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Minimally Invasive versus Conventional Open Surgery for Fixation of Spinal Fracture in Ankylosed Spine by WH, Chung, WL, Ng, CK, Chiu, CYW, Chan, MK, Kwan

“…INTRODUCTION: This was a retrospective study aimed to investigate the perioperative outcomes of long construct minimally invasive spinal stabilisation (MISt)…”
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Pre-operative Halo-Pelvic Traction for Neurofibromatosis Patients with Severe Proximal Thoracic Spinal Deformity: Indications and Early Treatment Outcome by WH, Chung, Y, Mihara, SS, Toyat, CK, Chiu, MS, Hasan, A, Saw, CYW, Chan, MK, Kwan

“…INTRODUCTION: To report the indications and early treatment outcomes of pre-operative halo-pelvic traction in patients with neurofibromatosis associated with…”
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Delayed Post-operative Spinal Epidural Haematoma after Posterior Spinal Surgery: Report of Two Cases by WH, Chung, RL, Tan, CK, Chiu, MK, Kwan, CYW, Chan

“…Delayed post-operative spinal epidural haematoma (DPSEH) is diagnosed when the onset of symptoms is more than three days from the index surgery. DPSEH is a…”
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The Clinical Effectiveness of School Screening Programme for Idiopathic Scoliosis in Malaysia by AS, Deepak, JY, Ong, DSK, Choon, CK, Lee, CK, Chiu, CYW, Chan, MK, Kwan

“…INTRODUCTION: There is no large population size study on school screening for scoliosis in Malaysia. This study is aimed to determine the prevalence rate and…”
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Is C1 lateral mass screw placement safe for the Chinese, Indians, and Malays? An analysis of 180 computed tomography scans by Lee, CK, Tan, TS, Chan, CYW, Kwan, MK

“…Introduction: C1 lateral mass (C1LM) screw is a common procedure in spine surgery. However, related studies are lacking in Asia. We aim to determine the safety…”
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Improved Accuracy and Safety of Intracorporeal Transpedicular Bone Grafting - using Contrast Impregnated Bone: A Case Report by Chiu, CK, Chan, CYW, Kwan, MK

“…A method of transpedicular bone grafting using contrast impregnated bone to improve the visualization of bone graft on the image intensifier is reported. A -…”
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Do Overweight Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) Patients Have an Increased Perioperative Risk for Posterior Spinal Fusion (PSF) Surgery?: A Propensity Score Matching Analysis of 374 AIS Patients by Chan, Chris Yin Wei, Mohamad, Siti Mariam, Tan, Shun Herng, Loh, Ling Hui, Lim, Jun Ni, Chiu, Chee Kidd, Hasan, Mohd Shahnaz, Kwan, Mun Keong

“…STUDY DESIGN.A retrospective study. OBJECTIVE.The aim of this study was to compare the perioperative outcome of posterior spinal fusion (PSF) between…”
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Diluted Povidone-Iodine versus Saline for Dressing Metal-Skin Interfaces in External Fixation by Chan, CK, Saw, A, Kwan, MK, Karina, R

“…Purpose. To compare infection rates associated with 2 dressing solutions for metal-skin interfaces. Methods. 60 patients who underwent distraction osteogenesis…”
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Femoral Shaft Cortical Pathology associated with longterm Alendronate Therapy: A New Classification by Kwan, MK, Chan, CK, Ng, WM, Merican, AM, Chung, WM, Chan, SP

“…There are reported cases of cortical reaction over the tension side of the normal femoral shafts in patients on long term treatment with alendronate, leading…”
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Use of the Tip-Apex Distance in predicting Dynamic Hip Screw Cut Out in Intertrochanteric Fracture of the Femur in Asian Population by YP Chua, MK Kwan, WM Ng, A Saw

“…The objective of this study was to assess the rate of screw cut out in elderly patients treated with the dynamic hip screw and the relationship to the Tip Apex…”
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Acute Brown-Sequard Syndrome Following Brachial Plexus Avulsion Injury. A Report of Two Cases by Zubair, M, Ravindran, T, Chan, CYW, Saw, LB, Kwan, MK

“…Introduction: Brown-Sequard syndrome is an unusual sequelae of pre-ganglionic brachial plexus injury. There have been sporadic case reports indicating that the…”
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Double Level Extension-Distraction Thoracic Spine Injuries with Concomitant Double Level Sternal Fractures: A Case Report by CK Lee, CYW Chan, LB Saw, MK Kwan

“…Extension-distraction injury of the spine is rare. A majority of these cases occur in the cervical region and at an isolated level. Rare instances of this…”
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After-hours elective spine deformity corrective surgery for patients with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: Is it safe? by Chiu, Chee Kidd, Chan, Chris Yin Wei, Chandren, Josephine Rebecca, Ong, Jun Yin, Loo, Shweh Fern, Hasan, Mohd Shahnaz, Kwan, Mun Keong

“…Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the outcome of after-hours electively planned Posterior Spinal Fusion surgeries for Adolescent Idiopathic…”
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Extensive Brown Tumors of Spine, Distal femur and Patella Presenting with Acute Cord Compression. A Case Report by TH Low, LB Saw, MK Kwan, CYW Chan, AS Deepak

“…We report a case of end-stage renal failure in a patient who presented with acute cord compression and extensive brown tumour involving the spine, distal femur…”
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Comparison of Srs-24 And Srs-22 Scores in Thirty Eight Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Patients Who Had Undergone Surgical Correction by CYW Chan, LB Saw, MK Kwan

“…Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis is a spinal deformity that affects patients’ self image and confidence. Surgery is offered when the curvature is greater than…”
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Chondrosarcoma of T2 Vertebrae Treated by Combined Anterior and Posterior Approach: A Case Report by K Norazian, LB Saw, CYW Chan, R Amin, MK Kwan

“…Chondrosarcoma of the spine is rare; it presents predominantly in very young males and presentation with neurological deficit is uncommon. Treatment of this…”
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Safety Issues and Neurological Improvement following C1- C2 Fusion using C1 Lateral Mass and C2 Pedicle Screw in Atlantoaxial Instability by MK Kwan, CYW Chan, TCC Kwan, YN Gashi, LB Saw

“…The evolution of instrumentation methods for C1-C2 fusion from the use of posterior wiring methods to transarticular screws and C1 lateral mass with C2 pedicle…”
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Staged Surgery for Severe Soft Tissue and Bone Loss of the Knee by CK Chan, JH Goh, WM Ng, MK Kwan, AM Merican, KL Soong

“…A 20- year-old female student was involved in a motor vehicle accident. She sustained a severe friction injury to the left knee that resulted in considerable…”
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Necrotizing Fasciitis of the Lower Limb – A Prospective Study of Prognostic Factors Affecting Mortality by EK Chee, MK Kwan, EH Khoo

“…Necrotizing fasciitis is a life and limb threatening soft tissue infection with a high mortality rate. This study tries to identify the possible risk factors…”
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A Technique for Removal of Forearm Dynamic Compression Plate with Stripped Screws: A Report of Three Cases by CK Lee, MK Kwan, YP Chua

“…Removal of plates is a procedure commonly performed by orthopaedic surgeons and stripped screws are probably the most common problem encountered during this…”
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