Curriculum Vitae

ASSOCIATE PROF. DR. KHOO SAW SIAN

Associate Professor
  • Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
    Faculty of Medicine
  • sawsian.khoo
  • 0379492061

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • ADVANCED RECONSTRUCTIVE HAND SURGERY
  • UPPER LIMB AND RECONSTRUCTIVE MICROSURGERY
  • FELLOWSHIP IN PAEDIATRIC CONGENITAL HAND SURGERY
  • CERTIFIED MEDICAL IMPAIRMENT ASSESSOR (NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH)
  • ORTHOPAEDICS
    UPPER LIMB AND RECONSTRUCTIVE MICROSURGERY

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • MASTER OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY, (Orthopaedic Surgery)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)
  • MBChB, (Medicine and Surgery)
    University of Dundee, UK

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • Coordinator
    07 Mar 2018 - 31 Dec 2029 (Department)
  • Committee Members
    22 Feb 2018 - 31 Dec 2029 (National)
  • Task Force Member
    01 Jul 2020 - 31 Dec 2029 (Department)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Kurikulum Jabatan (JKKJ) Ijazah Tinggi
    20 Jul 2024 - 19 Jul 2026 (Department)
  • Pemangku Ketua Unit Hand & Microsurgery
    02 Sep 2024 - 31 Jan 2025 (Department)
  • Ketua Penyelaras Jawatankuasa Peperiksaan Akhir Sarjana Surgeri Ortopedik
    01 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 (Department)
  • Clinical Administration
    01 Apr 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 (Department)
  • Coordinator
    15 Oct 2019 - 31 Dec 2023 (Department)
  • Quality Manager
    15 Oct 2019 - 31 Dec 2022 (Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Head of Unit
    01 Aug 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 (Department)
  • Manager
    01 Apr 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 (Department)
  • Coordinator
    01 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 (International)
  • Clinical Administration
    01 Aug 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 (Department)
  • Coordinator
    17 May 2022 - 26 May 2022 (National)
  • Coordinator
    01 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 (International)
  • Assistant Coordinator for OSC Part 2 Examination for Masters in Orthopaedic Surgery
    01 Nov 2020 - 30 Nov 2020 (Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Invigilator for MBBS Peperiksaan Profesional (Tambahan) Peringkat 3.2 Sesi 2017/2019
    11 Jun 2019 - 11 Jun 2019 (University Malaya)
  • Case Writer for UMMP PBL Module, Block 3 (Musculoskeletal Sciences), Stage 1
    07 Mar 2018 - 03 Mar 2019 (Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Invigilator for MBBS 2016/2018 Session Final Examination
    30 May 2018 - 30 May 2018 (Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Assistant Coordinator for Conjoint Board of Orthopaedic Part 2 Examination April/May 2018 in University of Malaya
    01 Apr 2018 - 04 May 2018 (Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Observer in Professional Examination Stage 3.2 MBBS Session 2016/2018
    11 Apr 2018 - 11 Apr 2018 (Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine)

MEMBERSHIPS

  • AFFILIATE FELLOW OF ASIA PACIFIC ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATION - WAVES (WOMEN'S ADVOCACY SECTION), FELLOW
    2022 to present (International)
  • MALAYSIAN SOCIETY FOR SURGERY OF THE HAND, MEMBER
    2018 to present (National)
  • MALAYSIAN ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATION, MEMBER
    Since 2016 (National)
  • OSC EXAMINATION BOARD COMMITTEE, COMMITTEE MEMBER
    2022 to 2023 (National)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP

  • EXCELLENCE SERVICE AWARD
    University of Malaya, 2023 (University)
  • Excellent service and commitment to University Malaya Medical Centre in combating COVID-19 pandemic
    University Malaya Medical Centre, 2021 (National)
  • Mahmood Merican Best Masters Thesis Award Finalist
    Malaysian Orthopaedic Association Council, 2016 (Community)
  • Service Excellence Award
    Selangor State Health Department , 2012 (Government)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
WoS
  1. Shen, Xiao Fang; Khoo, Saw Sian (2024). Advances in Pediatric Toe Transfers, HAND CLINICS. 40(2), 237-248. doi:10.1016/j.hcl.2023.10.004
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. Khoo, Saw Sian (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
  5. 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
  6. 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
Scopus
  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. Shen X.F., Khoo S.S. (2023). Advances in Pediatric Toe Transfers, Hand Clinics. . doi:10.1016/j.hcl.2023.10.004
  5. 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
Others
  1. Khoo, S.S., Mansor, A., Ahmad, T.S. (2020). Orthopaedic Clinical Quiz. Malaysian Orthopedic Journal, 14(1), 106-109.
  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., 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. JUMMEC, 22(2), 1-3.
  4. Khoo, S., Loi, K., Tan, K., Abdulrazzaq Mahmod, S., & Singh, S. (2015). Bedside Continuous Irrigation and Drainage as an Interim Local Treatment for Septic Arthritis of the Knee in the Medically Unstable Patient: A Case Report. Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal, 9(2), 57-59. doi:10.5704/moj.1507.003
  5. Khoo, S., Loong, F., Md Sham, L., Singh, M., & Amit, J. (2012). A Rare Case of Heterotopic Ossification in a Newborn: A Case Report. Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal, 6(3), 48-50. doi:10.5704/moj.1207.006
Chapter in Books
  1. Shamsul, S. A., Gunasagaran, J., Khoo, S. S. (2023). Personalised Learning Experience in Orthopaedic Surgical Training. In Nur Azah Hamzaid (Ed.) Personalised learning. (pp. 343-52). Universiti Malaya Press.
  2. Jayaletchumi Gunasagaran, Khoo Saw Sian, Tunku Sara Ahmad (2022). Trigger Digits In D. E. Boyce, G. Giddins, D. J. Shewring. (Eds.), Tendon Disorders of the Hand and Wrist: IFSSH/FESSH Instructional Course Book 2022. Germany: Thieme Medical Publishers.
  3. Khoo, S. (2012). Section 1: Teaching, Testing and Learning: E-learning resources. In D. E. Evans & N. G. Patel (Authors), 101 things to do with spare moments on the ward (p. 9). Chichester: Wiley-Blackwell.
  4. Khoo, S. (2012). Section 7: Data Interpretation: Patient notes. In D. E. Evans & N. G. Patel (Authors), 101 things to do with spare moments on the ward (p. 111). Chichester: Wiley-Blackwell.
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.
  4. Khoo, S. S., Teh, K. K., Wong, K. T. Ahmad, T. S. (2022). Motor Endplate and Distal Nerve Stump Morphology as Prognostic Factors for the Outcome of Neurotisation in Patients with Brachial Plexus Injury. J Hand Surg Eur, 47E(1), S436.
Other Publications
  1. Khoo, S.S. (2022). UM Tendon Repair Workshop. Rubrica, issue 6. - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  2. Ahmad, T. S. (Director), Gunasagaran, J., Shivdas, S., Amir, S., Khoo, S. S., Ting, R. J. (2021). Examination of Median Nerve [Video]. Published by UM Hand Surgery. Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4gCMrzvvnE - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  3. University Malaya Medical Centre Antibiotic Guideline (Edition 2020) - Framework

RESEARCH PROJECT

National
  1. 2021 - 2025, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    A Multi-modality Investigation On The Prediction Of Early Diagnosis Of Oa With The Integration Of Deep Learning And Molecular Metabolic Profiles Approach ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  2. 2019 - 2020, RU Geran - ADEC
    "A Pilot Study For Personalised Learning Pathway For Degree Of Master Of Orthopaedic Surgery Utilising The Model Of `Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? " ( Co-Researcher)
  3. 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 ( Consultant)
University
  1. 2022 - 2025, 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 ( Co-Researcher)
  2. 2019 - 2022, Private Funding
    Nail Trephination Versus Nail Bed Repair In Subungual Haematoma : Does The Method Of Tretment Affect Outcome? ( Principal Investigator(PI))

PAPER PRESENTED

INVITED SPEAKER
  1. Debunking the Myths in Common Congenital Hand Differences, Live Webinar Series: BREAKFAST@UMHEALTH, VISIBILITY UNIT, FACULTY OF MEDICINE, UNIVERSITI MALAYA (University) (15 May 2024 - 15 May 2024)
  2. Trigger Digits, IFSSH, IFSHT & FESSH Combined Congress, IFSSH, IFSHT & FESSH (International) (08 Jun 2022 - 08 Jun 2022)
  3. Differentiating between OA vs RA of the hand, The Hand Course 2021 - "COVID-19 era" (MSSH Annual Scientific Meeting), Malaysian Society for Surgery of the Hand (National) (25 Mar 2021 - 27 Mar 2021)
  4. Carpal Tunnel Injection / Trigger Finger Injection, Spine Instructional Course 2020, Spine Research Unit, NOCERAL, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Malaya (National) (21 Jan 2020 - 21 Jan 2020)
  5. Guyon's Canal, 15th MSSH Annual Scientific Meeting, Malaysian Society for Surgery of the Hand (National) (18 Oct 2019 - 19 Oct 2019)
  6. Hand Infections - Simple but Nasty, Musculoskeletal Infection Symposium 2019, Jabatan Ortopedik & Traumatologi, Hospital Sungai Buloh (National) (12 Sep 2019 - 13 Sep 2019)
  7. Distal Radius Plating, Sungai Buloh Trauma Symposium: Basic Trauma Operative Workshop, Orthopaedic and Traumatology Department, Hospital Sungai Buloh (National) (10 Dec 2016 - 10 Dec 2016)
  8. Introduction to Plaster of Paris, POP Workshop for House Officers , Orthopaedic and Traumatology Department, Hospital Sungai Buloh (Others) (01 Oct 2016 - 01 Oct 2016)
  9. Complications of Plaster of Paris, POP Workshop for House Officers, Orthopaedic and Traumatology Department, Hospital Sungai Buloh (Others) (01 Oct 2016 - 01 Oct 2016)
  10. Osteoporosis and Breastfeeding, World Breastfeeding Day, Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department, Hospital Sungai Buloh (Others) (04 Aug 2016 - 04 Aug 2016)
ORAL PRESENTER
  1. Nail Trephination Versus Nail Bed Repair in Subungual Haematoma: Does the Method of Treatment Affect Outcome?, IFSSH, IFSHT & FESSH Congress, IFSSH, IFSHT & FESSH (International) (06 Jun 2022 - 10 Jun 2022)
  2. Atypical presentation of intratendinous gout over the wrist causing carpal tunnel syndrome - our experience in 9 years, IFSSH, IFSHT & FESSH Congress, IFSSH, IFSHT & FESSH (International) (06 Jun 2022 - 10 Jun 2022)
  3. Motor Endplate and Distal Nerve Stump Morphology as Prognostic Factors for the Outcome of Neurotisation in Patients with Brachial Plexus Injury, IFSSH, IFSHT & FESSH Congress, IFSSH, IFSHT & FESSH (International) (06 Jun 2022 - 10 Jun 2022)
  4. The reliability of plain radiograph interpretation through WhatsApp messaging system in orthopaedic hand trauma consultation, IFSSH, IFSHT & FESSH Congress, IFSSH, IFSHT & FESSH (International) (06 Jun 2022 - 10 Jun 2022)
  5. Motor Endplate and Distal Nerve Stump Morphology as Prognostic Factors for the Outcome of Neurotisation in Patients with Brachial Plexus Injury, 46th Malaysian Orthopaedic Association Annual Scientific Meeting: Mahmood Merican Best Masters Thesis Presentation, Malaysian Orthopaedic Association (National) (27 May 2016 - 27 May 2016)
POSTER PRESENTER
  1. 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 (National) (02 May 2019 - 04 May 2019)
  2. 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 (National) (02 May 2019 - 04 May 2019)
  3. 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)
  4. 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 (National) (02 May 2019 - 04 May 2019)
  5. OPEN EXTENDED CARPAL TUNNEL RELEASE IN ULNAR LONGITUDINAL DEFICIENCY LIMB: A CASE REPORT, 49th Malaysian Orthopaedic Association Annual Scientific Meeting / Annual General Meeting 2019, Malaysian Orthoapedic Association (National) (02 May 2019 - 04 May 2019)
  6. Epidemiology of Hand Injuries Secondary to Sports in a Tertiary Medical Centre, APOA Sports Conference 2019, Asia Pacific Orthopaedic Association (International) (04 Apr 2019 - 06 Apr 2019)
  7. Primary Hyperparathyroidism With Solitary Phalangeal Brown Tumour: A Case Report, Combined 14th Annual Scientific Meeting of MSSH with MSHT 2018, Malaysian Society For Surgery Of The Hand (National) (20 Oct 2018 - 21 Oct 2018)
  8. Medical Photography Archiving: Tips on how to set-up a simple archiving system, 48th Malaysian Orthopaedic Association Annual Scientific Meeting / Annual General Meeting, Malaysian Orthopaedic Association (National) (10 May 2018 - 12 May 2018)
  9. Severe Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Secondary To Isolated Gouty Tophi of Flexor Tendons, 48th Malaysian Orthopaedic Association Annual Scientific Meeting / Annual General Meeting, Malaysian Orthopaedic Association (National) (10 May 2018 - 12 May 2018)
  10. Mycobacterium marinum infection of the hand, 48th Malaysian Orthopaedic Association Annual Scientific Meeting / Annual General Meeting, Malaysian Orthopaedic Association (National) (10 May 2018 - 12 May 2018)
  11. A Case Report Of Ipsilateral Distal End Radius And Olecranon Fracture, Two Different Biomechanical Causes In The Same Patient, 47th Malaysian Orthopaedic Association Annual General Meeting / Annual Scientific Meeting, Malaysian Orthopaedic Association  (National) (18 May 2017 - 21 May 2017)
  12. Non-traumatic Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture due to Anterior Intermeniscal Ligament in a Patient with Generalised Joint Laxity: A Case Report, 46th Malaysian Orthopaedic Association Annual Scientific Meeting, Malaysian Orthopaedic Association (National) (26 May 2016 - 28 May 2016)
  13. Haematoma Formation Within Pre-Existing Haemangioma Following Dengue Fever: A Case Report and Review of 6-Year Data from Univeristy of Malaya Medical Centre, 6th Malaysian Orthopaedic Association Annual Scientific Meeting, Malaysian Orthopaedic Association (National) (26 May 2016 - 28 May 2016)
  14. Bedside Continuous Irrigation and Drainage: A Trearment for Septic Arthritis of the Knee in Patients "Unfit for Surgery and Anaesthesia", 46th Malaysian Orthopaedic Association Annual Scientific Meeting, Malaysian Orthopaedic Association (National) (26 May 2016 - 28 May 2016)
  15. Haematoma Formation Within Pre-Existing Haemangioma Following Dengue Fever: A Case Report and Review of 6-Year Data from Univeristy of Malaya Medical Centre, 11th Asia Pacific Musculoskeletal Tumour Society Meeting, Asia Pacific Musculoskeletal Tumour Society (International) (21 Apr 2016 - 23 Apr 2016)
  16. Is There a Safe Platelet Count for Lumbar Puncture? A Case Report of Cauda Equina Syndrome, 45th Annual Scientific Meeting of Malaysian Orthopaedic Association, Malaysian Orthopaedic Association (National) (22 May 2015 - 24 May 2015)
  17. Bedside Continuous Irrigation and Drainage as an Interim Local Treatment for Knee Septic Arthritis in the Medically Unstable: A Case Report, 45th Annual Scientific Meeting of Malaysian Orthopaedic Association, Malaysian Orthopaedic Association (National) (22 May 2015 - 24 May 2015)
  18. A Rare Case of Heterotopic Ossification in a Newborn: A Case Report, 42nd Annual Scientific Meeting of Malaysian Orthopaedic Association, Malaysian Orthopaedic Association (National) (14 Jun 2012 - 17 Jun 2012)
  19. Rupture Of Both Extensor And Flexor Tendons Associated With A Closed Phalangeal Fracture, 42nd Annual Scientific Meeting of Malaysian Orthopaedic Association, Malaysian Orthopaedic Association (National) (14 Jun 2012 - 17 Jun 2012)
PRESENTER
  1. Ancient Remedy for Modern Medicine, Wednesday Morning Symposium, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya (University) (17 Jul 2019 - 17 Jul 2019)
OTHERS
  1. Nerve Repair Workshop Facilitator, National Basic Nerve Repair Workshop 2019, Orthopaedic Department, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University Putra Malaysia (National) (27 Jun 2019 - 28 Jun 2019)
  2. Brachial Plexus Birth Palsy, Meet the Expert Session, 6th Congress of APFSHT, 10th Congress of APFSSH, Asian Pacific Federation of Societies for Surgery of the Hand (International) (02 Oct 2014 - 04 Oct 2014)

ACADEMIC/PROF. SERVICES

Evaluation
  1. (2024) Examiner for Osce Paper for Barrier Assessment 1 (Ba) MBBS 2023/2024, University, (Internal Examiner)
  2. (2024) Reviewer for The Journal of Hand Surgery (Asian-Pacific Volume), International, (Reviewer)
  3. (2024) Examiner for Osce Paper for Required Summative Assessment 1 (Rsa1) MBBS 2023/2024, University, (Internal Examiner)
  4. (2024) Examiner (Structured Viva and Mmi) for Selection of Postgraduate Orthopaedic Training (Spot) 2024, National, (External Examiner)
  5. (2024) An Unusual Growth in The Nail Matrix: a Case of Superficial Acral Fibromyxoma, International, (Reviewer)
  6. (2023) Reviewer for Neurology Asia Journal, International, (Reviewer)
  7. (2023) Reviewer for The Journal of Hand Surgery (Asian-Pacific Volume), International, (Reviewer)
  8. (2023) A Long-Standing Large Enchondroma of 5th Metacarpal Associated With Deformity of The Adjacent Metacarpal Bone: a Rare Case Report, International, (Reviewer)
  9. (2023) Reviewer for Scientific Reports Journal, International, (Reviewer)
  10. (2023) A Study of The Obstacles to Patient Management in Aerial Emergency Services as Perceived by Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Personnel: a Qualitative Content Analysis, International, (Reviewer)
  11. (2023) Development and External Validation of a Clinical Prediction Model for Predicting Quality of Recovery Up to One Week After Surgery, International, (Reviewer)
  12. (2023) Examiner (Interactive Osce and Viva) for Selection for Postgraduate Orthopaedic Training (Spot) 2023, National, (External Examiner)
  13. (2022) Osc Part 2 Examination May 2022 - Osce Paper, National, (External Examiner)
  14. (2022) Examiner for MBBS Session 2021/2022 Stage 3.3 Professional Examination: Clinical Examination, University, (Internal Examiner)
  15. (2022) Research Proposal Evaluation for Postgraduate Research Programme Admission (Phd), University, (Reviewer)
  16. (2022) Examiner for MBBS Stage 1 Professional Examination Session 2021/2022 Osce Paper, University, (Internal Examiner)
  17. (2022) Reviewer for "Osteoid Osteoma of Ulnar Head: An Uncommon Tumour, An Uncommon Location and An Uncommon Cause of Ulnar Sided Wrist Pain"., International, (Reviewer)
  18. (2022) Examiner for Osc Part 2 Examination May 2022 - Theory Paper, National, (External Examiner)
  19. (2022) Viva Examiner for Orthopaedic Specialty Part 1 Examination (Pathology), National, (External Examiner)
  20. (2022) Research Proposal Evaluation for Mmedsc. (Immunomodulation Effect of Mesenchymal Stem Cells Secretome in Modulating Monocytes Adhesion in Inflamed Knee Osteoarthritic Synovium)., University, (Reviewer)
  21. (2021) Management of Ulnar Nerve Entrapment Following Closed Reduction of Fracture Forearm in a Child Supported by Case Report, International, (Reviewer)
  22. (2021) Examiner for Osc Part 2 Examination November 2021 (Osce), National, (External Examiner)
  23. (2021) Examiner Panel for MBBS Stage 3.3 and Stage 3.2 (Repeat) Professional Examination, 2020/2021 Session, University, (Internal Examiner)
  24. (2021) Thesis Examiner for Session 2018/2019 Masters of Orthopaedic Surgery Candidate, University, (Internal Assessor)
  25. (2021) Osc Part 2 Examination May 2021, National, (External Examiner)
Contribution to external organisation
  1. (2024) Representative for Sub-Specialty Unit (Hand Surgery) - Department's Quality Management (Dqm), University, (Auditor)
  2. (2024) Wakil Jabatan Sebagai Ahli Jawatankuasa Ijazah Tinggi (Jkit), University, (Resource Person)
  3. (2024) Contributions of Ummp Exam Bank Questions, University, (Academic Appointment )
  4. (2024) Editor for MBBS Case Module of Problem-Based Learning - I Don'T Want to Lose My Job, University, (Resource Person)
  5. (2023) Observer Training Attachment in The Department of Hand Surgery, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, International, (Research Fellow/Associate)
  6. (2023) Contribution of Ummp Exam Bank Questions, University, (Resource Person)
  7. (2023) Pediatric Hand Surgery Fellowship At Children's Hospital of Soochow University, China, International, (Research Fellow/Associate)
  8. (2023) Osc Part 1 Examination: Vetting Invitation, National, (Resource Person)
  9. (2023) Faculty Member of Spine Instructional Course 2023, University, (Resource Person)
  10. (2023) Osc Part 1 Examination Saq Requisition : Principle of Surgery, National, (Resource Person)
  11. (2023) Viva Examiner -Pathology for Osc Part 1 Examination, National, (Resource Person)
  12. (2023) Osc Examination Board Committee for 2022-2023, National, (Resource Person)
  13. (2023) Sub-Committee (Education) Member Under Orthopaedic Specialty Committee (Osc), National, (Resource Person)
  14. (2022) Examiner for Osc Part 2 Examination November 2022, National, (Resource Person)
  15. (2022) Vetting and Saq Requisition for Osc Part 1 Examination, National, (Resource Person)
  16. (2022) Contribution to Ummp Exam Bank Questions, University, (Resource Person)
  17. (2022) Examiner for Osc Part 2 Examination May 2022, National, (Resource Person)
  18. (2021) Exam Syndicate for Osc Part 2 November 2021, National, (Academic Appointment )
  19. (2021) Exam Syndicate, National, (Academic Appointment )
  20. (2021) Ummp Exam Bank Questions Contributor, University, (Academic Appointment )
  21. (2020) Drafting of Criteria for Trainers of Master of Orthopaedic Surgery (Upper Limb and Reconstructive Microsurgery), University, (Resource Person)
  22. (2020) Collaborative Linkage with UMMC Rehabilitation Staff (Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapist), UMMC, University
  23. (2020) Collaborative Linkage with Top Glove International (TGI), Top Glove International: MICROTUBE AND THE METHOD OF PRODUCING THEREOF, National
  24. (2018) Case Writer for The Ummp Pbl Module, Block 3 (Musculoskeletal Sciences), Stage 1, University, (Resource Person)
  25. (2018) Deputy Coordinator in Joint Surgical Colleges Fellowship Examination (JSCFE) in Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery Section 2, JSCFE SPECIALTY BOARD IN TRAUMA & ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY
  26. (2018) CBO EXAMINATION BOARD COMMITTEE FOR CBO PART 2, Orthopaedic Specialty Committee
  27. (2018) UM Basic Microsurgery Course, NOCERAL
  28. (2018) Elective attachment of UM Orthopaedic Postgraduate Students in Lerdsin Hospital (Exchange Programme), NOCERAL
Contribution to event
  1. (2023) Research Module Certificate - Completed Online Research Module as a Requirement of Credential & Privileging for Research, University, (Participant)
  2. (2023) Lecturer/ Trainer for The 34th Silent Mentor Medical Student Workshop - Introduction to Hand Anatomy, University, (Course Facilitator)
  3. (2023) Cme for Ummc House Officers On Carpal Tunnel/ Cubital Tunnel/ Dequervain/ Trigger Finger, University, (Panelist/Moderator)
  4. (2022) Facilitator and Resource Person in "Interprofessional Prescribing Skills (Pill-1) Training Workshop" for MBBS (Ummp) Stage 3.2, Academic Session 2021/2022, University, (Course Facilitator)
  5. (2022) Organising Chairperson for UM Basic Microsurgery Course 2022, National, (Event Organiser)
  6. (2022) Organising Chairperson for UM Tendon Repair Workshop 2022, University, (Event Organiser)
  7. (2022) Course Facilitator for UM Tendon Repair Workshop 2022, University, (Course Facilitator)
  8. (2022) Course Facilitator for Basic Microsurgery Course 2022, National, (Course Facilitator)
  9. (2021) Chairperson for Session Iv: The Rise of The Surgeon Influencer, International, (Panelist/Moderator)
  10. (2021) Organising Chairperson for UM Tendon Repair Workshop 2021, University, (Event Organiser)
  11. (2021) Course Facilitator for UM Tendon Repair Workshop 2021, University, (Course Facilitator)
  12. (2021) Course Facilitator for Basic Microsurgery Course 2021, National, (Course Facilitator)
  13. (2021) Organising Committee for UM Basic Microsurgery Course 2021, National, (Event Organiser)
Mentoring
  1. (2024) Supervisor for Elective Ortho Posting - Dr Zalina Binti Mohmmad, Family Medicine Postgraduate Masters Student, University, (Academic Advisor)
  2. (2024) Mentor for The University of Malaya Medical Programme (Ummp) - Hwong Jin Lok, University, (Mentor)
  3. (2024) Supervisor for Elective Ortho Posting - Dr Md Azlan Abdul Rahman, Sports Medicine Unit Postgraduate Masters Student, University, (Academic Advisor)
  4. (2024) Mentor for Dr Yeo Kye Sheng (Master of Orthopaedic Surgery Postgraduate Student), University, (Academic Advisor)
  5. (2024) Academic Supervisor to Ling Lee Siang (S2135374/1), Master in Orthopaedic Surgery, University, (Mentor)
  6. (2024) Mentor for The University of Malaya Medical Programme (Ummp), University, (Mentor)
  7. (2023) Mentor for Michelle Teh Pik Ming (Mia 180055) Under Ummp, University, (Mentor)

SUPERVISION

Postgraduate Student
PhD/ Doctoral
  1. (2023) Osteoarthritis Stage Diagnostic with Deep Learning Approach and Correlation to the Level of Biomarkers of the Disease, SHISHKINA MARGARITA (University of Malaya)
Master
  1. (2022) Radiographic Deep Learning Approach for Prediction of Pain Progression in Knee Osteoarthritis, WISELY KOAY ZHI TANG (University of Malaya)
Under Graduate Students
  1. (2024) Orthopaedic (Hand) Elective Posting - Jocelyn Sim Yi Jia (MBBS-UNIMAS)
  2. (2024) Orthopaedic (Hand) Elective Posting - Avvy Kon Ying Zhi (MBBS-UNIMAS)
  3. (2022) - (Malaysian Private Education Co-Operative (Educoop) (Koperasi Pendidikan Swasta Malaysia Berhad))
  4. (2022) Elective Posting
  5. (2021) UMMP Stage 3.2 Session 2020/2022 (Cohort 2017), Stream 2 - Posting G
  6. (2021) UMMP Stage 3.2 Session 2020/2022 (Cohort 2017), Stream 1 - Posting H
  7. (2021) Atypical Presentation of Intratendinous Gout Over the Wrist Causing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - Our Experience of 9 Cases in 9 Years
  8. (2018) UMMP Pre-internship Programme (PRINT)
  9. (2018) Mentor-Mentee Programme
  10. (2018) Medical Student Elective Posting

PATENT/IPR

  • MICROTUBE AND THE MEHTOD OF PRODUCING THEREOF
    Patent (National)
  • AN APPARATUS FOR FLEXION DEFORMITY CORRECTION OF A DIGIT
    Patent (National)

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES

  • Lecturer/Trainer in 34th Silent Mentor Medical Student Workshop - Introduction to Hand Anatomy, (25 Feb 2023 - 25 Feb 2023) (University)

COURSE ATTENDED

Internal / External Course
INTERNAL COURSE- ORGANIZED BY PTJ
  1. WORKSHOP: EMERALD TEACHING & LEARNING, Universiti Malaya (23 Jul 2018 - 27 Jul 2018)
EXTERNAL COURSE
  1. AOTRAUMA COURSE?MANAGEMENT OF FRACTURES OF THE HAND AND WRIST WITH ANATOMICAL SPECIMENS, Le Meridien Putrajaya and Cyberjaya University College of Medical Sciences (Cucms) (02 Aug 2019 - 04 Aug 2019)
  2. GOOD CLINICAL PRACTICE WORKSHOP, Seminar Hall , Level 1, Persatuan Alumni Universiti Malaya (Paum) Clubhouse (09 Apr 2019 - 11 Apr 2019)
  3. THE COMBINED THAILAND-MALAYSIA-SINGAPORE HAND MEETING 2019, Chiang Mai (18 Sep 2019 - 21 Sep 2019)
  4. UMMP - PBL WORKSHOP FOR TUTORS , Cube, University Malaya (08 Aug 2019 - 09 Aug 2019)
  5. THE COMBINED HAND MEETING 2019, 1. Cadaveric &Amp; Surgical Training Center, Faculty of Medicine. Chiang Mai University 2. Empress Convention Centre, Chiang Mai (18 Sep 2019 - 21 Sep 2019)
  6. WRIST NANO ARTHROSCOPY COURSE, Arthrolab Singapore (20 Apr 2024 - 21 Apr 2024)
COURSES ORGANIZED BY PTJ
  1. WORKSHOP ON MENTORING WITH PROF. GORDON H. WILLIAMS, Clinical Auditorium, University Malaya (08 Nov 2019 - 08 Nov 2019)
CONFERENCE
  1. IFSSH, IFSHT & FESSH COMBINED CONGRESS LONDON 2022, Excel, London, UK (05 Jun 2022 - 11 Jun 2022)
  2. 53RD MOA ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC MEETING & ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2024 , Kuantan (23 May 2024 - 25 May 2024)
External Course
INTERNATIONAL
  1. Cleft and Mirror Hand, Webminar (27 Feb 2021 - 27 Feb 2021)
  2. 21st Congress of the Asia Pacific Orthopaedic Association, Online (29 Jul 2021 - 31 Jul 2021)