Dr. Cheung obtained her undergraduate medical degree from the Faculty of Medicine, University of Hong Kong and joined the Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Queen Mary Hospital in 2010. She became a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in 2016. She currently provides clinical services at Queen Mary Hospital and Duchess of Kent Children’s Hospital. She was previously Chair of the Young Fellows’ Committee of the Hong Kong College of Orthopaedic Surgeons and council member of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association.

Dr. Cheung is an active  clinician-researcher and her interests include complex hip and knee arthroplasty, enhanced recovery after surgery and environmentally sustainable arthroplasty.

Abstract

Owing to the aging population worldwide, the number of patients suffering from clinically significant arthritis of the knee is expected to increase. Consequently, the need for joint replacement procedures is also expected to increase exponentially. Currently in the Hong Kong public hospital system, waiting time particularly for knee replacement surgery is currently fairly substantial. Therefore, there is also a need to adequately manage and monitor patient’s symptoms to allow for function preservation while patients are on waiting list for surgery. Operations should also be performed in accordance to best practises and executed with precision and accuracy to allow for optimised patient outcomes after surgery. Furthermore, after joint replacement surgery, early and effective rehabilitation as well as comprehensive follow-up is needed. This presentation will take us through the journey of a patient in the joint replacement service of the Hong Kong West Cluster of the Hospital Authority from first encounter in clinic to surgical management followed by post-operative care which involves the use of advanced technology such as robotic assisted surgery, telehealth consultations and optimised peri-operative protocols that are grounded in research. Throughout this journey, we will showcase how technology, innovation and research continually help to streamline processes and optimise outcomes.