Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
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.
St. Luke's Medical Center - Global City, Philippines
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.
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Chinese PLA General Hospital, China
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).
International Joint Center, Acibadem University, Turkey
International Joint Center, Acibadem University, Turkey
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.
The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, China
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.
Kyung Hee University, South Korea
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.
Xương Khớp Việt® Clinic, Vietnam
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.
Chinese PLA General Hospital, China
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.
Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, China
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.
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