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Malaysian Orthopaedic AssociationAnnual General Meeting / Annual Scientific Meeting 2021

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Virtual:22nd to 26thJune 2021

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2 50th Malaysian Orthopaedic Association Annual General Meeting / Annual Scientific Meeting 2021incorporating 40th ASEAN Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress 2021

Welcome Message

Dear Colleagues,

The Malaysian Orthopaedic Association (MOA) Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) is the largest gathering point for the Malaysian Orthopaedic fraternity. In 2019, the ASM gathered a record attendance of 1556 Orthopaedic surgeons, master trainees, medical doctors, house officers, research assistants, nurses, and allied health professionals. Apart from updating knowledge, it was an opportunity to reunite with friends and colleagues as well as catch up with the latest offerings in the industry. For the junior associates, it provided the chance to present your work in the meeting and to start connecting with leading figures in our field.

Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic has shaken our world and as a result, the 2020 MOA ASM had to be rescheduled. Most importantly, the MOA has had to review how this meeting should be conducted.

In the interest of protecting the health, safety and well-being of our members, guests and industry partners, the MOA Council and ASM Organising Committee has decided to run the meeting virtually.

The 50th MOA ASM in conjunction with the 40th AOA Annual Congress will be held from 22nd to the 26th of June 2021, a five-days online event. This is the first time in our history that we will be attempting this, so we are indeed excited about it.

The scientific team have a stimulating scientific programme in the wings, with debates, discussions, contests, and virtual booths where you can ‘walk in’! The last day will be a physical meeting including the various awards ceremony and the MOA AGM.

By going virtual, we also warmly welcome the submission of abstracts from our ASEAN colleagues. All accepted abstracts will be presented either as an virtual oral or virtual e-poster presentation in the virtual meeting platform which will be made available for a whole year. More details will be made available in the website soon.

It is said that this pandemic has accelerated the way we adopt technology and digitalisation in our lives. Thus, we encourage our fellow colleagues to actively participate and embrace the new future of the MOA ASM.

Please do mark your calendar! Take care, stay safe.

Dr Sharifah Roohi Syed Waseem AhmadPresident Malaysian Orthopaedic Association & Organising Chairperson50th Malaysian Orthopaedic Association Annual Scientific Meeting

Professor Dr Azlina Amir AbbasScientific Chairperson50th Malaysian Orthopaedic Association Annual Scientific Meeting

Malaysian Orthopaedic Association Office Bearers 2020/2021

50th MOA ASM 2021 Organising& Scientific Committee

President Dr Sharifah Roohi Syed Waseem Ahmad

President-Elect Dr Suhail Abdullah @ Suresh KumarImmediate Past President Dr Chye Ping Ching

Hon Secretary Dr Fahrudin Che Hamzah

Hon Treasurer Prof Dr Tunku Kamarul Zaman Tunku Zainol Abidin

Council Members Assoc Prof Dr Tengku Muzaffar Tengku Md Shihabudin

Dr Mohd Fairuz SuhaimiEditorial Secretary Assoc Prof Dr Gandhi Nathan Solayar

Hon. Auditors Prof Dato’ Dr Tunku Sara Tunku Ahmad Yahaya

Prof Dr David Choon Siew Kit

Organising Chairperson

Dr Sharifah Roohi Syed Waseem Ahmad

Scientific Chairperson Prof Dr Azlina Amir Abbas

Arthroplasty Assoc Prof Dr Gandhi Nathan SolayarFoot and Ankle Assoc Prof Dr Mohd Yazid BajuriHand Assoc Prof Dr Shalimar AbdullahHumanitarian Dr Mohamed Ashraff Mohd Ariff

Oncology Prof Dr Wan Faisham Nu’manWan Ismail

Paediatrics Dr Muhammad Kamal MohdAbdul Jamil

Spine Prof Dr Chris Chan Yin Wei Sports Dr Charanjeet Singh

Trauma / LLRS Dr Ashraf Hakim Ab HalimDr Azammuddin Alias

32nd Announcement l Virtual Conference

Faculty

Professor Dr Abdul Razak SulaimanMalaysia

Dr Ahmad Munawwar Helmi Bin SalimMalaysia

Dr Ajoy Prasad Shetty TIndia

Assistant Professor Dr Aryadi KurniawanIndonesia

Dr Ahmad Arieff Bin AtanMalaysia

Assistant Prof Dr Brendan DicksonCanada

Dr Charanjeet SinghMalaysia

Dr Chua Hwa SenMalaysia

Associate Professor Dr Daisuke SakaiJapan

Assistant Professor Dr Dennis Hey Hwee-WengSingapore

Dr Enrique Leonardo C. PasionPhilippines

Associate Professor Dr FerdiansyahIndonesia

Associate Professor Dr Jason Cheung Pui-YinHong Kong

Dr Jeffrey Jaya RajMalaysia

Dr Kamarul Al-Haqq Abdul GhaniMalaysia

Dr Kamarul Arifin Abdul RazakMalaysia

Dr Khairul Rizal ZayzanMalaysia

Dr Mafeitzeral MamatMalaysia

Dr Mohamad Saifudin Bin OthmanMalaysia

Dr Nathan Peter WhiteAustralia

Professor Dr Nazri Bin Mohd. YusofMalaysia

Dr Paul MagillUnited Kingdom

Dr Rafael C. BundocPhilippines

Dr Sachin TapasviIndia

Professor Dr Saw AikMalaysia

Associate Professor Dr Shalimar AbdullahMalaysia

Associate Professor Dr Yu YamatoJapan

Dr Zafri Ismadi Bin Mohd AnisMalaysia


Programme Overview

Virtual 22nd June 2021 (Tuesday)

Time Lecture Hall A Lecture Hall B On-Demand On-Demand On-Demand Exhibition Booths

8.00am 11.45am11.45am 12.00pm Opening Ceremony

12.00pm 1.00pm LS1 = A Menarini

LS2 = Hyphens Pharma

Subspecialty Sessions

Sponsored Satellite

Symposiums Available

Free Paper Oral & E Poster

Session

Exhibition Area Open

1.00pm 2.00pm Break

2.00pm 3.30pm Spine Symposium

Arthroplasty Symposium

3.30pm 3.45pm Break

3.45pm 5.15pm Spine Symposium

Arthroplasty Symposium

5.15pm 5.30pm Break5.30pm 6.00pm Keynote

Virtual 23rd June 2021 (Wednesday)


8.00am 12.00pm

Masterclass D2A =

Smith & Nephew

Masterclass D2B Available


Sponsored Satellite

Symposiums Available


Session

Exhibition Area

Open

12.00pm 1.00pm LS3 = Available

LS4 = Amgen

1.00pm 2.00pm Break

2.00pm 3.30pm Sports Symposium

Hand Symposium

3.30pm 3.45pm Break

3.45pm 5.15pm Sports Symposium

Humanitarian Symposium

5.15pm 5.30pm Break5.30pm 6.00pm Plenary 1


Programme Overview

Virtual 24th June 2021 (Thursday)


8.00am 12.00pm Masterclass D3A Available

Masterclass D3B Available


Sponsored Satellite

Symposiums Available - Smith &

Nephew x 2


Session

Exhibition Area

Open

12.00pm 1.00pm LS5 = Pfizer

LS6 =Available

1.00pm 2.00pm Break

2.00pm 3.30pm Foot & Ankle Symposium

LLRS Symposium

3.30pm 3.45pm Break

3.45pm 5.15pm Paediatrics Symposium

Oncology Symposium


Virtual 25th June 2021 (Friday)


8.00am 12.00pm Masterclass D4A Available


Sponsored Satellite

Symposiums Available - Smith &

Nephew x 2


Session

Exhibition Area

Open

12.00pm 1.00pm LS7 =Available

1.00pm 2.00pm Break

2.00pm 3.30pm Foot & Ankle Symposium

3.30pm 3.45pm Break

3.45pm 5.15pm Trauma Symposium


Virtual 26th June 2021 (Saturday)Time Lecture Hall A

9.00am 10.00am Best Published Papers Award Presentation10.00am 10.15am Break10.15am 11.15am Best Basic Science Poster Award Judging11.15am 11.30am Break11.30am 12.00pm Subir Sengupta Memorial Lecture12.00pm 12.15pm Break12.15pm 1.15pm Mahmood Merican Best Masters Thesis Judging1.15pm 1.30pm Break1.30pm 2.30pm Award Presentation & Closing Ceremony

END


Programme

Spine: Meeting The Masters Of The Asia Pacific Region

Time Topic

2.00 - 2.15pm Clinical Implications Of Lumbar Development Spinal Stenosis

2.15 - 2.30pm Utility Of Office Based 3D Printing For Complex Spine Surgeries

2.30 - 2.45pm Current Status Of Surgical Treatment For Adult Spinal Deformity

2.45 - 3.00pmHow To Choose Anterior Vs Posterior Approach In Cervical Myelopathy Patients?

3.00 - 3.30pm Q&A

Spine: Understanding The Fundamentals Of Common Conditions In Spine Surgery

Time Topic

3.45 - 4.00pm Assessment Of Patients With Ossified Posterior Longitudinal Ligament

4.00 - 4.15pm Radiological Assessment Of Patients With Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

4.15 - 4.30pmImportance Of Sagittal Balance Of The Spine: Understanding The Compensatory Mechanisms

4.30 - 4.45pm Updates In The Management Of Patients With Spinal Tuberculosis

4.45 - 5.15pm Q&A

22nd June 2021 (Tuesday)

Arthroplasty: Hip

Time Topic

2.00 - 2.10pm Lecture: Robotics & Navigation In THR

2.10 - 2.20pm Lecture: Reducing Dislocation

2.20 - 2.35pm Debate: Cement Vs Uncemented

2.35 - 2.50pm Debate: Antero-lateral Vs Posterior Approach

2.50 - 3.20pm Case Discussion

3.20 - 3.30pm Q&A

Arthroplasty: Knee

Time Topic

3.45 - 3.55pm Lecture: Principles Of Knee Balancing In TKA. Getting It Right Every Time

3.55 - 4.05pm Lecture: Robotics & Navigation In TKR

4.05 - 4.20pm Debate: Resurfacing The Patella. Yes Or No?

4.20 - 4.35pm Debate: Cruciate Retaining Vs Cruciate Sacrificing

4.35 - 5.05pm Case Discussion

5.05 - 5.15pm Q&A

Lecture Hall A Lecture Hall B


Programme

Sports: ACL Demo

Time Topic

2.00 - 2.15pm ACL Anatomy: What You Need To Know.

2.15 - 2.30pm Clinical Evaluation Of ACL Injuries

2.30 - 2.45pm ACL Graft Selection

2.45 - 3.00pm Cadaveric Demo Video: ACL

3.00 - 3.30pm Panel Discussion

Sports: Extra Articular

Time Topic

3.45 - 4.05pm Why Do ACL Reconstructions Fail?

4.05 - 4.20pm Who Needs An Extra Articular Procedure

4.20 - 4.35pm ACL Repair: Where Are We Now?

4.35 - 5.05pm Cadaveric Demo Video: Extra Articular Tenodesis

5.05 - 5.30pm Panel Discussion

23rd June 2021 (Wednesday)

Hand

Time Topic

2.00 - 2.06pm Acute TFCC Injury Discussion: Sugar Tong Splinting

2.06 - 2.12pm Acute TFCC Injury Discussion: For Open TFCC Repair

2.12 - 2.18pm Acute TFCC Injury Discussion: For Arthroscopic Repair

2.18 - 2.40pm Q&A, Discussion

2.40 - 2.55pmFailed Carpal Tunnel Release - Did I Miss An Pronator Syndrome / Proximal Forearm Nerve Compression?

2.55 - 3.07pm Radial Head Fractures - Resect, Reconstruct Or Replace?

3.07 - 3.19pmScaphoid Non-Union / AVN: Can I Get Away With Avascularised Bone Graft Only?

3.19 - 3.30pm Q&A, Discussion

Humanitarian

Time Topic

3.45 - 4.00pm Mobile Unit Surgical Trailer (MUST)

4.00 - 4.15pm Behind The Scenes In Sg Buluh And Sempornas ICU During COVID19

4.15 - 4.30pm TBC

4.30 - 4.45pm TBC

4.45 - 4.55pmWorld Health Organisation (WHO) Emergency Medical Team Verification Standards

4.55 - 5.15pm Q&A



Programme

Foot & Ankle: Treatment Options In Ankle Artritis

Time Topic

2.00 - 2.15pm Joint Preserving Osteotomy In Severe Stage Of Ankle Arthritis

2.15 - 2.30pm Ankle Arthrodesis: The Treatment Potential And Limitations

2.30 - 2.45pm Role Of Tl-Hex In Severe Ankle Arthritis And Deformity

2.45 - 3.00pm Total Ankle Replacement: The Current Updates

3.00 - 3.30pm Q&A, Case Discussion

Paediatrics: Non-Union In Paediatric Conditions

Time Topic

3.45 - 4.00pm Non-Union In Congenital Pseudoarthrosis Of Tibia: Ilizarov Treatment

4.00 - 4.15pm Biocellular Approach In Congenital Pseudoarthrosis Of Tibia

4.15 - 4.30pm Non-Union In Osteogenesis Imperfecta: Surgical Management

4.30 - 4.45pm Strategies To Avoid Non-Union In Osteogenesis Imperfecta

4.45 - 5.15pm Case Discussion, Q&A

24th June 2021 (Thursday)

LLR: Limb Lengthening And Reconstruction

Time Topic

2.00 - 2.15pm Strategies In Minimising Complication Of Bone Transport: "The Art Of War"

2.15 - 2.30pm Multifocal Distraction Osteogenesis For Treatment Of Long Bone Defect

2.30 - 2.45pm Acute Tibialisation Of Fibula For Tibia Bone Defect

2.45 - 3.00pmCross-Ankle Ring Fixator Revisited: IEF For Management Of Ankle Septic Arthritis & Wound

3.00 - 3.15pm Use Of Flap In The Bone Reconstruction Procedure

3.15 - 3.30pm Q&A

Oncology: New Advancement In Sarcoma Management

Time Topic

3.45 - 3.55pm 3D Printing For Bone Reconstruction – Present Status And Future Progress

3.55 - 4.05pm Molecular Diagnosis In Sarcoma

4.05 - 4.15pm Personalised And Targeted Therapy In Sarcoma

4.15 - 4.25pm Molecular Diagnosis - New Approach In Sarcoma Surgery

4.25 - 4.35pm Carbon Ion Therapy For Chordoma And Chondrosarcoma

4.35 - 4.45pm Cryosurgery ‘Liquid Nitrogen’In Sarcoma

4.45 - 4.55pm How I Start Cryotherapy In Indonesia And Outcome

4.55 - 5.05pm ‘Cryotherapy’ Malaysia Experience

5.05 - 5.15pm Advancement Of Plastic Reconstruction In Sarcoma Surgery

5.15 - 5.30pm Q&A



Lecture Hall A

Programme

Foot & Ankle: Flatfoot Reconstruction

Time Topic

2.00 - 2.15pm Tips And Tricks In Flatfoot Problems

2.15 - 2.30pm What To Do In A Failed Flatfoot Reconstruction


Foot & Ankle: Pearls And Pitfalls In The Trauma Around The Ankle

Time Topic

2.40 - 2.50pm Neglected Calcaneum Fracture

2.50 - 3.00pm Strategies Fixation For Syndesmotic Injury

3.00 - 3.10pm Surgical Treatment Of Difficult Pilon Fracture

3.10 - 3.20pm Talar Neck Fracture And How To Deal With Complication


Trauma

Time Topic

3.45 - 4.15pm Current Update On Scapular Fracture Management

4.15 - 4.35pmReconstruction Pelvic Plate For Buttressing Of Quadrilateral Plate In Acetabular Fracture

4.35 - 4.55pm MIS (Minimally Invasive Surgery) In Pelvic Fracture

4.55 - 5.15pm Q&A

25th June 2021 (Friday)


CALL FOR ABSTRACTSAnyone who has conducted relevant orthopaedic research is invited to submit abstracts for Free Paper Oral Presentations and Poster Presentations during this special year in which:

Important Dates

Subir Sengupta Best Published Clinical Paper Award

Cash Prize RM2,000.00

Mahmood Merican Best Masters Research Award


Best Basic Science Poster Award



P Balasubramaniam Best Published Translational Medicine (Non-Clinical)

Paper Award

Abstract Submission Closes15th March 2021

Authors Notification of Acceptance15th April 2021

Early Bird Special Ends31st May 2021

Onsite Registration Fees Starts1st June 2021

All successful abstract submitters must complete their registration & payment30th April 2021


Call For Abstracts

Categories

Live Oral Presentation which

will be live streamed to virtual attendees

Award Remarks


Open to Malaysian Orthopaedic Surgeons(MOA member only)

Open to all orthopaedic related subspecialty topics

Oral15 minutes presentation

A cash prize of RM2,000.00.

ComplimentaryRegistration to 50thMOA ASM 2021. (Virtual Conference)

The winner will be decided pre-conference and announced before the meeting.

The winner must present during 50th MOA ASM 2021.

The award will be given out during the closing ceremony.

P Balasubramaniam Best Published Translational Medicine (Non-Clinical) Paper Award

Open to Malaysian Orthopaedic Surgeons(MOA member only)


Oral15 minutes presentation

A cash prize of RM2,000.00.

ComplimentaryRegistration to 50thMOA ASM 2021. (Virtual Conference)

The winner will be decided pre-conference and announced before the meeting.

The winner must present during 50th MOA ASM 2021.

The award will be given out during the closing ceremony.


Open to Orthopaedic Trainees in Malaysia and trainees who have completed their training in 2020 are also eligible


Oral8 minutes oral presentation followed by 4 minutes Q&A by the judges

A grand prize of cash RM3,000.00.

Top 5 finalists will receive ComplimentaryRegistration to 50thMOA ASM 2021(Virtual Conference)

Top 5 finalist willpresent in the judgingsession during 50th MOA ASM 2021.

The award will begiven out at the closing ceremony.

Before you submit, please go through this page to ease your submission process.

1. Abstract categories available for submission.

Award Oral Presentation

Presentation will be conducted live on 26th June 2021.

Free Paper Oral PresentationAll presentations in this category will be on the virtual conference

platform. Successful oral presenters will be required to pre-record their

presentations and send in their final presentation by 15 May 2021.

(Details will be provided nearer to the conference dates.)

Free Paper Poster Presentation

All presentations in this category will be on the virtual conference platform.

Accepted abstracts for e poster presentations must complete their e-poster and upload it by 15 May

2021. (Details will be provided nearer to the conference dates.)


Categories Final Presentation Format Remarks

MOA 50th Annual Scientific Meeting & AOA 40th Annual Congress Free Paper Oral Presentation

Open to all Malaysian & International Delegates

Abstract submitters are to select the category of subspecialty which relevant to their abstract.• Arthroplasty• Foot & Ankle• Hand• LLRS• Oncology• Orthopaedic Research• Paediatric• Spine• Sports • Trauma• Others

Virtual OralPresentation

All successful oral presenters must register for the meeting as a delegate. They are required to pre-record their presentations and send in their final presentation by 15 May 2021.

MOA 50th Annual Scientific Meeting & AOA 40th Annual Congress Free Paper Poster Presentation

Open to all Malaysian & International Delegates

Virtual E- PosterPresentation

All successful e poster presenters must register for the meeting as a delegate. Accepted abstracts for e poster presentations must complete their e poster and upload it by 15 May 2021.

Call For Abstracts


Open to all researchers

Open to all orthopaedic related basic scienceresearch area

Oral & Poster1st Round of judging3 minutes oralpresentation followedby 3 minutes Q&A bythe judges.

2nd round of judgingat the poster panel.Judges will askquestions at theposter panel area.

A grand prize of cash RM1,000.00.

Top 5 finalistswill receive ComplimentaryRegistration to 50thMOA ASM 2021(Virtual Conference)

Top 5 finalist will present in the judging session during 50th MOA ASM 2021.

The award will be given out at the closing ceremony.

Categories

Live Oral Presentation which

will be live streamed to virtual attendees

Award Remarks


Call For Abstracts

1. All abstracts will be reviewed by MOA 50th ASM 2021 Scientific Committee.

2. The Committee reserves the right to select the abstracts relevant to the sessions and decide on the final form of presentation.

3. The results will be announced after 15th April 2021.

4. All successful abstract submitters and award finalists must complete the registration process on their online account before the 30th April 2021 to qualify and present during the meeting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Happens After Abstract Submission Deadline Closes?

Can I submit more than 1 abstract?Yes, you may submit more than 1 abstract. The account login you create will allow you to submit multiple abstracts.

Which email should I use to create the account? When you create your account, the email you use should be the same email for all correspondence and e certificates to be delivered to you. For Malaysians, please use the same email address which you use for your CPD points.

What happens if I want to amend my abstracts after I have submitted?You many amend your abstracts until 28th February 2021, after which you will not able to amend your abstract anymore. The responsibility is on the abstract submitter to ensure that the contents uploaded into the abstract is correct and have been proofread for errors.

2. All Abstracts must comply with the Format below.

Research Format Case Report FormatIntroduction Introduction

Methods N/AResults Report

Conclusion Conclusion

3. The abstract should be as informative as possible and include the following details:• Introduction: background and specific objective of the

study• Methods: description of methods used• Results: summary of results obtained• Conclusion: conclusion reached

It is not acceptable to simply state like “The results will be discussed”.

Abstracts must meet the following specifications:• Abstract title: Limited to 25 words in UPPER CASE• Abstract should be accompanied by the authors’

names and affiliations.• Abstract text: Limited to 300 words (NOT including

Authors and Affiliations)• Abstract topic: Abstract must be allocated to a specific

topic from below:- » Arthroplasty » Foot & Ankle » Hand » LLRS » Oncology » Orthopaedic Research » Paediatric » Spine » Sports » Trauma » Others

Use only standard abbreviations. Special or unusual abbreviations are not recommended. If otherwise necessary, the letter should be placed in parenthesis after the first mentioned of the full word.

All abstracts must be submitted and presented in clear English with accurate grammar and spelling of a quality suitable for publication.

For Subir Sengupta Best Published Clinical Paper Award and P. Balasubramaniam Best Published Translational Medicine (Non Clinical) Paper Award please submit your PDF copy of paper instead of using our template.

4. The Scientific Committee will only review abstracts received on or before the Call for Abstract closing deadline and that the abstract must follow the guidelines. If it does not follow the guidelines, it will be automatically disqualified.


Terms and Conditions

1. The research work submitted must be conducted substantially by the applicant.

2. The work must be original and must not have been presented in conferences or published previously with the exception of Subir Sengupta Best Published Clinical Paper Award and P. Balasubramaniam Best Published Translational Medicine (Non Clinical) Paper Award.

3. If you wish to be considered for any of the Awards, please refer to the rules and regulations for the specific award.

4. Do note that successfully accepted abstracts will be published in the supplementary issues of Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal (ISSN 1985-2533) unless informed by the applicant that he/she does not want the abstract to be published there.

5. All materials accepted for publication in MOJ will become the permanent property of the Journal. The journal allows readers to read, download, copy, print, search and distribute the published articles, provided the authors are property acknowledged and cited.

6. For those who agree to their abstracts being published in the supplementary issue of MOJ, the successful applicants may be required to resubmit the abstract and high-resolution figures for publication at a later time.

7. Applicants may choose not to have that abstract published in the supplementary issue of MOJ.

8. During online submission of abstracts, you will be given the opportunity to indicate if you wish for this submission to be published or not published in the supplementary issue of MOJ.

9. Abstracts which have excerpted content from previous published articles or published abstracts must be declared upon submission and cannot be published in MOJ. This is to ensure that there will not be any copyright infringement issues or accusations of plagiarism. Please note that in the event of any issues arising from these abstracts including legal issues, the applicant is solely responsible.

10. All successful abstracts which are accepted for e-poster presentation agrees that their e-poster will be presented during the meeting at the e-poster panels as well as on MOA conference website. The e-poster will become the permanent property of MOA and may be read, download, copy, print, search and distributed; provided the authors are properly acknowledged and cited.

Please refer to conference website for the latest information. Conference website content will supercede this announcement as the planning of the meeting progresses.

If you have any questions, please contact our Abstract Secretariat :-MOA Abstracts : Jamie Thangaiah Handphone : +6011 3642 2917 ( Whatsapp )Email : [email protected]


This is an annual award for the best original scientific or clinical paper submitted by postgraduate Orthopaedic trainees in Malaysia. This work represents the research that was conducted during training, which is one of the requirements for the conferment of their degree. This award was initiated in 1997 by Dato’ Dr Mahmood Merican, whom the award is named after. He is a well-known Orthopaedician and a philantrophist who has contributed tremendously to the Orthopaedic community. The objective of the award is to encourage a high standard of research and scientific presentation among Orthopaedic trainees so they may become surgeons who can perform great surgery but are themselves thinkers who understand the importance of sound scientific work and its applicability in daily clinical practice.

This award has demonstrated good outcomes and each year the competition gets tougher. We wish all the applicants Good Luck!

The PrizeA cash prize of RM3,000.00 donated by Dato’ Dr Mahmood Merican.

Regulations1. The competition is open to all registered trainees in the

Masters of Orthopaedic Surgery programme in Malaysian universities and trainees who completed training in 2020 are also eligible.

2. The work may take the form of clinical trials, surveys, retrospective studies, laboratory experiments or any other form of original work.

3. In general, the research work must be derived from a thesis/dissertation completed during the time of training. Published work by a trainee can also be accepted provided they can show evidence that work was submitted as a requirement for the Masters of Orthopaedic surgery programme.

4. Applicants should not have submitted similar work in any other competition, including for this award previously. The research work must not have been presented in whole or in part in any form in other conferences, seminars, or official presentations.

5. The abstract will be evaluated on the following criteria :- • The relevance of the work to Orthopaedic research or

practice. • The scientific merit of the research. • Sufficient introduction to justify clear research

question. • The appropriateness of the methodologies used. • The interpretation of results and conclusions. • Presentation skills. • Ability to answer questions from the judges.

6. Upon the abstract submission deadline, all abstracts will be reviewed by the Scientific Committee and shortlisted to 5 finalists. All authors will be notified of the status of their paper.


7. All results are final, however the scientific committee has the right to make the final decision during special circumstances.

8. The top 5 finalists will be provided with complimentary registration fees to the 50th MOA ASM 2021 (Virtual Conference.)

9. The submitting authors of the top 5 finalist submissions must present an oral presentation of the paper during the Annual Scientific Meeting of MOA. This consists of 8 minutes oral presentation, followed by 4 minutes of Q&A with the panel of judges. The winner will be announced during the closing ceremony and the presenter must be in attendance to accept the award.

10. All applicants may request for the detailed results of the submission after the competition is over, provided it is approved by the Scientific Committee.

11. Non-finalists may be offered a chance to present their work as a free paper oral presentation or poster presentation during the MOA Annual Scientific Meeting.

12. All finalists and non-finalists presenting in MOA Annual Scientific Meeting must register for the conference as a participant.

ApplicationAbstract submission can be done online at our website. The deadline for submission of abstract is 2359hrs, 28th February 2021.

Please refer and adhere strictly to the ABSTRACT SUBMISSION GUIDELINES for FREE PAPER ORAL PRESENTATION and POSTER PRESENTATION for the accepted format of submission. The same submission format applies for those submitting for this award. Abstracts that do not adhere to the guideline will not be entertained.


This award is open to all scientists regardless of origin or levels, provided the research is related to the field of orthopaedics. This award was created more than 6 years ago to increase the participation of scientists in orthopaedics related research work in Malaysia. It is hoped that by doing so, MOA is encouraging more people to engage in serious research work, purely driven at understanding the very fundamentals of sciences that have enormous impact on orthopaedic practices.

This award is generously donated in full by Dato’ Dr K.S. Sivananthan, who is a veteran, a Past President of MOA and esteemed member of the MOA and patron of this award since its inception.

The PrizeA cash prize of RM1, 000.00 donated by Dato’ Dr K.S. Sivananthan.

Regulations1. This award is open to all scientists regardless of origin

or levels provided the research is related to the field of orthopaedics (based on the interpretation of the scientific committee.)

2. The work may take the form of clinical trials, surveys, retrospective studies, laboratory experiments or any other form of unpublished original work.

3. The bulk of the work submitted must be performed by the author even though the author may have done the work in conjunction with other doctors or agencies either locally or internationally. However, the work must be carried out in Malaysia.

4. The abstract will be evaluated on the following criteria:-• The relevance of the work to orthopaedic research or

practice.• The scientific merit of the research.• Sufficient introduction to justify clear research

question.• The appropriateness of the methodologies used.• The interpretation of results and conclusions.• Presentation skills.• Ability to answer questions from the judges.

5. Upon the abstract submission deadline, all abstracts will be reviewed by the Scientific Committee and shortlisted to 5 finalists. All authors will be notified of the status of their paper.

6. All results are final, however the scientific committee has the right to make the final decision during special circumstances.

7. The author of a top 5 finalist abstract must present an oral presentation of the paper as well as prepare a poster presentation during the Annual Scientific Meeting of MOA. Finalists will be provided with complimentary registration fees to the 50th MOA ASM 2021 (Virtual Conference).

8. The oral presentation component is a 3 minutes oral presentation, followed by 3 minutes of Q&A with the panel of judges.

9. This is followed by a second round of judging at the poster panels. The assigned time of the poster presentation judging will be informed closer to the conference date.

10. The winner will be announced during the closing ceremony and the winner must be present to accept the award.

ApplicationAbstract submission can be done online at our website. The deadline for submission of abstract is 2359hrs, 28th February 2021.

Please refer to and adhere strictly to the ABSTRACT SUBMISSION GUIDELINES for FREE PAPER ORAL PRESENTATION and POSTER PRESENTATION for the accepted format of submission. The same submission format applies for those submitting for this award. Abstracts that do not adhere to the guideline will not be entertained.



The Malaysian Orthopaedic Association (MOA) has 2 awards to recognise the best published journal papers in the preceding year by members of our associations. The aim of these awards is to promote research and publication culture among MOA members and to recognise their contributions in the field of orthopaedics. The following 2 annual awards are opened to Malaysian orthopaedic surgeons who continue to do research and publish their work in orthopaedic journals.

SUBIR SENGUPTA BEST PUBLISHED CLINICAL PAPER AWARDThis award is to recognise the best published clinical paper for journal papers published in the period from 1st January 2018 to 31st December 2020 in either hardcopy or online journal.

P.BALASUBRAMANIAM BEST PUBLISHED TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE (NON-CLINICAL) PAPER AWARDThis award is to recognise the best published translational medicine paper for journal papers published in the period from 1st January 2018 to 31st December 2020 in either hardcopy or online journal.

The PrizeA cash prize of RM2,000.00 for Subir Sengupta Best Published Clinical Paper Award.

A cash prize of RM2,000.00 for P.Balasubramaniam Best Published Translational Medicine (Non-Clinical) Paper Award.

The cash prizes are donated by Yayasan Ortopedik, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya.

Criteria1. Originality and level of scientific evidence of the study.2. Potential impact towards medical science and medical practice especially in the field of orthopaedics and trauma.

Eligibility1. The applicant for either award must be the first author of the paper, and also a member (ordinary fellow) of MOA.2. Journal papers published in the period from 1st January 2018 to 31st December 2020 in either hardcopy or online journal

will be eligible.3. Journal paper submitted “in press” will not be eligible.4. Journals papers that were considered before for past Subir Sengupta Best Published Clinical paper Award and P.

Balasubramaniam Best Published Translational Medicine (Non Clinical) Paper Award are not eligible for re-submission.5. Authors of award winners will be required to present their paper during the MOA Annual Scientific Meeting to be eligible

for the cash prizes. Award winners will be notified beforehand. Finalists will be provided with complimentary registration fees to the 50th MOA ASM 2021 (Virtual Conference).

6. The winning paper will be presented in a 15 minutes presentation during the MOA Annual Scientific Meeting.

Application1. PDF copy of the paper must be submitted online before 2359hrs, 28th February 2021.2. The applicant submitting for this award is the main contributor of the work and may not necessarily be the first author or

the main author of the published paper. If the main contributor of the work is submitting but not listed as the first author, the MOA Conference Secretariat will contact the first author for verification. The first author will be requested to provide a lettter stating such.

3. A selection committee will be formed by the Malaysian Orthopaedic Association to evaluate all submissions and winner for each award will be announced before the conference.


P.Balasubramaniam Best Published TranslationalMedicine (Non Clinical)

Paper Award


How To Register?Step 1 - Register according your membership category. If you wish to join as a MOA member, please refer to the description “MOA Membership” on the next page.

Step 2 - Fill in your personal details online. Please ensure that you email address and mobile number are correct as we will be sending your registration confirmation and e certificate to your registered email.

Step 3 - Make payment via your preferred payment option.We will send an email to acknowledge the receipt of your registration. Upon the receipt of your payment, we will send you the confirmation letter. Please allow 3 working days to process your registration.

Reimbursement PolicyIn circumstances where the delegate requests for reimbursement of registration fees or their own delegate expenses, MOA reserves the right to deduct a 15% administrative fee on the total value of the reimbursement claimed.

*All registration fees are inclusive of 6% Sales and Service Tax (SST).• Your registration covers private access to 5 days of the Virtual Conference with On-Demand sessions for a validity of 1 Year.• Online registration will open in March 2021.

Offline Payment Online PaymentPayment methods are:• Online Transfer• Telegraphic Transfer

(for overseas)• Cheque• Letter of Guarantee• Local Purchase Order

(for Malaysian Government Departments)

Please make payment before registering online as you are required to attach the proof of payment (scanned document of deposit slip / payment proof) in the online registration page.

Payment can be made during online registration.

Payment methods are:• ipay88/Credit Card

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For all payments made using credit card or ipay88 or Telegraphic Transfers; the payee will bear all bank or payment gateway charges. The charges may vary according to individual banks.

Category Register before 31st May 2021& Enjoy Special Rates

Registration Fees1st June 2021 Onwards

Malaysian MOA Member RM 400.00 RM 500.00

Malaysian Specialist Non-MOA Member RM 500.00 RM 600.00

Malaysian Masters Student / Medical Officer RM 300.00 RM 400.00

Malaysian Research Assistant / House Officer RM 200.00 RM 300.00

Malaysian Nurse and Allied Health Professionals RM 200.00 RM 300.00

ASEAN Overseas Delegate USD 100.00 / RM 400.00 USD 125.00 / RM 500.00

Non-ASEAN Overseas Delegate USD 200.00 / RM 800.00 USD 225.00 / RM 900.00

Registration Fees

Online - Access to the whole conference for 4 days + On-Demand for 1 year


All payments are to be issued in favour of:MALAYSIAN ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATIONBank Name : Malayan Banking BerhadBank Address : Kuala Lumpur Main, Wilayah Persekutuan,

MalaysiaAccount Number : 514011010094Swift Code : MBBEMYKL

Cancellation& Refund PolicyThe MOA conference secretariat MUST be notified in writing of all cancellations:Cancellation ON or BEFORE 15th April 2021 : 50% refundCancellation AFTER 15th April 2021 : No refund

Reimbursement PolicyIn circumstances where the delegate requests for reimbursement of registration fees or their own delegate expenses, MOA reserves the right to deduct a 15% administrative fee on the total value of the reimbursement claimed.

Certificate of AttendanceA certificate of attendance will be issued to all delegates via e-certificate. CPD points will be awarded.

DisclaimerWhilst every attempt is made to ensure that all aspect of the conference as mentioned in this announcement will take place as scheduled, the Organising Committee reserves the right to make last minute changes should the need arise.

MOA MembershipThe registration fees for MOA Members category is only applicable if your MOA membership is still valid. If your membership is no longer active, your conference registration will automatically be processed as a Non-MOA Member.

To check your membership status, please contact MOA office at +603 8996 6300 / [email protected]. / [email protected]

If you wish to apply or renew your membership, you may download the membership form from MOA website at www.moa-home.com.

Exhibitor EnquiryTo receive information regarding exhibition and sponsorship, please contact the conference secretariat at [email protected] or Whatsapp to +6016 203 6018 or call 03 7931 2856.

General Information

Malaysian Orthopaedic AssociationAnnual General Meeting / Annual Scientific Meeting 2021

ASEAN Orthopaedic AssociationAnnual Congress 2021

incorporating

www.moa-home.com/50thMOA2021

Conference Secretariat :

This announcement has been prepared in good faith and is correct at the time of sharing.There will be changes as the meeting planning progresses.

Authors NotificationOf Acceptance15th April 2021

Early Bird Special Ends31st May 2021

All successful abstract submitters must complete their registration & payment30th April 2021

Onsite Registration Fees Starts1st June 2021

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