Curriculum Vitae

CURRICULUM VITAE

KWAN MUN KEONG M.B.B.S (Uni. Malaya), M.S.Orth (Uni. Malaya), AM(Mal).

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Personal Particulars 3 Qualifications 3 Undergraduate Postgraduate Current Appointments 4 Previous Appointments 5 Sub-Specialty Training 6 Society 6 Appointments 7 Pre Registration Post Preregistration Awards 7 Best Lecturer Award 8 Patent 9 Publications 9 Journal Media Book/Instruction Manual 13 Book Chapter 14 Video CD Edition 14 On-Line Instructional Course 14 Presentations 15 Award Presentation 15 Winner of Award Presentation 15 Mahmood Merican Award- Nominated 15 White Cloud Award -Nominated 16 Free Paper Presentation Free Paper16 Presentation Poster Presentation 20

Supervision of Master Thesis 24 Spine Surgery Fellow / Visiting Surgeon Program 26 Course Organised Chairman Scientific Chairman 26 28 Secretary 28 Others 29 Invited Lecture 29 External Examiner 35 Conferences & Courses Attended 35 Referees 40

PERSONAL PARTICULARS

Date of Birth : 10th Jul 1970

Nationality : Malaysian

Race : Chinese

Sex : Male

MMC No : 32221

Marital status : Married

Address : Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA.

Telephone : +6019-3624433 (Hand phone) : +603-74932281 (House)

Email : [email protected]

QUALIFICATIONS

UNDERGRADUATE QUALIFICATION

M. B. B. S. University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (1990-1995)

POSTGRADUATE QUALIFICATION

M.S. Orth. University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (1998-2002)

C. M. I. A. National Institute Occupational and Safety Health (NIOSH) 2005

CURRENT APPOINTMENTS

April 2016 – Mar 2018 Committee Member University of Malaya Specialist Center (UMSC) Care Fund Faculty of Medicine University of Malaya

June 2015 – June 2018 Manuscript Editor Malaysia Orthopaedic Journal (MOJ)

June 2013 – Current Treasurer Malaysia Spine Society (MSS)

Dec 2012 – Current Honorary Secretary Asia Pacific Spine Society (APSS) (Formerly known as Spine Section of APOA)

Sept 2015 – Current Country Representative Scoliosis Research Society

Nov 2014 – Current Head of Laboratory Surgical Training and Experimental Lab (STEL) Department of Orthopaedic Surgery University of Malaya

Jan 2012 – Current Examiner Spine Fellowship Programme (Ministry of Health, Malaysia)

Jan 2008 – Current Clinical Examiner Conjoint Board Orthopaedic Department of Orthopaedic Surgery University of Malaya

Jan 2013 – Current Committee Member Centre for Image Guided and Minimally Invasive Therapy University Malaya Medical Centre Kuala Lumpur

Jan 2008 – Current Reviewer Panel for Journal Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal

Jan 2012 – Current Reviewer Panel for Journal Indian Journal of Orthopaedic

July 2013 – Current Member Editorial Board Asian Journal of Spine

Nov 2009 – Current Chairman UM Cadaveric Training and Research Committee University of Malaya Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

June 2010 – Current Chairman Curriculum for Postgraduate Orthopaedic Surgery Programme University of Malaya Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Nov 2015 – Current Research Output Coordinator For National Orthopaedic Centre of Excellence for Research and Learning (NOCERAL)

Dec 2015 – Current Committee members for CIGMIT Management University Malaya Medical Centre

Aug 2016 – Current Committee members for NOCERAL research center University of Malaya

PREVIOUS APPOINTMENTS

22-24 Sept 2017 Scientific Committee 11th Combined Meeting of Asia Pacific Spine Society & Asia Pacific Paediatric Orthopaedic Society Goa, India

Sept 2017 Examiner (By invitation) Sub-specialty Orthopaedic Ministry of Health, Malaysia

Jan 2015 – August 2017 Head of Spine Research Unit Department of Orthopaedic Surgery University Malaya Medical Centre University of Malaya Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Nov 2014 – May 2015 Chairman MS Orth Part 1 Examination Conjoined Board of Orthopaedic

Jun 2012 – May 2015 Chairman Organising Committee Basic Surgical Examination (Orthopaedic Surgery) College of Surgeons Academic of Medicine of Malaysia

Sept 2013 –Sept 2014 Member IMAST Committee, Scoliosis Research Society (SRS)

Mar 2011 – Feb 2014 Country Chairman AOSpine East Asia

Jun 2009 – May 2013 Council Member Malaysia Spine Society Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Dec 2010 – Dec 2012 Council member Spine Section

Asia Pacific Orthopaedic Association (APOA)

Jun 2006 – May 2012 Secretary Organising Committee Basic Surgical Sciences Examination College of Surgeons, Academic of Medicine of Malaysia

Jan 2012 – Dec 2012 Programme Director Spine Training Programme of Orthopaedic Learning Centre Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, Hong Kong.

Jan 2008 – Dec 2011 Council Member College of Surgeons Academic of Medicine Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Jan 2008 – Dec 2009 Council Member Conjoint Board Orthopaedics Examination Malaysia

2009 External Reviewer (By Invitation) Bahagian Perkembangan Perubatan, Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia Penilaian Teknologi Kesihatan School Scoliosis Screening Programme 2009

Nov 2008 External Examiner (By invitation) Final MBBS Examination Melaka-Manipal Medical College

Jun 2003 – May 2006 Council Member Malaysia Orthopaedic Association Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

SUB-SPECIALTY TRAINING

Jul 2002 – Dec 2003 Hand and Microsurgery (Duration: 18 months) Consultants; Prof Dato’ Tunku Sara Tunku Ahmad and Associate Prof William Loh; University Malaya Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Jan 2004 – Jun 2005 Paediatric, Oncology and Lower Limb Reconstruction Surgery (Duration: 18 months) Consultants; Prof S Sengupta and Associate Prof Saw Aik; University Malaya Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Jul 2005 – Jun 2008 Spine Surgery (Duration: 36 months) Consultants: Dr Abdul Malik Mohamed Hussein / Dr Chong Chee Seang / Dr Deepak Ajit Singh; University Malaya Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

SOCIETY

1. Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) – Candidate member + Country Representative 2. Asia Pacific Spine Society (APSS) – Life Member + Honorary Secretary 3. AOSpine Asia Pacific – Platinum Member 4. Malaysia Spine Society (MSS) - Member + Treasurer 5. Asia Pacific Orthopaedic Association (APOA) – Life Member 6. Malaysian Orthopaedic Association (MOA) – Life Member 7. College of Surgeons, Academic of Medicine Malaysia (AMM) - Member 8. Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) – Member

APPOINTMENTS

PRE REGISTRATION APPOINTMENTS (House Jobs)

Aug 1995 – Nov 1995 General Medicine Posting, Taiping Hospital

Dec 1996 – Mar 1996 Obstetrics and Gynaecology Posting, Taiping Hospital

Apr 1996 – Jul 1996 General Surgery Posting, Taiping Hospital

POST REGISTRATION APPOINTMENTS

Aug 1996 – May 1998 Medical Officer Orthopaedic Surgery, Taiping Hospital Consultant: Mr. Yew Khoon Seng

Jun 1998 – May 2002 Master in Orthopaedic Surgery | MS Orth (Mal) University of Malaya

Jun 2002 – Jul 2003 Clinical Specialist (U3 - Contract) University Malaya Medical Centre Kuala Lumpur

Aug 2003 – Mar 2006 Lecturer / Orthopaedic Surgeon Department of Orthopaedic Surgery University Malaya Medical Centre University of Malaya Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Apr 2006 – Dec 2007 Senior Lecturer / Orthopaedic Surgeon Department of Orthopaedic Surgery University Malaya Medical Centre University of Malaya Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Jan 2008 – Dec 2014 Associate Professor Department of Orthopaedic Surgery University Malaya Medical Centre University of Malaya Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

AWARDS

1. Civil Service Award for Excellence (Cemerlang) 1999 – awarded by Ministry of Health, Malaysia.

2. Mahmood Merican Award 2002 - awarded by Malaysian Orthopaedic Association for the best Thesis of M.S. Orth of the Year 2002

3. N. Subramaniam Medal Award 2002 - awarded by Malaysian Orthopaedic Association for the Top Student of the M.S. Orth (Uni. Malaya) of the year 2002

4. Civil Service Award for Excellence (Cemerlang) 2004 – awarded by Ministry of Education, Malaysia.

5. Civil Service Award for Excellence (Cemerlang) 2006 – awarded by Ministry of Education, Malaysia

6. Certificate of Appreciation for Excellence Patient Care 2008 – awarded by University Malaya Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

7. Certificate of Appreciation for Excellence Patient Care 2010 – awarded by University Malaya Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

8. Certificate of Appreciation for Excellence Patient Care 2011 – awarded by University Malaya Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

9. Certification of Appreciation for Excellent Service (Faculty of Medicine) for Year 2011 – awarded by University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

10. Anugerah Perkhidmatan Cemerlang, University of Malaya, 2011, (INTERNATIONAL)

11. Whitecloud Award Nominee- 19th International Meeting On Advanced Spine Techniques (IMAST) 2012 Feasibility of Percutaneous Posterolateral Spinal Fusion with Recombinant Bone Morphogenetic Protein-2 (Rh-BMP2): A Comparison with Standard Methods Using an Animal Model Study

12. P. Balasubramaniam Best Published Translational Medicine Paper Award 2014, Malaysian Orthopaedic Association, 2014, (NATIONAL)

13. Best Oral Paper Presentation Award, International Minimally Invasive Spine Congress Kuala Lumpur, 2014, (INTERNATIONAL)

14. P. Balasubramaniam Best Published Translational Medicine Paper Award 2016, Malaysian Orthopaedic Association, 2016, (NATIONAL)

15. Subir Sengupta Award, Malaysian Orthopaedic Association, 2016, (NATIONAL) Peri-operative Outcome in Posterior Spinal Fusion for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Prospective Study Comparing Single Versus Two Attending Surgeons Strategy

16. Best Research Award- 4th International Malaysian Spine Society (MSS) Scientific Congress 2016 (INTERNATIONAL) Assessment of Intra-Operative Blood Loss at Different Surgical Stages of Posterior Spinal Fusion Surgery in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (Lenke Type 1 and 2): A Prospective Propensity Score-Matched Cohort Study Comparing Between Single and Two Attending Surgeons 17. Best Research Award- 5th International Malaysian Spine Society (MSS) Scientific Congress 2017 (Oral) (INTERNATIONAL) Complications of Posterior Spinal Fusion (PSF) for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS): A Single Centre Review of 1000 Consecutive Cases

18. Best Research Award- 5th International Malaysian Spine Society (MSS) Scientific Congress 2017 (Poster) (INTERNATIONAL) Comparison of daytime and afterhours Posterior Spinal Fusion (PSF) surgery in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) Patients: Is there a difference?

19. Subir Sengupta Award, Malaysian Orthopaedic Association, 2017, (NATIONAL) Minimally Invasive Spinal Stabilization Using Fluoroscopic-Guided Percutaneous Screws as a Form of Palliative Surgery in Patients with Spinal Metastasis

20. Most Innovative Product (Silver Award), Bioeconomy Innovation Awards 2017, (NATIONAL) Scolios2- Portable Device for Preliminary Diagnosis of Scoliosis and Shoulder Symmetricity Assessment (Healthcare & Wellness Category)

21. International Conference and Exhibitions on Inventions by Institutions of Higher Learning (PECIPTA) (Gold Award), 2017 (NATIONAL) Scolios2- Portable Device for Preliminary Diagnosis of Scoliosis and Shoulder Symmetricity Assessment

22. First Prize Award for the Best Paper “Cervical Supine Side Bending versus Cervical Supine Traction Radiographs: Which is Better in Predicting Proximal Thoracic Flexibility for Lenke 1 and 2 Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis?”, 1st Annual Meeting-Safety in Spine Surgery, 2018 (International)

23. Subir Sengopta Best Published Clinical Award at the 48th MOA Annual Scientific meeting on 11th May 2018 for paper entitled “Does a Dual Attending Surgeon Strategy Confer Additional Benefit for Posterior Selective Thoracic Fusion in Lenke 1 & 2 Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS)? A Prospective Matching Score Analysis, 48th MOA ASM, 2018 (International)

24. English Presentation Award At 47th Annual Meeting of The Japanese Society for Spine Surgery and Related Research 2018, Japanese Society for Spine Surgery and Related Research (JSSR 2018), 2018, (International)

25. APSS-ASJ Best Clinical Research Award, Asia Pacific Spine Society (APSS), 2018, (International)

26. Best Research Paper Award, Malaysia Spine Society (MSS), 2018, (International)

BEST LECTURER AWARD

1. Certificate of Best Lecturer Award (Orthopaedic Surgery) for Year 2004/2005 – awarded by University Malaya Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

2. Best Lecturer Award (Orthopaedic Surgery) 2004/2005

3. Certificate of Best Lecturer Award (Orthopaedic Surgery) for Year 2005/2006 – awarded by University Malaya Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 9

4. Best Lecturer Award (Orthopaedic Surgery) 2005/2006

5. Certificate of Best Lecturer Award (Orthopaedic Surgery) for Year 2006/2007 – awarded by University Malaya Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

6. Best Lecturer Award (Orthopaedic Surgery) 2006/2007

7. Certificate of Best Lecturer Award (Orthopaedic Surgery) for Year 2008/2009 – awarded by University Malaya Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 8. Best Lecturer Award (Orthopaedic Surgery) 2009/2010

9. Certificate of Best Lecturer Award (Orthopaedic Surgery) for Year 2010/2011 – awarded by University Malaya Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

10. Best Lecturer Award (Orthopaedic Surgery) 2010/2011

11. Certificate of Best Lecturer Award (Orthopaedic Surgery) for Year 2011/2012 – awarded by University Malaya Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

12. Best Clinical Lecturer Award of Faculty of Medicine 2013 - awarded by Faculty of Medicine, University Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

PATENT

1. Antibiotic Disc for Open Wound – Gentamicin Disc and Vancomysin Disc. Malaysian Patent Application No: PI20051917 2. A Portable Scoliosis Assessment Device. Intellectual Property Management & Protection. Application No: PI2017703051

PUBLICATIONS

1. “Coronal Plane and Apical Vertebral Rotation Correction of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis with Multisegmented Hook-Rod System – A Retrospective Review.” Kwan MK, Chooi WK, Lim HH. Med J Malaysia 2004 Dec; 59 Suppl F: 14-18.

2. “Early Results of Metal on Metal Articulation Total Hip Arthroplasty in Young Patients.” Mohamad JA, Kwan MK, Merican AM, Abbas AA, Kamari ZH, Hisa MK, Ismail Z, Idrus RM. Med J Malaysia 2004 Dec; 59 Suppl F: 3-7.

3. “Necrotising Fasciitis: A Life-Threatening Complication of Acupuncture in A Patient with Diabetes Mellitus.” Saw A, Kwan MK, Sengupta S. Singapore Med J 2004 Apr; 45(4): 180-182.

4. “Treatment for Flexion Contracture of the Knee during Ilizarov Reconstruction of Tibia with Passive Knee Extension Splint.” Kwan MK, Penafort R, Saw A. Med J Malaysia 2004 Dec; 59 Suppl F: 39-41.

5. “Automatic Top Loader Washing Machine Injury. A Report of Four Cases with Serious Injury.” Kwan MK, Saw A, Ahmad TS. Med J Malaysia 2005 Mar; 60(1): 112-114.

6. “Successful Revascularisation of Near Total Amputation of the Upper Limb after Ten Hours of Warm Ischaemia.” Merican AM, Kwan MK, Cheok CY, Wong EL, Ahmad TS. Med J Malaysia 2005 Jun; 60(2): 218-221.

7. “Resection-Arthrodesis for Primary Bone Tumor about the Knee.” Kwan MK, Ng ES, Penafort R, Saw A, Sengupta S. Med J Malaysia. 2005 Jul; 60 Suppl C: 66-71.

8. “Shoulder Arthrodesis in Brachial Plexus Injurie – A review of Six Cases.” Wong EL, Kwan MK, Loh WY, Ahamd TS. Med J Malaysia 2005 Jul; 60 Suppl C: 72-77.

9. “Operative Treatment of Trochanteric Fractures with Dynamic Hip Screw – Is Perioperative Blood Transfusion Needed?” Chua YP, Kwan MK, Saw A. Med J Malaysia 2005 Jul; 60 Suppl C: 78-82.

10. “Reconstruction of the Heel Defect with In-step Island Flap. A Report of Four Cases.” Kwan MK, Merican AM, Ahmad TS. Med J Malaysia 2005 Jul; 60 Suppl C: 104-107.

11. “Outcome of Different Autogenous ACL Reconstruction in University Malaya Medical Centre.” Azura M, Razif A, Chan KY, Mukundala VV, Kwan MK, Kamarul T. J Asean Orthop Assoc 2005; 17(1): 49- 54.

12. “Melioidotic Osteomyelitis Treated with Antibiotic-Calcium Hydroxyapatite Composite: Case Report with Four-Year Follow-Up.” Ng WM, Kwan MK, Merican AM. Singapore Med J 2006 Jan; 47(1): 71- 74.

13. “Necrotizing Fasciitis of the Lower Limb: An Outcome Study after Surgical Treatment.” Kwan MK, Saw A, Chee EK, Lee CS, Lim CH, Zulkifle NA, Saarey NH, Muhamad Hussien MN. Med J Malaysia 2006 Feb; 61 Suppl A: 17-20

14. “Apollo® Total Knee Replacements in University Malaya Medical Centre: A Short-Term Outcome.” Abbas AA, Merican AM, Kwan MK, Mohamad JA. Med J Malaysia. 2006 Feb; 61 Suppl A: 83-87.

15. “Total Knee Replacement subsequent to Severe Necrotising Fasciitis of the Lower Limb.” Ling HT, Kwan MK, Saw A, Choon DSK. Med J Malaysia 2006 Aug; 61(3): 380-382.

16. “Locking Compression Plate: A Treatment Option for Diaphyseal Nonunion of Radius or Ulna.” Ling HT, Kwan MK, Chua YP, Deepak AS, Ahmad TS. Med J Malaysia. 2006 Dec; 61 Suppl B: 8-12.

17. “Quantitative and Qualitative Evaluation of Sural Nerve Graft Donor Site.” Ng SS, Kwan MK, Ahmad TS. Med J Malaysia 2006 Dec; 61 Suppl B: 13-17.

18. “Size of Interlocking Nail used in the treatment of Diaphyseal Femoral Fractures.” Tan WJ, Kwan MK, Deepak AS, Saw A, Peng BC, Jalalullah W. Med J Malaysia 2006 Dec; 61 Suppl B: 18-22.

19. “The Assessment of Immediate Post-Operative Scoliosis Correction using Pedical Screw by utilising the Fulcrum Bending Technique.” Chan CYW, Kwan MK, Saravanan S, Saw LB, Deepak AS. Med J Malaysia 2007 Mar; 62(1):33-35.

20. “Isolated Displaced Fracture of Humeral Trochlea. A Report of Two Rare Cases.” Kwan MK, Khoo EH, Chua YP, Mansor A. Injury Extra. 2007 Dec; 38(12): 461-465.

21. “Use of Unlocked Intramedullary Nailing in Winquist Type I and II Femoral Isthmus Fracture.” Ling HT, Ng WM, Kwan MK, Fathi Aizuddeen LK, Tay PCM. Malaysian Orthop J 2008 May; 2(1): 17-22.

22. “Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma Masquerading as Psoas Abscess: A Case Report.” Ng WM, Ong TC, Kwan MK, Cheok CY. Malaysian Orthop J 2008; 2(1): 49-51

23. “Post-operative Health Related Quality of Life Assessment in Scoliosis Patients.” Chan CYW, Kwan MK, Saw LB, Deepak AS, Chong CS, Liew TM, Lee CS. Med J Malaysia 2008 Jun; 63(2):137-139.

24. “Diluted Povidone-Iodine versus Saline for Dressing Metal-Skin Interfaces in External Fixation.” Chan CK, Saw A, Kwan MK, Karina R. J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong). 2009 Apr; 17(1):19-22.

25. “Necrotizing Fasciitis of the Lower Limb – A Prospective Study of prognostic Factors Affecting Mortality.” Chee EK, Kwan MK, Khoo EH. Malaysian Orthop J 2009 May; 3(1):32-35.

26. “Comparison of SRS-24 and SRS-22 scores in thirty eight Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis patients who had undergone surgical correction.” Chan CYW, Saw LB, Kwan MK. Malaysian Orthop J 2009 May; 3(1):56-59.

27. “A Technique for Removal of Forearm Dynamic Compression Plate with Stripped Screws: A Report of Three Cases.” Lee CK, Kwan MK, Chua YP. Malaysian Orthop J 2009 May; 3(1):85-87.

28. “Pneumocranium Secondary to Halo Vest Pin Penetration through an Enlarged Frontal Sinus.” Cheong ML, Chan CY, Saw LB, Kwan MK. Eur Spine J 2009 Jul; 18 Suppl 2: 269-271.

29. “U-Shaped sacral fracture: an easily missed fracture with high morbidity. A report of two cases”. Hussin P, Chan CYW, Saw LB, Kwan MK. Emerg Med J 2009 Sept;26:677-678.

30. “Chance Fracture Secondary to a Healed Kyphotic Compression Osteoporotic Fracture.” Teh KK, Chan CYW, Saw LB, Kwan MK. Malaysia Orthop J 2009 Nov; 3(2): 44-46.

31. “Safety of Thoracic Pedicle Screw Application Using the Funnel Technique in Asian: A Cadaveric Evaluation.” Chan CYW, Kwan MK, Saw LB. Eur Spine J 2010 Jan; 19:78-84.

32. “Head scarf related Hangman’s fracture – A case report.” Chiu CK, Chan CYW, Saw LB, Kwan MK. Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg 2010 Apr; 36(2):180-182.

33. “Safety Issues and Neurological Improvement following C1-C2 Fusion using C1 Lateral Mass and C2 Pedicle Screw in Atlantoaxial Instability.” MK Kwan, CYW Chan, TCC Kwan, YN Gashi, LB Saw. Malaysia Orthop J 2010 Jul; 4(2):17-21.

34. “Staged Surgery for Severe Soft Tissue and Bone Loss of the Knee.” CK Chan, JH Goh, WM Ng, MK Kwan, AM Merican, KL Soong. Malaysia Orthop J 2010 Jul; 4(2):40-43.

35. “Thoracic Pedicle Screw Insertion in Asian Cadaveric Specimen: Does Radiological Pedicle Profile Affect Outcome?” Chan CYW, Saw LB, Kwan MK. Surg Radiol Anat 2011 Jan; 33(1):19-25. DOI: 10.1007/s00276-010-0726-1.

36. “Extensive Brown Tumors of Spine, Distal Femur and Patella Presenting with Acute Cord Compression. A Case Report.” TH Low, LB Saw, MK Kwan, CYW Chan, AS Deepak. Malaysian Orthop J 2011 Jan; 5(1):60-62.

37. “Double Level Extension-Distraction Thoracic Spine Injuries with Concomitant Double Level Sternal Fractures: A Case Report.” CK Lee, CYW Chan, LB Saw, MK Kwan. Malaysian Orthop J 2011 Jan; 5(1):52-55.

38. “Acute Brown-Sequard Syndrome Following Brachial Plexus Avulsion Injury. A Report of Two Cases.” Zubair M, Ravindran T, Chan CYW, Saw LB, Kwan MK. Hong Kong J Emerg Med 2011 Apr; Accepted.

39. “Radiological Assessment of Cervical Lateral Lateral Mass Screw Angulations in Asian Patients. How safe are the vertebral vessels?” Sureisen M, Saw LB, Chan CYW, Deepak AS, Kwan MK. Indian J Orthop 2011. 45(6): 504-507.

40. “A Radiological Evaluation of The Morphometry and Safety of S1, S2 and S2-ilium Screws in the Asian Population Using Three Dimensional Computed Tomography Scan: An Analysis of 180 Pelvis.” Kwan MK, Jeffry A, Chan CYW, Saw LB. Surg Radiol Anat 2012 Apr; 34(3):217-227. DOI: 10.1007/s00276-011-0919-2.

41. “The Role of Percutaneous Pedicle Screw Stabilisation for Unstable Spine Fractures in Polytraumatised Patients: A Report of Two Cases.” Tan BB, Chan CYW, Saw LB, Kwan MK. Indian J Orthop 2012 Nov; 46(6):710-713. DOI: 10.4103/0019-5413.104235.

42. “Symptomatic Calcifying Pseudotumour of the Thoracic Spine that Resolved with Indomethacin Treatment: A Case Report.” Kwan MK, Abdelhai AM, Saw LB, Chan CYW. Spine 2012; 37(26): E1676-679. DOI: 10.1097/BRS.0b013e318276b48c.

43. “Correction of Severe Thoracolumbar Spondylolisthesis Secondary to Neurofibromatosis with Posterior Spinal Instrumented Fusion Alone. A Case Report.” M Tahir, MK Kwan, CYW Chan, LB Saw, DW Goh. Med J Malaysia. 2012 Dec; 67(6): 633-635.

44. “Feasibility of Percutaneous Spinal Fusion with Bone Morphogenetic Protein: A Comparison with Standard Methods (An Animal Study Model)” Chan CYW, Saw LB, Kwan MK. J Surg Tech Disord. [Accepted in 2013 Apr]

45. “The Safety and Strength of a Novel Medial, Partial non-threaded Pedicle Screw: A Cadaveric and Biomechanical Investigation” Kwan MK, Kanthan SR, Saw LB, Lenke LG. Journal of Spinal Disorders and Techniques. [Accepted for publication in September 2013 – BSD 201199]

46. “Femoral Head Diameter in the Malaysian Population” Lee CK, Kwan MK, Merican AM, Ng WM, Saw LB, Teh KK, Krishnan M, Ramiah R. Singapore Medical Journal. 2014; 55(8):436-38.

47. “Neck Tilt and Shoulder Imbalance in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Patients Underwent Posterior or Spinal Fusion. How to Prevent These Problems?” Kwan MK. Journal of Spine Research. 2014; 5(3):461.

48. “Improved Accuracy and Safety of Intracorporeal Transpedicular Bone Grafting using Contrast Impregnated Bone: A Case Report” Chiu CK, Chan CYW, Kwan MK. Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal. 2014; 8(3):27-9.

49. “Is Neck Tilt and Shoulder Imbalance The Same Phenomenon? A Prospective Analysis of 89 Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Patients (Lenke Type 1 and 2)” Kwan MK, Wong KA, Lee CK, Chan CYW. Eur Spine Journal. 2015; R10.1007/s00586-015-4016-9.

50. “A Comparison of Feasibility and Safety of Percutaneous Fluoroscopic Guided Thoracic Pedicle Screws Between Europeans and Asians: Is There Any Difference?” Kwan MK, Chiu CK, Chan CYW, Zamani R, Hansen-Algenstaedt N. European Spine Journal. 2015; 10.1007/s00586-015-4150-4.

51. “Prediction of Curve Correction using Alternate Level Pedicle Screw Placement in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) Lenke 1 and 2 Patients using Supine Side Bending (SB) and Fulcrum Bending (FB) Radiograph: The Influence of Curve Magnitude and Lenke AR Curves” Kwan MK, Zeyada HE, Chan CY. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2015 August 27.

52. “Accuracy and Safety of Fluoroscopic Guided Percutaneous Pedicle Screws in Thoracic and Lumbosacral Spine: A Review of 2000 Screws” Hansen-Algenstaedt N, Chiu CK, Chan CYW, Lee CK, Christian S, Kwan MK. Spine. 2015; 40(17):E954-63.

53. “The Accuracy and Safety of Fluoroscopically Guided Percutaneous Pedicle Screws in the Lumbosacral Junction and the Lumbar Spine: A Review of 880 Screws” Chiu CK, Kwan MK, Chan CYW, Schaefer C, Hansen-Algenstaedt N. Bone and Joint. 2015; 97-B (8):1111-7.

54. “Can Intra-operative Text Messages [Short Message Service (SMS)] Reduce Parental Anxiety of Children Undergoing Posterior Spinal Fusion Surgery For Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS)” Kwan MK, Gan CC, Chiu CK, Chan CYW. Spine. 2015.

55. “Comparison between Percutaneous Fluoroscopic-Guided and Conventional Open Pedicle Screw Placement Techniques for the Thoracic Spine: A Safety Evaluation in Human Cadavers” Kwan MK, Chiu CK, Lee CK, Chan CYW. Bone & Joint. 2015.

56. “Minimally Invasive Spinal Stabilization (MISt) using Fluoroscopic-Guided Percutaneous Screws Technique as a Form of Palliative Surgery in Patients with Spinal Metastasis” Kwan MK, Lee CK, Chan CYW. Asian Spine Journal. 2015.

57. “Ultra Long Construct MISt using Percutaneous Pedicle Screws in the Treatment of Symptomatic Multicentric Metastasis: A Case Report” Lee CK, Chan CYW, Kwan MK. Asian Spine Journal. 2015.

58. “Improved Accuracy and Safety of Intracorporeal Transpedicular Bone Grafting- using Contrast Impregnated Bone: A Case Report” Chiu CK, Chan CYW, Kwan MK. Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal. 2015.

59. “Peri-operative Outcome in Posterior Spinal Fusion for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Prospective Study Comparing Single Versus Two Attending Surgeons Strategy” Kwan MK, Chan CYW. Spine. 2015.

60. “Assessment of Intra-operative Blood Loss at Different Surgical Stages during Posterior Spinal Fusion Surgery in the Treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis” Chiu CK, Chan CYW, Aziz I, Hassan MS, Kwan MK. Spine. 2015.

61. “Minimally Invasive Spinal Stabilization using Fluoroscopic-Guided Percutaneous Screws as a Form of Palliative Surgery in Patients with Spinal Metastasis” Kwan MK, Lee CK, Chan CYW. Asian Spine Journal. 2016.

62. “Remarkable Bone Formation Following Gefitinib Treatment in Lung Adenocarcinoma Patients with Extensive Lytic Bone Metastases Positive for Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR) Mutation: A Report of Two Cases” Elrofai SB, Kwan AKN, Chan CYW, Kwan MK. Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. [Accepted in 2015].

63. “Posterior Spinal Instrumented Fusion in Scoliosis Associated with MELAS Syndrome: A Report of 2 Cases and Review of Literature” Loh KW, Chan CYW, Chiu CK, M. Shahnaz Hasan, Kwan MK. Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2016.

64. “The Use of Pre-operative Halo Traction to Minimize Risk for Correction of Severe Scoliosis in a Patient with Fontan Circulation: A Case Report and Review of Literature” Chan CYW, Lim CY, M. Shahnaz Hasan, Kwan MK. European Spine Journal. 2016.

65. “Assessing the Flexibility of the Proximal Thoracic Segments above the ‘Potential Upper Instrumented Vertebra’ using the Cervical Supine Side Bending Radiographs in Lenke 1 and 2 Curves for

Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Patients” Chan CYW, Chiu CK, Kwan MK. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2016.

66. “Neurological Recovery in Two Patients with Cauda Equina Syndrome Secondary to L5 Lumbar Spine Giant Cell Tumour after Treatment with Denosumab without Surgery” Randhawa SS, Kwan AKN, Chiu CK, Chan CYW, Kwan MK. Asian Spine Journal. 2017.

67. “Anesthetic Considerations In Scoliosis Patient With Dopa-Responsive Dystonia Or Segawa’s Syndrome: 2 Case Reports And A Review Of The Literature” M. Shahnaz Hasan, Kok Weng Leong, Chris Yin Wei Chan, Mun Keong Kwan. Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2017.

68. “A Silver Medal Winner at the 13th World Wu Shu Championship 2015, 17 Months after Selective Thoracic Fusion for AIS: A Case Report” Chan CYW, Aziz I, Chai FW, Kwan MK. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2017.

69. “Prediction of Height Increment using Pre-operative Radiological parameters Following Selective Thoracic Fusion with Alternate Level Pedicle Screw Construct in Lenke 1 and 2 Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Patients” Kwan MK, Aziz I, Chan CYW. Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2017.

70. “Is There an Optimal Upper Instrumented Vertebra (UIV) Tilt Angle to Prevent Post-operative Shoulder Imbalance and Neck Tilt in Lenke 1 and 2 Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) Patients?” Kwan MK, Chan CYW. European Spine Journal. 2017.

71. “Accuracy and Safety of Pedicle Screw Placement in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) Patients: A Review of 2020 screws using Computer Tomography Assessment” Mun Keong Kwan, Chee Kidd Chiu, Siti Mariam Abd Gani, Chris Yin Wei Chan. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2017.

72. “Is C1 Lateral Mass Screw Placement Safe for the Chinese, Indians and Malays? An Analysis of 180 Computed Tomography Scans” Lee Chee Kean, Tan Tiam Siong, Chan Chris Yin Wei, Kwan Mun Keong. Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2017.

73. “Biomechanical Comparison between Cortical Screw-rod Construct versus Pedicle Screw-rod Construct in a Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF): A Porcine Animal Study Model”. Chris Chan Yin Wei, Sem Sei Haw, Elrofai Suliman Bashir, Saw Lim Beng, Shamugan Rukmani Kanthan, Kwan Mun Keong. Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2017.

74. “Comparison between Minimally Invasive Surgery and Conventional Open Surgery for Patients with Spinal Metastasis: A Prospective Propensity Score-Matched Study”. Nils Hansen-Algenstaedt, Mun Keong Kwan, Petra Algenstaedt, Chee Kidd Chiu, Lennart Viezens, Teik Seng Chan, Chee Kean Lee, Jasmin Wellbrock, Chris Yin Wei Chan, Christian Schaefer. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2017.

75. “Trajectory of Post-operative Wound Pain within the first two weeks following Posterior Spinal Fusion Surgery in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Patients”. Mun Keong Kwan, Chee Kidd Chiu, Teik Seng Chan, Kok Ian Chong, Siti Mariam Mohamad, Mohd Shahnaz Hasan, Chris Yin Wei Chan. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2017.

76. “Does a Dual Attending Surgeon Strategy confer additional benefit for Posterior Selective Thoracic Fusion in Lenke 1 and 2 Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS)? A Prospective Propensity Matching Score Analysis”. Kwan MK, Chan CYW. The Spine Journal. 2017.

77. “The Clinical Effectiveness of School Screening Program for Idiopathic Scoliosis in Malaysia”. Deepak AS, Ong JY, Choon DSK, Lee CK, Chiu CK, Chan CYW, Kwan MK. Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal. 2017.

78. “Effect of Intraoperative Autologous transfusion techniques on perioperative hemoglobin level in idiopathic scoliosis patients undergoing posterior spinal fusion: A prospective randomized trial”. M. Shahnaz Hasan, Ng Ching Choe, Chris Chan Yin Wei, Kwan Mun Keong. Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2017.

79. “Feasibility and Outcome of an Accelerated Recovery Protocol in Asian Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Patients”. Chris Chan Yin Wei, Loo Shweh Fern, Ong Jun Yin, Lisitha K A, Mohamad Shahnaz Hasan, Lee Chee Kean, Chiu Chee Kidd, Kwan Mun Keong. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2017.

80. “The Usage of Chewing Gum in Posterior Spinal Fusion Surgery for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Randomized Controlled Trial”. Chris Yin Wei Chan, Chee Kidd Chiu, Chee Kean Lee, Siti Mariam Abd Gani, Siti Mariam Mohamad, Mohd Shahnaz Hasan, Mun Keong Kwan. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2017.

81. “Accuracy of cannulated pedicle screw versus conventional pedicle screw for extra-pedicular screw placement in dysplastic pedicles without cancellous channel in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a computerized tomography (CT) analysis”. Lee Chee Kean, Chris Chan Yin Wei, Siti Mariam Abd Gani, Kwan Mun Keong. European Spine Journal. 2017.

82. “Safety of Pedicle Screws in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) Surgery”. Chris Yin Wei Chan, Mun Keong Kwan. Asian Spine Journal. 2017.

83. “Zonal differences in risk and pattern of pedicle screw perforations in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS): a computerized tomography (CT) reviews of 1986 screws”. Chris Chan Yin Wei, Kwan Mun Keong. European Spine Journal. 2018

84. “Flexibility assessment of the unfused thoracic segments above the "potential upper instrumented vertebrae" using the supine side bending radiographs in Lenke 5 and 6 curves for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis patients”. Kwan MK, Chiu CK, Chan TS, Abd Gani SM, Tan SH, Chan CYW. Spine J. 2018.

85. “Radiological and clinical outcome of Selective Thoracic Fusion (STF) for Lenke 1C and 2C Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) patients with minimal follow up of 2 years”. Kwan MK, Chiu CK, Tan PH, Chian XH, Ler XY, Ng YH, Ng SJ, Goh SH, Chan CYW. The Spine Journal. [Accepted 2018]

ARTICLE PUBLISHED IN THE MEDIA.

1. “Making No Bones about Orthopaedic Surgery” Courses Now Magazine, Issue 2, 2004. MK Kwan

2. “The 100 degree Kyphotic Curvature Affecting Heart & Lung Functions. Surgery may cause Paralysis”. Guang Ming Daily. Feb 2006. MK Kwan, AS Deepak, CS Chong.

3. “Scoliosis” Sin Chiew Daily 12 Aug 2010. MK Kwan and LB Saw. 16

BOOK/ INTSRUCTIONAL MANUAL

1. Orthopaedic Trauma Course Manual (1st Edition). Edited by Kwan MK, Abbas AA, Choon DSK. Printed for Orthopaedic Trauma Course use only.

2. Handbook of Orthopaedic Surgery. Kwan MK, Chua YP, Ng WM, Saw LB. University of Malaya: Kuala Lumpur. 2007. ISBN 983-42851-1-6

3. Masters in Orthopaedic Surgery. Training Requirements. Part I: Surgical Skills. Kwan MK, Ahmad TS. University of Malaya: Kuala Lumpur. 2008. ISBN 978-983-42600-6-4

4. Masters in Orthopaedic Surgery. Training Requirements. Part II: Clinical Practice Skills. Kwan MK, Ahmad TS. University of Malaya: Kuala Lumpur. 2008. ISBN 978-983-42600-7-1

5. Patient Handbook on Idiopathic Scoliosis. Kwan MK, Chan CYW, Loh KW, Lim CC, Ho NWW. University of Malaya: Kuala Lumpur 2013. ISBN 978-983-42600-9-5

6. Management of Spinal Deformities Concise Handbook for Orthopaedic Trainees. Kwan MK, Chan CYW, Loh KW, Lim CC, Ho NWW. University of Malaya: Kuala Lumpur 2013. ISBN 978-983-42600-9- 5

BOOK CHAPTER

1. Kwan MK. Degenerative spine diasease. Textbook of Orthopaedics and Trauma. In: Sivananthan S, Sherry E, Warnke P, Miller MD. Mercer’s 10th edn. UK: Hodder Arnold; 2012. pp993-1006.

2. Kwan MK. Vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty for fragility fractures of the spine. Current Progress in Orthopaedics. HK; 2013.

VIDEO CD EDITION

1. Instructional Video on Basic Microsurgery Technique. Edited and produced by MK Kwan, T.S. Sara. 2005. ISBN 983-42600-2-4

2. Instructional Video for Orthopaedic Trauma Course. Edited by MK Kwan, A.A. Abbas, DSK Choon. 2006. ISBN 983-42600-3-2

3. Instructional Video for Basic Principles of Orthopaedic Surgery. Edited by MK Kwan, A.A. Abbas, DSK Choon. 2007. ISBN 983-42600-4-0

4. Instructional Video on Basic Microsurgery Technique. Edited and produced by MK Kwan, T.S. Sara. 2nd Print 2009. ISBN 983-42600-2-4

5. Instructional Video for Orthopaedic Trauma Course. Edited by MK Kwan, A.A. Abbas, DSK Choon. 2006. 2nd Print 2009. ISBN 983-42600-3-2

ON-LINE INSTRUCTIONAL COURSE

1. Administrator of On-line Instructional Course for Basic Surgical Sciences Examination, College of Surgeons, Academy of Medicine of Malaysia. Website: http: http://www.csm-bsse.org

PRESENTATIONS

AWARD PRESENTATION

WINNER OF MAHMOOD MERICAN AWARD PRESENTATION

1. “Morphometric Study of Lower Cervical Spine (C3-C7) related to Internal Fixation and its Correlation with CT scan Measurement” MK Kwan, SH Nah, George J, HH Lim presented on 32nd MOA Annual Scientific Meeting in Kuantan on 24–26 May 2002.

2. “An Analysis of the Radiographic Morphometry of the Thoracic Pedicle and Correlation with Pedicle Screw Insertion in Cadavers Using the Funnel Technique” CYW Chan, MK Kwan, LB Saw presented on Combined Meeting of 28th ASEAN Orthopaedic Association Congress & 38th Malaysian Orthopaedic Association AGM/ ASM (incorporating the 4th Instructional Course of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons) at Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur on 26–29 Jun 2008.

WINNER OF THE BEST LECTURE

1. “Safety of Thoracic Pedicle Screws Placement in Asian Population and Early Experience of Percutaneous Instrumented Stabilization in Thoracolumbar Spine.” Presented 5th Asia Pacific Spine Symposium held in Renaissance Hotel, Kuala Lumpur on 6–8 Aug 2008.

2. Best Paper Presentation. Presented in International Minimal Invasive Surgery Congress 2014 held in Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur on 20-22 March 2014.

Nomination for MAHMOOD MERICAN AWARD (Malaysian Orthopaedic Association)

2. “Comparison of Vancomycin Release from Vancomycin Impregnated Calcium Sulphate (POP) and Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA) Discs” CP Lau, MK Kwan, T Sara Ahmad. presented by on 34th MOA Annual Scientific Meeting in Penang on 4–6Jun 2004.

3. “Anatomical Feasibility of using Common Peroneal Nerve for Direct Neurotisation in Complete Brachial Plexus Palsy” LB Saw, MK Kwan, K Nadesan, TS Ahmad presented on 35th MOA Annual Scientific Meeting at Mega Hotel, Miri, Sarawak on 12–15May 2005.

4. “An Analysis of the Radiographic Morphometry of the Thoracic Pedicle and Correlation with Pedicle Screw Insertion in Cadavers Using the Funnel Technique” CYW Chan, MK Kwan, LB Saw presented on Combined Meeting of 28th ASEAN Orthopaedic Association Congress & 38th Malaysian Orthopaedic Association AGM/ ASM (incorporating the 4th Instructional Course of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons) at Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur on 26–29 Jun 2008.

5. “Posterior Cervical Stabilization with Lateral Mass Screw Fixation – A Comparison Between Magerl and A Novel Technique.” M Sureisen, LB Saw, CYW Chan, MK Kwan, AS Deepak, presented at 40th MOA Annual General Meeting / Annual Scientific Meeting 2010, in Johor Bahru, Malaysia on 20–23 May 2010.

6. “A Radiological Evaluation of The Morphometry and Safety of S1, S2 and S2-ilium Screws in the Asian Population Using Three Dimensional Computed Tomography Scan: An Analysis of 180 Pelvis.” Jeffry A, Kwan MK, Chan CYW, Saw LB; presented at MOA Annual General Meeting / Annual Scientific Meeting 2012, held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 2012.

7. “Perception of Parents and Patients on Neck Tilt and Shoulder Balance in relation to the Radiological Parameter.” Wong KA, Kwan MK, Chan CYW, Saw LB presenting at SRS Annual Meeting 2013, held in Lyon, France on 18–21 Sept 2013.

Nomination for WHITECLOUD AWARD PRESENTATION (Scoliosis Research Society)

1. “Feasibility of Percutaneous Postlateral Spinal Fusion with Recombinant Bone Morphogenetic Protein-2(rh-BMP2): A Comparison with Standard Methods using An Animal Model Study.” CYW Chan, LB Saw, Hussin P, MK Kwan; presented at International Meeting on Advance Spine Techniques (IMAST) 2012, held in Istanbul, Turkey on 18–21 Jul 2012.

FREE PAPER PRESENTATION

1. “Ulnar Nerve Palsy. A Rare Complication of Anterior Shoulder Dislocation” MK Kwan, YG Tay presented at 29th MOA Annual Scientific Meeting in Shah Alam on 23–25 Apr 1999.

2. “Dynamic Knee Extension Splint”: A Mode of Treatment for Flexion Contracture of the Knee during Ilizarov Tibia Reconstruction” MK Kwan, A Saw presented at 30th MOA Annual Scientific Meeting in Cameron Highlands on 21–23 Apr 2000 and presented at The Combined Meeting 20th Annual ASEAN Orthopaedic Association 22nd Annual Meeting of Royal College of Orthopaedics Surgeons of Thailand in Association with SICOT in Pattaya, Thailand on 20–23 Oct 2000.

3. “Early Clinical and Radiological Outcome of Surgical Correction of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis – A UHKL Experience” M.K. Kwan, W.K. Chooi, H.H. Lim presented at The Combined Meeting 20th Annual ASEAN Orthopaedic Association 22nd Annual Meeting of Royal College of Orthopaedics Surgeons of Thailand in Association with SICOT in Pattaya, Thailand on 20-23 Oct 2000.

4. “Flouroscopic Assessment of Vertebral Rotation in Scoliosis compared to the Pedriolle Torsionmeter”, CH Ong, M.K. Kwan, H.H. Lim. Presented at The Combined Meeting 20th Annual ASEAN Orthopaedic Association 22nd Annual Meeting of Royal College of Orthopaedics Surgeons of Thailand in Association with SICOT in Pattaya, Thailand on 20-23 Oct 2000.

5. “Assessment of Flexibility of Scoliotic Curve by Fulcrum Bending Film” WK Chooi, MK Kwan, HH Lim presented at The Combined Meeting 20th Annual ASEAN Orthopaedic Association 22nd Annual

Meeting of Royal College of Orthopaedics Surgeons of Thailand in Association with SICOT in Pattaya, Thailand on 20-23 Oct 2000.

6. “Necrotising Fasciitis of Lower Limb: Outcome after Surgical Treatment”. MK Kwan, NA Zulkifle, NH Saarey, MN Mohamad Hussian, A Saw presented on 34th MOA Annual Scientific Meeting in Penang on 4-6 Jun 2004.

7. “Biomechanical Analysis of A Single Medial Locked Compression Plate in a Bicondylar Tibial Plateau Fracture with A Medial Metaphyseal Defect” S K Ariaretnam, I Jauhari, K Nadesan, MK Kwan presented by on 34th MOA Annual Scientific Meeting in Penang on 4-6 Jun 2004 and 14th Triennial Congress APOA 2004 held on 5–10 Sept 2004 at Shangri-la Hotel and Mutiara Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

8. “Comparison of Vancomycin Release from Vancomycin Impregnated Calcium Sulphate (POP) and Polymethyl Methacrylate(PMMA) Discs” CP Lau, MK Kwan, T Sara Ahmad. Presented on 14th Triennial Congress APOA 2004 held on 5–10 Sept 2004 at Shangri-la Hotel and Mutiara Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

9. “Home Rehabilitation of the knee & Ankle following Fracture Fixation or Reconstruction of the Lower Limb with Ilizarov External Fixator” UC Chuah, MK Kwan, P Robert, A Saw. 34th MOA Annual Scientific Meeting in Penang on 4-6 Jun 2004 and 14th Triennial Congress APOA 2004 held on 5–10 Sept 2004 at Shangri-la Hotel and Mutiara Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

10. “Necrotising Fasciitis of Lower Limb: An Outcome Study” MK Kwan, CS Lee, CH Lim, A Saw presented on 14th Triennial Congress APOA 2004 held on 5–10 Sept 2004 at Shangri-la Hotel and Mutiara Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

11. “Reconstruction of the Heel Defect with Instep Island Flap. A Report of 4 Cases” MK Kwan, AM Merican, T.Sara Ahmad presented on 14th Triennial Congress APOA 2004 held on 5–10 Sept 2004 at Shangri-la Hotel and Mutiara Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

12. “Intertrochanteric Fractures of the Femur in the Elderly treated with Dynamic Hip screw. A Retrospective Review” YP Chua, MK Kwan, A Saw presented on 14th Triennial Congress APOA 2004 held on 5–10 Sept 2004 at Shangri-la Hotel and Mutiara Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

13. “Ilizarov Correction of Relapsed Syndromic Club Foot” A Saw, R Penafort, MK Kwan presented on 14th Triennial Congress APOA 2004 held on 5–10 Sept 2004 at Shangri-la Hotel and Mutiara Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

14. “Anatomical Feasibility of using Common Peroneal Nerve for Direct Neurotisation in Complete Brachial Plexus Palsy” LB Saw, MK Kwan, K Nadesan, TS Ahmad presented on 14th Triennial Congress APOA 2004 held on 5–10 Sept 2004 at Shangri-la Hotel and Mutiara Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

15. “Outcome Evaluation of Resection-Arthrodesis of Primary Tumor Around the Knee Joint” MK Kwan , ES Ng, R Penafort, A Saw, S Sengupta presented on the 7th Congress of the Turkish Society of Sports Traumatology Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery combined with the 3rd Congress of Asia Pacific Knee Society APKS 2004 at Hilton Hotel Ankara, Turkey.

16. “In Vivo Study of Gentamicin and Vancomycin Release from Antiobiotic Impregnated Calcium Sulphate Discs and the Outcome of Clinical Use in the Management of Open Wounds” MK Kwan, YP Chua, S Che Zuraini, WM Ng#, CP Lau@, T Sara Ahamd presented on 35th MOA Annual Scientific Meeting at Mega Hotel, Miri, Sarawak on 12–15 May 2005.

17. “Intramedullary Nailing of Femur using the Distal Targeting Device (S2 Nailing System): A Prospective Study of 60 cases” MK Kwan, S Deepak, CK Yong, VV Mukundala, T Kamarul, A Saw presented on 35th MOA Annual Scientific Meeting at Mega Hotel, Miri, Sarawak on 12–15 May 2005.

18. “Outcome of Resection-Arthrodesis of Primary Tumor around the Knee Joint” MK Kwan, ES Ng, R Penafort, A Saw, S Sengupta presented on 35th MOA Annual Scientific Meeting at Mega Hotel, Miri, Sarawak on 12–15 May 2005.

19. “Outcome of Primary Tumor around the Knee Joint treated with Endoprosthesis” MK Kwan, R Penafort, A Saw, S Sengupta presented on 35th MOA Annual Scientific Meeting at Mega Hotel, Miri, Sarawak on 12–15 May 2005.

20. “Outcome of Diaphyseal Nonunion of the Humerus Treated by Complete Excision and Stabilization with Locking Compression Plate (LCP)” EH Khoo, MK Kwan, A Saw presented on 35th MOA Annual Scientific Meeting at Mega Hotel, Miri, Sarawak on 12–15 May 2005.

21. “Mortality Rate for Elderly Patients after Fracture Intertrochanteric of Femur in Malaysia” YP Chua, MK Kwan, A Saw. Presented on 35th MOA Annual Scientific Meeting at Mega Hotel, Miri, Sarawak on 12–15 May 2005.

22. “Short Term Outcome of Apollo TKR in UMMC” Azlina Abbas, Jamal A Mohamad, Azhar M Merican, MK Kwan presented on 35th MOA Annual Scientific Meeting at Mega Hotel, Miri, Sarawak on 12–15 May 2005

23. “Outcome Study on Fracture Neck of Femur in Elderly Patients Treated with Total Hip Hip Arthroplasty” Deepak AS, Kwan MK, Yong CK, Mukundala VV, Merican AM, Jayaletchumi G. presented on 36th MOA AGM / Annual Scientific Meeting & 2nd APOA Trauma Section Meeting at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 1–4 Jun 2006.

24. “Quantitative Evaluation of Sural Nerve Graft Donor Site” Ng SS, Kwan MK, T Sara Ahmad presented on 36th MOA AGM / Annual Scientific Meeting & 2nd APOA Trauma Section Meeting at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 1–4 Jun 2006.

25. “Interlocking Nailing of Femur and Tibia: The efficacy of the Distal Targeting Device (DTD). A prospective Study of 100 cases” Kwan MK, Deepak AS, Yong CK, Mukundala VV, Azura M. presented on 36th MOA AGM / Annual Scientific Meeting & 2nd APOA Trauma Section Meeting at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 1–4 Jun 2006.

26. “Interlocking of Tibia Fracture using Minimal Lateral Incision Technique: A Prospective Randomized comparing with Conventional Transtendinous Technique” Kwan MK, Azura M, Chua YP, Deepak AS. Presented on 36th MOA AGM / Annual Scientific Meeting & 2nd APOA Trauma Section Meeting at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 1–4 Jun 2006.

27. “Intertrochanteric Fractures of the Femur in the elderly Treated with Dynamic Hip Screw” Chua YP, Kwan MK presented on 36th MOA AGM / Annual Scientific Meeting & 2nd APOA Trauma Section Meeting at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 1–4 Jun 2006.

28. “Low Fragility Intertrochanteric Factures: Early Report on first 50 cases treated using Targon PF Nail” Yong CK, Kwan MK, Deepak AS, Azura M. presented on 36th MOA AGM / Annual Scientific Meeting & 2nd APOA Trauma Section Meeting at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 1–4 Jun 2006.

29. “Comparison of Radiological Coronal Correction and Patient Satisfaction between the Hybrid Fixation Group and the Pedicle Screw Fixation Group in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis in University Malaya Medical Centre” Saravanan S, Deepak A S, MK Kwan, LB Saw, CYW Chan presented on Combined

Meeting of 28th ASEAN Orthopaedic Association Congress & 38th Malaysian Orthopaedic Association AGM/ ASM (incorporating the 4th Instructional Course of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons) at Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur on 26–29 Jun 2008.

30. “Early Weight Bearing Protocol for Femoral Diaphyseal Fracture PostInterlocking Nail Fixation” EH Khoo, MK Kwan presented on Combined Meeting of 28th ASEAN Orthopaedic Association Congress & 38th Malaysian Orthopaedic Association AGM/ ASM (incorporating the 4th Instructional Course of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons) at Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur on 26–29 Jun 2008.

31. “A Review of the Sagittal Radiological Profile of Patients with Acute Osteoporotic Fractures Treated Conservatively.” Chan CYW, Faruk NA, Saw LB, Kwan MK, presented on WENMISS Congress 2009: The World Society for Endoscopic Navigated and Minimal Invasive Spine Surgery at Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia on 21-23 May 2009.

32. “Posterior Cervical Stabilization with Lateral Mass Screw Fixation – A Comparison Between Magerl and A Novel Technique.” M Sureisen, LB Saw, CYW Chan, MK Kwan, AS Deepak, presented at 40th MOA Annual General Meeting / Annual Scientific Meeting 2010, in Johor Bahru, Malaysia on 21-23 May 2010.

33. “Use of Preoperative Supine Side Bending Films in Predicting the Optimal Proximal Fusion Vertebral (PFV) Tilt Angle in preventing Neck Tilt among Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Patients.” MK Kwan, LB Saw, CYW Chan, presented at APOA Spine & Paediatric Sections Meeting 2011, in Gifu, Japan on 1- 4 Jun 2011.

34. “The Use of Percutaneous Pedicle Screw Fixation in Thoracolumbar Spine in Asians: Is It Safe?.” MK Kwan, CYW Chan, LB Saw, presented at APOA Spine & Paediatric Sections Meeting 2011, in Gifu, Japan on 1-4 Jun 2011.

35. “Biomechanical Comparison of Instrumented Lumbar Interbody Fusion Using One PLIF versus TLIF Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) Cage.” CYW Chan, ML Cheong, LB Saw, MK Kwan, presented at APOA Spine & Paediatric Sections Meeting 2011, in Gifu, Japan on 1-4 Jun 2011.

36. “Percutaneous pedicle screw fixation of the thoracic and lumbar spine. Is this technique safe for Asian patients?” Kwan MK. 8th SSIS Asia in Busan, Korea on 23-24 Jun 2011.

37. “Correlation between Preoperative Side Bending Lowest Instrumented Vertebra Tilt and Postoperative Lowest Instrumented Vertebra Tilt in Relation to Coronal Balance in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis with Structural Lumbar Curve.” CK Lee, CYW Chan, LB Saw, MK Kwan, presented at MSS-SRS International Spine Congress 2011, in Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur on 8–10 Dec 2011.

38. “Feasibility of Percutaneous Posterolateral Spinal Fusion with Recombinant Bone Morphogenetic Protein- 2 (rh-BMP2): A Comparison with Standards Methods using an Animal Model Study” Chan CYW, Saw LB, Hussin P, Kwan MK, presented at Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) 19th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques (IMAST) 2012, in Istanbul Congress Center on 18-21 July 2012.

39. “Neck Tilt and Shoulder Imbalance in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Patients Underwent Posterior Spinal Fusion. How to Prevent These Problems?” Kwan MK, presented at The 43rd Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society for Spine Surgery and Related Research 2014, in Kyoto Japan on 17-19 April 2014.

40. “Palliative Surgery in Spinal Metastasis Patients with Instability Pain: The Role of Minimally Invasive Spinal Stabilization (MISt) using Fluoroscopic Guided Percutaneous Screws Technique” Kwan MK, Lee CK, Chan CYW, presented at Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) 22nd International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques (IMAST) 2015, in Kuala Lumpur Convention Center, on 8-11 July 2015.

41. “The Safety of Percutaneous Pedicle Screws using Fluoroscopy in the Lumbosacral Junction and Lumbar Spine” Chiu CK, Kwan MK, Chan CYW, Schaefer C, Hansen-Algenstaedt N, presented at Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) 22nd International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques (IMAST) 2015, in Kuala Lumpur Convention Center, on 8-11 July 2015.

42. “Are Bicortical Purchase of C1 Lateral Mass and C2 Pedicle Screws Safe for Internal Carotid Artery Asians?” Lee CK, Tan TS, Chan CYW, Kwan MK, presented at Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) 22nd International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques (IMAST) 2015, in Kuala Lumpur Convention Center, on 8-11 July 2015.

43. “The use of Fluoroscopic Guided Percutaneous Pedicle Screws in the Upper Thoracic Spine (T1 to T6): Is it Safe?” Kwan MK, Chiu CK, Chan CYW, Zamani Z, Hansen-Algenstaedt N, presented at 19th APOA Congress, held in Melbourne Australia on 29th March – 1st April 2016.

44. “Assessment of Intraoperative Blood Loss at Different Surgical Stages during Posterior Spinal Fusion Surgery in the Treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis” Chiu CK, Chan CYW, Aziz I, Hasan MS, Kwan MK, presented at 19th APOA Congress, held in Melbourne Australia on 29th March – 1st April 2016.

45. “Is there an optimal Upper Instrumented Vertebra (UIV) tilt angle to prevent post-operative shoulder imbalance and neck tilt in Lenke 1 and 2 Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) patients?” Kwan MK, Chan CYW, presented at 19th APOA Congress, held in Melbourne Australia on 29th March – 1st April 2016.

46. “Does a dual attending surgeon strategy improve peri-operative patient outcome in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis?” Chan CYW, Kwan MK, presented at The 45th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society for Spine Surgery and Related Research 2016, in Chiba Tokyo on 14-16 April 2016.

47. “Importance of the Upper Instrumented Vertebra (UIV) tilt angle in preventing post-operative shoulder imbalance and neck tilt in Lenke 1 and 2 Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) patients?” Chan CYW, Kwan MK, presented at The 45th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society for Spine Surgery and Related Research 2016, in Chiba Tokyo on 14-16 April 2016.

48. “A Computed Tomography (CT) analysis of the accuracy and safety profile of 2020 pedicle screws among Asian Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) patients” Chan CYW, Chiu CK, Kwan MK, presented at The 45th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society for Spine Surgery and Related Research 2016, in Chiba Tokyo on 14-16 April 2016.

49. “The Safety and Accuracy of Fluoroscopic Guided Percutaneous Pedicle Screws amongst Asians” Chan CYW, Chiu CK, Kwan MK, presented at The 45th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society for Spine Surgery and Related Research 2016, in Chiba Tokyo on 14-16 April 2016.

50. “Fluoroscopic guided percutaneous thoracic and lumbosacral pedicle screws, is it safe for Asians?” Chan CYW, Chiu CK, Kwan MK, presented at Asia Pacific Spine Society (APSS) Spine Week Meeting 2016, in Marina Bay Sand Convention Center, Singapore on 16-20 May 2016.

51. “Cervical Supine Side Bending versus Cervical Supine Traction Radiographs: Which is Better in Predicting Proximal Thoracic Flexibility for Lenke 1 and 2 Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis?” Chiu CK, Bashir ES, Chan CYW, Kwan MK, presented at 1st Annual Meeting-Safety in Spine Surgery, in Grand Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel, Singapore on 6th & 7th January 2018.

52. “Qualitative Analysis of Local Bone Graft Harvested from the Posterior Elements during Posterior Spinal Fusion in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Patients” Choo QQ, Chiu CK, Lisitha KA, Chan

CYW, Kwan MK presented at 1st Annual Meeting-Safety in Spine Surgery, in Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel, Singapore on 6th & 7th January 2018.

53. “Radiological and Clinical Outcome of Selective Thoracic Fusion for Lenke 1C and 2C Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Patients”, Kwan MK, Chiu CK, Chian XH, Tan PH, Ler XY, Ng YH, Chan CYW, presented at 47th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society for Spine Surgery and Related Research (JSSR2018) in Kobe, Japan on 12th-14th April 2018. 54.

POSTER PRESENTATIONS

1. “Early clinical and radiological outcome of surgical correction of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis – A UHKL experience” MK Kwan, WK Chooi, HH Lim presented at Joint Scientific Meeting of MOA , College of Surgeons , Academy of Malaysia in Kuching, Sarawak on 24–27 Apr 2001.

2. “Assessment of Blood Loss in Dynamic Hip Screw Fixatoion in Elderly Patients”. YP Chua, MK Kwan, A Saw presented on 34th MOA Annual Scientific Meeting in Penang on 4-6 Jun 2004.

3. “Reconstruction of the Heel Defect with Instep Island Flap. A Report of 4 Cases”. MK Kwan, AM Merican, T.Sara Ahmad presented on 34th MOA Annual Scientific Meeting in Penang on 4-6 Jun 2004.

4. “Revascularisation of Traction Avulsion Near Total Amputation of Arm after Ten Hours of Warm Ishaemic Time: A Case Report” Eugene LW Wong, MK Kwan, T Sara Ahmad presented on 34th MOA Annual Scientific Meeting in Penang on 4-6 Jun 2004 and 14th Triennial Congress APOA 2004 held on 5- 10 Sept 2004 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

5. “Squamous Cell Carcinoma occurs adjacent to an Epidermal Cyst. A Case Report”. LB Saw, MK Kwan, T Sara Ahmad presented on 34th MOA Annual Scientific Meeting in Penang on 4-6 Jun 2004.

6. “Automatic Top Loader Washing Machine Injury. A Report of 4 Cases with Serious Injury” MK Kwan, A Saw, T Sara Ahmad presented on 34th MOA Annual Scientific Meeting in Penang on 4-6 Jun 2004.

7. “Spontaneous Wrist Dislocation Secondary to Syringomyelia: A Case Report” Eugene LW Wong, MK Kwan, T Sara.Ahamd presented on 34th MOA Annual Scientific Meeting in Penang on 4-6 Jun 2004 and 14th Triennial Congress APOA 2004 held on 5-10 Sept 2004 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

8. “Glenohumeral Arthrodesis in Complete Brachial Plexus Injuries” Eugene LW Wong, MK Kwan, T Sara.Ahamd presented on14th Triennial Congress APOA 2004 held on 5-10 Sept 2004 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

9. “Outcome of Resection-Arthrodesis of Primary Tumor around the Knee Joint” MK Kwan, ES Ng, R Penafort, A Saw, S Sengupta presented on International Conference on Health Sciences 2005 held on 6-8 May 2005 in Sunway Pyramid Convention Centre, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia.

10. “Outcome of Primary Tumor around the Knee Joint treated with Endoprosthesis” MK Kwan, R Penafort, A Saw, S Sengupta. presented on International Conference on Health Sciences 2005 held on 6-8 May 2005 in Sunway Pyramid Convention Centre, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia.

11. “In Vivo Study of Gentamicin and Vancomycin Release from Antiobiotic Impregnated Calcium Sulphate Discs and the Outcome of Clinical Use in the Management of Open Wounds”. MK Kwan, YP Chua, S Che Zuraini, WM Ng #, CP Lau @, T Sara Ahamd presented on International Conference on

Health Sciences 2005 held on 6-8 May 2005 in Sunway Pyramid Convention Centre, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia.

12. “Outcome of Diaphyseal Nonunion of the Humerus Treated by Complete Excision and Stabilization with Locking Compression Plate (LCP)”. EH Khoo, MK Kwan, A Saw presented on International Conference on Health Sciences 2005 held on 6-8 May 2005 in Sunway Pyramid Convention Centre, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia.

13. “Intramedullary Nailing of Femur using the Distal Targeting Device (S2 Nailing System)” MK Kwan, S Deepak, CK Yong, VV Mukundala, T Kamarul, A Saw presented on International Conference on Health Sciences 2005 held on 6-8 May 2005 in Sunway Pyramid Convention Centre, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia.

14. “Elderly Patients with Fracture Proximal Femur: The Mortality Rate and Contributing Factors”. MK Kwan, YP Chua, A Saw presented on International Conference on Health Sciences 2005 held on 6-8 May 2005 in Sunway Pyramid Convention Centre, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia.

15. “Outcome of Diaphyseal Nonunion of Radius or Ulna treated with Locking Compression Plate (LCP)” HT Ling, MK Kwan, T Sara Ahmad presented on International Conference on Health Sciences 2005 held on 6-8 May 2005 in Sunway Pyramid Convention Centre, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia.

16. “Total Knee Replacement subsequent to Severe Necrotising Fasciitis of the Lower Limb. A Case Report”. HT Ling, MK Kwan, A Saw, David SK Choon presented on 35th MOA Annual Scientific Meeting at Mega Hotel, Miri, Sarawak on 12–15 May 2005.

17. “Locking Compression Plate (LCP): A Treatment Option for Diaphyseal Nonunion of Radius or Ulna” HT Ling, MK Kwan, T Sara Ahmad presented on 35th MOA Annual Scientific Meeting at Mega Hotel, Miri, Sarawak on 12–15 May 2005.

18. “Isolated Displaced Fracture of Humeral Trochlea. A Rare Case Report” EH Khoo, A Mansor, YP Chua, MK Kwan presented on 35th MOA Annual Scientific Meeting at Mega Hotel, Miri, Sarawak on 12–15 May 2005.

19. “Outcome of Interlocking Nailing in the Treatment of Fracture Femur in UMMC: A Retrospective Review of 124 Cases” YP Chua, MK Kwan, LK Fathi Aizuddeen, BC Peng, WM Wan Mohd Jalalullah, Pamela Tay CM, A Saw. presented on 35th MOA Annual Scientific Meeting at Mega Hotel, Miri, Sarawak on 12–15 May 2005.

20. “Epidemiology of Patients presenting with Diaphyseal Fracture of Femur” Simmrat S, Kwan MK, Deepak AS, Fathi Aizuddeen LK, Pamela Tay CM. presented on 36th MOA AGM / Annual Scientific Meeting & 2nd APOA Trauma Section Meeting at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 1-4 Jun 2006.

21. “Size of Interlocking Nails Used in the Treatment of Diaphyseal Femoral Fractures” Tan WJ, Kwan MK, Deepak AS, Saw A, Peng BC, Wan Mohd Jallalullal WM. presented on 36th MOA AGM / Annual Scientific Meeting & 2nd APOA Trauma Section Meeting at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 1-4 Jun 2006.

22. “Bilateral Sequential Correction of Severe Femoral and Tibia Bowing in Skeletally Mature Ricket Patients. A report of 3 cases” Tay CG, Kwan MK, Azura M, Saw A presented on 36th MOA AGM / Annual Scientific Meeting & 2nd APOA Trauma Section Meeting at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 1-4 Jun 2006.

23. “Anatomical feasibility of using the Common Peroneal Nerve (CPN) for direct neurotisation in ipsilateral brachial plexus injury” Ahmad TS, Saw LB, Kwan MK. presented on Eurohand 2008: Federation of the European Societies for Surgery of the Hand XIIIth Congress / European Federation of Societies for Hand Therapy IXth at Lausanne, Switzerland on 19–21 Jun 2008.

24. “Quantitative evaluation of sensory recovery at sural nerve graft donar site” Eng Seng N, Swee Soon N, Kwan MK, Ahmad TS. presented on Eurohand 2008: Federation of the European Societies for Surgery of the Hand XIIIth Congress / European Federation of Societies for Hand Therapy IXth at Lausanne, Switzerland on 19–21 Jun 2008.

25. “Safety of Pedicle Screws Placement in The Thoracolumbar Spine: A Comparison between Open vs Percutaneous Methods Using Asian Cadaveric models” Saw LB, Chan CYW, Kwan MK. presented on WENMISS Congress 2009: The World Society for Endoscopic Navigated and Minimal Invasive Spine Surgery at Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia on 21–23 May 2009.

26. “Efficacy of Cell Saver and Normovolaemic Haemodilution in reducing Allogenic Blood Requirement in patients undergoing Spine Surgery” ML Cheong, CYW Chan, LB Saw, M Shanaz, MK Kwan. presented on WENMISS Congress 2009: The World Society for Endoscopic Navigated and Minimal Invasive Spine Surgery at Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia on 21–23 May 2009.

27. “Biomechanical Comparison of Instrumented Lumbar Interbody Fusion using One PLIF or TLIF Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) Cage.” ML Cheong, MK Kwan, CYW Chan, LB Saw, presented at 40th MOA Annual General Meeting / Annual Scientific Meeting 2010, in Johor Bahru, Malaysia on 20–23 May 2010.

28. “Comparison between the Percutaneous Techniques and the Standard Open for Thoracic Pedicle Screw Placement (T4 to T12): A Safety Evaluation using a Cadaveric Model.” MK Kwan, LB Saw, CYW Chan, presented at 40th MOA Annual General Meeting / Annual Scientific Meeting 2010, in Johor Bahru, Malaysia on 20–23 May 2010.

29. “Outcome of C1-C2 Fusion using Lateral Mass and C2 Pedicle Screws in the Management of Atlantoaxial Instability.” MK Kwan, CYW Chan, TCC Kwan, YN Gashi, LB Saw, presented at 40th MOA Annual General Meeting / Annual Scientific Meeting 2010, in Johor Bahru, Malaysia on 20–23 May 2010.

30. “Thoracic Pedicle Morphometry in Upper Thoracic Spine (T1 to T6) in Asian Pediatric Population: A Computed Tomography Analysis of Normal and Scoliosis Populations.” LB Saw, Terence Tay, CYW Chan, JJ Kasthoori, MK Kwan, presented at 40th MOA Annual General Meeting / Annual Scientific Meeting 2010, in Johor Bahru, Malaysia on 20–23 May 2010.

31. “Posterior Laminectomy, Foraminoplasty and Fusion with Lateral Mass Screw Fixation for Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy - A Single Center Outcome.” P Jeremy, LB Saw, MK Kwan, CYW Chan, presented at 40th MOA Annual General Meeting / Annual Scientific Meeting 2010, in Johor Bahru, Malaysia on 20–23 May 2010.

32. “The Role of Percutaneous Pedicle Screw Stabilization for Unstable Spine Fractures in Polytraumatised Patients: A Report of Three Cases.” BB Tan, CYW Chan, LB Saw, MK Kwan, presented at 40th MOA Annual General Meeting / Annual Scientific Meeting 2010, in Johor Bahru, Malaysia on 20–23 May 2010.

33. “Compliance, Complications and Pattern of Boston Brace Usage Among Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Patients in University Malaya Medical Centre: A Review of Thirty Patients.” KY Ooi, SY Ooi, KC Tham, CYW Chan, LB Saw, MK Kwan, presented at 40th MOA Annual General Meeting / Annual Scientific Meeting 2010, in Johor Bahru, Malaysia on 20–23 May 2010.

34. “A Health Related Quality of Life Assessment in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Patients treated with Boston Brace using the Scoliosis Research Society-22 Patient Questionnaire.” PT Law, WS Nar, PK Chew, CYW Chan, LB Saw, MK Kwan, presented at 40th MOA Annual General Meeting / Annual Scientific Meeting 2010, in Johor Bahru, Malaysia on 20–23 May 2010.

35. “A Health Related Quality of Life Assessment in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Patients treated with Boston Brace using the Scoliosis Research Society-22 Patient Questionnaire.” PT Law, WS Nar, PK Chew, CYW Chan, LB Saw, MK Kwan, presented at 40th MOA Annual General Meeting / Annual Scientific Meeting 2010, in Johor Bahru, Malaysia on 20-23 May 2010.

36. “A Novel Technique of Using Contrast Enhanced Transpedicular Bone Grafting in Unstable Traumatic Burst Fracture.” CK Chiu, CYW Chan, LB Saw, MK Kwan, presented at MSS-SRS International Spine Congress 2011, in Kuala Lumpur on 8–10 Dec 2011.

37. “Radiological Evaluation of the Morphometry of Pedicle Rib Unit to Pedicle in the Thoracic Spine: A Comparison between Malay, Chinese and Indian.” SW Lim, CYW Chan, LB Saw, MK Kwan, presented at MSS-SRS International Spine Congress 2011, in Kuala Lumpur on 8–10 Dec 2011.

38. “Comparison between Different Methods of Determining the Lowest Instrumented Vertebrae in Selective Thoracic Fusion for Lenke 1A and 1B (Kings III & IV) Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.” CK Chiu, CK Chan, CYW Chan, LB Saw, MK Kwan, presented at MSS-SRS International Spine Congress 2011, in Kuala Lumpur on 8–10 Dec 2011.

39. “Outcome of Percutaneous Pedicle Screw Fixation and Instrumentation in Spine Infections.” AM Abdelhai, CK Chiu, CYW Chan, LB Saw, MK Kwan, presented at MSS-SRS International Spine Congress 2011, in Kuala Lumpur on 8–10 Dec 2011.

40. “Biomechanical Review of Rod-Screw Interface in Withstanding Torque – A comparison between Different Pedicle Screw Systems” KG Premganesh, CYW Chan, LB Saw, MK Kwan, CC Wong, presented at MSS-SRS International Spine Congress 2011, in Kuala Lumpur on 8–10 Dec 2011.

41. “Symptomatic Calcifying Pseudo Tumor of Thoracic Spine which Resolved with Indomethacin Treatment. A Case Report.” AM Abdelhai, CYW Chan, LB Saw, MK Kwan, presented at MSS-SRS International Spine Congress 2011, in Kuala Lumpur on 8–10 Dec 2011.

42. “Percutaneous Fluoroscopic Pedicle Screw Placement Technique in Thoracic and Lumbar Spine. A Clinical Safety Assessment using CT Scan” MK Kwan, LB Saw, CYW Chan, presented at International Meeting on Advance Spine Techniques (IMAST) 2012, held in Istanbul, Turkey on 18–21 Jul 2012.

43. “Outcome of Posterior Minimal Invasive Surgery in Advance Spinal Metastasis.” LB Saw, CYW Chan, MK Kwan, presented at International Meeting on Advance Spine Techniques (IMAST) 2012, held in Istanbul, Turkey on 18–21 Jul 2012.

44. “Use of Percutaneous Pedicle Screw Fixation in Spine Infections: Clinical Outcome Assessments.” AM Abdelhai, CK Chiu, CYW Chan, LB Saw, MK Kwan, AM Hussein, presented at International Meeting on Advance Spine Techniques (IMAST) 2012, held in Istanbul, Turkey on 18–21 Jul 2012.

45. “Biomechanical Review of the Rod-Screw Interphase in withstanding Rotational Torque – A Comparison between Different Spinal Systems.” CYW Chan, KG Premganesh, LB Saw, MK Kwan, CC Wong, presented at International Meeting on Advance Spine Techniques (IMAST) 2012, held in Istanbul, Turkey on 18–21 Jul 2012.

46. “Is Neck Tilt and Shoulder Imbalance the Same Phenomenon? A Radiological Correlation Study of 89 Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (Lenke 1 and 2) Patients” Kwan MK, Wong KA, Chan CYW, Lee CK, Saw LB, presented at SRS Annual Meeting 2013, held in Lyon, France on 18–21 Sept 2013.

47. “A Biomechanical Comparison between Cortical Screw-Rod Construct Versus Pedicle Screw-Rod Construct in a Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF) Model: A Porcine Animal Study Model” Chan CYW, Haw SS, Saw LB, Rukmanikanthan S, Kwan MK, presented at SRS Annual Meeting 2014, held in Palacio De Congresos De Valencia on 16-19 July 2014.

48. “Accuracy and Safety of Fluoroscopic Guided Percutaneous Pedicle Screws in Thoracic and Lumbar Spine: A Review of 2000 Screws” Hansen-Algenstaedt N, Kwan MK, Chiu CK, Lee CK, Schaefer C, presented at SRS Annual Meeting 2014, held in Palacio De Congresos De Valencia on 16-19 July 2014.

49. “Influence of Autologous Blood Transfusion Technique on Post-Operative Hemoglobin Level in Adoescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) Surgery” M Shahnaz Hasan, Ng CC, Chan CYW, Kwan MK, presented at SRS 50th Annual Meeting & Course 2015, held in Minneapolis, Minnesota USA on 30 September – 3 October 2015.

50. “Peri-operative Outcome in Posterior Spinal Fusion for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Prospective Study Comparing Single Versus Two Attending Surgeons Strategy” Chan CYW, Kwan MK, presented at 19th APOA Congress, held in Melbourne Australia on 29th March – 1st April 2016.

51. “Assessing the Flexibility of the Proximal Thoracic Segments above the ‘Potential Upper Instrumented Vertebra’ using the Cervical Supine Side Bending Radiographs in Lenke 1 and 2 Curves for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Patients” Chan CYW, Chiu CK, Kwan MK, presented at The 45th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society for Spine Surgery and Related Research 2016, in Chiba Tokyo on 14-16 April 2016.

52. “Assessment of Intra-operative Blood Loss at Different Surgical Stages During Posterior Spinal Fusion Surgery in the Treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis” Chiu CK, Chan CYW, Aziz I, Hasan MS, Kwan MK, presented at Asia Pacific Spine Society (APSS) Spine Week Meeting 2016, in Marina Bay Sand Convention Center, Singapore on 16-20 May 2016.

53. “Spontaneous Recovery of Symptomatic Spinal Epidural Hematoma after Corrective Scoliosis Surgery: A Case Report” Thirumugan Kurusamy, Tat Seng Wong, Weng Hong Chung, Chee Kidd Chiu, Mohd Shahnaz Hasan, Chris Yin Wei Chan, Mun Keong Kwan, presented at Malaysia Spine Society (MSS) 2018, in Hilton Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 3-5 August 2018.

54. “Rapid Progression of Scoliosis Curve in A Mature Patient with Undiagnosed Pituitary Macroadenoma: A Rare Case Report” Tat Seng Wong, Weng Hong Chung, Chee Kidd Chiu, Mohd Shahnaz Hasan, Chris Yin Wei Chan, Mun Keong Kwan, presented at Malaysia Spine Society (MSS) 2018, in Hilton Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 3-5 August 2018.

55. “Posterior Spinal Fusion in a Scoliotic Patient with Congenital Heart Block Treated with Pacemaker: An Intraoperative Technical Difficulty” Tat Seng Wong, Jaseemuddeen Abu Bakar, Kok Han Chee, Mohd Shahnaz Hasan, Weng Hong Chung, Chee Kidd Chiu, , Chris Yin Wei Chan, Mun Keong Kwan, presented at Malaysia Spine Society (MSS) 2018, in Hilton Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 3-5 August 2018.

SUPERVISION OF MS Orth THESIS

1. Vancomysin Release from the Impregnated POP and PMMA discs. Lau Choon Ping. 2000/2004.

2. Biomechanical Analysis of a Single Medial Locked Compression Plate in a Bicondylar Tibial Pleatau Fracture with Medial Metaphyseal Defect. Siva Kumar Ariaretnam 2000/2004.

3. Anatomical Feasibility of using Common Peroneal Nerve for Direct Neurotisation of the Ipsilateral Brachial Plexus Palsy. Saw Lim Beng. 2001/2005.

4. Morbidity of Sural Nerve Graft. A Retrospective Review. Ng Swee Soon. 2002/2006.

5. Outcome of Intertrochanteric Fractures of the Femur in the Elderly treated with Dynamic Hip Screw. A Retrospective Review. Chua Yeok Pin. 2002/2006.

6. Necrotizing fasciitis of the lower limb – a prospective review of prognostic factors affecting mortality and outcome. Chee Eng Keong 2003/2007

7. Outcome Study on Fracture Neck of Femur in Elderly Patients Treated with Total Hip Arthroplasty. Vijayachandran V. 2003/2007

8. Early Outcome of Scorpio® Single Axis Total Knee System in University of Malaya Medical Centre. Rengsen P. 2003/2007

9. An Analysis of the Radiographic Morphometry of the Thoracic Pedicle and Correlation with Pedicle Screw Insertion in Cadavers Using the Funnel Technique. Chris Chan YW. 2004/2008

10. Comparison of Radiological Coronal Correction and Patient Satisfaction between the Hybrid Fixation Group and the Pedicle Screw Fixation Group in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. Saravanan S. 2004/2008

11. Early Weight Bearing Protocol for Femoral Diaphyseal Fracture Post-Interlocking Nail Fixation. Khoo Eng Hooi 2004/2008

12. Comparison of Brisk Knee Reflexes in Patients with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis and Healthy Adults. Sivalingam R.G. 2004/2008

13. The Outcome of UMMC Method of Vetebroplasty. Manjunatha Ganiga Srinivasaiah 2008/2009.

14. Assesment of Accuracy and Safety of Pedicle Screw Fixation in Spinal Fractures in UMMC. Taher Omar Ahmed Ibraheem 2009/2010

15. Biomechanical Comparison of Instrumented Lumbar Interbody Fusion Using One or Two Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) Cages and Non Instrumented Lumbar Spine. Cheong Min Lee 2009/2010

16. Morphometry of the Safety of S1 and S2 Screws in Asian Population using a Computed Tomography Scan. Jeffry Amit 2007/2008

17. Biochemical Evaluation of Graded Posterior Interlaminar Decompression for Treatemnt of Lumbar Stenosis and its Relationship with Post Operative Pars Intersrticularis Fracture. (P00140/2010B) Lim Sze Wei 2010/2011.

18. Biomechanical Review of Rod-Screw Interphase in Withstanding Rotational Torque – A Comparison between Different Spinal Systems. Premganesh s/o Dr K. Ganaisan 2010/2011.

19. Perception of Parents and Patients on Neck Tilt and Shoulder Balance in relation to be Radiological Parameter.” Wong Kai Ann 2011/2012.

20. Individual Lumbar Segments Spontaneous Correction in Selective Thoracic Fusion for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis and Its Relationship with the Thoracic Fusion Block Configuration. Wong Yie Dee 2011/2012.

21. Outcome of Cervical Lateral Mass Fixation in Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy. Foo Choong Hoon 2012/2013.

22. Biomechanical Comparison between Midline Lumbar Interbody Fusion and Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion. Sem Sei Haw 2012/2013

23. Surgical Morphometry of C1 lateral mass and C2 Pedicle Screws – CT Scan Study. Tan Tiam Siong 2013/2014

24. Efficacy of Akurit 4 in Treatment of Spinal Tuberculosis: A Retrospective Review. Mah Kok Keong 2014/2015.

25. Three Dimensional Pedicle Morphometric Assessments in Malaysian Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) Patients. Lee Keong Joo 2015/2016.

26. Thirumurugan A/L Kurusamy. Pedicle Morphometry In Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: Does It Correlate With Perforation Rate. 2015/2016.

27. Lim Min Yuen. Patients and parents perception of their children self-image in AIS. 2015/2016.

28. Eyrique Goh Boay Heong. Feasibility of alternative trajectories of cervical pedicle screw-A CT analysis using stimulation software. 2015/2016.

29. Mohd Firdaus bin Abdullah. Risk of cervical spinal cord injury in cervical trauma. 2015/2016.

30. Lee She Ann. Clinical outcome, safety & cost evaluation of percutaneous Fluoroscopic Guided Transpedicular core needle biopsy VS CT guided Biopsy. 2016/2017.

31. Tan Chin Siong. Heat Dispersion around the Paravertebral structures and viscera during Vertebroplasty in the Thoracolumbar spine in Animal Cadaveric Specimens. 2016/2017.

32. Tan Heng Keat. Patient self-evaluation vs physician assessment of neurological deficit secondary to spinal cord compression. 2016/2017.

33. Ling Xiu Wen. Assesment of the clinical and radiological outcome of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis patients with neck and shoulder imbalance after Posterior Spinal Fusion. 2017/2018

34. Yeo Siang Yew. Comparison study between lordotic versus non-lordotic cage used in patients undergoing single segment instrumented posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (PLIF) or Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF) in Sarawak. 2017/2018

SPINE SURGERY FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM / VISITING SURGEON PROGRAM [Attending Spine surgeon, University of Malaya Medical Centre Spine Surgery Fellowship Program

Spine Surgery Clinical Fellowship Program May 2009 – Apr 2010 Nowreldaim Mohamed Gashi, MD, University of Khartoum Sept 2010 – Apr 2011 Ganiga Srivisaiah Manjunatha, MS (Orth), Bangalore Jan 2011 – Apr 2012 Ahmed Mohamed Abdelhai, MD, Alhikma Hospital, Khartoum Apr 2011 – Mar 2012 Chiu Chee Kidd, MS Orth, International Medical University, Kuala Lumpur

Jan 2012 – Dec 2012 Hassan Eltyeb Zeyada, MD, Alneelain University, Khartoum, Sudan May 2015 – Aug 2016 Elrofai Suliman Bashir Abdalla, MS (Orth), Elneelain University, Khartoum, Sudan Oct 2015 – Apr 2016 Kyaw Soe Naing, MBBS, MMed Sc (Orth), University of Medicine, Yangon Orthopaedic Hospital, Myanmar Sept 2016 - Aug 2017 Lisitha Anul Kularatne, MBBS, MD (Orth), Military Hospital, Colombo Sri Lanka

Surgical / Clinical Observations 1/9 – 30/11/2012 Nuradeen Attathiru Aliyu , MD, Usmanu Danfodio University Teaching Hospital, Nigeria 25/3 – 29/3/2013 Eun Seok Son, MD, Keimyung University School of Medicine, Daegu, Korea 25/3 – 29/3/2013 Nguyen Van Trung, MD, Vietduc University Hospital, Hanoi, Vietnam 25/3 – 29/3/2013 Vijay R Tubaki, MD, Ganga Hospital, India 25/3 – 29/3/2013 Sung Kyu Kim, MD, Chonnam National University Hospital, Gwangju, Korea 23/6 – 29/6/2013 Hiroki Matsui, MD, Nagoya Hospital 1/12 – 6/12/2014 Yoshihiro Matsumoto, Kyushu University School of Medicine, Japan 1/12 – 6/12/2014 Katsuhito Yoshioka, Kanazawa University, Japan 19/11–25/11/2015 Keishi Maruo, MD, Hyogo College of Medicine, Japan 19/11-25/11/2015 Akio Muramoto, MD, PhD, TOYOTA-KAI Medical Corporation, Kariya Toyota General Hospital, Japan 16/11-31/12/2015 Rajesh Bahadur Lakhey, MBBS, Tribhuvan University Kathmandu, Nepal 7/3 – 22/4/2016 Kumar Shantanu Anand, MBBS, MS (Orth), Anand Hospital Bihar, India 14 – 23/3/2016 Tanay Prabhoo, MBBS, MS (Orth), Mukund Hospital, Mumbai, India 4 – 20/9/2017 Akira Iwata, MBBS, MD, Hokkaido University 16 – 20/10/2017 Tomohiro Banno, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Japan 16 – 20/10/2017 Nobuyuki Fujita, Keio University School of Medicine, Japan 25/9 – 8/11/2017 Keiji Nagata, MBBS, MD, Wakayama Medical University

COURSE ORGANISED

CHAIRMAN

1. Basic Microsurgery Course 2003 held on 19–20 Nov 2003 in Faculty of Medicine, University Malaya, KL.

2. Basic Foot Course held on 19–20 Dec 2003 in Faculty of Medicine, University Malaya, KL.

3. Basic Principles of Fracture Management held on 12–13 Jun 2004 in Faculty of Medicine, University Malaya, KL.

4. Orthopaedic Trauma Course (OTC) 2004 held on the 30 Jun–3 Jul 2004 in Faculty of Medicine, University Malaya, Kuala Lumpur.

5. Basic Principles of Fracture Management 2005 held on 7–8 Jun 2005 in Faculty of Medicine, University Malaya, Kuala Lumpur.

6. Orthopaedic Trauma Course (OTC) 2005 held on the 21–24 Jun 2005 in Faculty of Medicine, University Malaya, Kuala Lumpur.

7. Basic Principles of Fracture Management 2006 held on Jun 2006 in Faculty of Medicine, University Malaya, Kuala Lumpur.

8. Orthopaedic Trauma Course (OTC) 2006 held on the 18-21 Jul 2006 in Faculty of Medicine, University Malaya, Kuala Lumpur.

9. Basic Principles of Fracture Management 2007 held on Jun 2007 in Faculty of Medicine, University Malaya, Kuala Lumpur.

10. Orthopaedic Trauma Course (OTC) 2007 held on the 17-20 Jul 2007 in Faculty of Medicine, University Malaya, Kuala Lumpur.

11. University Malaya Instructional Spine Course held on the 21-23 Oct 2007 in University Malaya Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur.

12. Orthopaedic Trauma Course (OTC) 2008 held on the 15-19 Jul 2008 in Faculty of Medicine, University Malaya, Kuala Lumpur.

13. 5th Asia Pacific Spine Symposium held on 6-8 Aug 2008 in Renaissance Hotel, Kuala Lumpur.

14. Orthopaedic Trauma Course (OTC) 2009 held on the 14-17 Jul 2009 in Faculty of Medicine, University Malaya, Kuala Lumpur.

15. UM Spine Course 2009 held on the 1 Oct 2009 in Faculty of Medicine, University Malaya, Kuala Lumpur.

16. UM Spine Course 2010 [Percutaneous Pedicle Screw Stabilisation System: Cadaveric Workshop] held on 7 Jan 2010 in University Malaya.

17. Spine Instructional Course 2010 held on 1-2 Mar 2010 in University of Malaya.

18. UM Spine Course 2011 [MISS - Percutaneous Pedicle Screw System: Cadaveric Workshop] held on 24 Feb 2011 in University Malaya.

19. Programme Director and Speaker of the Spine Training Programme of Orthopaedic Learning Centre - SABL Surgeon Education Programme 2011 held on 18-19 Jul 2011 & 29-30 Oct 2011 in Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, Hong Kong.

20. GPs Leading in Advanced Medicine (GLAM) Episode 2: Back Pain: held on 21 Oct 2012 at Mid Valley City Hotel, Kuala Lumpur.

21. AOSpine Principles Workshop Seminar held on 19 Nov 2011 in Prince Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

22. Programme Director and Speaker of the Spine Training Programme of Orthopaedic Learning Centre - SABL Surgeon Education Programme 2012 held on 31 Mac–1 Apr 2012 and 13-14 Oct 2012 in Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, Hong Kong.

23. AOSpine Advanced Cadaver Workshop 2012 held on 19-21 Nov 2012, at KLCC, Kuala Lumpur.

24. UM Spine Course 2013 [Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery] held on 31 May 2013 in University of Malaya.

25. AOSpine Advance Course – Lumbar Degenerative Disease 2013 held on 5-6 Oct 2013, Kuala Lumpur.

26. Spine Instructional Course 2015 held on 4 – 5th April 2015, in University of Malaya.

27. Cadaveric Course 2015 held in University of Malaya.

28. Basic Operative Principles Spine Course 2015 held on 20th January 2016, in University of Malaya.

29. Basic Operative Principles Spine Course 2016 will be held on 22nd July 2016, in University of Malaya.

30. Spine Instructional Course 2016 will be held on 23 – 24 July 2016, in University of Malaya.

31. 1st Basic Operative Principles Spine Course 2017 will be held on 13th January 2017, in University of Malaya.

32. Spine Instructional Course 2017 will be held on 18-19 February 2017, in University of Malaya.

33. 2nd Basic Operative Principles Spine Course 2017 will be held on 16th May 2017, in University of Malaya.

34. 3rd Basic Operative Principles Spine Course 2017 will be held on 14th November 2017, in University of Malaya.

35. Spine Instructional Course 2018 will be held on 3rd-4th March 2018, in University of Malaya.

36. 1st Basic Operative Principles Spine Course 2018 will be held on 27th March 2017, in University of Malaya.

SCIENTIFIC CHAIRMAN

1. 37th Malaysian Orthopaedic Association AGM/ASM 17-20 May 2007 in Langkawi, Kedah.

2. MSS-SRS International Spine Congress 2011 8–10 Dec 2011, at Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur.

3. Asia Pacific Spine Society (APSS) Operative Spine Course 2014 29 -31 May 2014, at Kathmandu Medical College Teaching Hospital, Kathmandu Nepal.

4. 2nd Perak Spine Symposium 2014 23 – 24 August 2014, at Hospital Fatimah, Ipoh.

5. Asia Pacific Spine Society (APSS) Hanoi Operative Spine Course 2014 25 – 27 September 2015, at Vietduc University Hospital, Hanoi, Vietnam.

6. Asia Pacific Spine Society (APSS) Manila Operative Spine Course 2015 4 -7 August 2015, at St Lukes Medical Center Global City Taguig, Metro Manila, Philippines.

7. Asia Pacific Spine Society (APSS) Yangon Operative Spine Course 2015 5 – 8 February 2015, at Yangon Orthopaedic Hospital, Myanmar.

8. Asia Pacific Spine Society (APSS) Cambodia Operative Spine Course 2016 17 – 19 February 2016, at National Pediatric Hospital & Children’s Surgical Center, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

9. Asia Pacific Orthopaedic Association (APOA) 18th Biennial Congress with 36th Annual Meeting RCOST Pattaya 2014 23 – 25 October 2014, at Pattaya, Thailand

10. 19th APOA Congress, Melbourne 2016 29th March – 1st April 2016, at Melbourne, Australia.

SECRETARY

1. Basic Surgical Sciences Preparatory Course, College of Surgeons, AMM 2005.

2. Basic Surgical Sciences Examination, College of Surgeons, AMM 2005.

3. Basic Surgical Sciences Preparatory Course, College of Surgeons, AMM 2006 held on 14–15 Sept 2006.

4. Basic Surgical Sciences Examination, College of Surgeons, AMM 2006 held on 12–13 Oct 2006.

5. 14th International IMLAS Congress held on 17–20 May 2007 in Langkawi, Kedah.

6. Basic Surgical Sciences Preparatory Course, College of Surgeons, AMM 2007 held on 29–30 Aug 2007.

7. Basic Surgical Sciences Examination, College of Surgeons, AMM 2007 held on 19-20 Sept 2007.

8. Basic Surgical Sciences Preparatory Course, College of Surgeons, AMM 2008 held on 28-29 Jul 2008.

9. Basic Surgical Sciences Examination, College of Surgeons, AMM 2008 held on 16-17 Oct 2008 in University Malaya.

10. Basic Surgical Sciences Preparatory Course, College of Surgeons, AMM 2009 held on 20–21 Jul 2009.

11. Basic Surgical Sciences Examination, College of Surgeons, AMM 2009 held on 8-9 Oct 2009 in University Malaya.

12. Basic Sciences Examination (Orthopaedic Surgery), College of Surgeon, AMM 2010 24–25 Jun 2010 in Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya.

13. Conference of 5th Asia Pacific Spine Society (APSS) and 5th Asia Pacific Orthopaedic Association 2013 28–31 Aug 2013, at Kuching, Sarawak.

OTHERS

1. Central Organising Committee of 5th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Asia Pacific Arthroplasty Society held on 7–10 Aug 2003 at Shangri-la Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

2. Central Organising Committee of 14th Triennial Congress APOA 2004 held on 5–10 Sept 2004 at Shangri-la Hotel and Mutiara Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

3. Central Organising Committee of AO Minimally Invasive Osteosynthesis Course held on the 2-4 Apr 2008 in University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur.

INVITED LECTURES

1. Basic Principles of Fracture Management 2004 12–13 Jun 2004, held in University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur. • Basic Principles of Plating • Course Instructor

2. Orthopaedic Trauma Course 2004 30 Jun–3 Jul.2004, held in University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur. • Basic Principles of Plating • Course Instructor

3. Basic Principles of Fracture Management 2005 7–8 Jun 2005, held in University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur. • Basic Principles of Plating • Overview of fracture management • Course Instructor

4. Orthopaedic Trauma Course 2005 21–24 Jun 2005, held in University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur. • Basic Principles of Plating • Course Instructor

5. The Basic Surgical Sciences Preparatory Course 2005 College of Surgeons, AMM 15–20 Aug 2005, held in Kuala Lumpur. • The Surgical Approach to the Upper Limb • The Erect Posture

6. Yantai Trauma Meeting 2005 9–11 Sept 2005, held in Yantai, China. • Interlocking of femur and tibia fractures with S2 nailing system using distal targeting device.

7. Orthopaedic Subspecialities Update 25 Mar 2006, held in Penang General Hospital. • Trauma Update

8. Orthopaedic Trauma Course (OTC) 2006 21 Jul 2006, held in Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya. • Plating Principles

9. 2nd Advanced Ilizarov Workshop 18–19 Sept 2006. • Knee Arthrodesis for Failed TKR

10. AO Course – Principles in Operative Fracture Management 26–29 Mar 2007.

• Locking Compression Plate Fixation

11. 37th MOA AGM/ASM & 14th International IMLAS Congress 17–20 May 2007. • The use of minimally invasive technique in the management of elderly fracture

12. International Trauma Symposium Kobe 22–23 Mar 2007, held in Japan. • Interlocking of Tibia Fracture using Minimal Lateral Incision Technique: A Prospective Randomized comparing with Conventional Transtendinous Technique. • Intramedullary Nailing of Femur using the Distal Targeting Device (S2 Nailing System)

13. UM Instructional Spine Course, 21 –23 Oct 2007, held in University of Malaya. KL. • Complications of Cervical Surgery.

14. AO Minimally Invasive Osteosynthesis Course 2–4 Apr 2008, held in University of Malaya, KL. • Rationale of locking compression plate.

15. AO Course: Principles in Operative Fracture Management 17–19 Mar 2008, held in KL. • Articular Fractures: Distal Femur Fractures.

16. Basic Principles of Fracture Management Course 2008 19–20 Jun 2008, held in University Malaya Medical Centre, KL. • Principles of locking compression plate.

17. Orthopaedic Trauma Course 2008 15–18 Jul 2008, held in University of Malaya, KL. • Principles of locking compression plate.

18. 42nd Malaysia – Singapore Congress of Medicine 31 Jul–3 Aug 2008, held at Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. • Strengthening the osteoporotic surgically.

19. 5th Asia Pacific Spine Symposium 6–8 Aug 2008, held in Renaissance Hotel, KL. • Safety of Thoracic Pedicle Screws Placement in Asian Population and Early Experience of Percutaneous Instrumented Stabilization in Thoracolumbar Spine.

20. Orthopaedic Trauma Course 2008 3–6 Nov 2008, held in Hospital Pulau Pinang. • Principles of locking compression plate.

23. Orthopaedic Trauma Course 2009 15–17 Jul 2009, held in University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur. • Basic Principles of Plating • Course Instructor

24. Introductory to Research Course for Orthopaedic Trainees 27 Jun 2009, held in Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya. • Non-clinical Research in Orthopaedics: Cadaveric Studies.

25. Minimally Invasive Intervertebral Disc Surgery Workshop 9 Oct 2009, held at Swan Convention Centre, Sunway Medical Centre. • Surgical Treatment on Disc Disorder.

26. Ipoh Spinal Injury and Rehabilitation Conference 2009 13–14 Nov 2009, held at Auditorium, Ambulatory Care Center (Kompleks Rawatan Harian), Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun, Ipoh, Perak Darul Ridzuan. • Management of osteoporotic ulcer.

27. Malaysian Association for the Study of Pain Annual Scientific Meeting 2010 25–27 Mar 2010 held in Swan Convention Centre, Bandar Sunway, Malaysia. • Management of Osteoporosis / Vertebral Collapse

28. Seminar of Orthopaedic Treatment 20–21 Apr 2010, held in University Malaya Medical Centre. • Treatment for the Scoliosis Patients.

29. 40th Malaysian Orthopaedic Association Annual General Meeting / Annual Scientific Meeting 2010 20– 22 May 2010, held in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia. • RCT of Vertebroplasty: A Tale of 2 Trials.

30. AGM/Annual Scientific Meeting of the College of Surgeons, Academy of medicine of Malaysia 28–30 May 2010, held in Malacca, Malaysia. • Chairperson for ‘Surgical Volunteerism & MSF (Medecins Sans Frontieres)’.

31. Basic Sciences Examination (Orthopaedic Surgery) Preparatory Course 24–25 May 2010, held in Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Malaysia. • Tutor for Mock Viva session • Tutor for Anatomy Revision session

32. Orthopaedic Trauma Course 2010 20–23 Jul 2010, held in Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Malaysia. • Complications / Pitfalls of Fracture fixation

33. 7th Asia Pacific Symposium 1–2 Jul 2010, held in Brisbane Australia. • Minimally Invasive Spine Interventions. • Emerging Cervical Spine Surgical Techniques.

34. Adolescent Spinal Deformity Course 13–15 Jun 2010, held in National University Health System, Singapore. • Participation.

35. First Scoliosis Workshop 4 Aug 2010, held at Rajavithi Hospital in Bangkok, Thailand. • How to determine level of fusion and how to correct deformity by de-rotation technique?

36. Practical Anatomy Research and Training Institute Cadaveric Course – Lumbar Solution 12–14 Aug 2010, held in Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai. • Clinical Safety of Percutaneous in Thoracic and Lumbar Spine. • Pitfall and Complication.

37. Asia Pacific Orthopaedic Association Spine Operative Course 25–27 Nov 2010, held at Colombo, Sri Lanka. • TLIF – A Versatile Procedure in Lumbar Spine.

38. 17th National Orthopaedic Intensive Course 28 Feb–4 Mar 2011, held at UKM Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur. • Metastatic Spine Disease.

39. Seminar for MBBS Fasa IIIB Session 2009/2011 18 Jan 2011, held in University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur. • Fractures in the Elderly.

40. Stryker Emerging Markets Sales Meeting 2011 22 Jan 2011, held in KLCC, Kuala Lumpur.

• Mantis multilevel presentation and demonstration. • MIS and Benefits and Indications of Mantis.

41. Percutaneous Pedicle Screw Technique - Cadaveric Workshop 24 Feb 2011, held in University of Malaya. • Clinical Safety of Percutaneous Pedicle Screws in Thoracic and Lumbar Spine. • Indications, Pitfalls and Complications.

42. 17th National Orthopaedic Intensive Course 28 Feb 2011, held in UKMMC, Kuala Lumpur. • Metastatic Spine Disease.

43. Orthopaedic Seminar: Spinal Care We Care for your Spine 4 Apr 2011, held in University of Malaysia. • Latest Management of Scoliosis Patient.

44. 2nd Middle East Asia Spine Symposium 14–15 Apr 2011, held at Dubai, U.A.E. • Safety of Percutaneous Pedicle Screw in Thoracic and Lumbar Spine. • Pitfalls and Complications of Percutaneous Screw Placement (Mantis)

45. International Metastatic Bone Disease Course 21 May 2011, held in University of Malaya, KL. • Surgical Management of Spine Metastasis.

46. Advance Spinal Deformity Course 2011 12–14 Jun 2011, held in NUH, Singapore. • Proximal thoracic curve. How to prevent neck tilt in scoliosis surgery? • MIS vs Open pedicle screw.

47. OLC – SALB Spine Workshop 2011 18-19 Jun 2011 & 29-30 Oct 2011, held in Hong Kong. • Clinical indications for percutaneous pedicle screw – long construct. • Clinical safety of percutaneous pedicle screws in thoracolumbar spine. • My learning curve, pitfalls and complications.

48. AOSpine Principles Workshop Seminar 19 Nov 2011, held at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. • Pathophysiology of Degenerative Disc Disease • MRI – How to read it effectively and correlate clinically? • Posterior decompression with lateral mass fusion. Pitfalls and Complications.

49. Basic Principles of Fractures Management Course 14-15 Dec 2011, held in University Malaysia Medical Centre. • Principles of Locking Compression Plate. • Practical session 2: Lag screw Fixation on Spiral Fractures.

50. 2nd International Conference of Sudanese Orthopaedic Surgeon Association 13–15 Jan 2012, held at University of Khartoum, Sudan. • Coronal Balancing in Scoliosis Surgery. How to Prevent Neck Tilt and Limb Length Discrepancy in Scoliosis Surgery? • The Use of Percutaneous Pedicle Screw in Spinal Surgery Recent Advances, Indications and Its Safety.

51. AOSpine Advance Course 10–11 Feb 2012, held in Bangkok, Thailand. • Percutaneous Pedicle Screws: Long Construct Safety and Its Clinical Indication. • Multi-level CSM: Posterior Decompression and Lateral Mass Fusion. Pitfall and Complication.

52. 17th OLC – SALB Spine Workshop 2012 31 Mar–1 Apr 2012, held in Hong Kong. • Neck Tilt. How to Prevent This Phenomenon in Selective Thoracic Fusion in AIS?

• PSF in AIS Lumbar Scoliosis: How to Achieve a Good Coronal Balance and Prevent Leg Length Discrepancy. • Clinical Indications, Pitfalls and Complications for Percutaneous Pedicle Screw – Long Construct

53. MIS-TLIF Live Surgery Workshop 20 Mar 2012, held in Sri Kota Specialist Medical Centre, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. • Percutaneous Pedicle Screws: Long Construct Safety and Its Clinical Indication.

54. National Spine Trauma Symposium 2012 16–17 Apr 2012, held in Ipoh Hospital. • Central Cord Syndrome: Operative Management. • Complications following Cervical Spine Surgery.

55. NOCERAL Research Day 22 Mar 2012, held in Faculty of Medicine, UM. • Clinical Research in Spine.

56. Taiwan Spine Summit Forum and Tai-Lu Orthopaedic Association Combined Meeting 28 Jul 2012, held in Tai Chung, Taiwan. • The use of percutaneous pedicle screws in spine surgery. Recent advances indications and its safety.

57. 18th OLC – SALB Spine Workshop 2012 13–14 Oct 2012, held in Hong Kong. • Neck Tilt. How to prevent this phenomenon in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis treated with posterior spinal fusion? • Clinical indications and safety for percutaneous pedicle screw for thoracic and lumbar spine. • Pitfalls and complications for percutaneous pedicle screw – long construct

58. AOSpine Asia Pacific Interactive Courses 20–22 Oct 2012, held in KLCC Kuala Lumpur. • Minimally Access Surgery for Malignant Fracture • Case Illustrated Discussion

59. AOSpine Advances Course in Spine Tumour 12–13 Nov 2012, held in Manila, Philippine. • Management Protocol for Patients with Metastatic Spinal Tumour. • How to Assess for Stability of the Spine: Planning for Surgery. • When is Surgery Still Beneficial in Patients with Metastatic Spinal Tumours Who Are Terminally Ill. • Minimally Invasive Stabilization using Percutaneous Screws in the Management of Metastatic Disease.

60. 26th Annual Conference of Association of Spine Surgeons of India (ASSICON) 17–20 Jan 2013, held in Kochi, India. • Relevance of Neck Tilt in AIS.

61. East Asia AOSpine Advance Symposium in Spinal Controversy & Uncertainty 2–3 Mar 2013, held in Singapore. • My Worst/Breath Taking Case Sharing: How I Get through it (case presentation) • Osteoporotic Vertebral Fracture and Sequelae (case presentation) • Spinal Alignment (case presentation).

62. 9th Combined Congress of the Asia Pacific Spine Society (APSS) and Asia Pacific Orthopaedic Association (APOA) Paediatric Section 29–31 Aug 2013, held in Kuching Sarawak. • MISt in Spinal Metastases.

63. The 20th Annual Meeting of Japan Society of the Study of Surgical Technique for the Spinal Nerves (JPSTSS) 6–7 Sept 2013, held in Nagoya Japan. • Minimally Invasive Stabilization (MISt): Current indications and its safety in Asian Population.

64. AOSpine Advance Course on Spinal Deformities 2013 11-12 Nov 2013, held in St Lukes Medical Center Global City, Philippine. • Tips on how to attain a balanced neck and shoulder (selection of fusion levels and intraoperative maneuvers). • Intra-op decisions: How do I know when I have corrected enough already • Case presentation: AIS primary lumbar, Congenital scoliosis 65. Asia Pacific Spine Society (APSS) Operative Spine Course 2014 29 – 31 May 2014, held in Kathmandu Medical College Teaching Hospital, Nepal. • TLIF- A versatile procedure in lumbar spine

66. Asia Pacific Spine Society (APSS) Operative Spine Course 2014 25 – 27 September 2014, held in Veitduc University Hospital, Hanoi, Vietnam. • Spinal Metastatic Tumours: Surgical treatment strategies

67. 22nd International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques (IMAST) 2015 8 – 11 July 2015, held in KL Convention Center. • Managing metastatic disease with neurologic deficit • Surgical approach and role for instrumentation in metastatic spine disease

68. Asia Pacific Spine Society (APSS) Operative Spine Course 2015 4 – 7 August 2015, held in St Lukes Medical Center Global City Taguig, Metro Manila, Philippines. • Thoracic pedicle screw, lumbar pedicle screw, S1 screw, iliac screw and S2AI screw fixation • MRI lumbosacral spine made easy for spine surgeon

69. Asia Pacific Spine Society (APSS) Operative Spine Course 2015 5- 8 February 2015, held in Yangon Orthopaedic Hospital, Myanmar. • Minimally invasive stabilization (MISt) using percutaneous screw. Current indications, safety and techniques

70. Asia Pacific Spine Society (APSS) Operative Spine Course 2015 17 – 19 February 2016, held in National Paediatric Hospital & Children’s Surgical Center, Phnom Penh, Cambodia. • Management of spinal metastasis. When surgical options be beneficial for patients?

71. 19th APOA Congress 2016 29th March – 1st April 2016, held in Melbourne, Australia. • Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fracture (OVCF): Diagnosis and treatment

72. Basic Operative Principles Spine Course 2016 20th January 2016, held in University of Malaya. • Lumbar TLIF: Indications, surgical technique and tips & tricks • C1/2 Instability with/without myelopathy. When and how to operate? • Complications of cervical surgeries. How to avoid them? • Workshop: Lumbar decompression, lumbar and sacral screw fixation, thoracic pedicle screw fixation, lateral mass fixation, ACDF and laminoplasty

73. Asia Pacific Spine Society (APSS) Spine Week Meeting 2016 16th – 20th May 2016, held in The Marina Bay Sand Convention Centre, Singapore. • Spinal Tumour • Recent advancement in MIS Spinal Metastasis Surgery • AIS Spine: Can you avoid neck and shoulder imbalance in Lenke 1 and 2 scoliosis correction? • Presentation of future APSS activities and meetings

• Single thoracic metastatic lesion • Short segment VS long segment

74. 7th Spine Deformity Solutions: A Hands-On Course from Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) 2016 on 29th October 2016, held in Surgical Skills Centre in Hong Kong • Minimally Invasive Techniques in Deformity – Percutaneous Screw? Cortical Bone Trajectory/LIF

75. 9th Spine Deformity Solutions: A Hands-On Course from Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) 2016 on 22- 24 October 2017, held in Bangkok, Thailand

76. 2nd APSS Colombo Operative Course 5-7 November 2017, held in Sri Lanka

77. Spine World Summit 2018 26-27 January 2018 held in Hong Kong

78. 1st Annual Meeting, 6 & & January 2018-Safety in Spine Surgery, held in Grand Waterfront Copthorne Hotel, Singapore • The Use of Percutaneous Pedicle Screw (PPS) in Thoracolumbar Spinal Surgery. How to Prevent Complications • TLIF with L5 nerve Root Injury: Revision Strategy and Complication Avoidance

79. 47th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society for Spine Surgery and Related Research (JSSR2018) 12-14 April 2018, held in Kobe, Japan • The Art of Achieving an Optimum Coronal Spinal Balance in Corrective Surgery for Adolosecent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) Patients

80. APSS Annual Meeting 2018 7-8 June 2018, held in Taiwan • Selection of UIV and Shoulder Balance

INVITATION AS AN EXTERNAL EXAMINER

1. Final MBBS Examination (Nov 2008) Melaka Manipal Medical College

2. Master in Dental Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry (16 Dec 2010) Processed allogeneic dentine as a scaffold for bone healing: as in vivo study; Dr Nisreen Mohammed Nagi Al-Namnam.

3. Penilaian Fasa 1 & 2 Latihan Subkepakaran Ortopedik (9 Jan 2012) Ministry of Health Malaysia.

CONFERENCES AND COURSES ATTENDED

No Course Venue Date

1 ORP Course Hospital Taiping 15-16 May 1996

2 Orthopaedic Course Hospital Ipoh 21-23 Oct 1996

3 AO Basic Course GHKL, KL 5-7 Aug 1997

4 29th MOA Annual Scientific Meeting Shah Alam 23 –25 Apr 1999

5 30th MOA Annual Scientific Meeting Cameron Highlands 21–23 Apr 2000

6 The Combined Meeting 20th Annual Pattaya, Thailand 20-23 Oct 2000 ASEAN Orthopaedic Association 22nd Annual Meeting of Royal College of Orthopaedics Surgeons of Thailand in Association with SICOT 7 Wrist Symposium HUKM 10–11 Mar 2001

8 Joint Scientific Meeting of MOA , College Kuching, Sarawak 24–27 Apr 2001 of Surgeons , Academy of Malaysia 9 Precongress Workshop on Painful Joints Kuala Lumpur 23 Aug 2001

10 SICOT International Annual Conference Paris, France 30 Aug–1 Sept 2001 11 10th APOA Operative Spine Course UMMC, KL 2-7 Sept 2001

12 Paediatric Orthopaedic Review Course UMMC, KL 29–30 Sept 2001

13 Tissue Transplantation Course UMMC, KL 10 Nov 2001

14 32nd MOA Annual Scientific Meeting Kuantan 24–26 May 2002

15 The 4th Asia Pacific Arthroplasty Society Phuket, Thailand 5-8 Sept 2002 2002 Meeting 16 3rd Basic Ilizarov Course UMMC, KL 11–12 Sept 2002

17 Research Methods Course UMMC, KL 22-25 Jan 2003

18 Bengkel Latihan PBL UMMC, KL 31 Mar & 7 Apr 2003 19 National Ethics Seminar 2003 Institute Health Care 12 Oct 2003 Management, Kuala Lumpur 20 33rd MOA Annual Scientific Meeting Kuantan 23–25 May 2003

21 CUHK-AADO Comprehensive Bioskill Hong Kong 3–5 Apr2004 Course on Fracture Fixation 22 34th MOA Annual Scientific Meeting Penang 4-6 Jun 2004

23 14th Triennial Congress APOA 2004 Kuala Lumpur 5-10 Sept 2004

24 7th Congress of the Turkish Society of Turkey 1– 4 Nov 2004 Sports Traumatology Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery combined with the 3rd Congress of Asia Pacific Knee Society APKS 2004 25 International Conference on Health Petaling Jaya 6– 8 May 2005 Sciences 26 35th MOA Annual Scientific Meeting Miri 12–15 May 2005

6th Ministry of Health Malaysia – Academy 27 of Medicine of Malaysia Scientific Meeting Kuala Lumpur 1-3 Sept 2005 2005 28 Yantai Trauma Meeting 2005 Yantai, China 9-11 Sept 2005

29 Certified Medical Impairment Assessor Kota Kinabalu 26–29 Sept 2005 Course 30 Laser Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery Putrajaya 6-7 March 2006 Course and Workshop

31 36th MOA AGM/ Annual Scientific Kuala Lumpur 1– 4 Jun 2006 Meeting & 2nd APOA Trauma Section Meeting 32 9th Stryker Spine International Symposium Naples, Italy 6–8 Jun 2006

33 AO Spine Basic Course Kuala Lumpur 7–9 Jul 2006

34 Singapore General Hospital Minimally Singapore General Hospital 13–14 Aug 2006 Invasive Spine Surgery Bioskills Course 35 The 39th International Minimally Invasive Seoul Korea 28 Aug–1 Sept Spinal Surgery (MISS) Course 2006 36 The Spinal Degeneration and Deformity Seoul Korea 4–5 Sept 2006 Course 37 13th Asia Pacific Orthopedic Association Coimbatore , India 8–11 March 2007 (APOA) Spine Operative Course 38 7th Kuching Operative Spine Course Kuching 11-13 Apr 2007

39 11th Congress of The Asian Association of Kota Kinabalu 20–22 March 2008 Endocrine Surgeons & Annual Scientific Meeting of The College of Surgeons, Academy of Medicine of Malaysia. 40 Medical Professional Program on LITe Hamburg, Germany 17–18 Apr 2008 Solution 41 Professor Harm’s Spine Master Class SRH Karlsbad, Germany 21–22 Apr 2008 Klinikum Karlsbad-Langensteinbach 42 Epidural Neuroplasty for Management of Assunta Hospital 22 May 2008 Chronic Back Pain 43 Combined Meeting of 28th ASEAN Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala 26–29 Jun 2008 Orthopaedic Association Congress & 38th Lumpur Malaysian Orthopaedic Association AGM/ ASM (incorporating the 4th Instructional Course of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons) 44 42nd Malaysia – Singapore Congress of Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala 31 Jul–3 Aug 2008 Medicine Lumpur 45 5th Asia Pacific Spine Symposium Renaissance Hotel, Kuala 6–8 Aug 2008 Lumpur 46 10th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Asia- The Magellan Sutera Harbour 22–25 Oct 2008 Pacific Arthroplasty Society Resort, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah 47 American Academy of Orthopaedic Las Vegas, NV 25–28 Feb 2009 Surgeon (AAOS) 2009 Annual Meeting 48 Federation of Spine Associations 2009 Las Vegas, NV 28 Feb 2009 Specialty Day 49 WENMISS 2009 & 39th MOA AGM/ Sutera Harbour Resort, Kota 21–23 May 2009 Annual Scientific Meeting Kinabalu, Sabah 50 Minimally Invasive Intervertebral Disc Swan Convention Centre, 9 Oct 2009 Surgery Workshop Sunway Medical Centre Berhad 51 AOSpine Global Interactive Courses Kuala Lumpur Convention 26–30 Oct 2009 Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 52 Ipoh Spinal Injury and Rehabilitation Hospital Raja Permaisuri 13-14 Nov 2009 Conference 2009 Bainun, Ipoh, Perak 53 Malaysian Associated for the Study of Pain Sawan Convention Centre, 25–27 March 2010 Annual Scientific Meeting 2010 Bandar Sunway, Malaysia. 54 40th MOA Annual General Meeting/Annual Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia. 20–22 May 2010 Scientific Meeting

55 AGM & Annual Scientific Meeting of the Malacca, Malaysia 28–30 May 2010 College of Surgeons, Academy of Medicine of Malaysia. 56 NUHS Spinal Workshop – Adolescent Singapore 13-15 Jun 2010 Spinal Deformity Course 57 7th Asia Pacific Spine Symposium – MIS Brisbane, Australia 30 Jun-2 Jul 2010 and Cervical Spine Surgery 58 First Scoliosis Workshop Rajavithi Hospital in Bangkok, 4 Aug 2010 Thailand 59 PARTI Cadaveric Course – Lumbar Huashan Hospital, Fudan 12-14 Aug 2010 Solution University, Shanghai 60 SRS 45th Annual Meeting & Combined Kyoto, Japan. 21-24 Sept 2010 Course 61 APOA Spine Operative Course Colombo, Sri Lanka 25-27 Nov 2010

62 AOSpine Faculty Development Training Phuket, Thailand 4-5 Dec 2010 Course 63 2nd MEA Spine Symposium Dubai, U.A.E. 14-15 Apr 2011

64 41st MOA Annual General / Scientific KLCC 22-24 May 2011 Meeting & 5th ASEAN Arthroplasty Association Meeting 65 APOA Spine & Paediatric Sections Gifu, Japan 1-4 Jun 2011 Meeting 2011 66 Advance Spinal Deformity Course NUH, Singapore 12-14 Jun 2011

67 Stryker Spine International Congress Busan, Korea 23-24 Jun 2011

68 18th International Meeting on Advance Copenhagen, Denmark 13-17 Jul 2011 Spine Technique (IMAST) 69 MSS-SRS International Spine Congress Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 8-10 Dec 2011 2011 70 Sudanese Orthopaedic Surgeons Khartoum, Sudan 13-15 Jan 2012 Association (SOSA) 71 AOSpine Advance Course Bangkok, Thailand 10-11 Feb 2012

72 Degenerative Disc Disorder Sri Kota Medical Centre, KL 20 Mar 2012

73 OLC Spine Course CHUK, HK 31 Mar-1 Apr 2012 74 National Symposium on Spine Trauma Ipoh, Perak 16 Apr 2012 2012 75 9th SISS Asia Singapore 15-16 Jun 2012

76 19th IMAST Istanbul, Turkey 18-21 Jul 2012

77 Taiwan Spine Summit Forum and Tai-Lu Taiwan 28 Jul 2012 Orthopaedic Association Combined Meeting 78 Perak Spine Symposium Ipoh, Perak 1 Sept 2012

79 Basic Science Exam (Orthopaedic Surgery) UIA, Kuantan 14-15 Sept 2012

80 Golden Jubilee Congress of the APOA New Delhi, India 3-6 Oct 2012

81 OLC SABL Spine Course CHUK, HK 13-14 Oct 2012

82 GPs Leading in Advanced Medicine The Gardens, KL 21 Oct 2013 (GLAM) Episode 2: Back Pain 83 AOSpine Advances Course in Spine Manila, Philippine 12-13 Nov 2012 Tumours 84 11th Asian Spinal Cord Network (ASCoN) Hilton Hotel, PJ 29 Nov-2 Dec 2012 Conference 85 26th Annual Conference of Association of Kochi, India 17 Jan 2013 Spine Surgeons of India (ASSCoN) 86 AOSpine Advances Symposium in Spinal Singapore 2-3 Mar 2013 Controversy & Uncertainty 87 20th Annual Meeting of Japan Society of Nagoya, Japan 6-7 Sept 2013 the Study of the Study of Surgical Technique for the Spinal Nerves (JPSTSS) 88 SRS 48th Annual Meeting & Course Lyon, France 18-21 Sept 2013

89 20th IMAST 2013 Vancouver Convention Center, 10 – 13 July 2013 British Columbia, Canada 90 AOSpine Operative Course 2013 Manila, Philippine 11-12 Sept 2013

91 22nd IMAST 2014 Palacio De Congresos De 16 – 19 July 2014 Valencia 92 APSS Operative Spine Course Kathmandu, Nepal 29 – 31 May 2014

93 APSS Operative Spine Course Hanoi, Vietnam 25 – 27 Sept 2014

95 IMAST 2015 Kuala Lumpur Convention 8 – 11 July 2015 Center 96 APSS Operative Spine Course Yangon, Myanmar 5 – 8 Feb 2015

97 APSS Operative Spine Course Manila, Philippines 4 – 7 August 2015

98 APSS Operative Spine Course Cambodia 17 – 19 Feb 2016

99 1st Annual Meeting, Safety in Spine Grand Copthorne Waterfront 6th & 7th January Surgery Hotel, Singapore 2018 100 Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Hong Kong 26th & 27th Centre, Spine World Summit January 2018

101 47th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Japan 12th-14th April Society for Spine Surgery and Related 2018 Research (JSSR2018) 102 48th Malaysian Orthopaedic Association Penang, Malaysia 9th – 12th May Annual Scientific Meeting/ Annual General 2018. Meeting 2018 103 Asia Pacific Spine Society (APSS) 2018 Taiwan 8th & 9th June 2018 Annual Meeting in Taiwan 104 6th International Malaysia Spine Society Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 3rd-5th August (MSS) Scientific Congress 2018 2018

REFEREES

1. Prof Dato’ Dr Tunku Sara Ahmad. Head of Department, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University Malaya Medical Centre. Tel no : 03-79502861 (Off) H/P : 6-012-398 6199 E mail : [email protected]

2. Prof David Choon Siew Kit Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University Malaya Medical Centre. Tel no : 03-79502446 (Off) H/P : 6-012-226 5839 E mail : [email protected], [email protected]

3. Prof Dr Saw Aik Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University Malaya Medical Centre. Tel no : 03-79502446 (Off) H/P : 6-017-362 2148 E mail : [email protected]