International Research Society of Spinal Deformities (IRSSD) Scientific Meeting 2024

The International Research Society of Spinal Deformities (IRSSD) cordially invites you to participate in the International Research Society of Spinal Deformities (IRSSD) Scientific Meeting 2024 : Exploring Better Outcome under Uncertainties, which will be held on 21^st – 23^rd June 2024 (Friday to Sunday) at the Jockey Club Innovation Tower, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), Hong Kong.

About the Conference

The International Research Society of Spinal Deformities (IRSSD) was established in 1994 to advance the study and research into spinal deformities, and provide a platform for the presentation and encouragement of research related to spinal deformities and to disseminate the results of the captioned research for the public benefit. This conference will include plenary sessions, symposium sessions, oral/posters sessions, and workshops, to provide a forum for the presentation and encouragement of research related to spinal deformities.

Organising Committee

(From left to right)

• Professor T. P. Lam, Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
• Professor M. S. Wong, Department of Biomedical Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
• Professor Winnie Chu, Department of Imaging & Interventional Radiology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
• Professor Jack Cheng, Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Keynote Speakers

Jun 22 Morning - Basic Sciences of Spinal Deformities

• Professor Nachiappan CHOCKALINGAM, Professor of Clinical Biomechanics/ Director, Centre for Biomechanics and Rehabilitation Technologies, Staffordshire University
• Professor Jack CHENG, Emeritus Professor of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Jun 22 Afternoon - Clinical Assessments and Diagnoses of Spinal Deformities

• Professor Carl-Eric AUBIN, Full Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Polytechnique Montreal & Researcher, Sainte-Justine University Hospital Center
• Professor Wafa SKALLI, Emeritus Professor, Arts et Metiers Institute of Technology

Jun 23 Morning - Management of Spinal Deformities

• Professor Stefan PARENT, CHU Sainte-Justine & Department of Surgery, University of Montréal
• Dr Fabio ZAINA, Physiatrist, ISICO (Italian Scientific Spine Institute)

Registration

Please visit the IRSSD 2024 website for more information: https://www.polyu.edu.hk/bme/IRSSD/