Curriculum Vitae
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
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EMERGENCY MEDICINETrauma Surgery
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ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERYJOINT REPLACEMENT, SPINAL SURGERY
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
- FRCS, (SURGERY)Royal College of Surgeons, England
- MBChB, (Medicine, Obstetrics and Surgery)University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES
- Koordinator Program E-Learning08 May 2012 - present (Dean Office, Faculty of Medicine)
- Head01 Mar 2004 - present (Dean Office, Faculty of Medicine)
- Ahli Jawatankuasa Induk Kurikulum Program Ijazah Sarjana Muda Perubatan dan Ijazah Sarjana Muda Pembedahan12 Jul 2012 - present (Dean Office, Faculty of Medicine)
- Kordinator Sistem (Language in Medicine) bagi Program MBBS01 Apr 2013 - 31 Mar 2015 (Faculty)
- Committee Member for UMMC Bone Bank01 Jan 2014 - 31 Dec 2014 (Faculty)
- Head of Department09 Jul 2011 - 01 Aug 2011 (Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine)
- Acting Head of Department01 Jul 2011 - 08 Jul 2011 (Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine)
- Acting Head of Department01 Jan 2011 - 30 Jun 2011 (Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine)
- Acting Head of Department01 Jan 2011 - 30 Jun 2011 (Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine)
- Acting Head of Department01 Jul 2010 - 31 Dec 2010 (Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine)
- Acting Head of Department01 Jan 2010 - 30 Jun 2010 (Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine)
- Acting Head of Department01 Jul 2010 - 31 Dec 2010 (Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine)
- Acting Head of Department01 Jan 2010 - 30 Jun 2010 (Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine)
- Head Coordinator01 Jan 2004 - 30 Sep 2009 (Dean Office, Faculty of Medicine)
- Head of Level/Level Head01 Jan 1995 - 01 Jan 2004 (Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine)
AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP
- KHIDMAT SETIA 20 AWARDUniversity of Malaya, 2011 (University)
- EXCELLENCE SERVICE AWARDUniversity of Malaya, 2008 (University)
- CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENT SERVICEUniversity of Malaya, 2007 (University)
- Civil service award for excellence (Cemerlang)University Malaya, 2007 (University)
- CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENT SERVICEUniversity of Malaya, 2006 (University)
- Civil service award for excellence (Cemerlang)University Malaya, 2006 (University)
- EXCELLENCE SERVICE AWARDUniversity of Malaya, 2003 (University)
- Civil service award for excellence (Cemerlang)University Malaya, 2002 (University)
- Civil service award for excellence (Cemerlang)University Malaya, 1998 (University)
- EXCELLENCE SERVICE AWARDUniversity of Malaya, 1996 (University)
- Civil service award for excellence (Cemerlang)University Malaya, 1996 (University)
- EXCELLENCE SERVICE AWARDUniversity of Malaya, 1995 (University)
- Civil service award for excellence (Cemerlang)University Malaya, 1995 (University)
PUBLICATIONS
Article in Journal
- Kanthan SR, Kavitha K, Addi S, Choon DSK, T. Kamarul. "Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) enhances bone healing in non-united critical-sized defects: A preliminary study involving rabbit models", Int J Care Injured. 2011; 42(8):782-789
- Fadzil FM, Choon D, Arumugam K. A comparative study on the accuracy of noninvasive thermometers.Aust Fam Physician. 2010 Apr;39(4):237-9.
- Teh KK, Ng ES, Choon DS.2009. Mini open carpal tunnel release using Knifelight: evaluation of the safety and effectiveness of using a single wrist incision (cadaveric study).J Hand Surg Eur Vol. 2009 Aug;34(4):506-10.
- C Y W Chan, H Y Nam, R Raveenthiran, S K Choon, C C Tai, Outpatient Pre-operative Assessment in Joint Replacement Surgery, Med J Malaysia, Vol 63 No. 2, June 2008
- CC Tai, SH Tan, NA Misnan, HY Nam, SK Choon, Thirty-Day Morbidity and Mortality after Simultaneous Bilateral Total Knee Arthroplasty, Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal 2008, Vol.2 No. 1
- Wazir, N. N.; Mukundala, V. V.; and Choon, D. S.: Early results of prosthetic hip replacement for femoral neck fracture in active elderly patients. J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong), 14(1): 43-6, 2006.
- Arif, M.; Makundala, V.; and Choon, D. S.: Early results of Rotating Platform total knee replacement. Med J Malaysia, 60 Suppl C: 99-103, 2005.
- Yong, C. K., and Choon, D. S.: Mid-term results of tibial plateau fractures. Med J Malaysia, 60 Suppl C: 83-90, 2005.
- Amalourde, A.; Vinayaga, P.; Naveed, N.; Choon, S. K.; and Zaleha, O.: Objective triceps muscle strength measurement using computerized adaptation. Med J Malaysia, 59 Suppl F: 8-13, 2004.
- Arif M, Sivananthan S, Choon DS. J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong). 2004 Jun;12(1):25-30. Revision of Total Hip arthroplasty, using an anterior cortical wndow, extensive strut allografts and an impaction graft : follow up study
- Sivananthan, S.; Arif, M.; and Choon, D. S.: Small stem Exeter total hip replacement: clinical and radiological follow-up over a minimum of 2.5 years. J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong), 11(2): 148-53, 2003.
- Myllykangas-Luosujarvi, R. et al.: Comparison of low-dose rofecoxib versus 1000 mg naproxen in patients with osteoarthritis. Results of two randomized treatment trials of six weeks duration. Scand J Rheumatol, 31(6): 337-44, 2002.
- Ong, C. T.; Choon, D. S.; Cabrera, N. P.; and Maffulli, N.: The treatment of open tibial fractures and of tibial non-union with a novel external fixator. Injury, 33(9): 829-34, 2002.
Chapter in Books
- David SK Choon, Chan, CK.2013.Pelvic Obliquity after Total Hip Arthroplasty.In Tanavalee, A, Mow, CS, Abbas, AA, Azores, GMS, Budhiparama, NC & Lo, NN. Comprehensive Hip & Knee Textbook, Pg 424-427. Bangkok: Holistic Publishing
- David SK Choon, Chan,CK. 2013. Cemented vs.Cementless Fixation in Hip Arthroplasty. In Tanavalee, A, Mow, CS, Abbas, AA, Azores, GMS, Budhiparama, NC & Lo, NN. Comprehensive Hip & Knee Textbook, pg 260- 267.Bangkok:Holistic Publishing
- Cemented Stem, David Choon. Delta Course Compendium, 2nd Edition, Page 321.
- Early experience with eNdtrac Articular Surface Mounted (ASM) navigation in TKR. David SK Choon, Tai Cheh Chin Total Knee Arthroplasty, 2008 International Knee Symposium & Live Surgery, IB Publishing Co., Pg 66
Article in Proceeding
- ASIA PACIFIC ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATION: D.S.K. Choon and P.F.M. Choon COMPARATIVE MORPHOMETRY OF MALAYSIAN AND AUSTRALIAN PROXIMAL FEMORA OF PATIENTS UNDERGOING TOTAL HIP REPLACEMENT J Bone Joint Surg Br Proceedings, Nov 2002; 84-B: 254.
- Nisar A, Choon DS, Varaprasad M, Abbas AA. Revision total hip arthroplasty using impaction bone grafting technique. Med J Malaysia. 2006 Feb;61 Suppl A:100-2.
- ASIA PACIFIC ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATION: CC. Yew, MV. Varaprasad, and D. Choon CAN SMALL PROXIMAL FEMORAL NAIL (PFN) BE A CHOICE FOR PROXIMAL FRACTURES OF ASIAN FEMORA ? J Bone Joint Surg Br Proceedings, Nov 2002; 84-B: 223.
- ASIA PACIFIC ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATION: VA. Singh and DSK. Choon WATER VOLUMETRY TO DETERMINE POSTOPERATIVE LEG SWELLING AFTER TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT AND IT S RELATIONSHIP TO FRAXIPARINE J Bone Joint Surg Br Proceedings, Nov 2002; 84-B: 227.
RESEARCH PROJECT
National
- 2009 - 2011, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG)In Vivo testing on the biodegradability of hydrogel versus human amniotic membrane ( Principal Investigator(PI))
- 2008 - 2009, Short Term Research Fund (Vote F)(PJP)An in vitro study of the induction of osteogenic potential of cell and protein sources for the repair of osteal defect ( Principal Investigator(PI))
CONSULTANCY PROJECT
- Direct Factor Xa Inhibitor Ym 150 for Prevention of Venous Thromboembolism in Patients Undergoing Elective Total Knee Replacement. a Randomized, Enoxaparin-Controlled, Open Label, Dose-Escalation Study., Parexel Apex01 Jan 2006 - 01 Jan 2008 (International)
- A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Double-Dummy, Parallel Group, Dose Response Study of Subcutaneous Ave5026 With An Enoxaparin Calibrator Arm in The Prevention of Venous Thromboemboilsm in Patients Undergoing Elective Total Knee Replacement Surgery, Sanofi Aventis01 Jan 2006 - 01 Jan 2007 (International)
- Provision of Digitised Radiographs for Templating of New Asiatic C Stems, DePuy International (a Johnson and Johnson company)01 Nov 2001 - 01 Nov 2002 (International)
- Smart Study - International Multicenter Observational Study of a Cohort of Consecutive Asian Patients Undergoing Orthopaedic Surgery, Aventis Pharma01 Nov 2001 - 01 Nov 2002 (International)
- A Comparator Controlled Trial of Mk-0966 Versus Naprosyn in The Control of Pain from Osteoarthritis, Merck Sharpe and Dohme01 Jan 2001 - 01 Jan 2002 (International)
PAPER PRESENTED
INVITED SPEAKER
- 1. Rationale for cruciate retention in TKA; 2. Common Sense in selecting Hip Implants., 27th International Pak Orthocon, The Pakistan Orthopaedic Association (International) (21 Nov 2013 - 24 Nov 2013)
- Cemented Hip Replacement in the Asian Contesxt., Ist Asia Annual Conference , Chinese Orthopaedic Association (International) (08 Nov 2013 - 10 Nov 2013)
- ASM Knee Navigation, 12th Annual Meeting of The Vietnam Orthopaedic Association (VOA) Halong City, Vietnam , Vietnam Orthopaedic Association (International) (24 Oct 2013 - 26 Oct 2013)
- 1.Is there a need for an Asian design hip Reasons for. 2.Revision, Developmental Dysplasia of hip , Great Expectations 2013, Stryker 7th Asia Pacific Hip & Knee Symposium. , Stryker (International) (28 Sep 2013 - 29 Sep 2013)
- 1.Cemented Hip Arthroplasty: Evidence Based Recommendations. 2.Periprosthetic Fractures of THR. , 3rd Scientific Meeting of Indonesian Hip And Knee Society , Indonesian Hip And Knee Society  (International) (23 Aug 2013 - 25 Aug 2013)
- 1. Candidates for Cemented VS Cementless Hip Arthroplasty: Who Are Good and Who Are Bad; 2. Current Treatment and Outcome Treatment in Periprosthetic Joint Infection; 3. Pelvic Obliquity After THA: What Should We Suggest The Patients?, The Combined Meeting of 2013 Asia Pacific Hip Society (APHS) and 2013 Annual Meeting of the Thai Hip & Knee Society (THKS) and the 1st Asean Arthroplasty Association (AAA) Comprehenaive Hip & Knee Course, Asia Pacific Hip Society /Thai Hip & Knee Society / Asean Arthroplasty Association (International) (11 Aug 2013 - 14 Aug 2013)
- 1. CAS in Asia - How realitic is this?; 2. Navigation assisted derotation tibial osteotomy., Asia Pacific Computer Assisted Orthopaedic Surgery Conference 2013 (CAOS ASIA), AOA (International) (15 Jul 2013 - 17 Jul 2013)
- Cemented Acetabular Component, 43rd Malaysian Orthopaedic Association Annual Scientific Meeting & 33rd ASEAN Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress, Malaysian Orthopaedic Association / ASEAN Orthopaedic Association (International) (06 Jun 2013 - 08 Jun 2013)
- 1. Rationale for Cemented Hip Replacement; 2. Small is Better - Head Size Selection; 3. Cruciate Retention is Clearly the Better Choice., Ganga Operative Arthroplasty Course 2013, Dept of Orthopaedic & Spine Surgery, Ganga Hospital, Coimbatore, India (International) (22 May 2013 - 26 May 2013)
- 1. Severe Varus; 2. Periprosthetic Fracture; 3. Complex TKR, Knee International Symposium, Stryker Co. (International) (08 Mar 2013 - 09 Mar 2013)
- 1.Ten Years Result of CStem THR In Malaysia. 2.The Rationale For Cruciate Retaining TKR in Severe Varus Deformity. , The Seventh International Congress of Chinese Orthopaedic Association , Chinese Orthopaedic Association (International) (15 Nov 2012 - 18 Nov 2012)
- The rationale for crucial retention in severe varus TKA , The 30th Annual Autumn Congress of Korean Knee Society , Korean Knee Society (International) (03 Nov 2012 - 03 Nov 2012)
- 1.The Rationale for Cruciate Retention in Severe Varus Total Knee Arthroplasty. 2.Single Stage Revision of Infected TKR/THR. , 35th Annual Scientific Meeting Singapore Orthopaedic Association, Singapore Orthopaedic Association (International) (10 Oct 2012 - 13 Oct 2012)
- 1.Revision for Infected Total Hip Replacement, One Stage 2.Methods for Pain Relief in TKR 3.Treatment of Acute Infections in TKR , Golden Jubilee Congress of the Asia Pacific Orthopaedic Association,  (International) (03 Oct 2012 - 06 Oct 2012)
- 1. The Patellar Needs To Be Resurfaced. 2. Knee Replacement - Navigation or Not , 41st Malaysian Orthopaedic Association Annual General Meeting/Annual Scientific Meeting, Malaysian Orthopaedic Association (National) (22 May 2011 - 24 May 2011)
- -, 7th Survival Skills Course in Orthopaedic Examination, Jabatan Ortopedik, Hospital Pulau Pinang bersama Society of Orthopaedic Surgeons Pulau Pinang (National) (26 Mar 2011 - 26 Mar 2011)
- 1. Fixing of Periprosthetic Fracture TKR 2. Acetabular bone loss management in revision THA, The 2010 Combined Meeting of 12th Thai Hip & Knee Society - 4th ASEAN Arthroplasty Association (AAA) and 5th Combined Hip & Knee and Sports Medicine (International) (13 Aug 2010 - 14 Aug 2010)
- Head size rationale in total hip replacement, 4th Asia Pacific Hip and Knee Symposium  (International) (17 Jun 2010 - 20 Jun 2010)
- The role of Platelet rich plasma in chondrol regeneration following microfracture technique, 2010 International Forum of Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery in Taiwan, Taiwan Arthroscopy and Knee Society (International) (17 Apr 2010 - 17 Apr 2010)
- Uncemented vs Cemented Femoral Stem, Advanced Hip Symposium 2010, Arthroplasty Interest Group (International) (20 Jan 2010 - 22 Jan 2010)
- 1. Traumatic Hip Fractures and Dislocation. 2. Compartment Syndrome., Emergency Orthopaedics Course 2009, Orthopaedic Dept, HTAN (National) (04 Dec 2009 - 04 Dec 2009)
- MIS & Computer assisted orthopaedic surgery - Dreams and Facts, the value for daily work?: The Asian Perspective - the value for daily working in THR?, 1st EFORT Asia Symposium (International) (27 Oct 2009 - 29 Oct 2009)
- Simultaneous TKA, 11th APAS Annual Scientific Meeting (03 Sep 2009 - 06 Sep 2009)
- 1st APAS Lecture - Navigation in TKA: The Cruz of the Matter, 39th Malaysian Orthopaedic Association AGM/ASM & WENMISS 2009 (International) (21 May 2009 - 23 May 2009)
- Total Hip Replacement - Asian Perspective, UP-ORTHOCON 2009 (International) (04 Feb 2009 - 08 Feb 2009)
- 1.Subcapital fracture cemented THR or hemiarthroplasty? 2.Factors affecting total hip dislocation and how to minimize dislocation 3.The Role of CAS in TKR 4.The use of cement in one stage of infected THR revision 5.Early experience with ASM navigation: tips and tricks , 16th Congress of the Indonesian Orthopaedic and Traumatology Association, 6th Meeting of the Hip Section of the Asia Pacific Orthopaedic Association , Asia Pacific Orthopaedic Association (International) (27 Nov 2008 - 29 Nov 2008)
- 1.Thirty-day Morbidity and Mortality after Simultaneous Bilateral Total Knee Arthroplasty. 2.Early experience with eNdtrac Articular Surface Mounted (ASM) navigation in TKR , The 5th Congress of Asia Pacific Knee Society, Bali, Indonesia, Asia Pacific Knee Society (International) (30 Oct 2008 - 01 Nov 2008)
- Early experience with eNdtrac Articular Surface Mounted (ASM) navigation in TKR, 2008 International Knee Symposium & Live Surgery, Chonnam National University Hwasun Hospital (International) (25 Sep 2008 - 26 Sep 2008)
- Periarticular TKR Fractures, Combined Meeting of 28th Asean Orthopaedic Association & 38th Malaysia Orthopaedic Association AGM/Annual Scientific Meeting (International) (26 Jun 2008 - 29 Jun 2008)
- 1. Asia Pacific hip disease - indication and anthropometric requirements. 2 Extensive femoral exposure with Strut Allograft in hip surgery., Asia Pacific Hip symposium, Asia Pacific Hip Section (International) (29 Apr 2006)
- Cruciate retention in TKR - personal experience and results Abstract, 7th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Asia Pacific Orthopaedic Association, Asia Pacific Orthopaedic Association (International) (24 Aug 2005 - 24 Aug 2005)
- Short to medium term experience with Asiatic Polished Stem, 78th Annual Congress of Japanese Orthopaedic Association Meeting, Japanese Orthopaedic Association (International) (12 May 2005 - 12 May 2005)
EVENT ORGANISER
- CR vs PS, Patella - to resurface of not?, Cadaveric Arthroplasty Course, University of Malaya Medical Centre in collaboration with University of Chiang Mai (International) (23 Jan 2011 - 24 Jan 2011)
- Surgical tips and tricks, Asia Pacific Exeter Hip Course (International) (08 Aug 2010 - 09 Aug 2010)
- Assessment and Management of Polytrauma Patients, Orthopaedic Trauma Course 2010, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery (National) (20 Jul 2010 - 23 Jul 2010)
- General Overview of Fracture Management, Basic Principles of Fracture Management Course (National) (08 Jun 2009 - 09 Jun 2009)
- 1. Management of infection in TKR. 2. Management of periprosthetic fracture of the knee. 3. Management of avascular necrosis., Arthroski At Hokkaido (International) (23 Jan 2009 - 25 Jan 2009)
- Assessment and Management of Polytrauma Patients. , Orthopaedic Trauma Course 2008 (National) (15 Jul 2008 - 18 Jul 2008)
- General Overview of Fracture Fixation, Basic Principles of Fracture Management Course (National) (19 Jun 2008 - 19 Jun 2008)
- Instability and Dislocation, ArthroskiAtHokkaido, Organising Chairman (International) (23 Jan 2008 - 25 Jan 2008)
OTHERS
- -, 34th SICOT Orthopaedic World Congress. , SICOT (International) (16 Oct 2013 - 19 Oct 2013)
- -, 9th Asia Pacific Spine Society Congress/9th APOA Paediatric Section Congress/5th APOA Infection Section Scientific Meeting. held on 29-31 August 2013 at Sarawak., Asia Pacific Orthopaedic Association (International) (29 Aug 2013 - 31 Aug 2013)
- -, Attune Clinical Investigator Surgical Training, DePuy Synthes (International) (25 Apr 2013 - 26 Apr 2013)
- -, Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) Provider Course, College of Surgeons, Academy of Medicine of Malaysia (National) (28 Aug 2012 - 30 Aug 2012)
- -, MSS-SRS International Spine Congress 2011, Malaysia Spine Society (International) (08 Dec 2011 - 10 Dec 2011)
- -, Sixth Congress of the Asian Medical Education Association (AMEA-2011), International Medical University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (International) (23 Mar 2011 - 26 Mar 2011)
- -, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2011 Annual Meeting, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (International) (15 Feb 2011 - 19 Feb 2011)
ACADEMIC/PROF. SERVICES
Evaluation
- (2012) Exeter Course 2012, (Speaker/Trainer)
- (2012) Basic Science Examination (Orth) Preparatory Course, (Tutor)
- (2012) Masters Emergency Examination, USM, Kota Bahru , (External Examiner)
- (2012) Orthopaedic Trauma Course, (Convener)
- (2012) Orthopaedic Trauma Course, Penang, (Convener)
- (2012) Conjoint Board of Orthopaedic Theory Examination, (Internal Examiner)
- (2012) Basic Sciences Examination (Orthopaedic Surgery), (Internal Examiner)
- (2010) Department of Orthopaedic Surgery E-Learning Course , (Coordinator)
- (2010) Pemeriksa Penilaian Fasa 1 Latihan Subkepakaran Ortopedik kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia , (Pemeriksa Penilaian )
- (2010) Preparatory Course for Basic Sciences Examination (Orthopaedic Surgery) , (Coordinator)
- (2010) Cadaveric Arthroplasty Course , (Faculty and Organizer)
- (2009) Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal , (Reviewer)
- (2007) Journal of Arthroplasty (ISI indexed), (Reviewer)
- (2005) Malaysian Medical Journal , (Reviewer)
- (2005) Hip International (Journal of the european Hip Society - ISI indexed), (Reviewer)
- (2003) Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery (Journal of the Asia Pacific Orthopaedic Association) , (Reviewer)
Contribution to external organisation
- (2012) Examination Convener, Conjoint Board of Orthopaedics, College of Surgeons, Academy of Medicine of Malaysia, National
- (2011) Honorary Editorial Advisory Board Member, MIMS Cardiology, National
- (2004) Examination Convener, Chairman of the Board of Examiners, College of Surgeons, Academy of Medicine of Malaysia, National
SUPERVISION
Postgraduate Student
Master
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(2010) Recognition of Common Gait Patterns Using iPod Tri-Axial Accelerometer Data, Christopher Khoo Chee Han
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(2006) An In-Vivo Study of The Induction of Osteogenic Potential of Cell and Protein Sources for the Repair of Osteal Defects, Syed Addi Usmi B Othman
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(2005) A Biomechanical Study of Interlocking Nail in Relation to Fracture Configuration, Rukmanikanthan a/l Shanmugan
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(2004) Mini Open Carpal Tunnel Release Using Knifelight: Evaluation of the Safety and Effectiveness of Using a Single Wrist Incision. (Cadaveric Study), Teh Kok Kheng
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(2003) Qualitative correlation of three dimensional (3D) constructive interface in steady state (CISS) gradient-echo MR with histological appearance of articular cartilage., Rajesh Singh
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(2003) Evaluation of 2 methods of fixation for medial malleolus fracture. (Cadaveric study)., Alan Philip Bosco
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(2002) Comparison of mobile-bearing vs fixed bearing total knee arthroplasty: Early outcome study, TAN BOON CHEONG
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(2001) Strength of the clincher knot - a laboratory study, Lee Chee Kuan
TEACHING
Master
- (2005) Masters in Accident and Emergency
- (2005) Masters of Orthopaedics
Bachelor
- (2009) ORS - MBBS
- (2005) ORS - MBBS