- Neurological Recovery in Two Patients with Cauda Equina Syndrome Secondary to L5 Lumbar Spine Giant Cell Tumour after Treatment with Denosumab without Surgery
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Randhawa S, Kwan AK, Chiu CK, Chan CY, Kwan MK
- KMID: 2354822
- Asian Spine J.
- 2016 Oct;10(5):945-949.
- doi: 10.4184/asj.2016.10.5.945
We report two patients with cauda equina syndrome (CES) secondary to L5 giant cell tumour (GCT) who achieved good neurological recovery after treatment with denosumab without surgery. The first patient... -
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- Ultra Long Construct Minimally Invasive Spinal Stabilization Using Percutaneous Pedicle Screws in the Treatment of Symptomatic Multicentric Spinal Metastasis
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Lee CK, Chan CY, Kwan MK
- KMID: 2131122
- Asian Spine J.
- 2015 Dec;9(6):962-965.
- doi: 10.4184/asj.2015.9.6.962
Managing multiple level spinal metastases is challenging. We report the case of a 58-year-old female with advanced lung cancer who presented with multiple pathological fractures of the thoracic spine (T5,... -
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- Safety of Pedicle Screws in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Surgery
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Chan CY, Kwan MK
- KMID: 2397640
- Asian Spine J.
- 2017 Dec;11(6):998-1007.
- doi: 10.4184/asj.2017.11.6.998
To review existing publications on the safety of pedicle screw insertions in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). Despite having increased risk for neurological and visceral injuries, the use of pedicle screws... -
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- Neuropathic Pain after Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Correction Surgery
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Hasan MS, Goh KJ, Yip HW, Mohamad SM, Chan TS, Chong KI, Haseeb A, Chiu CK, Wei CCY, Kwan MK
- KMID: 2521554
- Asian Spine J.
- 2021 Oct;15(5):628-635.
- doi: 10.31616/asj.2020.0006
Study Design: Prospective study. Purpose: To investigate the prevalence and the associated risk factors of chronic neuropathic pain symptoms using painDETECT questionnaire in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) patients who underwent posterior... -
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- Surgical Morphometry of C1 and C2 Vertebrae: A Three-Dimensional Computed Tomography Analysis of 180 Chinese, Indian, and Malay Patients
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Lee CK, Tan TS, Chan CY, Kwan MK
- KMID: 2377750
- Asian Spine J.
- 2017 Apr;11(2):181-189.
- doi: 10.4184/asj.2017.11.2.181
STUDY DESIGN: Clinical imaging study. PURPOSE: To study the surgical morphometry of C1 and C2 vertebrae in Chinese, Indian, and Malay patients. OVERVIEW OF LITERATURE: C1 lateral mass and C2 pedicle screw... -
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- Minimally Invasive Spinal Stabilization Using Fluoroscopic-Guided Percutaneous Screws as a Form of Palliative Surgery in Patients with Spinal Metastasis
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Kwan MK, Lee CK, Chan CY
- KMID: 2169287
- Asian Spine J.
- 2016 Feb;10(1):99-110.
- doi: 10.4184/asj.2016.10.1.99
STUDY DESIGN: Prospective cohort study. PURPOSE: To report the outcome of 50 patients with spinal metastases treated with minimally invasive stabilization (MISt) using fluoroscopic guided percutaneous pedicle screws with/without minimally invasive... -
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- APSS-ASJ Best Clinical Research Award: Is There a Difference between Patients' and Parents' Perception of Physical Appearance in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis?
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Chan CY, Gani SM, Lim MY, Chiu CK, Kwan MK
- KMID: 2447526
- Asian Spine J.
- 2019 Apr;13(2):216-224.
- doi: 10.31616/asj.2018.0151
STUDY DESIGN: Prospective study. PURPOSE: To compare Patients' and parents’ perceptions of physical attributes (PAs) of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) patients and to report any correlations between their perceptions and Scoliosis... -
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- Cervical Supine Side-Bending versus Cervical Supine Traction Radiographs: Which Is Better in Predicting Proximal Thoracic Flexibility for Lenke 1 and 2 Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis?
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Chiu CK, Bashir ES, Chan CY, Kwan MK
- KMID: 2426600
- Asian Spine J.
- 2018 Aug;12(4):669-677.
- doi: 10.31616/asj.2018.12.4.669
STUDY DESIGN: Prospective cohort study. PURPOSE: This study compared cervical supine side-bending (CSSB) and cervical supine traction (CST) radiographs to assess the flexibility and predict the correctability of the proximal thoracic... -
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- Variations in Practice among Asia–Pacific Surgeons and Recommendations for Managing Cervical Myelopathy: The First Asia–Pacific Spine Society Collaborative Study
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Cheung JP, Cheung PW, Chiu CK, Chan CY, Kwan MK
- KMID: 2441537
- Asian Spine J.
- 2019 Feb;13(1):45-55.
- doi: 10.31616/asj.2018.0135
STUDY DESIGN: Surgeon survey. PURPOSE: To study the various surgical practices of different surgeons in the Asia–Pacific region. OVERVIEW OF LITERATURE: Given the diversity among Asia–Pacific surgeons, there is no clear consensus... -
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- Feasibility of Single-Stage Posterior Passive Correction and Fusion Surgery for Congenital Scoliosis in Adolescent Patients Who Have Attained Skeletal Maturity
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Chiu CK, Tan RL, Gani SMA, Chong JSL, Chung WH, Chan CYW, Kwan MK
- KMID: 2531294
- Asian Spine J.
- 2022 Jun;16(3):315-325.
- doi: 10.31616/asj.2020.0649
Study Design: Retrospective study. Purpose: To report the perioperative and radiological outcomes of single-stage posterior passive correction and fusion (SSPPCF) in adolescent patients who present with congenital scoliosis. Overview of Literature: The... -
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- Validation Study of Rajasekaran’s Kyphosis Classification System: Do We Clearly Understand Single- and Two-Column Deficiencies?
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Shetty AP, Rajavelu R, Viswanathan VK, Watanabe K, Chhabra HS, Kanna RM, Cheung JPY, Hai Y, Kwan MK, Wong CC, Liu G, Basu S, Nene A, Naresh-Babu J, Garg B
- KMID: 2505242
- Asian Spine J.
- 2020 Aug;14(4):475-488.
- doi: 10.31616/asj.2020.0014
Study Design: Multicenter validation study. Purpose: To evaluate the inter-rater reliability of Rajasekaran’s kyphosis classification through a multicenter validation study. Overview of Literature: The classification of kyphosis, developed by Rajasekaran, incorporates factors... -
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