Curriculum Vitae

ASSOCIATE PROF. DR. JAYALETCHUMI A/P GUNASAGARAN

Associate Professor
  • Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
    Faculty of Medicine

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • HAND AND MICROSURGERY
  • ORTHOPAEDICS
    HAND AND MICROSURGERY

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • MORTHSURG, (Orthopaedic Surgery)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)
  • MBBS, (Medicine and Surgery)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • Head of Unit
    01 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2026 (Department)
  • Committee Members
    01 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2024 (Department)
  • Head of Unit
    22 Oct 2020 - 31 Oct 2022 (Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Programme Coordinator
    02 Sep 2019 - 31 Dec 2021 (Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Programme Coordinator
    01 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 (Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine)

MEMBERSHIPS

  • CERTIFICATE OF SPECIALIST REGISTRATION, MEMBER
    Since 2017 (National)
  • LIFE MEMBER OF MALAYSIAN ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATION (MOA), MEMBER
    Since 2017 (National)
  • MALAYSIAN SOCIETY FOR SURGERY OF THE HAND (MSSH), MEMBER
    2016 to 2023 (National)
  • MEMBER OF ASIA PACIFIC ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATION, MEMBER
    2022 to 2022 (International)
  • MALAYSIAN MEDICAL COUNCIL NATIONAL SPECIALIST REGISTER (CERTIFICATE OF SPECIALIST REGISTRATION), MEMBER
    2018 to 2022 (National)
  • NATIONAL SPECIALIST REGISTER , MEMBER
    2017 to 2022 (National)
  • COMMITTEE MEMBER FOR THESIS REVIEW COMMITTEE (TRC), MEMBER
    2017 to 2022 (University)
  • ORTHOPAEDIC SPECIALTY COMMITTEE (OSC) , ASSESSORS
    2020 to 2020 (University)
  • JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY, REVIEWER
    2020 to 2020 (University)
  • MEDICAL JOURNAL OF MALAYSIA, REVIEWER
    2020 to 2020 (National)
  • MALAYSIAN ORTHOPAEDIC JOURNAL (MOJ), REVIEWER
    2020 to 2020 (University)
  • ASIA PACIFIC WRIST ASSOCIATION, MEMBER
    2019 to 2020 (International)
  • MALAYSIAN ORTHOPAEDIC JOURNAL (MOJ), REVIEWER
    2019 to 2019 (International)
  • MALAYSIAN ORTHOPAEDIC JOURNAL (MOJ), REVIEWER
    2019 to 2019 (University)
  • JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY, REVIEWER
    2019 to 2019 (International)
  • ORTHOPAEDIC SPECIALTY COMMITTEE (OSC), ASSESSORS
    2019 to 2019 (University)
  • MALAYSIAN ORTHOPAEDIC JOURNAL (MOJ), REVIEWER
    2019 to 2019 (University)
  • MICROSURGERY COURSE, OTHERS
    2017 to 2019 (University)
  • CBO PART 2, EXAMINER
    2018 to 2018 (National)
  • COORDINATOR FOR TRAIN THE TRAINER COURSE, COORDINATOR
    2018 to 2018 (University)
  • ORTHOPAEDIC SPECIALTY COMMITTEE (OSC), OTHERS
    2018 to 2018 (National)
  • JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY, REVIEWER
    2018 to 2018 (International)
  • MALAYSIAN ORTHOPAEDIC JOURNAL (MOJ), REVIEWER
    2018 to 2018 (National)
  • GANGA MEDICAL CENTRE AND HOSPITALS (P) LTD., OTHERS
    2018 to 2018 (International)
  • ORTHOPAEDIC SPECIALTY COMMITTEE (OSC), OTHERS
    2018 to 2018 (National)
  • MALAYSIAN ORTHOPAEDIC JOURNAL (MOJ), REVIEWER
    2018 to 2018 (National)
  • JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY, REVIEWER
    2018 to 2018 (International)
  • UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA, EXAMINER
    2018 to 2018 (University)
  • ORTHOPAEDIC SPECIALTY COMMITTEE (OSC), ASSESSORS
    2018 to 2018 (National)
  • MALAYSIAN ORTHOPAEDIC JOURNAL (MOJ), REVIEWER
    2017 to 2018 (University)
  • MALAYSIA ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATION, MEMBER
    Since 2017 (National)
  • COORDINATOR STAGE 2 MBBS, UNIVERSITI MALAYA, COORDINATOR
    2017 to 2018 (University)
  • THESIS REVIEW COMMITTEE, COMMITTEE
    2017 to present (University)
  • JOURNAL OF HEALTH AND TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE (JUMMEC), REVIEWER
    2017 to 2017 (University)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP

  • Penghargaan Khas
    Universiti Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC), 2021 (University)
  • CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION
    Malaysian Society for Surgery of the Hand (MSSH), 2019 (National)
  • CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENT SERVICE
    University of Malaya, 2019 (University)
  • Best Poster Award 14TH MSSH Annual Scientific Meeting and MSHT Annual Scientific Meeting
    Malaysian Society For Surgery of the Hand (MSSH), 2018 (National)
  • Sijil Perkhidmatan Cemerlang
    Jabatan Kesihatan Negeri Perak Darul Ridzuan, 2015 (Government)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
WoS
  1. Chuah, Jia Peng; Khoo, Saw Sian; Chung, Tze Yang; Jayaletchumi, Gunasagaran (2023). Photobiomodulation Therapy in Carpal Tunnel Release: A Randomized Controlled Trial, PHOTOBIOMODULATION PHOTOMEDICINE AND LASER SURGERY. 41(8), 402-407. doi:10.1089/photob.2023.0018
  2. Gunasagaran, Jayaletchumi; Ab Wahab, Nuraliza; Khoo, Saw Sian; Shamsul, Shams Amir; Shivdas, Sachin; Hashim, Shahrul; Ahmad, Tunku Sara (2023). Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) aided full-length phrenic nerve transfer for restoration of elbow flexion, JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY. 31(2). doi:10.1177/10225536231180330
  3. Khoo, Saw Sian; Guruseelan, Nishand; Gunasagaran, Jayaletchumi; Shamsul, Shams Amir; Razak, Izzati; Ahmad, Tunku Sara (2023). Reliability of WhatsApp images of plain radiographs to diagnose fractures of the hand and wrist, JOURNAL OF HAND SURGERY-EUROPEAN VOLUME. . doi:10.1177/17531934231151202
  4. Nasir, Mardhiyah Abdul; Ahmad, Tunku Sara; Low, Tze Hau; Devarajooh, Cassidy; Gunasagaran, Jayaletchumi (2023). Flexor tendon degeneration affects short-term outcomes of open trigger digit release, PLOS ONE. 18(5). doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0286301
  5. Singh, Vivek Ajit; Jia, Tan Yong; Santharalinggam, Rupini Devi; Gunasagaran, Jayaletchumi (2023). Relationship of ulna styloid fracture to the distal radio-ulnar joint stability. A clinical, functional, and radiographic outcome study, PLOS ONE. 18(1). doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0279210
  6. Lim, Shan Hua; Ahmad, Tunku Sara Tunku; Devarajooh, Cassidy; Gunasagaran, Jayaletchumi (2022). Upper limb infections: A comparison between diabetic and non-diabetic patients, JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY. 30(1). doi:10.1177/23094990221075376
  7. Yao, Justin Chin Zheng; Ayob, Khairul Anwar; Gunasagaran, Jayaletchumi Gunasagaran Jayaletchumi Gunasagaran Jayaletchumi (2022). A traumatic open knee wound in a replaced knee resulting in a prosthetic joint infection, JOINT DISEASES AND RELATED SURGERY. 33(1), 225-229. doi:10.52312/jdrs.2022.529
  8. Phang, Zi Hao; Khoo, Saw Sian; Gunasagaran, Jayaletchumi; Ahmad, Tunku Sara Tunku (2021). Clinical outcome of Maggot Debridement Therapy followed by Negative Pressure Wound Therapy for chronic hand wound with Multi-Drug Resistant Organism infection: Two cases and review of the literature, JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY. 29(3). doi:10.1177/23094990211067302
  9. Chee, W. H., Gunasagaran, J., & Ahmad, T. S. (2020). A comparison of delta wire technique versus extension block pinning in the treatment of bony Mallet finger. Handchirurgie Mikrochirurgie Plastische Chirurgie, 52(3), 176-181. doi: 10.1055/a-1170-5590
  10. Gunasagaran, J., Sian, K. S., Ahmad, T. S. (2019). Nail bed and flap reconstructions for acute fingertip injuries - A case review and report of a chemical burn injury. Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery, 27(2), 1-6. doi:10.1177/2309499019839278
  11. Sim, S. E., Gunasagaran, J., Goh, K. J., Ahmad, T. S. (2019). Short-term clinical outcome of orthosis alone vs combination of orthosis, nerve, and tendon gliding exercises and ultrasound therapy for treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome. Journal of Hand Therapy, 32(4), 411-416. doi: 10.1016/j.jht.2018.01.004
  12. Sim, Sze En; Gunasagaran, Jayaletchumi; Goh, Khean-Jin; Ahmad, Tunku Sara (2019). Short-term clinical outcome of orthosis alone vs combination of orthosis, nerve, and tendon gliding exercises and ultrasound therapy for treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome, JOURNAL OF HAND THERAPY. 32(4), 411-416. doi:10.1016/j.jht.2018.01.004
  13. Gunasagaran, J., Sean, E. S., Shivdas, S., Amir, S., Ahmad, T. S. (2017). Perceived comfort during minor hand surgeries with wide awake local anaesthesia no tourniquet (WALANT) versus local anaesthesia (LA)/tourniquet. Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery, 25(3), 4. doi:10.1177/2309499017739499
  14. Singh, V. A., Gunasagaran, J., Pailoor, J. (2015). Granular cell tumour: malignant or benign?, Singapore Medical Journal. 56(9513-517), Article
ESCI
  1. Gunasagaran, Jayaletchumi; Ong, Therese Chaye Chui; Devarajooh, Cassidy; Ahmad, Tunku Sara (2023). The Outcome of Moderate-to-Severe Complications Related to Peripheral Intravenous Devices at Upper Limb, JOURNAL OF HAND SURGERY-ASIAN-PACIFIC VOLUME. 28(02), 235-240. doi:10.1142/S2424835523500273
  2. Gunasagaran, J.; Tan, Y. Y.; Ahmad, T. S. (2022). Successful Replantation Despite Improper Storage of Amputated Thumb: A Case Report, MALAYSIAN ORTHOPAEDIC JOURNAL. 16(1), 122-125. doi:10.5704/MOJ.2203.019
  3. Lee, Y. J., Harmony, T. C. Y., Jamal-Azmi, I. S., Gunasagaran, J., & Ahmad, T. S. (2021). Bowling: Occupational Hazards of the Wrist and Hand in Elite Tenpin Bowlers. Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal, 15(1), 113-118. doi: 10.5704/moj.2103.017
Scopus
  1. Ahmad Muslim M.Y., Gunasagaran J. (2023). WOOD IN MY WEBSPACE: A CASE REPORT, Journal of Health and Translational Medicine. 26(1), 9-11. doi:10.22452/jummec.vol26no1.3
  2. Chuah J.P., Khoo S.S., Chung T.Y., Jayaletchumi G. (2023). Photobiomodulation Therapy in Carpal Tunnel Release: A Randomized Controlled Trial, Photobiomodulation, Photomedicine, and Laser Surgery. . doi:10.1089/photob.2023.0018
  3. Gunasagaran J., Ab Wahab N., Khoo S.S., Shamsul S.A., Shivdas S., Hashim S., Ahmad T.S. (2023). Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) aided full-length phrenic nerve transfer for restoration of elbow flexion, Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 31(2). doi:10.1177/10225536231180330
  4. Gunasagaran J., Ong T.C.C., Devarajooh C., Ahmad T.S. (2023). The Outcome of Moderate-to-Severe Complications Related to Peripheral Intravenous Devices at Upper Limb, Journal of Hand Surgery Asian-Pacific Volume. 28(2), 235-240. doi:10.1142/S2424835523500273
  5. Khoo S.S., Guruseelan N., Gunasagaran J., Shamsul S.A., Razak I., Ahmad T.S. (2023). Reliability of WhatsApp images of plain radiographs to diagnose fractures of the hand and wrist, Journal of Hand Surgery: European Volume. 48(5), 419-425. doi:10.1177/17531934231151202
  6. Nasir M.A., Ahmad T.S., Low T.H., Devarajooh C., Gunasagaran J. (2023). Flexor tendon degeneration affects short-term outcomes of open trigger digit release, PLoS ONE. 18(5 MAY). doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0286301
  7. Singh V.A., Jia T.Y., Santharalinggam R.D., Gunasagaran J. (2023). Relationship of ulna styloid fracture to the distal radio-ulnar joint stability. A clinical, functional, and radiographic outcome study, PLoS ONE. 18(1 January). doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0279210
  8. Lee, Y. J., Harmony, T. C. Y., Jamal-Azmi, I. S., Gunasagaran, J., & Ahmad, T. S. (2021). Bowling: Occupational hazards of the wrist and hand in elite tenpin bowlers. Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal, 15(1), 113-118. doi: 10.5704/MOJ.2103.017
  9. Phang Z.H., Khoo S.S., Gunasagaran J., Tunku Ahmad T.S. (2021). Clinical outcome of Maggot Debridement Therapy followed by Negative Pressure Wound Therapy for chronic hand wound with Multi-Drug Resistant Organism infection: Two cases and review of the literature, Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 29(3). doi:10.1177/23094990211067302
  10. Jayaletchumi, G., Chung, W. H., Sachin, S., Amir, S., Khoo, S. S., Chandran, P. A., Ahmad, T. S. (2019). Intraosseous lesion of phalanx: Two similar cases but not the same. Journal of Health and Translational Medicine, 22(2), 1-3.
Others
  1. Teh, K.K., Gunasagaran, J., Choo, C.H., Ahmad, T.S. (2021). A Novel Supraretinacular Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release: Surgical technique, clinical efficacy and safety (series of 48 consecutive cases). Journal of Hand Surgery Global Online. Available online 13 August 2021.
  2. Gunasagaran,J., Khoo, S.S., Ahmad, T.S. Reconstructions for Acute Fingertip Injuries - A Case Review and Report of a Chemical Burn Injury (In press)
  3. Jayaletchumi, G., Mansor, A., Ahmad, T.S. (2019). Orthopaedic Clinical Quiz. Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal, 13(2), 64-67.
  4. Ab Razak, N.I., Hasnan, N., Indera Putera, K.A.S., Gunasagaran, J., Ahmad, T.S. People with disabilities: An ancient society got it right, but can we? Int J Disabil Hum Dev 2018, 17(4), 445-449.
  5. Gunasagaran J, Rasid RJ, Mappiare S, Devarajooh C, Ahmad TS. (2018). Microgrids: A Model for Basic Microsurgery Skills Training. Malaysia Orthopaedic Journal, 12(2), 37-41.
  6. Sim, SE., Gunasagaran, J., Goh, KJ., Ahmad TS. (2018) Short term clinical outcome of orthosis alone versus combination of orthosis, nerve and tendon gliding exercises, and ultrasound therapy for treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome. Journal of Hand Therapy. 1 - 5.
Chapter in Books
  1. A. Razak, N.I., Hasnan, N., Gunasagaran, J., I. Putera, K.A.S., Ahmad, T.S. (2020). People with Disabilities: An Ancient Society Got It Right, but Can We? In A. Tenenbaum & J. Merrick, (Eds.), Disability: International Aspects. New York, NY: Nova Science Publisher, Inc.
Article in Proceeding
  1. Khoo, S. S., Hue, C. C., Gunasagaran, J., Shivdas, S., Shamsul Bahar, S. A., Ahmad, T. S. (2022). Nail Trephination versus Nailbed Repair in Subungual Haematoma: Does the Method of Treatment Affect Outcome?. J Hand Surg Eur, 47E(1), S435.
  2. Khoo, S. S., Hue, C. C., Gunasagaran, J., Shivdas, S., Shamsul Bahar, S. A., Ahmad, T. S. (2022). The reliability of plain radiograph interpretation through WhatsApp messaging system in orthopaedic hand trauma consultation. J Hand Surg Eur, 47E(1), S437.
  3. Khoo, S. S., Ling, X. W., Chai, Y. C., Gunasagaran, J., Shivdas, S., Shamsul Bahar, S. A., Ahmad, T. S. (2022). Atypical presentation of intratendinous gout over the wrist causing carpal tunnel syndrome - our experience of 9 cases in 9 years. J Hand Surg Eur, 47E(1), S436.

RESEARCH PROJECT

National
  1. 2022 - 2024, University Grant
    Outcome of Gradual Stretching Exercises With and Without Silicone Oil Therapy for Early Finger Mobilization in Post-Operative Acute Hand Infections: A Randomised Controlled Trial ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  2. 2016 - 2018, Bantuan Kecil Penyelidikan (BKP)
    Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of Michigan Hand Outcomes Questionnaire- malay version ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  3. 2020 - 2020, UMSC Care Fund
    Gradual Arterial Insufficiency in Brachial Plexus Injury: When is the right time for free tissue transfer? ( Applicant)
  4. 2017 - 2018, MOSTI
    The Creation of and Trials on Clinical Prototype of a Fixator for Correction of Fixed Flexion Deformities of The Digits ( Consultant)
International
  1. 2018 - 2022, Private Funding
    Efficacy and safety of thermo-sensitive anti adhesive barrier gel for preventing adhesion after flexor tendon repair ( Principal Investigator(PI))
University
  1. 2019 - 2022, Private Funding
    Nail Trephination Versus Nail Bed Repair In Subungual Haematoma : Does The Method Of Tretment Affect Outcome? ( Co-Researcher)

CONSULTANCY PROJECT

  • Orthopaedic Surgeon, Specialize in Upper Limb and Microsurgery, University Hospital
    01 Jan 2016 - 01 Jan 2019 (National)

PAPER PRESENTED

INVITED SPEAKER
  1. Biomechanics of Flexor Tendons & Repair, Crash Course in Applied Biomechanics in Orthopaedics, National Orthopaedic Centre of Excellence in Research and Learning (NOCERAL) (National) (02 Sep 2023 - 02 Sep 2023)
  2. Scaphoid Nonunion and Flexor Tendon Injury, THE 28th NATIONAL POSTGRADUATE ORTHOPAEDIC INTENSIVE COURSE 2023, Jabatan Ortopedik & Traumatologi, HCTM, UKM (National) (08 Mar 2023 - 08 Mar 2023)
  3. Improving patient's comfort during hand surgery (WALANT vs LA/torniquet): A clinical trial in UMMC, 36th Korean Society for Surgery of the Hand Annual International Meeting, Korean Society for Surgery of the Hand (KSSH) (International) (02 Nov 2018 - 03 Nov 2018)
  4. Pediatric Fractures - Pearls, 14th MSSH Annual Scientific Meeting & MSHT Annual Scientific Meeting, Malaysian Society for Surgery of the Hand (MSSH) (National) (20 Oct 2018 - 21 Oct 2018)
  5. Basic Microsurgery, 1st Borneo Basic Microsurgery Workshop, Jabatan Ortopedik HQE, POKKS & UMS (National) (27 Aug 2018 - 30 Sep 2018)
  6. Injection Workshop-Trigger Finger and Carpal Tunnel Release, Spine Instructional Course 2018, Spine Research Unit, NOCERAL (National) (03 Mar 2018 - 04 Mar 2018)
  7. VATS (Thoracoscopy) Aided Phrenic Nerve Transfer in Brachial Plexus Surgery, 11th Congress of the Asian Pacific Federation of Societies for Surgery of the Hand (APFSSH), APFSSH (International) (09 Nov 2017 - 09 Nov 2017)
ORAL PRESENTER
  1. Low-Level Laser Therapy after Carpal Tunnel Release, ASIAN PACIFIC FEDERATION OF SOCIETIES FOR SURGERY OF THE HAND (APFSSH) 2023, ASIAN PACIFIC FEDERATION OF SOCIETIES FOR SURGERY OF THE HAND (APFSSH) 2023 (International) (02 Jun 2023 - 02 Jun 2023)
  2. PURULENT TENOSYNOVITIS OF THE EXTENSOR CARPI ULNARIS: A RARE CASE REPORT, 21st Asia Pacific Orthopaedic Association Congress 2021, Asia Pacific Orthopaedic Association (APOA) (International) (29 Jul 2021 - 31 Jul 2021)
  3. A SIMPLE METHOD TO PREVENT BACK OUT OF THE K-WIRE FROM THE BONE IN CENTRALIZATION PROCEDURE IN RADIAL CLUB HAND: A CASE REPORT, 21st Asia Pacific Orthopaedic Association Congress 2021, Asia Pacific Orthopaedic Association(APOA) (International) (29 Jul 2021 - 31 Jul 2021)
  4. A Rare Tumour with Finger Clubbing, 21st Asia Pacific Orthopaedic Association Congress 2021, Asia Pacific Orthopaedic Association(APOA) (International) (29 Jul 2021 - 31 Aug 2021)
  5. A Rare Case of Post-traumatic Palmar Arteriovenous Fistula, 21st Asia Pacific Orthopaedic Association Congress 2021, Asia Pacific Orthopaedic Association (APOA) (International) (29 Jun 2021 - 31 Jul 2021)
  6. EVALUATION OF CARPAL TUNNEL PRESSURE IN SUPRARETINACULAR ENDOSCOPIC CARPAL TUNNEL RELEASE COMPARED TO CONVENTIONAL ENDOSCOPY CARPAL TUNNEL RELEASE: A CADAVERIC STUDY, 50th Malaysian Orthopaedic Association Annual Scientific Meeting 2021 & 40th ASEAN Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress 2021, Malaysian Orthopaedic Association (MOA) (International) (22 Jun 2021 - 26 Jun 2021)
  7. DIAMETER OF DIGITAL ARTERIES AND THEIR CORRELATION WITH FINGER ANTHROPOMETRIC MEASUREMENTS A PRELIMINARY CADAVERIC STUDY, 50th Malaysian Orthopaedic Association Annual Scientific Meeting 2021 & 40th ASEAN Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress 2021, Malaysian Orthopaedic Association (MOA) (International) (22 Jun 2021 - 26 Jun 2021)
  8. A COMPARISON OF DELTA WIRE TECHNIQUE VERSUS EXTENSION BLOCK PINNING IN THE TREATMENT OF BONY MALLET FINGER, 50th Malaysian Orthopaedic Association Annual Scientific Meeting 2021 & 40th ASEAN Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress 2021, Malaysian Orthopaedic Association (MOA) (International) (22 Jun 2021 - 26 Jun 2021)
  9. ENCHONDROMA: AN INCIDENTAL FINDING ON IMAGE INTENSIFIER MACHINE, 50th Malaysian Orthopaedic Association Annual Scientific Meeting 2021 & 40th ASEAN Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress 2021, Malaysian Orthopaedic Association (MOA) (International) (22 Jun 2021 - 26 Jun 2021)
  10. DIAMETER OF DIGITAL ARTERIES AND THEIR CORRELATION WITH FINGER ANTHROPOMETRIC MEASUREMENTS A PRELIMINARY CADAVERIC STUDY, 50th Malaysian Orthopaedic Association Annual Scientific Meeting 2021 & 40th ASEAN Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress 2021, Malaysian Orthopaedic Association (MOA) (International) (22 Jun 2021 - 26 Jun 2021)
  11. RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS, 15TH MSSH ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC MEETING, MALAYSIAN SOCIETY FOR SURGERY OF THE HAND (National) (18 Oct 2019 - 19 Oct 2019)
POSTER PRESENTER
  1. ADULT PREAXIAL POLYDACTYLY: A CASE SERIES, 50th Malaysian Orthopaedic Association Annual Scientific Meeting 2021 & 40th ASEAN Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress 2021, Malaysian Orthopaedic Association (MOA) (International) (22 Jun 2021 - 22 Jul 2021)
  2. RECURRENT DIGITAL MUCOUS CYST IN AN ADOLESCENT TREATED WITH EXCISION AND BILOBED FLAP, 50th Malaysian Orthopaedic Association Annual Scientific Meeting 2021 & 40th ASEAN Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress 2021, Malaysian Orthopaedic Association (MOA) (International) (22 Jun 2021 - 26 Jun 2021)
  3. CONCOMITANT GIANT CELL TUMOROF TENDON SHEATH IN A DORSAL WRIST GANGLION CYST -A CASE REPORT, 50th Malaysian Orthopaedic Association Annual Scientific Meeting 2021 & 40th ASEAN Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress 2021, Malaysian Orthopaedic Association (MOA) (International) (22 Jun 2021 - 26 Jun 2021)
  4. Atypical Presentation of Intratendinous Gout Over the Wrist causing Carpal Tunnel Syadrome- A Case Report, 15TH MSSH ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC MEETING (ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC MEETING) , MALAYSIAN SOCIETY FOR SURGERY OF THE HAND (MSSH) (National) (18 Oct 2019 - 19 Oct 2019)
  5. Epidemiology of Fingertip Amputations in an Urban Tertiary Medical Centre in Malaysia, 49th Malaysian Orthopaedic Association Annual Scientific Meeting/ Annual General Meeting 2019, Malaysian Orthopaedic Association (MOA) (National) (02 May 2019 - 04 May 2019)
  6. DELTA WIRE TECHNIQUE IN TREATING BONY MALLET FINGER: A CASE SERIES, 49th Malaysian Orthopaedic Association Annual Scientific Meeting/ Annual General Meeting 2019 , Malaysian Orthopaedic Association (MOA) (National) (02 May 2019 - 04 May 2019)
  7. Extensor tendon ruptures in primary osteoarthritis of distal radioulnar joint , 49th Malaysian Orthopaedic Association Annual Scientific Meeting/ Annual General Meeting 2019 , Malaysian Orthopaedic Association (National) (02 May 2019 - 05 May 2019)
  8. ATYPICAL LIPOMATOUS TUMOUR AT THENAR: A CASE REPORT, 49th Malaysian Orthopaedic Association Annual Scientific Meeting/ Annual General Meeting 2019 (Conference), Malaysian Orthopaedic Association (MOA) (National) (02 May 2019 - 04 May 2019)
  9. Soft Tissue Chondromas: An Atypical Manifestation of a Rare Soft Tissue Tumour., 49th Malaysian Orthopaedic Association Annual Scientific Meeting/ Annual General Meeting 2019, Malaysian Orthopaedic Association (MOA) (National) (02 May 2019 - 04 May 2019)
  10. OPEN EXTENDED CARPAL TUNNEL RELEASE IN ULNAR LONGITUDINAL DEFICIENCY LIMB: A CASE REPORT, 49th Malaysian Orthopaedic Association Annual Scientific Meeting/ Annual General Meeting 2019 (Conference), Malaysian Orthopaedic Association (MOA) (National) (02 May 2019 - 04 May 2019)
  11. Biceps rerouting after forearm osteotomy for severe supination deformity in brachial plexus birth palsy, 49th Malaysian Orthopaedic Association Annual Scientific Meeting/ Annual General Meeting 2019, Malaysian Orthopaedic Association (National) (02 May 2019 - 04 May 2019)
  12. A Rare Presentation of Diffuse Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis (PVNS) of the Wrist, 49th Malaysian Orthopaedic Association Annual Scientific Meeting/ Annual General Meeting 2019 (Conference), Malaysian Orthopaedic Association (National) (02 May 2019 - 04 May 2019)
  13. Epidemiology of Hand Injuries Secondary to Sports in a Tertiary Medical Centre , APOA Sports Meeting 2019, Asia Pacific Orthopaedic Association (International) (04 Apr 2019 - 06 Apr 2019)
  14. Intraosseous epidermoid inclusion cyst mimics chondrosarcoma: A case report, Malaysia Society for Surgery of the Hand Annual Scientific Meeting , Malaysia Society for Surgery of the Hand (MSSH) (National) (20 Oct 2018 - 21 Oct 2018)
  15. Mycobacterium marinum Infection of the Hand: A Case Report, 48th Malaysian Orthopaedic Association Annual Scientific Meeting/ Annual General Meeting 2018, Malaysian Orthopaedic Association (MOA) (National) (10 May 2018 - 12 May 2018)
  16. Severe Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Secondary to Isolated Gouty Tophi of Flexor Tendons , 48th Malaysian Orthopaedic Association Annual Scientific Meeting/ Annual General Meeting 2018, Malaysian Orthopaedic Association (MOA) (National) (10 May 2018 - 12 May 2018)
  17. Medical Photography Archiving: Tips on how to set-up a simple archiving system , 48th Malaysian Orthopaedic Association Annual Scientific Meeting/ Annual General Meeting 2018 (Conference), Malaysian Orthopadic Association (MOA) (National) (10 May 2018 - 12 May 2018)
  18. Similar but not the same: Two cases of rare intraosseous lesion of phalanx, 11th Congress of the Asian Pacific Federation of Societies for Surgery of the Hand (APFSSH), APFSSH (International) (07 Nov 2017 - 10 Nov 2017)
  19. Rare thrombosed vessel swelling of the finger presenting as swan neck deformity A case report, 47th Annual General Meeting/ Annual Scientific Meeting, Malaysian Orthopaedic Association (MOA) (National) (19 May 2017 - 21 May 2017)
  20. Rupture of the Flexor Tendons of the Index Finger after Distal Radius Fracture , 46th Malaysian Orthopaedic Association Annual Scientific Meeting/ Annual General Meeting 2018 (Conference) (Conference), Malaysian Orthopaedic Association (MOA) (National) (25 May 2016 - 28 May 2018)
PRESENTER
  1. PRIMARY HYPERPARATHYROIDISM WITH SOLITARY PHALANGEAL BROWN TUMOR: A CASE REPORT, Malaysia Society for Surgery of the Hand Annual Scientific Meeting, Malaysia Society for Surgery of the Hand (MSSH) (National) (20 Oct 2018 - 21 Oct 2018)
  2. Injection Workshop-Trigger Finger and Carpal Tunnel Release, UMMC Spine Instructional Course 2017, Spine Research Unit, NOCERAL (National) (19 Feb 2017 - 19 Feb 2017)
  3. Case Examination of Patients, 12th MSSH Annual Scientific Meeting and Wrist Arthroscopy Workshop, Malaysian Society for Surgery of the Hand (MSSH) (National) (06 Oct 2016 - 06 Oct 2016)
  4. Injection Workshop- Trigger Finger and Carpal Tunnel release, UMMC Spine Instructional Course 2016, Spine Research Unit, NOCERAL (National) (24 Jul 2016 - 24 Jul 2016)
  5. Principle of Buttress Plating, Basic Principles of Fracture Management, Trauma Orthopaedic Unit, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Mlaaya (National) (18 Jul 2016 - 18 Jul 2016)
OTHERS
  1. Suturing, 16th Silent Mentor Medical Students Workshop, Silent Mentor Program Affiliated with Tzu Chi University (University) (05 Oct 2016 - 05 Oct 2016)
  2. Basic of Suturing, Basic Microsurgery Course, Upper Limb and Reconstructive Microsurgery Unit (National) (27 Jul 2015 - 31 Jul 2015)

ACADEMIC/PROF. SERVICES

Evaluation
  1. (2023) Reviewer for Neurology Asia Journal, International, (Reviewer)
  2. (2023) Viva Examiner for Orthopaedic Specialty Committee (Osc) Part 1, National, (External Examiner)
  3. (2023) Assessor for Frgs Grant Proposal, University, (External Assessor)
  4. (2023) Assessor for Multi-Mini Interview (Mmi) Selection for Postgraduate Orthopaedic Training (Spot) 2023, National, (External Evaluator)
  5. (2023) Thesis Review Committee (Trc), University, (Internal Evaluator)
  6. (2023) Invitation as a Reviewer for The Journal of Hand Surgery-Asian Pacific Volume, International, (Reviewer)
  7. (2022) Committee Member for Trc(Thesis Review Committtee), University, (Internal Evaluator)
  8. (2021) Abstract Reviewer for The Second Combined Asean Hand Society Meeting 2021, National, (Reviewer)
  9. (2021) Appointment as Examiner for Basic Sciences (Orth) and Orthopaedic Specialty Part 1, National, (Internal Examiner)
  10. (2021) Review for Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery, International, (Reviewer)
  11. (2021) Appointment as Examiner for Osc Part 2 Examination May 2021, National, (Internal Examiner)
  12. (2021) Review for Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery, International, (Reviewer)
  13. (2021) Reviewer for Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal (Moj), International, (Reviewer)
  14. (2021) Virtual Osce Examiner for Selection for Postgraduate Orthopaedic Training (Spot) Examination, National, (Internal Examiner)
  15. (2021) Malaysian Orthopaeic Journal (MOJ) , (Reviewer)
  16. (2020) Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery (JOS), (Reviewer)
  17. (2020) Title of article: Latrogenic injury of posterolateral structures during femoral tunneling in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: A cadaveric study, (Reviewer)
Contribution to external organisation
  1. (2020) Officer in-charge for Microsurgery Training and Research Laboratory, Microsurgery Training and Research Laboratory, NOCERAL
  2. (2019) Microsurgery Course (Program Director), Upper Limb and Reconstructive Microsurgery, Department of Orthopaedic, University of Malaya, University
  3. (2019) Curriculum Review Panel Member for Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), MERDU, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya
  4. (2018) Reviewer Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery, Journal of orthopaedic Surgery
Contribution to event
  1. (2023) Speaker for Topic: Biomechanics of Flexor Tendon & Repairs, National, (Course Facilitator)
  2. (2023) Free Paper Presenter At Asian Pacific Federation of Societies for Surgery of The Hand (Apfssh) 2023, International, (Participant)
  3. (2023) Speaker for The 28th National Postgraduate Orthopaedic Intensive Course 2023, National, (Course Facilitator)
  4. (2023) Orthopaedic Specialty Committee Train The Trainers Course (Osc Ttt)-Synchronous Session, National, (Participant)
  5. (2023) Chairman and Facilitator for UM Tendon Repair Workshop 2023, National, (Event Organiser)
  6. (2023) Programme Director and Facilitator for UM Basic Microsurgery Course, International, (Event Organiser)
  7. (2022) Instructor/ Facilitator for a Silent Mentor Surgical Workshop 2022, International, (Course Facilitator)
  8. (2022) Attended Malaysian 51st Malaysian Orthopaedic Association Annual Scientific Meeting/ Annual General Meeting 2022, National, (Participant)
  9. (2022) Speaker for Topic: Rheumatoid Hand, National, (Panelist/Moderator)
  10. (2022) Speaker for Topic: Biomechanics of Flexor Tendon & Repairs, National, (Panelist/Moderator)
  11. (2021) Speaker for Topic: Trans-Scaphoid Perilunate Fractures, International, (Panelist/Moderator)
  12. (2021) Speaker (Adelaide Technique and Running Epitendinous Suture) and Facilitator for Practical Sessions: Kessler, Adelaide and Running Epitendinous Suture, University, (Panelist/Moderator)
  13. (2021) Attended Online Conference, 21st Congress of The Asia Pacific Orthopaedic Association, International, (Participant)
  14. (2021) Attended 21st Asia Pacific Orthopaedic Association Congress 2021, International, (Participant)
  15. (2021) Speaker for Topic: Nerve Injury-Osce, National, (Panelist/Moderator)
  16. (2021) Program Director for UM Basic Microsurgery Course, International, (Event Organiser)
Mentoring
  1. (2024) Appointment as Mentor for MBBS Student, University, (Mentor)
  2. (2023) Appointment as Mentor for MBBS Student, University, (Mentor)
  3. (2022) Appointment as Mentor for The MBBS Program, University, (Mentor)

SUPERVISION

Postgraduate Student
Master
  1. (2020) LOW-LEVEL LASER THERAPY (LLLT) IN CARPAL TUNNEL RELEASE, Chuah Jian Peng
  2. (2020) -, HAN GAN
  3. (2019) Nail Trephination Versus Nailbed Repair in Subungual Haematoma: Does the Method of Treatment Affect Outcome?, Dr Hue Chee Chen
  4. (2019) Comparison between Wide Awake Local Anaesthesia No Tourniquet (WALANT), Lidocaine & Bicarbonate, and Lidocaine alone as Local Anaesthesia (LA) in carpal tunnel release-A Randomised Controlled Trial, Dr Srijan Madusoodanan
  5. (2019) -, HUE CHEE CHEN
  6. (2019) -, SRIJAN MADUSOODANAN
  7. (2018) -, NISHAND GURUSEELAN
  8. (2018) -, CHUAH JIA PENG
  9. (2018) -, RAM KUMAR RAO A/L ATHINARAYANA RAO
  10. (2017) Diametere and Sizes of Microsurgical Vessels, Lau Chun Liang
  11. (2017) -, LAU CHUN LIANG
  12. (2016) Flexor digitorum superficialis tendon degeneration in trigger finger: Does it influence the outcome of open trigger release?, Mardhiyah bt Abdul Nasir
  13. (2016) -, MARDHIYAH BT ABDUL NASIR
  14. (2016) -, TAN YONG JIA
  15. (2015) Determining the effectiveness of combined non surgical treatment in carpal tunnel syndrome by ultrasound, Sim Sze En
  16. (2015) Design and development of a new supraretinacular endoscopic carpal tunnel release instrumentation and technique, Choo Chng Wei
  17. (2015) -, SIM SZE EN
Under Graduate Students
  1. (2020) , DEWI FIBRINI
  2. (2018) Supervising Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia Student

TEACHING

Master
  1. (2023) MTB27200 - Basic Clinical Training
  2. (2023) MTB27300 - Basic Clinical Training
  3. (2018) MGI - Master in Orthopaedic Surgery
  4. (2017) MGI - Master in Orthopaedic Surgery
Bachelor
  1. (2023) MIA 2001 - Universiti Malaya Medical Programme (Ummp)
  2. (2020) MEM - MBBS Stage 1 & 3.2
  3. (2019) UMMP - MBBS Stage 1 & 3.2
  4. (2018) MEM - MBBS Stage 1 & 3.2
  5. (2017) MEM - MBBS Stage 1 & 3.2

PATENT/IPR

  • Median Nerve Examination
    COPYRIGHT
  • AN APPARATUS FOR FLEXION DEFORMITY CORRECTION OF A DIGIT
    Patent filing (National)

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES

  • Volunteer for Limbs for Life 2019, (23 Nov 2019 - 23 Nov 2019)
  • Volunteer for Limbs for Life Bubs 2018, (01 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2018)
  • Volunteer for Limbs for Life Bubs 2016, (01 Dec 2016 - 01 Dec 2016)

COURSE ATTENDED

Internal / External Course
CONFERENCE
  1. 13TH CONGRESS OF THE ASIA PACIFIC FEDERATION OF SOCIETIES FOR SURGERY OF THE HAND/ 13TH APFSSH, 9TH APFSHT & 8TH APWA, Singapore Expo 1 Expo Drive, #02-01 Singapore 486150 Singapore (30 May 2023 - 03 Jun 2023)