Curriculum Vitae

DR. SATURVEITHAN A/L CHANDIRASEGARAN

Medical Lecturer
  • Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
    Faculty of Medicine
  • saturveithan
  • 0379492061

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • ORTHOPAEDICS
    Spine Surgery and Orthopaedic Surgery

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • MOrthSurg, (Orthopaedic Surgery)
    Universiti Malaya
  • MBBS, (Medicine and Surgery)
    Universiti Malaya

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • PBL coordinator Stage 1 & 2 - MBBS
    13 Jan 2023 - 12 Jan 2025 (Department)
  • Mobility Coordinator and Marketing Liaison 2023/2024
    02 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2024 (University Malaya)
  • Committee Members
    19 Sep 2023 - 31 Dec 2024 (University Malaya)
  • Clinical case coordinator for Stage 3 barrier assessment cohort 2018
    29 May 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 (Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine)
  • MBBS Stage 3.3 Coordinator
    27 Jun 2023 - 14 Dec 2023 (Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Chairman
    02 Oct 2023 - 02 Oct 2023 (National)

MEMBERSHIPS

  • ASIA PACIFIC SPINE SOCIETY (APSS) LIFE MEMBER, MEMBER
    Since 2024 (International)
  • LIFE MEMBER OF MALAYSIAN ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATION (MOA), MEMBER
    Since 2023 (National)
  • LIFE MEMBER OF THE MALAYSIAN SPINE SOCIETY, MEMBER
    Since 2023 (National)
  • AO SPINE MEMBERSHIP, MEMBER
    2023 to present (International)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP

  • PRESIDENTIAL BEST RESEARCH AWARD IN INTERNATIONAL MALAYSIAN SPINE SOCIETY SCIENTIFIC CONGRESS 2024
    Malaysian Spine Society, 2024 (International)
  • Presidential Best Research Award in International Malaysian Spine Society Scientific Congress 2023
    Malaysian Spine Society, 2023 (International)
  • Top Student University Malaya (Master of Orthopaedic Surgery 2020)
    University Malaya, 2020 (University)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
WoS
  1. Chan, Chris Yin Wei; Tan, Yee Wern Evonne; Chandren, Josephine Rebecca; Chandirasegaran, Saturveithan; Chung, Weng Hong; Chiu, Chee Kidd; Kwan, Mun Keong (2024). Prediction of postoperative curve correction based on the supine radiographs for adult idiopathic scoliosis patients, SPINE JOURNAL. 24(7), 1272-1281. doi:10.1016/j.spinee.2024.03.012
  2. Chandirasegaran, Saturveithan; Chan, Chris Yin Wei; Chiu, Chee Kidd; Chung, Weng Hong; Hasan, Mohd Shahnaz; Kwan, Mun Keong (2024). Analysis of duration of different stages of surgery in posterior spinal fusion (PSF) for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) patients: comparison between severe versus non-severe AIS, EUROPEAN SPINE JOURNAL. . doi:10.1007/s00586-023-08124-2
  3. Chandirasegaran, Saturveithan; Gunalan, Roshan; Aik, Saw; Kaur, Shaleen (2019). A comparison study on hindfoot correction, Achilles tendon length and thickness between clubfoot patients treated with percutaneous Achilles tendon tenotomy versus casting alone using Ponseti method, JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY. 27(2). doi:10.1177/2309499019839126
Scopus
  1. Chan C.Y.W., Tan Y.W.E., Chandren J.R., Chandirasegaran S., Chung W.H., Chiu C.K., Kwan M.K. (2024). Prediction of postoperative curve correction based on the supine radiographs for adult idiopathic scoliosis (AdIS) patients, Spine Journal. . doi:10.1016/j.spinee.2024.03.012
  2. Chandirasegaran S., Chan C.Y.W., Chiu C.K., Chung W.H., Hasan M.S., Kwan M.K. (2024). Analysis of duration of different stages of surgery in posterior spinal fusion (PSF) for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) patients: comparison between severe versus non-severe AIS, European Spine Journal. 33(4), 1683-1690. doi:10.1007/s00586-023-08124-2
Others
  1. YWE Tan, CH Ngan, Saturveithan C, WH Chung, CK Chiu, CYW Chan, MK Kwan. Feasibility and outcome of sequential scoliosis surgeries in twins with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS): a report of two pairs of twins. MJM Case Reports Journal: 2(3), Dec 2023 (215).
  2. Hussaini, S. M. E., Chandirasegaran, S., Yusof, M. F., & Wahid, A. M. A. (2022). Recalcitrant congenital knee dislocation: a case report of successful serial casting in a dysmorphic infant. Current Orthopaedic Practice, 10-1097.
  3. Saturveithan, C., Premganesh, G., Fakhrizzaki, S., Mahathir, M., Karuna, K., Rauf, K., ... & Jaspreet, K. (2016). Intra-articular hyaluronic acid (HA) and platelet rich plasma (PRP) injection versus hyaluronic acid (HA) injection alone in patients with grade III and IV knee osteoarthritis (OA): a retrospective study on functional outcome. Malaysian orthopaedic journal, 10(2), 35.
  4. Saturveithan, C., Arieff, A., Premganesh, G., & Sivapathasundaram, N. (2014). Salmonella osteomyelitis in a one year old child without sickle cell disease: a case report. Malaysian orthopaedic journal, 8(2), 52.

PAPER PRESENTED

INVITED SPEAKER
  1. Fractures in Osteoporotic Spine, APSS 3rd Basic Spine Webinar Series 2024, Asia Pacific Spine Society (APSS) (International) (27 Oct 2024 - 27 Oct 2024)
  2. Spinal Fusion for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, UMMC-MSS Scoliosis Awareness Day, Malaysian Spine Society - Orthopaedic Department University Malaya (National) (10 Jul 2024 - 11 Jul 2024)
  3. Biomechanics of Spine, 2nd National Northern Spine Motion Preserving Spine Surgery Symposium and Cadaveric Workshop, Northern Spine Society, Malaysian Spine Society and Ministry of Health (Spine Subspeciality) (National) (05 Jun 2024 - 06 Jun 2024)
  4. Decompression Technique L4/L5 Bilateral Subarticular Stenosis, 1st MSS-PCI-IOSS Joint Webinar 2024, Malaysian Spine Society (International) (25 Feb 2024 - 25 Feb 2024)
  5. Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fracture with Intravertebral Cleft, 10th International Malaysian Spine Society Scientific Congress 2023, Malaysian Spine Society (International) (04 Aug 2023 - 06 Aug 2023)
ORAL PRESENTER
  1. Best Presidential Award Winner 2024: Medial Pedicle Wall Referencing Extra-Pedicular (EP) Screw Insertion Technique for Narrow Dysplastic Pedicles In Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) Patients, 11th International MSS Scientific Congress, Malaysian Spine Society (International) (02 Aug 2024 - 04 Aug 2024)
  2. A Computed Tomography (CT) Analysis Of 1595 Screws Using the Novel Medial Wall Glide Technique for Pedicle Screw Insertion In Non-Dysplastic Pedicles In Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) Patients, International MSS Scientific Congress 2024, Malaysian Spine Society (International) (02 Aug 2024 - 04 Aug 2024)
  3. A Novel Approach: Utilization of Medial Pedicle Wall Referencing Extra-Pedicular (EP) Screw Insertion Technique in Narrow Dysplastic Pedicles in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) Patients., Asia Pacific Spine Society 7th Annual Meeting 2024 (APSS 2024), Asia Pacific Spine Society (International) (15 Jun 2024 - 16 Jun 2024)
  4. The Feasibility of Rapid Recovery Protocol (RRP) in Severe Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) Patients (Cobb Angle 90 ) following Posterior Spinal Fusion (PSF)., Asia Pacific Spine Society 7th Annual Meeting 2024 (APSS 2024), Asia Pacific Spine Society (International) (15 Jun 2024 - 16 Jun 2024)
  5. Perioperative Outcome of Severe Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) Patients with Cobb Angle 100 : The Feasibility of Single-Stage Posterior Spinal Fusion with Radical Facetectomies., Asia Pacific Spine Society 7th Annual Meeting 2024 (APSS 2024), Asia Pacific Spine Society (International) (15 Jun 2024 - 16 Jun 2024)
  6. Medial Pedicle Wall Referencing Extra-pedicular (EP) Screw Insertion Technique in Narrow Dysplastic Pedicles during Posterior Spinal Fusion (PSF) in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) Patients, 41st International Congress of the Korean Society of Spine Surgery (KSSS 2024), Korean Society of Spine Surgery (International) (22 May 2024 - 24 May 2024)
  7. Medial Pedicle Wall Referencing Extra-Pedicular (EP) Screw Insertion Technique in Narrow Dysplastic Pedicles in Posterior Spinal Fusion (PSF) in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) Patients, Global Spine Congress, AO Spine (International) (15 May 2024 - 18 May 2024)
  8. Feasibility and Outcome of Accelerated Recovery Protocol in Severe Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Patients undergoing Posterior Spinal Fusion, 10th International Malaysian Spine Society Scientific Congress 2023, Malaysian Spine Society (International) (04 Aug 2023 - 06 Aug 2023)
  9. Analysis of duration of different stages of Posterior Spinal Fusion in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis- A Comparison Between Severe vs Non-Severe AIS, 10th International Malaysian Spine Society Scientific Congress 2023, Malaysian Spine Society (International) (04 Aug 2023 - 08 Aug 2023)
  10. Case Presentation Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fracture with Intravertebral Cleft, 10th International Malaysian Spine Society Scientific Congress 2023, Malaysian Spine Society (International) (04 Aug 2023 - 06 Aug 2023)

ACADEMIC/PROF. SERVICES

Evaluation
  1. (2024) Malaysian Orthopedic Journal: Reviewer, National, (Reviewer)
  2. (2024) Ummp Stage 3.2 MBBS Posting H, University, (Internal Examiner)
  3. (2024) Modified Long Case Examiner Ummp Stage 3.2 Posting G, University, (Internal Examiner)
  4. (2024) Modified Long Case Examination: Stream 4 Posting F (Ummp Stage 3.2 Sesi 2023/2024), University, (Internal Examiner)
Contribution to event
  1. (2023) Organizing Chairman and Speaker, National, (Event Organiser)
  2. (2023) Course Facilitator, National, (Course Facilitator)

SUPERVISION

Under Graduate Students
  1. (2024) UMMP STAGE 3.2 SESI 2023/2024 (COHORT 2020) STREAM 2 – POSTING G
  2. (2024) UMMP STAGE 3.2 SESI 2023/2024 (COHORT 2020) STREAM 1 – POSTING H
  3. (2024) UMMP – PRINT - COHORT 2019
  4. (2023) UMMP STAGE 3.2 SESI 2023/2024 (COHORT 2020) SUPERVISOR STREAM 4 POSTING E
  5. (2023) UMMP STAGE 3.2 SESI 2023/2024 (COHORT 2020) SUPERVISOR STREAM 3 POSTING F
  6. (2023) UMMP STAGE 3.2 SESI 2022/2023 (COHORT 2019) SUPERVISOR STREAM 1 POSTING H
  7. (2023) Practices, Wong Zhi Yong, Yoong Hui Qing

TEACHING

Master
  1. (2023) MTB27200 - Basic Clinical Training
  2. (2023) MTB27300 - Basic Clinical Training
Bachelor
  1. (2023) MIA 2001 - Universiti Malaya Medical Programme (Ummp)

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES

  • Community Care Enrichment Programme (Charity for Severe Scoliosis Patients in Ummc), (20 Apr 2024 - 31 Dec 2024) (National)
  • Contribution to One Hope Charity &Amp; Welfare Programme 2023, (09 May 2023 - 06 Dec 2023) (National)

COURSE ATTENDED

Internal / External Course
INTERNAL COURSE- ORGANIZED BY PTJ
  1. RESEARCH INDUCTION WORKSHOP FOR EARLY CAREER RESEARCHERS (ECR), FACULTY OF MEDICINE, UM 2024, Cube, Aras 4, Fakulti Perubatan (24 Apr 2024 - 24 Apr 2024)
CONFERENCE
  1. 10TH INTERNATIONAL MALAYSIA SPINE SOCIETY (MSS) SCIENTIFIC CONGRESS, Weil Hotel, Ipoh (04 Aug 2023 - 06 Aug 2023)
  2. GLOBAL SPINE CONGRESS 2024, Bangkok (15 May 2024 - 19 May 2024)
  3. THE 41ST INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS OF KOREAN SOCIETY OF SPINE SURGERY, Lotte Hotel, Seoul (22 May 2024 - 25 May 2024)
  4. 2ND NATIONAL NORTHERN SPINE MOTION PRESERVING SPINE SURGERY SYMPOSIUM, Hospital Pulau Pinang (05 Jun 2024 - 06 Jun 2024)
  5. ASIA PACIFIC SPINE SOCIETY (APSS) 7TH ANNUAL MEETING 2024, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (13 Jun 2024 - 16 Jun 2024)
  6. 11TH INTERNATIONAL MSS SCIENTIFIC CONGRESS 2024, Pulau Pinang (02 Aug 2024 - 04 Aug 2024)