Search Results - "Wong, Yat Wa"

Magnetically controlled growing rods for severe spinal curvature in young children: a prospective case series by Cheung, Kenneth Man-Chee, Prof, Cheung, Jason Pui-Yin, MBBS, Samartzis, Dino, DSc, Mak, Kin-Cheung, FRCSEd, Wong, Yat-Wa, FRCSEd, Cheung, Wai-Yuen, FRCSEd, Akbarnia, Behrooz A, MD, Luk, Keith Dip-Kei, Prof

“…Summary Background Scoliosis in skeletally immature children is often treated by implantation of a rod to straighten the spine. Rods can be distracted…”
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A population-based cohort study of 394,401 children followed for 10 years exhibits sustained effectiveness of scoliosis screening by Fong, Daniel Y.T., PhD, Cheung, Kenneth M.C., MD, Wong, Yat-Wa, MD, Wan, Yuen-Yin, MPhil, Lee, Chun-Fan, PhD, Lam, Tsz-Ping, FHKAM(Ortho), Cheng, Jack C.Y., MD, Ng, Bobby K.W., MD, Luk, Keith D.K., MCH

“…Abstract Background context The value of scoliosis screening has been recently shown in a multicenter randomized controlled trial. However, the long-term…”
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Disappearing bone disease of the humerus and the cervico-thoracic spine: a case report with 42-year follow-up by Ganal-Antonio, Anne Kathleen, MD, Samartzis, Dino, DSc, Bow, Cora, MCMSc, BHS, Cheung, Kenneth M.C., MBBS, MD, FRCS, FHKCOS, Luk, Keith D.K., MCh(Orth), FRCSE, FRCSG, FRACS, FHKAM, Wong, Yat-Wa, MBBS, FRCSE FHKCOS, FHKAM

“…Abstract Background Context Disappearing bone disease (DBD) is a rare idiopathic musculoskeletal disorder that is distinguished by bone resorption without bone…”
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Infective Spondylitis in Southern Chinese: A Descriptive and Comparative Study of Ninety-One Cases by YEE, Dennis K. H, SAMARTZIS, Dino, WONG, Yat-Wa, LUK, Keith D. K, CHEUNG, Kenneth M. C

“…A retrospective review of infective spondylitis patients assessed at a major, tertiary referral centre in Hong Kong. To assess the prevalence, risk factors,…”
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Natural history of spinal deformity in a patient with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome: case report with 20-year follow-up by Natarajan, Deepa, MBBS, Samartzis, Dino, DSc, PhD(C), MSc, Wong, Yat-Wa, MBBS, FRCSE, FHKCOS, FHKAM(Orth), Luk, Keith D.K., MCh(Orth), FRCSE, FRCSG, FRACS, FHKAM(Orth), Cheung, Kenneth M.C., MBBS, MD, FRCS, FHKCOS, FHKAM(Orth)

“…Abstract Background context Scoliosis can present in patients with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) and can be surgically treated despite possible complications…”
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Predictive factors for neurological deterioration after surgical decompression for thoracic ossified yellow ligament by Tang, Chris Yuk Kwan, Cheung, Jason Pui Yin, Samartzis, Dino, Leung, Ka Hei, Wong, Yat Wa, Luk, Keith Dip Kei, Cheung, Kenneth Man Chee

“…Purpose To investigate the rate and predictive factors of post-operative neurological deterioration in ossified yellow ligament (OYL) surgery. Methods A…”
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Intrathecal Baclofen Pump Infection With Meningitis: Effective Treatment by Radical Debridement and Intrareservoir Baclofen-Vancomycin Co-Infusion by Koljonen, Paul A, Chan, Sophelia H S, Liu, Thomas, Ho, Alvin C C, Chim, Stella, Tsoi, Nai Shun, Wong, Yat Wa

“…Intrathecal baclofen pump associated central nervous system (CNS) infection and meningitis is a rare but serious complication and may have dire consequences…”
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Outcomes of a Multicenter Safety and Efficacy Study of the SuitX Phoenix Powered Exoskeleton for Ambulation by Patients With Spinal Cord Injury by Koljonen, Paul Aarne, Virk, Anna Sternin, Jeong, Yoon, McKinley, Michael, Latorre, Juan, Caballero, Amaya, Hu, Yong, Wong, Yat Wa, Cheung, Kenneth, Kazerooni, Homayoon

“…Objective: To examine the safety and efficacy of ambulation utilizing a semi-passive and lightweight powered exoskeleton by spinal cord injury (SCI) patients…”
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Functional recovery priorities and community rehabilitation service preferences of spinal cord injury individuals and caregivers of Chinese ethnicity and cultural background by Lam, Chor Yin, Koljonen, Paul Aarne, Yip, Christopher Chun Hei, Su, Ivan Yuen Wang, Hu, Yong, Wong, Yat Wa, Cheung, Kenneth Man Chee

“…Spinal cord injury (SCI) causes significant and permanent disability affecting motor, sensory and autonomic functions. We conducted a survey on the priorities…”
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Multidisciplinary programme for rehabilitation of chronic low back pain - factors predicting successful return to work by Leung, Gabriel Ching Ngai, Cheung, Prudence Wing Hang, Lau, Gareth, Lau, Sin Ting, Luk, Keith Dip Kei, Wong, Yat Wa, Cheung, Kenneth Man Chee, Koljonen, Paul Aarne, Cheung, Jason Pui Yin

“…There are no clear indicators for predicting return to work for patients with chronic low back pain (LBP). We aim to report the outcomes of a 14-week…”
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Knowledge Gaps in Biophysical Changes After Powered Robotic Exoskeleton Walking by Individuals With Spinal Cord Injury-A Scoping Review by Yip, Christopher C H, Lam, Chor-Yin, Cheung, Kenneth M C, Wong, Yat Wa, Koljonen, Paul A

“…In addition to helping individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) regain the ability to ambulate, the rapidly evolving capabilities of robotic exoskeletons…”
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What every orthopaedic surgeon should know about COVID-19: A review of the current literature by Yung, Colin Shing-Yat, Fok, Kevin Chi Him, Leung, Ching Ngai, Wong, Yat Wa

“…The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has severely affected the medical community and stopped the world in its tracks. This review aims to provide the basic…”
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The predictive value of the fulcrum bending radiograph in spontaneous apical vertebral derotation in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis by Luk, Keith D K, Cheung, Wai-Yuen, Wong, Yik, Cheung, Kenneth M C, Wong, Yat-Wa, Samartzis, Dino

“…A prospective cohort study of Cobb angles (CA) and apical vertebral rotations (AVR) in 25 patients who had adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. To assess in vivo…”
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Predictability of the Fulcrum Bending Radiograph in Scoliosis Correction with Alternate-Level Pedicle Screw Fixation by Cheung, Kenneth M.C, Natarajan, Deepa, Samartzis, Dino, Wong, Yat-Wa, Cheung, Wai-Yuen, Luk, Keith D.K

“…BACKGROUND:The fulcrum bending radiograph accurately predicts scoliosis curve correction in patients with thoracic adolescent idiopathic scoliosis who are…”
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Surgical repair of a large intrathoracic meningocele associated with neurofibromatosis type 1 after failed cystoperitoneal shunts: illustrative case by Sum, Christopher H F, Li, Lai-Fung, Taw, Benedict B T, Lui, Wai-Man, Sit, Ko-Yung, Chow, Velda L Y, Wong, Yat-Wa

“…Surgical treatment of intrathoracic meningoceles, commonly associated with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), aims to reduce sac size for symptomatic relief. The…”
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The Osteoporosis Society of Hong Kong (OSHK): 2013 OSHK guideline for clinical management of postmenopausal osteoporosis in Hong Kong by Ip, Tai-Pang, Cheung, Shing-Kee William, Cheung, Tak-Cheong, Choi, Tak-Cheong, Chow, Siu-Lun Eddie, Ho, Yiu-Yan Andrew, Kan, Sik-Yau Anita, Kung, Wai-Chee Annie, Lee, Ka-Kui, Leung, Ka-Li Frankie, Leung, Yin-Yan Jenny, Lo, Seen-Tsing Sue, Sy, Chung-Tai, Wong, Yat-Wa

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Cervical ribs as a caution for spine surgeons in thoracic spinal surgery by Yat Wa Wong, Kenny Yat Hong Kwan, Keith Dip Kei Luk

“…Cervical ribs are well-described anomalous additional ribs arising from the seventh cervical vertebrae, but they can be a potential cause for wrong-level…”
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A Multidisciplinary Rehabilitation Programme for Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain: A Prospective Study by Luk, Keith Dip Kei, Wan, Thomas Wai Man, Wong, Yat Wa, Cheung, Kenneth Man Chee, Chan, Keith Ying Kei, Cheng, Aldous Chun Shing, Kwan, Mike Wing Wang, Law, Karlen Kar Pui, Lee, Peter Wing Ho, Cheing, Gladys Lai Ying

“…Purpose. To examine the effectiveness of a multidisciplinary rehabilitation programme for patients with chronic low back pain in Hong Kong, and to identify…”
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Efficacy of Postoperative Pain Management Using Continuous Local Anesthetic Infusion at the Iliac Crest Bone Graft Site in Patients with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Parallel, Double-Blinded, Randomized Controlled Pilot Trial by Samartzis, Dino, Bow, Cora, Cheung, Jason Pui Yin, Sham, Phoebe, Mak, Kin-Cheung, Cheung, Wai-Yuen, Wong, Yat-Wa, Luk, Keith D. K., Cheung, Kenneth M. C., Lawmin, Jean-Claude

“…Study Design Randomized controlled trial. Objective Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is a common spinal deformity that affects every population. In severe…”
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The Proximal Thoracic Curve in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: Surgical Strategy and Management Outcomes by Elfiky, Tarek Anwar, Samartzis, Dino, Cheung, Wai-Yuen, Wong, Yat-Wa, Luk, Keith D.K., Cheung, Kenneth M. C.

“…There is no consensus on the definition of a structural proximal thoracic curve (PTC) and the indications for fusion. As such, we assessed a single institute's…”
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