reduces Migration of Screws in Surrogate Osteoporotic Bone Under Multiaxial Loads, In: K Kojima, AO Trauma Asia Pacific. 2019.
Feng Y., Cai Z., YANG K., XU L., Lu W.W. and Chiu P.K.Y., Multichromatic TTF staining characterizes cartilage matrix in osteoarthritis and bone development., Histology and Histopathology. 2019, 34: 275-286.
LIU W.L., DAN X.L., Lu W.W., ZHAO X.L., RUAN C.S., WANG T., CUI X., ZHAI X., MA Y.F., WANG D.P., HUANG W.H. and PAN H.B., Spatial Distribution of Biomaterial Microenvironment pH and Its Modulatory Effect on Osteoclasts at the Early Stage of Bone Defect Regeneration, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces. 2019, 11: 9557-9572.
Lu W.W., 3D Bioprinting for Bone and Tissue Regeneration, 第五屇全国再生医学博士后学术论坛, 广西, 2018.
Lu W.W., Bio-Inks for 3D Tissue Printing and Regeneration Medicine, 13th International Congress on Orthopaedic Advanced Techniques and Clinical Translation Research, Shanghai, China. 2019.
Lu W.W., Injectable Biomaterials in Clinical Applications, Development and Future Trends, 8th International Summit Forum for Orthopaedic Trauma, Guangzhou, China. 2019.
Lu W.W., Novel Osteoporotic Fractures Prevent Techniques: from Lab to Clinical Application, The 13th International Congress Of Chinese Orthopaedic Association, Xiamen, China. 2018.
Lu W.W., 骨关节炎的早期微结构特征与临床治疗研究, 第八屇塞上骨科论坛暨2019年宁夏骨科年会, 宁夏, 2019.
MA Y.F., HU N., LIU J., ZHAI X., WU M.M., HU C.S., LI L., LAI Y.X., PAN H.B., Lu W.W., ZHANG X.Z., LUO Y.F. and RUAN C.S., Three-Dimensional Printing of Biodegradable Piperazine-Based Polyurethane-Urea Scaffolds with Enhanced Osteogenesis for Bone Regeneration, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces. 2019, 11: 9415-9424.
NING Z., SUN T., Tan B., Li Z., Peng S., Lau D.S.A., Wong T.M. and Lu W.W., Precisely Controlled Delivery of Abaloparatide through Injectable Hydrogel to Promote Bone RegenerationM, acromolecular Bioscience. 2019.
SUN T., Zhong X., Song H., Liu J., Li J., Leung F.K.L., Lu W.W. and Liu Z.L., Anoikis resistant mediated by FASN promoted growth and metastasis of osteosarcoma, Cell Death & Disease. 2019, 10.
SUN T., Li Z., Zhong X., Cai Z., Ning Z., Hou T., Xiong L., Feng Y., Leung F.K.L., Lu W.W. and Peng S., Strontium inhibits osteoclastogenesis by enhancing LRP6 and β-catenin-mediated OPG targeted by miR-181d-5p, Journal of Cell Communication and Signaling. 2018.
Zehra U., Cheung J.P.Y., Bow H.Y.C., Lu W.W. and Samartzis D., Multidimensional vertebral endplate defects are associated with disc degeneration, Modic changes, facet joint abnormalities and pain, Journal of Orthopaedic Research®. 2018.
Zhang T., Bai S., Fang C.X., Wong T.M., Kulper S., Cheung J.P.Y., Lu W.W. and Diwan A., A computational comparison of the lateral lumbar interbody fusion with unilateral and bilateral fixation, 40th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. 2018.


Researcher : Luk KDK

List of Research Outputs

Cheung J.P.Y., Leung G., Cheung W.H.P., Lau G., Lau S.T., Luk K.D.K., Wong Y.W., Cheung K.M.C. and Koljonen P., 14: Male gender and initial job demand predicts successful re-integration and return to work: results from 20-years of experience with a multidisciplinary programme for rehabilitation of chronic low back pain, 46th ISSLS Annual Meeting: Kyoto, Japan, June 3-7 2019.
Cheung J.P.Y., Cheung W.H.P. and Luk K.D.K., EN-2-D-5 Are we weaning braces too early for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: the problem with current bracing guidelines, The 52nd Annual Meeting of the Japanese Scoliosis Society, Tokyo, Japan. 2018.
Cheung J.P.Y., Leung G., Cheung W.H.P., Lau G., Lau S.T., Luk K.D.K., Wong Y.W., Cheung K.M.C. and Koljonen P., GP233: An accepting attitude and lack of negative cognition leads to less pain and disability related to chronic low back pain, 46th ISSLS Annual Meeting: Kyoto, Japan, June 3-7 2019.
Cheung J.P.Y., Cheung W.H.P. and Luk K.D.K., How do we decide when to wean brace treatment in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis? Reducing curve progression risk by use of standardized skeletal maturity parameters, 16th International Phillip Zorab Symposium, Dublin, Ireland: 20-21 June 2019.
Cheung J.P.Y., Cheung W.H.P., Luk K.D.K. and Canavese F., Insight into how to use multiple skeletal maturity indices for growth assessment: correlation between olecranon, digital and wrist classification systems, 16th International Phillip Zorab Symposium, Dublin, Ireland: 20-21 June 2019.
Cheung J.P.Y., Cheung W.H.P. and Luk K.D.K., Paper 164: Redefining guidelines for brace-weaning in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis based on standardized skeletal maturity parameters, 53rd Annual Meeting & Course, Bologna, Italy, October 10-13, 2018.
Cheung J.P.Y., Cheung W.H.P. and Luk K.D.K., Redefining guidelines for brace weaning in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis based on standardized skeletal maturity parameters, 38th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association 2018 Award session. 2018.
Cheung J.P.Y. and Luk K.D.K., The relevance of high-intensity zones in degenerative disc disease, International Orthopaedics. 2018.
Cheung J.P.Y., Cheung W.H.P. and Luk K.D.K., When Should We Wean Bracing for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis?, Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. 2019, 1.
Cheung W.H.P., Luk K.D.K., Wong Y.W., Cheung K.M.C., Lau S.T., Koljonen P. and Cheung J.P.Y., Psychological factors significantly influences pain perception and function in individuals with low back pain, 38th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association 2018.
Hu Y., Cheung W.H.P., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung J.P.Y., Predicting curve progression in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis using support vector machine approach, The 9th WACBE World Congress on Bioengineering (WACBE 2019), Taipei, Taiwan. 2019.
Huang Y., Hu Y., Li Z. and Luk K.D.K., Biomaterials for intervertebral disc regeneration: Current status and looming challenges., Journal of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine. 2018, 12: 2188-2202.
Jin R.C., Luk K.D.K., Cheung J.P.Y. and Hu Y., Prognosis of cervical myelopathy based on diffusion tensor imaging with artificial intelligence methods, NMR in Biomedicine. 2019, e4114.
Khanshour A.M., Kou I., Fan Y., Einarsdottir E., Makki N., Kidane Y.H., Kere J., Grauers A., Johnson T.A., Patel C., Singhania R., Kamiya N., Takeda N., Takeda K., Otomo N., Watanabe K., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M.C., Herring J., Rios J.J., Ahituv N., Gerdhem P., Gurnett C.A., Song Y., Ikegawa S. and Wise C.A., Genome-wide meta-analysis and replication studies in multiple ethnicities identify novel adolescent idiopathic scoliosis susceptibility loci, Human Molecular Genetics. 2018, 27: 3986-3998.
Leung G., Cheung W.H.P., Lau G., Luk K.D.K., Wong Y.W., Cheung K.M.C., Lau S.T., Koljonen P.A. and Cheung J.P.Y., 1A.4 Psychological factors significantly influences pain perception and function in individuals with low back pain, 14th Rehabilitation Symposium cum 6th Sir Harry Fang Oration: Orthopaedic Rehabilitation – Challenges and outlooks. 2018.
Leung G., Cheung W.H.P., Lau G., Luk K.D.K., Wong Y.W., Cheung K.M.C., Lau S.T., Koljonen P.A. and Cheung J.P.Y., 1A.5 Over 20-years of experience of a multidisciplinary programme for rehabilitation of chronic low back pain – factors predicting successful re-integration and return to work, 14th Rehabilitation Symposium cum 6th Sir Harry Fang Oration: Orthopaedic Rehabilitation – Challenges and outlooks. 2018.
Leung G.C.N., Cheung W.H.P., Lau G., Luk K.D.K., Wong Y.W., Cheung K.M.C., Lau S.T., Koljonen P. and Cheung J.P.Y., Over 20-years of experience of a multidisciplinary programme for rehabilitation of chronic low back pain – factors predicting successful re-integration and return to work, 38th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association 2018.
Luk K.D.K., Bridging the gap, 39th SICOT Orthopaedic World Congress, Montreal, Canada, October 10-13, 2018.
Luk K.D.K., Congenital scoliosis - how do I manage this group of difficult cases, APSS Astana Spine Master Class and Operative Course, Astana, Kazakhstan, August 30 - September 1, 2018.
Luk K.D.K., Curve correction techniques in AIS, APSS Astana Spine Master Class and Operative Course, Astana, Kazakhstan, August 30 - September 1, 2018.
Luk K.D.K., Failed treatment syndrome - tips on managing the unhappy patient, 39th SICOT Orthopaedic World Congress, Montreal, Canada, October 10-13, 2018.
Luk K.D.K., High grade spondylolisthesis - reduction or in-situ fusion?, Guangdong Orthopaedics Academic Forum, Shunde, Guangdong Province, PR China, October 26-27, 2018.
Luk K.D.K., High grade spondylolisthesis: reduction or in-situ fusion, APSS Astana Spine Master Class and Operative Course, Astana, Kazakhstan, August 30 - September 1, 2018.
Luk K.D.K., Intervertebral disc degeneration, dysgeneration and regeneration - my insight from allograft disc transplantation research, 1st Gwangju International Spine Symposium, Gwangju, Korea, September 8, 2018.
Luk K.D.K., Myelopathy - clinical signs and symptoms, 39th SICOT Orthopaedic World Congress, Montreal, Canada, October 10-13, 2018.
Luk K.D.K., Myelopathy - examination and findings, 39th SICOT Orthopaedic World Congress, Montreal, Canada, October 10-13, 2018.
Luk K.D.K., Sacropelvic fixation, APSS Astana Spine Master Class and Operative Course, Astana, Kazakhstan, August 30 - September 1, 2018.
Luk K.D.K., Spinal stenosis - is it degenerative or developmental?, 1st Gwangju International Spine Symposium, Gwangju, Korea, September 8, 2018.
Luk K.D.K., The fusion block shift concept in AIS management, 8th Seoul St. Mary's Hospital Spine Center Symposium, Seoul, Korea, August 4, 2018.
Luk K.D.K., When is brace treatment useful?, APSS Astana Spine Master Class and Operative Course, Astana, Kazakhstan, August 30 - September 1, 2018.


Researcher : Luk MH

List of Research Outputs

Luk M.H., Chiu P.K.Y., Chan P.K., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S., Cheung Y.L.A. and Yan C.H., Variability of cement mantle thickness in total knee arthroplasty, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 54.


Researcher : Lv F

List of Research Outputs

Lv F., Cheung K.M.C., Zheng Z., Wang H., Sakai D. and Leung V.Y.L., IVD progenitor cells: a new horizon for understanding disc homeostasis and repair, Nature Reviews Rheumatology. 2019, 2: 102.
PENG Y., Lv F., Sun Y., Cheung K.M.C. and Leung V.Y.L., A link of disc degeneration to increased myofibroblast and fibrocyte-like activity, The Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine, Kyoto. 2019.


Researcher : MAO C

List of Research Outputs

XIANG Y.M., MAO C., LIU X.M., CUI Z.D., JING D.D., YANG X.J., LIANG Y.Q., LI Z.Y., ZHU S.L., ZHENG Y.F., Yeung K.W.K., ZHENG D., WANG X.B. and WU S.L., Rapid and Superior Bacteria Killing of Carbon Quantum Dots/ZnO Decorated Injectable Folic Acid‐Conjugated PDA Hydrogel through Dual‐Light Triggered ROS and Membrane Permeability, Small. 2019, 15: 1900322.


Researcher : NING Z

List of Research Outputs

NING Z., SUN T., Tan B., Li Z., Peng S., Lau D.S.A., Wong T.M. and Lu W.W., Precisely Controlled Delivery of Abaloparatide through Injectable Hydrogel to Promote Bone RegenerationM, acromolecular Bioscience. 2019.


Researcher : PENG Y

List of Research Outputs

PENG Y., Lv F., Sun Y., Cheung K.M.C. and Leung V.Y.L., A link of disc degeneration to increased myofibroblast and fibrocyte-like activity, The Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine, Kyoto. 2019.


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




Researcher : Pun CTT

Project Title:The best screw thread profile for orthopaedic screws
Investigator(s):Pun CTT
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:AO Trauma Asia Pacific
Start Date:11/2017


List of Research Outputs

Fang C.X., Leung F.K.L., Yee K.H., Fok M.W.M., Lau T.W. and Pun C.T.T., Best paper award - 2019 AO Trauma AP Scientific Congress, Taipei – A self-fulfilling prophecy? Pre-treatment patient expectation and its effects on outcome and patient satisfaction in distal radius fractures - results of the TEFTOM-DR multicentre study, In: CW Oh, M Dhillon, PV Giannodus,, AO Trauma Asia Pacific. 2019.
Wong S.H.J., Fang C.X., Yee K.H., Wong T.M., Pun C.T.T., Lau T.W. and Leung F.K.L., Hip fracture time-to-surgery and mortality revisited: mitigating comorbidity confounding by effect of holidays on surgical timing., International Orthopaedics . 2018.


Researcher : Qiu J

List of Research Outputs

Qiu J., QIAN W.H., ZHANG J.K., CHEN D.F., Yeung K.W.K. and LIU X.Y., Minocycline hydrochloride loaded graphene oxide enables enhanced osteogenic activity in the presence of Gram-positive bacteria, Staphylococcus aureus , Journal of Materials Chemistry B. 2019, 7: 3590-3598.


Researcher : SUN T

List of Research Outputs

Cai Z., Feng Y., LI C., YANG K., SUN T., XU L., CHEN Y., Yan C.H., Lu W.W. and Chiu P.K.Y., Magnoflorine with hyaluronic acid gel promotes subchondral bone regeneration and attenuates cartilage degeneration in early osteoarthritis, Bone. 2018, 116: 266-278.
NING Z., SUN T., Tan B., Li Z., Peng S., Lau D.S.A., Wong T.M. and Lu W.W., Precisely Controlled Delivery of Abaloparatide through Injectable Hydrogel to Promote Bone RegenerationM, acromolecular Bioscience. 2019.
SUN T., Zhong X., Song H., Liu J., Li J., Leung F.K.L., Lu W.W. and Liu Z.L., Anoikis resistant mediated by FASN promoted growth and metastasis of osteosarcoma, Cell Death & Disease. 2019, 10.
SUN T., Li Z., Zhong X., Cai Z., Ning Z., Hou T., Xiong L., Feng Y., Leung F.K.L., Lu W.W. and Peng S., Strontium inhibits osteoclastogenesis by enhancing LRP6 and β-catenin-mediated OPG targeted by miR-181d-5p, Journal of Cell Communication and Signaling. 2018.


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: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


List of Research Outputs

Chiu J.J.N., Zheng Y., Lai S.M.L., Bow H.Y.C., Samartzis D., Corbet E.F. and Leung W.K., Periodontal conditions of Hong Kong Chinese adults with essential hypertension, Journal of Dental Research. 2018, 97 (Spec Iss B): 3512.
Kwan K.Y.H., Bow H.Y.C., Samartzis D., Lenke L.G., Shaffrey C.I., Carreon L.Y., Dahl B.T., Fehlings M.G., Ames C.P., Boachie-Adjei O., Dekutoski M.B., Kebaish K.M., Lewis S.J., Matsuyama Y., Mehdian H., Pellise F., Qiu Y., Schwab F.J. and Cheung K.M.C., Non-neurologic adverse events after complex adult spinal deformity surgery: results from the prospective, multicenter Scoli-RISK-1 study, European Spine Journal. 2019, 28(1): 170-179.
Lee T.Y., Cheung J.P.Y., Jiang W.W., Cheng C.L.K., Lai K.K.L., Begovic H., Samartzis D., To M.K.T. and Zheng Y.P., Paper 273: Radiation-free 3D ultrasound can provide sagittal profile of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, 53rd Annual Meeting & Course, Bologna, Italy, October 10-13, 2018.
Zhou X., Cheung C.L., Karasugi T., Karppinen J., Samartzis D., Hsu Y.H., Mak S.H.T., Song Y., Chiba K., Kawaguchi Y., LI Y., Chan D., Cheung K.M.C., Ikegawa S., Cheah K.S.E. and Sham P.C., Trans-ethnic polygenic analysis supports genetic overlap of lumbar disc degeneration with height, body mass index, and bone mineral density., Frontiers in Genetics. 2018.


Researcher : Shea GKH

Project Title:The clinical safety and efficacy of Zoledronic acid for treatment of chronic low back pain due to Modic changes: a parallel, double-blinded, randomized controlled trial
Investigator(s):Shea GKH, Cheung JPY
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:07/2018


Project Title:Towards cellular therapy with human bone marrow stromal cell-derived motor neurons in a mouse model of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Investigator(s):Shea GKH, Chan YS, Shum DKY, Tu W, Lee CW, Cai S
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:04/2019


Project Title:Transplantation of human bone marrow-derived oligodendrocytes in combination with Chondroitinase ABC to enhance regeneration following acute spinal cord injury
Investigator(s):Shea GKH, Shum DKY, Chan YS
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2019


List of Research Outputs

Shea G.K.H., So K.H.T., Tam K.W., Yee K.H., Fang C.X. and Leung F.K.L., Comparing 3 Different Techniques of Patella Fracture Fixation and Their Complications., Geriatric orthopaedic surgery & rehabilitation. CA, US, Thousand Oaks, CA : Sage Publications, 2019, 10: 2151459319827143.
Shea G.K.H. and Mok F., Optimization of nanofiber scaffold properties towards nerve guidance channel design., Neural Regeneration Research. 2018, 13(7): 1179-1180.


Researcher : Shen J



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


Project Title:Alleviation of low back pain behavior phenotype by a novel small molecule in an experimental disc puncture model
Investigator(s):Sun Y, Leung VYL, Cheung KMC
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Mini Grant
Start Date:04/2019


List of Research Outputs

PENG Y., Lv F., Sun Y., Cheung K.M.C. and Leung V.Y.L., A link of disc degeneration to increased myofibroblast and fibrocyte-like activity, The Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine, Kyoto. 2019.
Sun Y. and Wan L.E.O., Cartilage Metabolism Is Modulated By Synovial Fluid Through Metalloproteinase Activity, Ann Biomed Eng. 2018.
Sun Y., Leung V.Y.L. and Cheung K.M.C., Clinical trials of intervertebral disc regeneration: current status and future developments, Int Orthop. 2019, 4: 1003.
Sun Y., Cheung K.M.C. and Leung V.Y.L., Functional implication of MMP12 in Myofibroblastic Differentiation Of NP Cells And Disc Degeneration, ORS annual meeting 2019.
Sun Y., Cheung K.M.C. and Leung V.Y.L., IDENTIFICATION OF S6 KINASE ACTIVATION IN INTERVERTEBRAL DISC DEGENERATION, the 9th ICOBR annual meeting 2018.
Sun Y., Need-based Travel Award, Osteoarthritis Research Society International. 2019.
Sun Y., Kwan K.Y.H., Cheung K.M.C. and Leung V.Y.L., THERAPEUTIC POTENTIAL OF A NOVEL SMALL MOLECULE IN MODIFYING LUMBAR DISC DEGENERATION, Osteoarthritis Research Society International. 2019.
Sun Y., Kwan K.Y.H., Cheung K.M.C. and Leung V.Y.L., Therapeutic potential of a novel small molecule in modifying lumbar disc degeneration, Global Spine Congress-2019.
Sun Y., Kwan K.Y.H., HSU Y.-.C., ZHANG S., Cheung K.M.C. and Leung V.Y.L., Therapeutic potential of a novel small molecule in modifying lumbar disc degeneration, OARSI World Congress. 2019.
ZHANG S., Sun Y., Tam W.K., Huang C.L., To M.K.T. and Leung V.Y.L., Modulatory effects of silver nanoparticles on fibroblastic phenotype in degenerative intervertebral disc cells, 65th Annual Meeting of Orthopaedic Research Society, Austin. 2019.
ZHANG S., Sun Y., To M.K.T., Tam W.K. and Leung V.Y.L., Modulatory effects of silver nanoparticles on fibroblastic phenotype in degenerative intervertebral disc cells, ORS annual meeting 2019.


Researcher : Tam WK

List of Research Outputs

Kameda T., Zvick J., Vuk M., Sadowska A., Tam W.K., Leung V.Y.L., Bölcskei K., Helyes Z., Applegate L.A., Hausmann O.N., Klasen J., Krupkova O. and Wuertz-Kozak K., Expression and Activity of TRPA1 and TRPV1 in the Intervertebral Disc: Association with Inflammation and Matrix Remodeling, Int J Mol Sci. 2019, 20(7).
Tam W.K., Sakai D., LIU D., LEE T.Y., Cheung K.M.C., Tuan R.S. and Leung V.Y.L., Deriving Nucleus Pulposus-like Progenitors from MAP kinase Interference Coupled Chondrogenic Induction in Mesenchymal stem cells, MBE 2018 (Matrix Biology Europe) . 2018.
Tam W.K., Sakai D., LIU D., LEE T.Y., Cheung K.M.C., Tuan R.S. and Leung V.Y.L., Promoting Nucleus Pulposus Progenitors-like Differentiation From Mesenchymal Stem Cells Via MAP Kinase Interference Coupled Chondrogenic Induction, The Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine, Kyoto. 2019.
ZHANG S., Sun Y., Tam W.K., Huang C.L., To M.K.T. and Leung V.Y.L., Modulatory effects of silver nanoparticles on fibroblastic phenotype in degenerative intervertebral disc cells, 65th Annual Meeting of Orthopaedic Research Society, Austin. 2019.
ZHANG S., Sun Y., To M.K.T., Tam W.K. and Leung V.Y.L., Modulatory effects of silver nanoparticles on fibroblastic phenotype in degenerative intervertebral disc cells, ORS annual meeting 2019.


Researcher : Tan B

List of Research Outputs

NING Z., SUN T., Tan B., Li Z., Peng S., Lau D.S.A., Wong T.M. and Lu W.W., Precisely Controlled Delivery of Abaloparatide through Injectable Hydrogel to Promote Bone RegenerationM, acromolecular Bioscience. 2019.


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

He C., To M.K.T., Chan C.K. and Wong M.S., Significance of recumbent curvature in prediction of in-orthosis correction for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, Prosthet Orthot Int . 2018.
Jiang W.W., Cheung J.P.Y., Lee T.T.Y., Lai K., To M.K.T. and Zheng Y.P., Detection of coronal scoliotic curve profile alternation of patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis from upright sitting to forward bending, 16th International Phillip Zorab Symposium, Dublin, Ireland: 20-21 June 2019.
Kwan K.Y.H., Niu B., To M.K.T., Cheung J.P.Y., Yiu K.L., Cheung K., Cheung B., Lau J.Y.N., Lau T.L.T., Tsang Y.L., Chu L.H. and Cheung K.M.C., Topographical Sagittal Profile in 620 Patients Measured By A Novel Handheld Device, 25th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques. 2018.
Lee T.T.Y., Cheng C.L.K., Begovic H., To M.K.T., Jiang W.W., Lai K.K.L., Zheng Y.P. and Cheung J.P.Y., A novel method to capture the sagittal profile in spinal deformities: the reliability and feasibility of three-dimensional ultrasound imaging, 16th International Phillip Zorab Symposium, Dublin, Ireland: 20-21 June 2019.
Lee T.T.Y., Cheung J.C.W., Law S.Y., To M.K.T., Cheung J.P.Y. and Zheng Y.P., Analysis of sagittal profile of spine using 3D ultrasound imaging: a phantom study and preliminary subject test, Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering: Imaging & Visualization. 2019, 1-13.
Lee T.Y., Cheung J.P.Y., Jiang W.W., Cheng C.L.K., Lai K.K.L., Begovic H., Samartzis D., To M.K.T. and Zheng Y.P., Paper 273: Radiation-free 3D ultrasound can provide sagittal profile of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, 53rd Annual Meeting & Course, Bologna, Italy, October 10-13, 2018.
To M.K.T., Zhu F.A., Cheung J.P.Y. and Cheung K.M.C., 2C: preoperative traction, Riluzole, and 3D modeling optimizes the safety of correction of a stiff 150-degree kyphoscoliosis deformity, 53rd Annual Meeting & Course, Bologna, Italy, October 10-13, 2018.
To M.K.T., 62nd Annual Congress of the Korean Orthopaedic Association (KOA), Application of External Fixator in Patients with Skeletal Dysplasia. 2018.
To M.K.T., Halo traction for Scoliosis in Osteogenesis Imperfecta, Combined Meeting of Asia Pacific Spine Society and Asia Pacific Paediatric Orthopaedic Society (APSS/APPOS). 2019.
To M.K.T., Red Cross Hong Kong Humanitarian Award 2018, Hong Kong Red Cross. 2018.
To M.K.T., Scoliosis In Osteogenesis Imperfecta A Single Centre Cross Sectional Study, Combined Meeting of Asia Pacific Spine Society and Asia Pacific Paediatric Orthopaedic Society (APSS/APPOS). 2019.
To M.K.T., Cheung J.P.Y. and Cheung K.M.C., Silver Nanoparticles Enhance Neurological Recovery in Spinal Cord Injury Through Macrophage Moduation, Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting 2019.
To M.K.T., Spinal Deformities in Patients with Skeletal Dysplasia, Combined Meeting for Asia Pacific Spine Society and Asia Pacific Paediatric Orthopaedic Society. 2019.
ZHANG S., Sun Y., Tam W.K., Huang C.L., To M.K.T. and Leung V.Y.L., Modulatory effects of silver nanoparticles on fibroblastic phenotype in degenerative intervertebral disc cells, 65th Annual Meeting of Orthopaedic Research Society, Austin. 2019.
ZHANG S., Sun Y., To M.K.T., Tam W.K. and Leung V.Y.L., Modulatory effects of silver nanoparticles on fibroblastic phenotype in degenerative intervertebral disc cells, ORS annual meeting 2019.


Researcher : WANG X

List of Research Outputs

Hu Y., Wen R., Wang Z., LI X. and WANG X., Soft Robotic Glove for Rehabilitation, Silver award from International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva (IEIG). 2019.


Researcher : Wen R

List of Research Outputs

Hu Y., Wen R., Wang Z., LI X. and WANG X., Soft Robotic Glove for Rehabilitation, Silver award from International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva (IEIG). 2019.


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., Wu J., Qiao W., Zhao Y.K.E., Wong H.M., Chu P.K., Bian L., Wu S., Zheng Y., Cheung K.M.C., Leung F.K.L. and Yeung K.W.K., Precisely controlled delivery of magnesium ions thru sponge-like monodisperse PLGA/nano-MgO-alginate core-shell microsphere device to enable in-situ bone regeneration, Biomaterials. 2018, 174: 1-16.


Researcher : Wong SHJ

List of Research Outputs

Wong S.H.J., Fang C.X., Yee K.H., Wong T.M., Pun C.T.T., Lau T.W. and Leung F.K.L., Hip fracture time-to-surgery and mortality revisited: mitigating comorbidity confounding by effect of holidays on surgical timing., International Orthopaedics . 2018.


Researcher : Wong TM

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


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, Leung FKL, Lu WW
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Innovation and Technology Fund Internship Programme
Start Date:08/2017


List of Research Outputs

Li X., Leung F.K.L., Fang C.X. and Wong T.M., Floating Thumb with Simultaneous Carpometacarpal and Metacarpo-phalangeal Dislocation: A Case Report, Journal of Surgery. 2019, 7(1): 24-27.
NING Z., SUN T., Tan B., Li Z., Peng S., Lau D.S.A., Wong T.M. and Lu W.W., Precisely Controlled Delivery of Abaloparatide through Injectable Hydrogel to Promote Bone RegenerationM, acromolecular Bioscience. 2019.
Wong S.H.J., Fang C.X., Yee K.H., Wong T.M., Pun C.T.T., Lau T.W. and Leung F.K.L., Hip fracture time-to-surgery and mortality revisited: mitigating comorbidity confounding by effect of holidays on surgical timing., International Orthopaedics . 2018.
Wong T.M., Fang C.X., Lau T.W., Chan H.W.F., Leung F.K.L. and Wu J., Effectiveness of a Day Rehabilitation Program in Improving Functional Outcome and Reducing Mortality and Readmission of Elderly Patients With Fragility Hip Fractures, 4th AOTrauma Asia Pacific Scientific Congress. 2019.
Wong T.M., SLAP lesion and pathology of long head biceps, SICOT comprehensive shoulder course 2018. 2018.
Wong T.M., Surgical techniques in plating of proximal and shaft of humerus , SICOT comprehensive shoulder course. 2018.
Zhang T., Bai S., Fang C.X., Wong T.M., Kulper S., Cheung J.P.Y., Lu W.W. and Diwan A., A computational comparison of the lateral lumbar interbody fusion with unilateral and bilateral fixation, 40th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. 2018.


Researcher : Wong YW

Project Title:A Prospective cohort study of MRI-based risk assessment of spinal metastases to predict patients with high risk of RT failure
Investigator(s):Wong YW, Kwan KYH
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:AO Spine Asia Pacific
Start Date:07/2017


List of Research Outputs

Chan Y.M., Ng Y.L., Koljonen P.A., Wong Y.W., Tsang T.C., Leung S.C., Chu K.K.L., Chan C.W., Fung Y.F., Mak A., Ng T., Tsang C.C.R. and Wan K., Enhanced Clinical Pathway to Directly Transfer Non-Specific Back Pain Patients from Accident and Emergency Department to Rehabilitation Centre in HKWC, Hospital Authority Convention 2019.
Cheung J.P.Y., Leung G., Cheung W.H.P., Lau G., Lau S.T., Luk K.D.K., Wong Y.W., Cheung K.M.C. and Koljonen P., 14: Male gender and initial job demand predicts successful re-integration and return to work: results from 20-years of experience with a multidisciplinary programme for rehabilitation of chronic low back pain, 46th ISSLS Annual Meeting: Kyoto, Japan, June 3-7 2019.
Cheung J.P.Y., Leung G., Cheung W.H.P., Lau G., Lau S.T., Luk K.D.K., Wong Y.W., Cheung K.M.C. and Koljonen P., GP233: An accepting attitude and lack of negative cognition leads to less pain and disability related to chronic low back pain, 46th ISSLS Annual Meeting: Kyoto, Japan, June 3-7 2019.
Cheung W.H.P., Luk K.D.K., Wong Y.W., Cheung K.M.C., Lau S.T., Koljonen P. and Cheung J.P.Y., Psychological factors significantly influences pain perception and function in individuals with low back pain, 38th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association 2018.
Leung G., Cheung W.H.P., Lau G., Luk K.D.K., Wong Y.W., Cheung K.M.C., Lau S.T., Koljonen P.A. and Cheung J.P.Y., 1A.4 Psychological factors significantly influences pain perception and function in individuals with low back pain, 14th Rehabilitation Symposium cum 6th Sir Harry Fang Oration: Orthopaedic Rehabilitation – Challenges and outlooks. 2018.
Leung G., Cheung W.H.P., Lau G., Luk K.D.K., Wong Y.W., Cheung K.M.C., Lau S.T., Koljonen P.A. and Cheung J.P.Y., 1A.5 Over 20-years of experience of a multidisciplinary programme for rehabilitation of chronic low back pain – factors predicting successful re-integration and return to work, 14th Rehabilitation Symposium cum 6th Sir Harry Fang Oration: Orthopaedic Rehabilitation – Challenges and outlooks. 2018.
Leung G.C.N., Cheung W.H.P., Lau G., Luk K.D.K., Wong Y.W., Cheung K.M.C., Lau S.T., Koljonen P. and Cheung J.P.Y., Over 20-years of experience of a multidisciplinary programme for rehabilitation of chronic low back pain – factors predicting successful re-integration and return to work, 38th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association 2018.
Wong Y.W., Wong M. and Cheung J.P.Y., EN-2-C-4 Anterior correction of the thoracolumbar or lumbar adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS): report on short fusion Outstanding English Paper Award, The 52nd Annual Meeting of the Japanese Scoliosis Society, Tokyo, Japan. 2018.
Wong Y.W., Wong M. and Cheung J.P.Y., Outstanding English Paper Award EN-2-C-4 Anterior correction of the thoracolumbar or lumbar adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS): report on short fusion, The 52nd Annual Meeting of the Japanese Scoliosis Society 2018. 2018.


Researcher : XU L

List of Research Outputs

Cai Z., Feng Y., LI C., YANG K., SUN T., XU L., CHEN Y., Yan C.H., Lu W.W. and Chiu P.K.Y., Magnoflorine with hyaluronic acid gel promotes subchondral bone regeneration and attenuates cartilage degeneration in early osteoarthritis, Bone. 2018, 116: 266-278.
Feng Y., Cai Z., YANG K., XU L., Lu W.W. and Chiu P.K.Y., Multichromatic TTF staining characterizes cartilage matrix in osteoarthritis and bone development., Histology and Histopathology. 2019, 34: 275-286.


Researcher : YANG K

List of Research Outputs

Cai Z., Feng Y., LI C., YANG K., SUN T., XU L., CHEN Y., Yan C.H., Lu W.W. and Chiu P.K.Y., Magnoflorine with hyaluronic acid gel promotes subchondral bone regeneration and attenuates cartilage degeneration in early osteoarthritis, Bone. 2018, 116: 266-278.
Feng Y., Cai Z., YANG K., XU L., Lu W.W. and Chiu P.K.Y., Multichromatic TTF staining characterizes cartilage matrix in osteoarthritis and bone development., Histology and Histopathology. 2019, 34: 275-286.


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


Project Title:Fatty Acid Binding Protein 4 (FABP-4) causes articular cartilage degeneration through synovial macrophage polarization
Investigator(s):Yan CH, Chiu PKY, Xu A, Leung VYL
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:03/2018


List of Research Outputs

Abblitt W.P., Ascione T., Bini S., Bori G., Brekke A.C., Chen A.F., Della Valle C.J., Parvizi J., Yan C.H. and Zeng Y.R., Hip and Knee Section, Outcomes: Proceedings of International Consensus on Orthopedic Infections, Journal of Arthroplasty. 2019, S487-S495.
Cai Z., Feng Y., LI C., YANG K., SUN T., XU L., CHEN Y., Yan C.H., Lu W.W. and Chiu P.K.Y., Magnoflorine with hyaluronic acid gel promotes subchondral bone regeneration and attenuates cartilage degeneration in early osteoarthritis, Bone. 2018, 116: 266-278.
Chan P.K., Chiu P.K.Y., Yan C.H., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S., Cheung Y.L.A. and Ho T., Absence of a tourniquet does not affect quality of cementation in TKA : A concise radiological review at a minimum of 2 years, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 57.
Chan P.K., Yan C.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., Can 365-day physiotherapy service improve the outcome of patients with total knee arthroplasty?, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 81.
Chan P.K., Chiu P.K.Y., Yan C.H., Fu C.H.H., Cheung Y.L.A. and Cheung M.H.S., Can combined intra-articular and intra-venous tranexamic acid administration further reduce blood loss in total hip arthroplasty? A prospective randomised controlled trial comparing combined versus intravenous administration, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2018, 45.
Chan P.K., Chiu P.K.Y., Yan C.H., Cheung Y.L.A., Fu C.H.H. and Cheung M.H.S., Clinical benefits and safety of systemic dexamethasone in total knee arthroplasty: A prospective double-blinded randomised controlled study with 1-year follow-up, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 61.
Chan P.K., Yan C.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., Comprehensive Osteoarthritis ManagemEnt (COME) programme - Multi-disciplinary exercise training programme for patient with osteoarthritic knee in MMRC, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 80.
Chan P.K., Chiu P.K.Y., Yan C.H., Ho T., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S. and Cheung Y.L.A., High Variability in Functional Pelvic Tilt in Patients Undergoing Total Hip Arthroplasty, The 13th Congress of the European Hip Society (20-22 Sept 2018). The Hague, Netherlands, 2018, 10.
Chan P.K., Chiu P.K.Y., Yan C.H., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S. and Cheung Y.L.A., High variability in sagittal pelvic rotation in functional positions - can we still simply follow Lewinneck safe zone for acetabular cup positioning?, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 129.
Chan P.K., Yan C.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., Is historical hip precaution a must after posterolateral approach of total hip arthroplasty?, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 130.
Chan P.K., Chiu P.K.Y. and Yan C.H., Kinematic and neuromuscular changes in patient with preoperative knee fixed flexion deformity (FFD) before and after total knee arthroplasty (TKA), 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 57.
Chan P.K., Yan C.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., Post arthroplasty excessive knee pain, could it be neuropathic pain or complex regional pain syndrome type 1? A preliminary study, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 62.
Chan P.K., Yan C.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., Torsional mal-alignment increases external knee adduction moment during walking in patients with medial knee osteoarthritis, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 82.
Chan W.K.V., Chan P.K., Chiu P.K.Y., Yan C.H. and Fu C.H.H., Combining of intravenous and periarticular corticosteroid injection in total knee arthroplasty. A paired-randomized controlled study, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 60.
Chan W.K.V., Chan P.K., Chiu P.K.Y., Yan C.H., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S. and Cheung Y.L.A., Is routine screening of Hemoglobin A1C in primary total knee arthroplasty patients worthwhile?, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 56.
Cheung M.H.S., Fu C.H.H., Cheung Y.L.A., Chan P.K., Yan C.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., Difference in utilization rate of UKA by different selection criteria in Asian population - A retrospective review, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 123.
Cheung M.H.S., Fu C.H.H., Cheung Y.L.A., Chan P.K., Yan C.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., Early results of knee arthroplasty in a private teaching hospital, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 58.
Cheung M.H.S., Fu C.H.H., Cheung Y.L.A., Chan P.K. and Yan C.H., Neuropathic dermatitis : Case series of a newly identified dermatological complication after total knee arthroplasty, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 141.
Cheung Y.L.A., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S., Yan C.H., Chan P.K. and Chiu P.K.Y., AR Hodgson Award for best clinical paper, Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association. 2018.
Cheung Y.L.A., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S., Chan P.K., Yan C.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., How satisfied are our patients after total knee arthroplasty?, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 122.
Cheung Y.L.A., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S., Chan P.K., Yan C.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., Sensor technology vs manual ligament balancing - How good are we at balancing primary total knee replacements?, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 122.
Cheung Y.L.A., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S., Chan P.K., Yan C.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., To resurface or not to resurface the patella? A long term study, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 126.
Chiu P.K.Y. and Yan C.H., Total knee arthroplasty: improves patients' physical and psychosocial health – PACE questionnaire, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 125.
Fu C.H.H., Manrique J., Yan C.H., Chiu P.K.Y. and Lonner J.H., Arthur Yau Award for best clinical paper, Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association . 2018.
Fu C.H.H., Yan C.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., Joint line restoration and alignment after conventional versus robotic unicompartmental knee arthroplasty, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress 3-4 Nov 2018. 40-41.
Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S., Chan P.K., Yan C.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., Learning curves of robotic assisted versus conventional unicompartmental knee arthroplasty, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 123.
Kan H.S., Chan P.K., Chiu P.K.Y., Yan C.H. and Ho T., Non-surgical treatment of knee osteoarthritis, Hong Kong Medical Journal. 2019.
Luk M.H., Chiu P.K.Y., Chan P.K., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S., Cheung Y.L.A. and Yan C.H., Variability of cement mantle thickness in total knee arthroplasty, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 54.
Yan C.H., Chan P.K., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S., Cheung Y.L.A. and Chiu P.K.Y., 12. A case control study comparing mechanically aligned and kinematically aligned total knee arthroplasty in Chinese - Radiographic accuracy and patient-reported outcomes, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 59.
Yan C.H., Enhanced recovery after TKA – Hong Kong experience, The 2nd Chinese Congress on ERAS & Tubeless Surgery. 2018.
Yan C.H., Kinematically aligned total knee arthroplasty, Hunan Young Arthroplasty Surgeons’ Club Meeting. 2018.
Yan C.H., Limb alignment & kinematics, AORecon course in principles of hip and knee arthroplasty, Seoul. 2018.
Yan C.H., Pearls in total knee arthroplasty, Annual DePuy Synthes cadaveric course in TKA & THA. 2018.
Yan C.H., Preventing dislocation in primary THA, AORecon course in principles of hip and knee arthroplasty, Seoul. 2018.
Yan C.H., Prevention of infection in TKA, AORecon course in principles of hip and knee arthroplasty, Seoul. 2018.
Yan C.H., Principles in revision THA, The annual THA course in Yantaishan Hospital. 2018.
Yan C.H., Chan P.K., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S. and Chiu P.K.Y., The use of body exhaust suit system in primary total knee arthroplasty: Randomized trials, 40th Annual Meeting of Royal College of Surgeons of Thailand (20-22 Oct 20180). 2018.
Yan C.H., Total hip arthroplasty in DDH, The annual THA course in Yantaishan Hospital. 2018.
Yan C.H., Update on 2018 Philadelphia International Consensus Meeting on PJI, The 3rd COAS Arthroplasty Congress. 2018.
Yung C.S., Chan P.K., Cheung M.H.S., Fu C.H.H., Cheung Y.L.A., Chiu P.K.Y. and Yan C.H., Early clinical outcomes and survivorship of the Attune total knee arthroplasty system, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 50.
Yung C.S., Chan P.K., Cheung M.H.S., Fu C.H.H., Cheung Y.L.A., Chiu P.K.Y. and Yan C.H., Matched-pair analysis of clinical and radiological results of medial-pivot total knee arthroplasty versus posterior stabilized total knee arthroplasty, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 51.


Researcher : Yau WP

List of Research Outputs

Yau W.P., Anterior shoulder instability: Diagnosis and management, SICOT Comprehensive Shoulder Course. 2018.
Yau W.P., Arthroscopic knot tying technique, SICOT Comprehensive Shoulder Course. 2018.
Yau W.P., Biomechanical study comparing three different methods of “double-row suture-bridge” rotator cuff repair , The 29th Korean-Japanese Combined Orthopaedic Symposium. Theme – Above and Beyond. 2019.
Yau W.P., Biomechanics of Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty, SICOT Comprehensive Shoulder Course. 2018.
Yau W.P., Cartilage repair - Marrow stimulation, AMIC, OATS and ACI, SICOT Educational Day 2018 - KNEE. 2018.
Yau W.P., Clinical Approach to Knee pain and Hip pain, In: Hospital Authority, Central Commissioned Training 2018/19: Update in management of common musculoskeletal problems in primary care setting. 2018.
Yau W.P., Combined anterior cruciate ligament and anterior lateral ligament reconstruction, Egyptian Arthroscopy Association EGAA 2019. 7th International Congress. 2019.
Yau W.P., Irreparable rotator cuff tears: options of surgical treatment, SICOT Comprehensive Shoulder Course. 2018.
Yau W.P., MPFL Reconstruction, Mitek Live Knee Cadaver Demonstration Course. 2018.
Yau W.P., Management of ramp lesion of posterior horn of medial meniscus, Egyptian Arthroscopy Association EGAA 2019. 7th International Congress. 2019.
Yau W.P., Meniscus - Anatomy, Biomechanics and Classification of tear, SICOT Educational Day 2018 - KNEE. 2018.
Yau W.P., Multi-Ligament injury of knee: MCL and Posterior oblique ligament, 39th SICOT World Orthopaedic Congress. 2018.
Yau W.P., My favourite ACL reconstruction, 39th SICOT World Orthopaedic Congress. 2018.
Yau W.P., Role of acromioplasty in rotator cuff surgery, The 12th Congress of Chinese Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 2019.
Yau W.P., “Ramp lesion” of posterior horn of medial meniscus – diagnosis and treatment, The 12th Congress of Chinese Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 2019.


Researcher : Yee KH

List of Research Outputs

Fang C.X., Leung F.K.L., Yee K.H., Fok M.W.M., Lau T.W. and Pun C.T.T., Best paper award - 2019 AO Trauma AP Scientific Congress, Taipei – A self-fulfilling prophecy? Pre-treatment patient expectation and its effects on outcome and patient satisfaction in distal radius fractures - results of the TEFTOM-DR multicentre study, In: CW Oh, M Dhillon, PV Giannodus,, AO Trauma Asia Pacific. 2019.
Shea G.K.H., So K.H.T., Tam K.W., Yee K.H., Fang C.X. and Leung F.K.L., Comparing 3 Different Techniques of Patella Fracture Fixation and Their Complications., Geriatric orthopaedic surgery & rehabilitation. CA, US, Thousand Oaks, CA : Sage Publications, 2019, 10: 2151459319827143.
Wong S.H.J., Fang C.X., Yee K.H., Wong T.M., Pun C.T.T., Lau T.W. and Leung F.K.L., Hip fracture time-to-surgery and mortality revisited: mitigating comorbidity confounding by effect of holidays on surgical timing., International Orthopaedics . 2018.


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
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, 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: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 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: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 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 Fund Internship Programme
Start Date:08/2016


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 Fund Internship Programme
Start Date:12/2016


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:Development of Antibacterial Stainless Steel Surgical and Related Instruments and their Clinical Applications
Investigator(s):Yeung KWK, Wong HM, Wang W, Shen J
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Innovation and Technology Fund Internship Programme
Start Date:01/2017


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
Completion Date:06/2019


Project Title:Development of injectable and bone targeted magnesium-based microspheres for in-situ bone regeneration
Investigator(s):Yeung KWK, Fang CX
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Translational and Applied Research
Start Date:11/2017


Project Title:The effects of magnesium ions induced osteogenesis on human mesenchymal stem cells and their relevant miRNA expressions
Investigator(s):Yeung KWK, Cheung KMC
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2018


Project Title:Establishment of magnesium enriched tissue microenvironment on decellularized bone grafting materials for segmental bone defect repair
Investigator(s):Yeung KWK, Wang W, Leung FKL, Fang CX
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Translational and Applied Research
Start Date:06/2018


Project Title:Development of Magnesium Based Osteogenic Bionanocomposites for Bone Specific Bio-scaffold 3D Printing
Investigator(s):Yeung KWK, Shen J
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Innovation and Technology Support Programme (Tier 3)
Start Date:09/2018


Project Title:Development of Magnesium Based Osteogenic Bionanocomposites for Bone Specific Bio-scaffold 3D Printing
Investigator(s):Yeung KWK, Shen J
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Innovation and Technology Fund Internship Programme
Start Date:09/2018


Project Title:Development of Magnesium Based Osteogenic Bionanocomposites for Bone Specific Bio-scaffold 3D Printing
Investigator(s):Yeung KWK, Shen J
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Postdoctoral Hub Programme for ITF projects
Start Date:02/2019


Project Title:Society for Biomaterials 2019 Annual Meeting; Novel TiO2 Hemisphere Surface Matrices Determine the Osteogenic Differentiation and Mineralization of Pre-Osteoblastic Cells
Investigator(s):Yeung KWK
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:04/2019


Project Title:Development of new immunomodulated osteogenic and biodegradable zinc-lithium based alloys for bone fracture fixation
Investigator(s):Yeung KWK, Cheung KMC
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Translational and Applied Research
Start Date:06/2019


Project Title:A study of the osteogenic differentiation and mineralization of mesenchymal stem cells on tailor-made titanium oxide hemispherical imprints
Investigator(s):Yeung KWK, Cheung KMC
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2019


List of Research Outputs

HUANG L., SU K., ZHENG Y.F., Yeung K.W.K. and LIU X.M., Construction of TiO2/silane nanofilm on AZ31 magnesium alloy for controlled degradability and enhanced biocompatibility, Rare Metals. 2019, 38: 588-600.
LI J., LIU X.M., TAN L., LIANG Y.Q., CUI Z.D., YANG X.J., ZHU S.L., LI Z.Y., ZHENG Y.F., Yeung K.W.K., WANG X.B. and WU S.L., Light-Activated Rapid Disinfection by Accelerated Charge Transfer in Red Phosphorus/ZnO Heterointerface, Small Methods. 2019, 3: 1900048.
LI J.H., LIU W., ZHANG X.L., CHU P.K., Cheung K.M.C. and Yeung K.W.K., Faculty Outstanding Research Output Award , Temperature-responsive tungsten doped vanadium dioxide thin film starves bacteria to death. 2019.
LI J.H., JIANG M., ZHOU H.J., JIN P., Cheung K.M.C., CHU P.K. and Yeung K.W.K., Vanadium Dioxide Nanocoating Induces Tumor Cell Death through Mitochondrial Electron Transport Chain Interruption, Global Challenges. 2019, 3: 1800058.
LI M., LIU X.M., TAN L., CUI Z.D., YANG X.J., LI Z.Y., ZHENG Y.F., Yeung K.W.K., CHU P.K. and WU S.L., Noninvasive rapid bacteria-killing and acceleration of wound healing through photothermal/photodynamic/copper ion synergistic action of a hybrid hydrogel, Biomaterials Science. 2018, 6: 2110-2121.
LI Y., LIU X.M., TAN L., CUI Z.D., JING D.D., YANG X.J., LIANG Y.Q., LI Z.Y., ZHU S.L., ZHENG Y.F., Yeung K.W.K., ZHENG D., WANG X.B. and WU S.L., Eradicating Multidrug‐Resistant Bacteria Rapidly Using a Multi Functional g‐C 3 N 4 @ Bi 2 S 3 Nanorod Heterojunction with or without Antibiotics , Advanced Functional Materials. 2019, 29: 1900946.
LI Y., LIU X.M., TAN L., CUI Z.D., YANG X.J., ZHENG Y.F., Yeung K.W.K., CHU P.K. and WU S.L., Rapid Sterilization and Accelerated Wound Healing Using Zn2+ and Graphene Oxide Modified g-C3 N4 under Dual Light Irradiation , Advanced Functional Materials. Wiley Online Library, 2018, 28: 1800299.
LIN Z., Wu J., Qiao W., Zhao Y.K.E., Wong H.M., Chu P.K., Bian L., Wu S., Zheng Y., Cheung K.M.C., Leung F.K.L. and Yeung K.W.K., Precisely controlled delivery of magnesium ions thru sponge-like monodisperse PLGA/nano-MgO-alginate core-shell microsphere device to enable in-situ bone regeneration, Biomaterials. 2018, 174: 1-16.
LIU W., LI J.H., CHENG M.Q., WANG Q.J., Yeung K.W.K., CHU P.K. and ZHANG X.L., Zinc-Modified Sulfonated Polyetheretherketone Surface with Immunomodulatory Function for Guiding Cell Fate and Bone Regeneration, Advanced Science. 2018, 5: 1800749.
LIU Y., ZHENG Y.F., CHEN X.H., YANG J.A., PAN H.B., CHEN D.F., WANG L.N., ZHANG J.L., ZHU D.H., WU S.L., Yeung K.W.K., ZENG R.C., HAN Y. and GUAN S.K., Fundamental Theory of Biodegradable Metals—Definition, Criteria, and Design, Advanced Functional Materials. 2019, 29: 1805402.
Li J., Liu W., Zhang X., Chu P., Cheung K.M.C. and Yeung K.W.K., Temperature-responsive tungsten doped vanadium dioxide thin film starves bacteria to death, Materials Today. 2019, 22: 35-49.
MA M.X., LIU X.M., TAN L., CUI Z.D., YANG X.J., LIANG Y.Q., LI Z.Y., ZHENG Y.F., Yeung K.W.K. and WU S.L., Enhancing the antibacterial efficacy of low-dose gentamicin with 5 minute assistance of photothermy at 50 °C, Biomaterials Science. 2019, 7: 1437-1447.
MAO C.Y., XIANG Y.M., LIU X.M., ZHENG Y.F., Yeung K.W.K., CUI Z.D., YANG X.J., LI Z.Y., LIANG Y.Q., ZHU S.L. and WU S.L., Local Photothermal/Photodynamic Synergistic Therapy by Disrupting Bacterial Membrane To Accelerate Reactive Oxygen Species Permeation and Protein Leakage, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces. 2019, 11: 17902-17914.
Meng Y., GUO Z.B., YAO H.M., Yeung K.W.K. and Vengatesen T., Calcium carbonate unit realignment under acidification: A potential compensatory mechanism in an edible estuarine oyster, Marine Pollution Bulletin. 2019, 139: 141-149.
Meng Y., GUO Z.B., FITZER S.C., UPADHYAY A., CHAN V.B.S., Li C., CUSACK M., YAO H.M., Yeung K.W.K. and Vengatesen T., Ocean acidification reduces hardness and stiffness of the Portuguese oyster shell with impaired microstructure: a hierarchical analysis, Biogeosciences. 2018, 15: 6833-6846.
OUYANG L.P., CHEN M.L., WANG D.H., LU T., WANG H.Y., MENG F.H., YANG Y., MA J.Z., Yeung K.W.K. and LIU X.Y., Nano Textured PEEK Surface for Enhanced Osseointegration, ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering. 2019, 5: 1279-1289.
QIAO W., LAN X., Yeung K.W.K., Tsoi K.H., Matinlinna J.P. and Su Y., IADR Lion Dental Research Award - Salivary Research, IADR Salivary Research Group. 2018.
Qiu J., QIAN W.H., ZHANG J.K., CHEN D.F., Yeung K.W.K. and LIU X.Y., Minocycline hydrochloride loaded graphene oxide enables enhanced osteogenic activity in the presence of Gram-positive bacteria, Staphylococcus aureus , Journal of Materials Chemistry B. 2019, 7: 3590-3598.
TAN L., LI J., LIU X.M., CUI Z.D., YANG X.J., ZHU S.L., LI Z.Y., YUAN X.B., ZHENG Y.F., Yeung K.W.K., PAN H.B., WANG X.B. and WU S.L., Rapid Biofilm Eradication on Bone Implants Using Red Phosphorus and Near-Infrared Light, Advanced Materials. 2018, 30: 1801808.
Tong S.F., Yip J., Cheung J.P.Y., Yick K.L., Ng S.P. and Yeung K.W.K., Sustainable fashion textiles research on innovative 3D spacer fabrics comprising shape memory alloy wire for pressure reduction and redistribution, Textile institute world conference 2018, Leeds, UK, 24-26 July 2018.
WANG X.H., TAN L., LIU X.M., CUI Z.D., YANG X.J., Yeung K.W.K., CHU P.K. and WU S.L., Construction of perfluorohexane/IR780@liposome coating on Ti for rapid bacteria killing under permeable near infrared light, Biomaterials Science. 2018, 6: 2460-2471.
WANG X.H., SU K., TAN L., LU X.M., CUI Z.D., JING D.D., YANG X.J., LIANG Z.Y., LI Z.Y., ZHU S.L., Yeung K.W.K., ZHENG D. and WU S.L., Rapid and Highly Effective Noninvasive Disinfection by Hybrid Ag/CS@MnO2 Nanosheets Using Near-Infrared Light , ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces. 2019, 11: 15014-15027.
XIANG Y.M., MAO C., LIU X.M., CUI Z.D., JING D.D., YANG X.J., LIANG Y.Q., LI Z.Y., ZHU S.L., ZHENG Y.F., Yeung K.W.K., ZHENG D., WANG X.B. and WU S.L., Rapid and Superior Bacteria Killing of Carbon Quantum Dots/ZnO Decorated Injectable Folic Acid‐Conjugated PDA Hydrogel through Dual‐Light Triggered ROS and Membrane Permeability, Small. 2019, 15: 1900322.
XU X.M., LIU X.M., TAN L., CUI Z.D., YANG X.J., ZHU S.L., LI Z.Y., YUAN X.B., ZHENG Y.F., Yeung K.W.K., CHU P.K. and WU S.L., Controlled-temperature photothermal and oxidative bacteria killing and acceleration of wound healing by polydopamine-assisted Au-hydroxyapatite nanorods, Acta Biomaterialia. 2018, 77: 352-364.
Yeung K.W.K., Bone Allograft with Magnesium Enriched Tissue Microenvironment Promotes Large Bone Defect Healing, European Orthopaedic Society Research (EORS), Galway, Ireland. 2018.
Yeung K.W.K., The Role Of Magnesium Ion On Osteogenesis And Its Clinical Applications, Australia-China Conference of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine (ACCTERM 2018), Cairns, Australia. 2018.
Yeung K.W.K., The role of magnesium ion on osteogenesis and its clinical applications, The 4th Scientific Meeting of Asia-Pacific Society of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, Nanjing, China. 2018.


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

Kwan K.Y.H., Niu B., To M.K.T., Cheung J.P.Y., Yiu K.L., Cheung K., Cheung B., Lau J.Y.N., Lau T.L.T., Tsang Y.L., Chu L.H. and Cheung K.M.C., Topographical Sagittal Profile in 620 Patients Measured By A Novel Handheld Device, 25th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques. 2018.


Researcher : Yung CS

List of Research Outputs

Yung C.S., Chan P.K., Cheung M.H.S., Fu C.H.H., Cheung Y.L.A., Chiu P.K.Y. and Yan C.H., Early clinical outcomes and survivorship of the Attune total knee arthroplasty system, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 50.
Yung C.S., Chan P.K., Cheung M.H.S., Fu C.H.H., Cheung Y.L.A., Chiu P.K.Y. and Yan C.H., Matched-pair analysis of clinical and radiological results of medial-pivot total knee arthroplasty versus posterior stabilized total knee arthroplasty, 38th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress (3-4 Nov 2018). 2018, 51.


Researcher : ZHAI X

List of Research Outputs

LIU W.L., DAN X.L., Lu W.W., ZHAO X.L., RUAN C.S., WANG T., CUI X., ZHAI X., MA Y.F., WANG D.P., HUANG W.H. and PAN H.B., Spatial Distribution of Biomaterial Microenvironment pH and Its Modulatory Effect on Osteoclasts at the Early Stage of Bone Defect Regeneration, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces. 2019, 11: 9557-9572.
MA Y.F., HU N., LIU J., ZHAI X., WU M.M., HU C.S., LI L., LAI Y.X., PAN H.B., Lu W.W., ZHANG X.Z., LUO Y.F. and RUAN C.S., Three-Dimensional Printing of Biodegradable Piperazine-Based Polyurethane-Urea Scaffolds with Enhanced Osteogenesis for Bone Regeneration, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces. 2019, 11: 9415-9424.


Researcher : ZHANG S

List of Research Outputs

Sun Y., Kwan K.Y.H., HSU Y.-.C., ZHANG S., Cheung K.M.C. and Leung V.Y.L., Therapeutic potential of a novel small molecule in modifying lumbar disc degeneration, OARSI World Congress. 2019.
ZHANG S., Sun Y., Tam W.K., Huang C.L., To M.K.T. and Leung V.Y.L., Modulatory effects of silver nanoparticles on fibroblastic phenotype in degenerative intervertebral disc cells, 65th Annual Meeting of Orthopaedic Research Society, Austin. 2019.
ZHANG S., Sun Y., To M.K.T., Tam W.K. and Leung V.Y.L., Modulatory effects of silver nanoparticles on fibroblastic phenotype in degenerative intervertebral disc cells, ORS annual meeting 2019.


Researcher : Zhang T

List of Research Outputs

Cheung J.P.Y., Zhang T. and Feng X., GP318: Biomechanical stability of pedicle versus cortical screws in the lumbar spine, 46th ISSLS Annual Meeting: Kyoto, Japan, June 3-7 2019.
Zhang T., Bai S., Fang C.X., Wong T.M., Kulper S., Cheung J.P.Y., Lu W.W. and Diwan A., A computational comparison of the lateral lumbar interbody fusion with unilateral and bilateral fixation, 40th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. 2018.


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 : Zhu FA

List of Research Outputs

To M.K.T., Zhu F.A., Cheung J.P.Y. and Cheung K.M.C., 2C: preoperative traction, Riluzole, and 3D modeling optimizes the safety of correction of a stiff 150-degree kyphoscoliosis deformity, 53rd Annual Meeting & Course, Bologna, Italy, October 10-13, 2018.
Zhu F.A., Award of 2019 Guangdong outstanding young medical talent Rank 1st, 广东省杰出青年医学人才, Guangdong health and Health Committee. 广东省卫生健康委员会, 2018.
Zhu F.A., Evidence-based guideline for the management of early onset scoliosis, 早发性脊柱侧凸循证临床诊疗指南, Zhonghua Wai Ke Za Zhi. . 中华外科杂志, 2019, 57(3): 166-169.


Researcher : Zhu FF

Project Title:Harnessing neuroplasticity to improve reading performance in Chinese using non-invasive neuromodulation
Investigator(s):Zhu FF, Ho CSH, Li H
Department:Education Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research for New Staff
Start Date:06/2016


List of Research Outputs

JIANG N., LI G., Wei J., Wei B., Zhu F.F. and Hu Y., Transcranial direct current stimulation of the primary motor cortex on postoperative pain and spontaneous oscillatory electroencephalographic activity following lumbar spine surgery: A pilot study., Restorative Neurology And Neuroscience. 2018, 36: 605-620.


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