Faculty

Dr Abhay Elhence

All India Institute of Medical Sciences Hospital, India

Dr Abhay Elhence is a distinguished orthopedic surgeon and academic based in India, currently serving as a Professor in the Department of Orthopaedics at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Jodhpur. He graduated from the prestigious AIIMS, New Delhi, where he completed his medical education and specialized training in orthopedics. Dr Elhence focuses on joint replacement, trauma surgery, and minimally invasive orthopedic procedures, earning recognition for his clinical excellence and patient-centered approach. His research interests center on advancing orthopedic surgery, with numerous publications in peer-reviewed journals and contributions to several monographs in the field.

Dr Andrew Tang

Epworth Healthcare, Australia

Dr Andrew Tang is the Head of Robotic Orthopaedic Surgery at Epworth Healthcare and a highly experienced Orthopaedic Surgeon with a career beginning in 1994. He developed his expertise through advanced postgraduate training at renowned institutions, including King College Hospital in London and Singapore General Hospital, specializing in adult reconstructive knee surgery. Previously, he served as Director of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Alfred Hospital, where he led a team of surgeons and mentored Orthopaedic Registrars to support their professional development. Dr Tang’s practice focuses on knee surgery, with particular expertise in knee replacement and reconstruction. His current work emphasizes innovative approaches, including computer-assisted navigation in joint procedures and pioneering robotic surgery techniques.

Prof Dr Aree Tanavalee

Chulalongkorn University, Thailand

Prof Dr Aree Tanavalee is an experienced and well-respected orthopedic surgeon in Thailand, and the President of Arthroplasty Society In Asia (ASIA) for the term of 2025-2026, and he is the President of Thailand Hip and Knee Association (THKA), Past President of Thailand Hip & Knee Society (THKS). With over 20 years of expertise, he has a remarkable track record of performing various knee/hip reconstructions and minimally invasive surgeries, including total hip arthroplasty, acetabular fixation, cemented total hip arthroplasty, cementless total hip arthroplasty, revision hip arthroplasty, etc. He received his M.D. from Chulalongkorn University and holds a certificate in adult reconstruction, from Baylor College of Medicine Houston and a certificate in knee reconstruction and sports medicine from the Institute of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine of Beth Israel Medical Center.

Prof Dr Azhar M. Merican

ALTY Orthopaedic Hospital, Malaysia

Dato' Dr Badrul Shah Badaruddin

ALTY Orthopaedic Hospital, Malaysia

Dato' Dr Badrul Shah Badaruddin is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon for the past 25 years. He is now practices in ALTY Orthopaedic Hospital and Prince Court Medical Centre as an Arthroplasty Surgeon. He has done Oxford Partial Knee Replacement procedures since 20 years ago and almost half of his knee joint replacement cases nowadays are unicompartment knee replacement surgeries. Dato' Dr Badrul was the President of Malaysian Orthopaedic Association in 2015 to 2016. He is also the founding President of Malaysian Society for Hip and Knee Surgeons MSHKS which was established in 2019.

Prof Dr Carsten Perka

Charité University Hospital Berlin, Germany

Prof Dr Carsten Perka has been Medical Director of the Center for Musculoskeletal Surgery at the Charité in Berlin since 2015. His clinical focus has been on hip and knee arthroplasty for almost two decades. He has been associated with the German Association for Endoprosthetics (AE) for many years as a board member, secretary general and president. In addition to his intensive clinical work, Prof Dr Carsten Perka is also very active in the field of science. He is Scientific Director of the EPRD and spokesman of the EPRD Executive Committee. He plays an active role in the Collaborative Research Center 1444, is treasurer of the internationally renowned International Hip Society and chaired the steering committee of AO RECON for 3 years. As a board member of the Bone Joint Journal, he is actively involved in the development and content of one of the most internationally relevant journals in the field of orthopaedics/trauma surgery. He is the author of more than 550 Medline-listed publications.

Prof Dr Chen Zhu

The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, China

Prof Dr Chen Zhu, MD, is an Associate Chief Physician and Associate Professor at the First Affiliated Hospital of the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), where he serves as the Director of Orthopedic Administration and the Director of the Joint Surgery Subspecialty. He specializes in adult joint reconstruction and minimally invasive surgery, with expertise in hip preservation and joint replacement. His research focuses on orthopedic implant infections, the pathogenesis of osteoarthritis, and the application of 3D printing technology. Over the past five years, he has published 48 SCI papers as a corresponding author, with a total impact factor exceeding 500. Prof Dr Zhu has received multiple research awards and holds key positions in various national and provincial orthopedic organizations, actively promoting innovation in the field.

Dr Edsel Arandia

St. Luke's Medical Center - Global City, Philippines

Dr Edsel Arandia is a graduate of the University of Santo Tomas, College of Medicine and Surgery. He took his Orthopedic residency training at the Philippine Orthopedic Center. Further honing his skills, he underwent subspecialty training in Adult Joint Reconstruction at the Singapore General Hospital (Singapore) and further trained in Minimally Invasive Joint Replacement and Adult Joint Reconstruction at the Desert Orthopaedic Center in Las Vegas, Nevada USA. He is serving as a Medical Specialist III at the Philippine Orthopedic Center as the section head of Adult Joint Reconstruction Unit as well as Trauma III Service. He not only sees and treats indigent and charity patients but also train and teach residents in the principles and techniques in Orthopedic Trauma and Arthroplasty. He is also one of the Clinical Faculty of Year Level 8 in Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health. He is also an active consultant at the Institute of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine at St. Luke’s Medical Center Global City, serving as the section head of Adult Orthopedics. He is the Past President of the Philippine Hip and Knee Society (PHKS), and currently, the Membership Chair of the said society. He is also a Council Member of the ASEAN Arthroplasty Association (AAA) and Asia Pacific Arthroplasty Society and Asia Pacific Knee Society.

Prof Dr Fares S. Haddad

University College London Hospitals, United Kingdom

Prof Dr Fares Haddad is a joint reconstructive surgeon at University College London Hospitals. His clinical and research endeavors have centered around hip and knee reconstruction, including the expansion of knee and hip arthroscopic techniques to deal with sports injuries, uncemented hip, and knee prosthetic technology, new bearing surfaces, and outcomes assessment in hip, knee, and revision arthroplasty, and use of allografting and other transplant and stem cell techniques in hip and knee reconstruction. He is also the Editor-in-Chief of Bone & Joint Journal, a leading international orthopedic journal.

Dr Gandhi Nathan Solayar

Ara Damansara Medical Centre, Malaysia

Dr Gandhi Solayar, a distinguished Orthopaedic Surgeon, boasts extensive training & expertise. Earning his degrees & multiple fellowships in Ireland, Australia and the US he honed his skills in shoulder, knee, & hip surgeries. Currently at Ara Damansara Medical Centre & Orthopaedic Specialist Centre, he previously served as an Associate Professor. An active researcher, he has over 50 presentations & publications, winning awards for his work. He previously held examiner roles & actively contributes to the Malaysian Orthopaedic Association & Malaysian Arthroscopy Society.

Dr G Ruslan Nazaruddin Simanjuntak

ALTY Orthopaedic Hospital, Malaysia

Prof Dr Guoqiang, Zhang

Chinese PLA General Hospital, China

Prof Dr Guoqiang Zhang is the Deputy Director of the Division of Joint Surgery, Department of Orthopaedic Medicine of Chinese PLA General Hospital, and the Secretary General of Arthroplasty Society In Asia (ASIA), the Executive Managing Editor of Arthroplasty. He specializes in total hip arthroplasty for femoral head necrosis, ankylosing spondylitis joint fusion and hip dysplasia, knee arthroplasty for knee osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, as well as hip and knee joint infection and revision, published nearly 80 papers. He is a member of the Chinese Association of Orthopedic Surgeons (CAOS) and China College of Orthopaedic Surgeons (CCOS), as well as the current President of Joint Chapter of China Orthopedic Elect Club (COEC).

Prof Dr Henry Fu

The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China

Prof Dr Henry Fu is the Division Chief of Joint Replacement Surgery at Queen Mary Hospital and the Director of the Hong Kong West Cluster Joint Replacement Centre. He also serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Hong Kong. A leading expert in robotic-assisted hip and knee surgery, Prof Fu has trained at prestigious institutions such as the Hospital for Special Surgery and Massachusetts General Hospital. He established the robotic joint replacement service at HKU, utilizing the Mako robotic arm surgical system, and performed over 700 surgeries, training more than 100 surgeons worldwide. His significant contributions to robotic surgery have earned him the Clinical Service Excellence Award in 2023, along with other notable accolades.

Dr Hwa Sen Chua

Sunway Medical Centre, Malaysia

Dr Chua Hwa Sen is a Consultant Orthopaedic, Arthroplasty and Robotic Surgeon in Sunway Medical Center. As one of the pioneers in Robotic Arthroplasty, he is deeply passionate and has made a mark in the country’s milestone by performing the first robotic assisted bilateral THR IN 2021 and has performed more than 1000 cases by now

Prof Dr Javad Parvizi

International Joint Center, Acibadem University, Türkiye

Prof Dr Javad Parvizi, a world-renowned orthopedic surgeon, researcher, and educator with a career spanning over 25 years. As Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Acibadem University in Istanbul, Prof Dr Parvizi brings his expertise in hip joint preservation, periprosthetic joint infection, and venous thromboembolism to his new role. His extensive experience includes a track record of over 10,000 surgical procedures, with a notable expertise in performing over 1,000 hip joint preservation surgeries. Prof Dr Parvizi has earned worldwide recognition for his pioneering work in the management of periprosthetic joint infection and venous thromboembolism. Prior to joining Acibadem University, he served as the Director and Vice Chair of Research at the Rothman Institute. During his illustrious career, he has authored over 1,000 peer-reviewed scientific articles (with an H-index of 137 and a world ranking of 1302), penned 18 textbooks, and garnered over 100 awards from prestigious medical organizations worldwide. Prof Dr Parvizi has a stellar track record of securing research funding from prominent institutions, including the National Institutes of Health, Department of Defense, Orthopedic Research and Education Foundation, Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation, and the Arthritis Foundation.

Prof Dr Karl Stoffel

University Hospital Basel, Switzerland

Prof Dr Karl Stoffel is a renowned orthopedic and musculoskeletal traumatology expert, specializing in the hip and pelvis surgery. With a PhD in Biomechanics and over 20 years of experience in leading centers in Australia and Switzerland, he has been a Professor since 2011. Currently, he serves as Deputy Head of Orthopedics and Traumatology at the University Hospital Basel, where he leads the hip and pelvis group. Prof Dr Karl Stoffel is internationally recognized for his work, with over 120 publications and 400 lectures.

Dr Kelvin Tan Guoping

Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore

Dr Kelvin Tan Guoping is a highly respected orthopedic surgeon in Singapore. He is an orthopedic consultant at multiple renowned medical institutions, including Gleneagles Hospital, Thomson Medical, and Basel Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery. With extensive experience, he specializes in joint replacement surgeries, particularly hip and knee arthroplasty, as well as sports medicine and arthroscopic procedures. Dr Tan obtained his medical degree from the National University of Singapore and furthered his training through fellowships in Australia and the United States, enhancing his expertise in advanced orthopedic techniques. Moreover, he is committed to sharing his knowledge, often participating in medical education programs and international conferences, and is a member of several professional orthopedic associations, contributing to the advancement of orthopedic medicine in the region.

Dr Kiki Novito

Medistra Hospital Jakarta , Indonesia

Dr Kiki Novito, MD, is a renowned orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee surgery, with expertise in arthroplasty, sports-related knee procedures, trauma surgery, and robotic-assisted (Velys) knee arthroplasty. He completed his orthopedic specialization at Padjadjaran University in 2005 and pursued advanced fellowships in sports surgery and arthroplasty at Clinica Cemtro Madrid (2004), hip and knee arthroplasty at Leiden University Medical Center, Netherlands (2008), and further specialization through the Indonesian Orthopedic College (2016). Currently serving as President of the Indonesian Hip and Knee Society (2022–2025), Dr Kiki Novito is also actively involved in academic and professional development. He is a lecturer at the Orthopedic Department of RS Sardjito/Gadjah Mada University Yogyakarta and a faculty member for the Hip and Knee Fellowship at Sardjito Hospital. Additionally, he serves as a National Board Examiner for the Indonesian Orthopedic College and is part of the committee of the Indonesian Orthopedic Association. Dr Kiki Novito practices at Medistra Hospital and Pantai Indah Kapuk Hospital in Jakarta, Indonesia. With a strong commitment to advancing orthopedic care, he is a respected leader in hip and knee surgery in the region.

Dr Kunalan Ganthel @ Annamalai

Hospital Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Prof Dr Lewis Chan

The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China

Prof Dr Lewis Chan is a highly experienced joint replacement surgeon and Co-Director of the Joint Replacement Centre at Gleneagles Hospital, Hong Kong. Renowned for his expertise in managing arthritic conditions, he specializes in primary, complex, and revision joint replacement surgeries. Prof Dr Chan is also recognized for his contributions to non-surgical management of knee osteoarthritis and Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols. He currently serves as the President of the Asia-Pacific Hip Society (APHS) within the Asia-Pacific Orthopedic Association (APOA) and is the Past President of the Adult Joint Reconstruction Chapter of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association (HKOA). Since 2018, he has been a Faculty Member of AO Recon, an international organization dedicated to providing global education in arthroplasty.

Prof Dr Li Cao

The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, China

Prof Dr Li Cao is the Director of the Orthopedic Center of the First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, and the President-elect (2027-2028) of Arthroplasty Society In Asia (ASIA). He is mainly engaged in the clinical treatment and research of arthroplasty and osteoarthritis and has rich experience in the diagnosis and treatment of PJI/SSI and hip and knee revisions. He is the Associate Editor-in-Chief of Arthroplasty. He has published over 200 papers, edited or co-edited 13 monographs. He presided over an "863 Program" Research Project and a project of the National Natural Science Foundation of China. He has served in several orthopedic associations, such as the Past President of Asia-Pacific Arthroplasty Society, Chairman of the Xinjiang Medical Association Orthopedic Branch, and the Vice-Chairman of Joint Section of the Chinese Association of Orthopedic Surgeons.

Prof Dr Marcelino T. Cadag

Makati Medical Center, Philippines

Prof Dr Marcelino Cadag is the current vice-president of the Philippine Orthopaedic Association. He also heads the arthroplasty service of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, Armed Forces of the Philippines Medical Center and the general adult section of the Department of Orthopedics, Makati Medical Center. He was the president of the Philippine Hip & Knee Society and the ASEAN Arthroplasty Association. He is a member of the executive committee of the Asia Pacific Hip Society.

Dr Mohd Fairuz Suhaimi

Prince Court Medical Centre, Malaysia

Prof Dr Myung Chul, Yoo

Kyung Hee University, South Korea

Prof Dr Myung Chul Yoo is the Co-Founding Chairman of Arthroplasty Society in Asia (ASIA), and a distinguished orthopedic surgeon and academic at Kyung Hee University Hospital. His top areas of care are arthritis, fractures, dislocated joints, torn ligaments, tendon injuries, osteoporosis, cerebral palsy, abnormalities during childhood growth, general rehab from serious injuries, scoliosis. With over 40 years of experience, he is recognized as a pioneer in orthopedic surgery, particularly in joint replacement and arthroscopic surgery in South Korea. His innovative techniques have significantly improved patient outcomes and recovery times. Prof Yoo is a respected educator and researcher, having mentored numerous surgeons and produced widely cited research in Korea. Prof Yoo's remarkable career and contributions to orthopedic surgery and medical education have left a profound and lasting impact on the field.

Prof Dr Nicolaas C. Budhiparama

University of Airlangga, Indonesia

Prof Dr Nicolaas C. Budhiparama is the founder and chairman of the Nicolaas Institute of Constructive Orthopaedic Research & Education Foundation for Arthroplasty & Sports Medicine in Indonesia, as well as an associate professor at Leiden University Medical Center. He has a special interest in arthroplasty, sports medicine, and osteoporosis, complemented by extensive experience in trauma surgery, musculoskeletal oncology, and spine surgery. Prof Dr Nicolaas earned his first Ph.D. from Universiteit Leiden and his second from the University of Gadjah Mada. He serves as a global faculty member for AO Recon and ICJR and is an Editorial Board Member and reviewer for several esteemed international journals. Additionally, he is the Past President of the Arthroplasty Society in Asia (ASIA), the Asia-Pacific Arthroplasty Society (APAS), and the Indonesia Hip and Knee Society (IHKS). Currently, he holds the position of First Vice-President of the Asia-Pacific Orthopedic Association (APOA).

Prof Dr Pier Francesco Indelli

Stanford University in Florence, Italy

Prof Dr Indelli is an esteemed orthopedic surgeon and clinical associate professor at Stanford University School of Medicine. Renowned for his expertise in adult joint reconstruction and knee surgery, Prof Dr Indelli’s research centers on total joint arthroplasty, periprosthetic joint infections, kinematic alignment, and cutting-edge plasma medicine. He serves as an Editorial Board Member for Arthroplasty, contributing to the advancement of orthopedic scholarship with over 2000+ citations across nearly 100 publications. A pioneer in personalized arthroplasty and robotic-assisted surgery, he is an active member of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS), the European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery & Arthroscopy (ESSKA), and the Personalized Arthroplasty Society (PAS). Prof Dr Indelli leads transformative initiatives, including the Knee Robotic Unit and Gait Analysis Lab, and is a sought-after speaker at international symposia. His dedication to mentoring surgeons and advancing patient-centered orthopedic care has earned him global recognition.

Asst Prof Dr Ravi K. Bashyal

University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, United States

Assistant Professor Dr Ravi K. Bashyal, MD is a Chicago native and a orthopaedic surgeon specializing in minimally invasive hip and knee replacement surgery at Endeavor Health System in Chicago, IL where he is a Vice-Chairman and Director of Outpatient Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery. Prof Bashyal completed a fellowship in adult hip and knee reconstruction at Harvard Medical School/Massachusetts General Hospital in 2011 and has been in practice in Chicago since that time. He holds an academic appointment as Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. He also serves as the medical director and Chief Hip and Knee Replacement consultant for the National Basketball Association Retired Players Association. Prof Bashyal currently maintains a busy clinical practice performing approximately 600 total hip and knee replacements every year while also participating in clinical research and education.

Prof Dr Ricky Edwin Pandapotan Hutapea

Gatam Institute Orthopaedic and Spine Center Eka Hospital, Indonesia

Prof Dr Ricky Edwin Pandapotan Hutapea is an orthopaedic hip and knee surgeon specializing in knee surgery at the Gatam Institute Orthopaedic & Spine Center, Eka Hospital. With a strong focus on knee preservation and replacement, Prof RIcky has extensive experience in procedures such as ligament and meniscal repair, cartilage restoration, knee alignment osteotomy, primary and revision knee replacements, and revision sports knee surgery. His dedication to advancing knee care is supported by his role at a specialized orthopaedic center, which recently became one of the first in Indonesia to adopt the Velys robotic-assisted system for knee replacement, enhancing surgical precision and patient outcomes. Prof Ricky holds key leadership positions within professional organizations, serving as Treasurer of the Indonesian Orthopaedic Association (IOA) and Secretary General of the Indonesian Hip and Knee Association (IHKS). Passionate about knowledge-sharing and clinical advancement, he looks forward to contributing to discussions on knee surgery at the upcoming MSHKS AAA ASIA 2025 in August 2025.

Assoc Prof Dr Satit Thiengwittayaporn

Navamindradhiraj University, Thailand

Assoc Prof Dr Satit Thiengwittayaporn is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Medicine Vajira Hospital, Navamindradhiraj University. He earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from Srinakharinwirot University and furthered his training at the Hospital for Special Surgery and Medizinische Hochschule Hannover. Assoc Prof Dr Thiengwittayaporn specializes in knee and hip arthroplasty, knee surgery, and orthopedic trauma. He currently serves as President of both the Thai Hip & Knee Society (THKS) and the Asean Arthroplasty Association (AAA), as well as Vice President of the academic department at the Royal College of Orthopaedic Surgeons of Thailand (RCOST).

Prof Dr Sébastien Lustig

Lyon Croix-Rousse University Hospital, France

Prof Dr Sébastien Lustig is a hip and knee reconstructive surgeon, who specializes in hip and knee disorders and performs over 800 joint replacement surgeries per year, and he is also interested in rapid recovery, robot-assisted surgery, and revision surgery. He is actively involved in several international orthopedic organizations, including committee appointments for ISAKOS, ESSKA, EKS, and EHS, and serves as the chairman of the ISAKOS-Knee Arthroplasty Committee. He has presented over 100 original studies at international conferences, including over 80 invited presentations, published over 400 academic papers, etc., and the Editorial Board of Arthroplasty.

Prof Dr Seung Jae Lim

Samsung Medical Center, South Korea

Prof Dr Seung Jae Lim is a Professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine and a surgeon at the Arthroplasty Center of Samsung Medical Center. His areas of expertise include total hip arthroplasty, hip fractures, hip arthroscopy, and osteoporosis. Dr. Lim earned his M.D. from the Catholic University of Korea School of Medicine and completed his Ph.D. at Sungkyunkwan University Graduate School of Medicine. He has undergone extensive training, including a fellowship in Adult Reconstruction at Samsung Medical Center and an AOTrauma Fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. An active member of several academic societies, Dr. Lim has published 118 papers, garnering over 2,700 citations. He has also held leadership positions, including Executive Secretary of The Korean Hip Society and Board Member of the Arthroplasty Society in Asia, further establishing his influence in the field of orthopedic surgery.

Prof Dr Srihatach Ngarmukos

Chulalongkorn University Hospital, Thailand

Prof Dr Srihatach Ngarmukos is a distinguished Orthopaedic Surgeon currently practicing at Bumrungrad International Hospital. He specializes in Hip Arthroplasty, Knee Arthroplasty, and Shoulder Arthroplasty, with particular interests in computer-assisted surgery and minimally invasive techniques. Prof Ngarmukos earned his M.D. from Chulalongkorn University and furthered his training with a fellowship in Adult Reconstructive Surgery and Total Joint Replacement at Stanford University Medical Center in the USA. He is actively involved in academic activities and holds prominent positions in several prestigious organizations, including Chairman of the Thai Hip and Knee Society (THKS) for 2023, Chairman of the Hip & Knee Sub-organizations (2022-2024), and President-elect of The Thai Hip and Knee Society. Additionally, he serves as an Executive Committee member of The Royal College of Orthopaedic Surgeons of Thailand, contributing significantly to the advancement of orthopedic practice in the region.

Prof Dr Sumon Nandi

University of Maryland School of Medicine, United States

Prof Dr Sumon Nandi is the chief of the Adult Reconstruction at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. He specializes in complex hip and knee arthroplasty, hip and knee revision, knee arthroscopy, etc. Prof Dr Nandi is an active clinical educator and researcher with over 170 publications, serves as EBM of Arthroplasty, and has presented at national and international conferences many times. In 2013, he was recognized as a Rothman-Ranawat Traveling Fellow by the Hip Society, and named one of four outstanding joint replacement surgeons from around the world. In 2016, he was selected by the American Orthopaedic Association as one of four orthopedic surgeons across all subspecialties.

Prof Dr Tăng Hà Nam Anh

Xương Khớp Việt® Clinic, Vietnam

Prof Dr Tăng Hà Nam Anh, MD, PhD (b. 1974), is President of both the Vietnamese Arthroscopy and Arthroplasty Society (VAAS) and the ASEAN Association for Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy (ASSA). He leads the Xương Khớp Việt® Clinic and is a recognized expert in arthroscopy and arthroplasty. He received specialized surgical training at Paris 13 University and completed fellowships in Thailand and the U.S., including work with Dr Stephen Burkhart in San Antonio. Prof Dr Tăng serves as a consultant for Arthrex and Microport and has contributed extensively to orthopedic literature, particularly in knee and shoulder surgery, including pioneering work in ACL repair and SuperPath hip replacement. His research has been presented at major international forums and published in high-impact journals such as Arthroscopy Techniques. Prof Dr Tăng is a leader in advancing minimally invasive techniques in joint surgery across Southeast Asia.

Prof Dr Yan, Wang

Chinese PLA General Hospital, China

Prof Dr Yan Wang is the director of the academic committee of the Department of Orthopedic Medicine of Chinese PLA General Hospital, and the Founding Chairman of the Arthroplasty Society In Asia, and Editor-in-Chief of Arthroplasty. He specializes in degenerative spine and joint disorders; cervical spondylosis, lumbar disc herniation, lumbar spinal stenosis, and various spinal deformities; hip and knee arthroplasty, and revision arthroplasty. Prof Wang is the President of China College of Orthopaedic Surgeons (CCOS) and China Orthopedic Elect Club (COEC), and the Past President of the Chinese Orthopedic Association(COA), Chinese Association of Orthopedic Surgeons (CAOS), Asia-Pacific Arthroplasty Society, etc. Up to now, Prof Wang has published more than 350 peer-reviewed papers with more than 6800 citations. He is also the Associate Editor-in-Chief of Journal of Orthopaedic Translation, and the Honorary Member of The Hip Society.

Prof Dr Yaoping Wu

Shenzhen Hospital of Southern Medical University, China

Prof Dr Yaoping Wu is the Director and Chief Physician of the Orthopaedic Center at Shenzhen Hospital, affiliated with Southern Medical University, and served as the Congress Chairman of the Arthroplasty Society in Asia (ASIA) 2023 Annual Meeting. Renowned for his expertise in bone and joint trauma repair, reconstruction, and arthroplasty, Prof Dr Wu has pioneered a personalized approach to minimally invasive surgery, tailored surgical design, simultaneous multi-joint replacement, and complex revision surgeries across various joints. He performed the first artificial elbow joint, artificial ankle joint, and reverse shoulder arthroplasty in Northwest China. Additionally, Prof Dr Wu was the first in China to conduct minimally invasive total hip arthroplasty, subsequently establishing it as a standard clinical practice.

Prof Dr Yixin Zhou

Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, China

Prof Dr Yixin Zhou is the chief physician of the Department of Orthopaedics at Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, and the Past President (2023-2024) of Arthroplasty Society In Asia (ASIA). He specializes in knee/hip arthroplasty, femoral head necrosis, acetabular dysplasia, primary arthroplasty of hip/knee/ankle, and revision arthropathy. He was the first surgeon to perform bicompartmental partial knee replacement in China and focuses on the research of non-total arthroplasty and non-replacement surgery for osteoarthritis, and is also one of the most experienced surgeons in performing revision arthropathy. He established the "Circle-Point-Column" theory of complex acetabular reconstruction and invented the extended hip and knee fixation technique, and designed the corresponding prosthesis and surgical tools, which greatly improved the efficacy of hip and knee revision surgery.

Prof Dr Yutaka Inaba

Yokohama City University Hospital, Japan

Prof Dr Yutaka Inaba is an esteemed researcher with interests in pediatric orthopedics, rheumatoid arthritis, 3-D analysis, computer-assisted surgery, and total joint arthroplasty. He is certified by the Japanese Orthopedic Association and recognized as an instructor by the Japanese Rheumatism Society. Additionally, he holds certification as a sports physician from the Japan Sports Association. Prof. Inaba's contributions to the field have been widely acknowledged, earning him accolades such as the Japan Hip Joint Society Excellent Paper Award and the prestigious Grand Prize at the Orthopedics Today Hawaii 2015 Asia-Pacific Poster Contest.