International Research Society of Spinal Deformities (IRSSD) - Symposium Speakers

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Basic Sciences of Spinal Deformities

	Chaired by Professor Jack CHENG Emeritus Professor of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
	Dr Theodoros B. GRIVAS Former Head of the Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology, Tzaneio General Hospital of Piraeus, Greece “Are the Scoliogenetic Changes in Spine Primary or Secondary?”
	Professor Nelson TANG Professor, Department of Chemical Pathology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China “Scoliosis as a Complex Trait Genetic Model”
	Mr Nikola JEVTIC ISST Schroth International Instructor, Scolio Centar, Serbia *“Correlation between Menarche and Laterality of Scoliotic Curves”*

Clinical Assessments and Diagnoses of Spinal Deformities

	Chaired by Professor Winnie CHU Professor, Department of Imaging & Interventional Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
	Professor Edmond LOU Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Alberta, Canada “Ultrasound Imaging for Diagnosis of Spinal Deformities and Bone Quality”
	Professor Jason CHEUNG Department Chairperson and Clinical Professor, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China *“Machine Learning Models for Predicting Curve Progression in AIS”*
	Dr Josette BETTANY-SALTIKOV Senior Lecturer in Research Methods, Centre for Rehabilitation, Teesside University, United Kingdom *“School-based Education Programmes for Improving Knowledge of Back Health, Ergonomics and Postural Behaviour of School Children”*

Management of Spinal Deformities

	Chaired by Professor T. P. LAM Clinical Professional Consultant, Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
	Dr Avis LEUNG ISST Schroth International Instructor; Lead Physical Therapist, SpinelineRehab, United States *“Activation of Transverse Abdominal Muscles in the Schroth Program”*
	Dr Garikoitz ARISTEGUI Rigo Concept BSPTS Teacher & General Manager, Teacher of International University of Catalonia (UIC) and Clinician, Scoliosis & Posture Center, Spain “Teamwork in Conservative Treatment of AIS”
	Dr Mojtaba KAMYAB Assistant Professor of Orthotics and Prosthetics, California State University, Dominguez Hills, United States “Orthoses Selection: Reevaluating the Question”