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  1. Prevention of Postoperative Coronal Imbalance in Patients with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis with a Major Lumbar Curve

    Article • Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, December 2025, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Chee Kidd Chiu

  2. Impact of Posterior Spinal Fusion on Pulmonary Function in Patients With Severe Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (Major Cobb Angle ≥90°)

    Article • JBJS Open Access, July 2025, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Chee Kidd Chiu

  3. The Influence of Relative Curve Correction and Upper Instrumented Vertebra (UIV) Tilt Angle on Post-operative Shoulder Balance Following Posterior Spinal Fusion (PSF) in Lenke Type 1 and 2 Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) Patients

    Article • Global Spine Journal, February 2025, SAGE Publications

    Dr Chee Kidd Chiu

  4. Analysis of Clinical and Radiological Predictive Factors for Moderate and Severe Pulmonary Impairment in 102 Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) Patients With Major Cobb Angle ≥45°: A Study of an Asian Population

    Article • Global Spine Journal, February 2025, SAGE Publications

    Dr Chee Kidd Chiu

  5. Perioperative outcomes of severe adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) patients with Cobb angle ≥ 100°: Feasibility of single-staged posterior spinal fusion with radical facetectomies

    Article • Brain and Spine, January 2025, Elsevier

    Dr Chee Kidd Chiu

  6. Association of single bolus versus bolus followed by infusion of tranexamic acid with blood loss in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis surgery

    Article • Perioperative Medicine, September 2024, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Chee Kidd Chiu

  7. Optimizing the distal anchorage in stabilization for the traumatic adjacent lumbar vertebra fracture in an adolescent idiopathic scoliosis patient who had posterior spinal fusion: a novel surgical technique

    Article • Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica, August 2024, AVES Publishing Co.

    Dr Chee Kidd Chiu

  8. The widths of the medial and lateral pedicle walls in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis with major thoracic curves

    Article • The Spine Journal, July 2024, Elsevier

    Dr Chee Kidd Chiu

  9. Prediction of postoperative curve correction based on the supine radiographs for adult idiopathic scoliosis patients

    Article • The Spine Journal, July 2024, Elsevier

    Dr Chee Kidd Chiu

  10. Optimising operating theatre (OT) efficiency while maintaining the standardised patient care in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) surgery with the dedicated spine team approach: a specialised spine unit experience

    Article • European Spine Journal, June 2024, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Chee Kidd Chiu

  11. Analysis of duration of different stages of surgery in posterior spinal fusion (PSF) for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) patients: comparison between severe versus non-severe AIS

    Article • European Spine Journal, January 2024, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Chee Kidd Chiu

  12. A comparison between Boston brace and European braces in the treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) patients: a systematic review based on the standardised Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) inclusion criteria for brace treatment

    Article • European Spine Journal, November 2023, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Chee Kidd Chiu

  13. What is the prevalence and distribution of narrow dysplastic and fully corticalized pedicles in Asian adolescent idiopathic scoliosis patients with major main thoracic curves? A computed tomography scan analysis of 6,494 pedicles

    Article • The Spine Journal, November 2023, Elsevier

    Dr Chee Kidd Chiu

  14. Association between intraoperative remifentanil use and postoperative hyperalgesia in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis surgery: a retrospective study

    Article • BMC Anesthesiology, May 2023, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Chee Kidd Chiu

  15. Variations in the Number of Vertebrae, Prevalence of Lumbosacral Transitional Vertebra and Prevalence of Cervical Rib Among Surgical Patients With Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

    Article • Spine, May 2023, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Chee Kidd Chiu

  16. Feasibility of Single-Stage Posterior Passive Correction and Fusion Surgery for Congenital Scoliosis in Adolescent Patients Who Have Attained Skeletal Maturity

    Article • Asian Spine Journal, June 2022, Asian Spine Journal (ASJ)

    Dr Chee Kidd Chiu

  17. Severe Lenke 1 and 2 adolescent idiopathic scoliosis had poorer perioperative outcome, higher complication rate, longer fusion and higher operative cost compared to non-severe scoliosis

    Article • European Spine Journal, January 2022, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Chee Kidd Chiu

  18. Pre-operative Halo-Pelvic Traction for Neurofibromatosis Patients with Severe Proximal Thoracic Spinal Deformity: Indications and Early Treatment Outcome

    Article • Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal, November 2021, Malaysian Orthopaedic Association

    Dr Chee Kidd Chiu

  19. Neuropathic Pain after Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Correction Surgery

    Article • Asian Spine Journal, October 2021, Asian Spine Journal (ASJ)

    Dr Chee Kidd Chiu

  20. Dual attending surgeon strategy learning curve in single-staged posterior spinal fusion (PSF) surgery for 415 idiopathic scoliosis (IS) cases

    Article • The Spine Journal, July 2021, Elsevier

    Dr Chee Kidd Chiu

  21. Mid-long-term outcome and degeneration of the remaining unfused lumbar intervertebral disc in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis patients who had posterior spinal fusion surgery

    Article • European Spine Journal, May 2021, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Chee Kidd Chiu

  22. Factors Affecting Operation Duration in Posterior Spinal Fusion (PSF) Using Dual Attending Surgeon Strategy Among Lenke 1 and 2 Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) Patients

    Article • Clinical Spine Surgery A Spine Publication, May 2021, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Chee Kidd Chiu

  23. Perioperative outcome and complications following single-staged Posterior Spinal Fusion (PSF) using pedicle screw instrumentation in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS): a review of 1057 cases from a single centre

    Article • BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, May 2021, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Chee Kidd Chiu

  24. Tranexamic Acid in Pediatric Scoliosis Surgery

    Article • Spine, April 2021, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Chee Kidd Chiu

  25. Patients’ Perception and Satisfaction on Neck and Shoulder Imbalance in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

    Article • Global Spine Journal, April 2021, SAGE Publications

    Dr Chee Kidd Chiu

  26. Preoperative “Cervical Axis” Deviation Increases the Risk of Distal Adding-On Following Surgery in Lenke 1 and 2 Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Patients

    Article • Global Spine Journal, March 2021, SAGE Publications

    Dr Chee Kidd Chiu

  27. A Comparison Between the Perioperative Outcomes of Female Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) Versus Adult Idiopathic Scoliosis (AdIS) Following Posterior Spinal Fusion: A Propensity Score Matching Analysis Involving 425 Patients

    Article • Global Spine Journal, March 2021, SAGE Publications

    Dr Chee Kidd Chiu

  28. Letter to the Editor Regarding “The Usage of Chewing Gum in Posterior Spinal Fusion Surgery for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Randomized Controlled Trial”

    Article • Spine, February 2021, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Chee Kidd Chiu

  29. Predictive factors for correction rate in severe idiopathic scoliosis (Cobb angle ≥ 90°): an analysis of 128 patients

    Article • European Spine Journal, January 2021, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Chee Kidd Chiu

  30. An analysis of preoperative shoulder and neck balance and surgical outcome in 111 adolescent idiopathic scoliosis patients with two subtypes of Lenke 1 curves

    Article • Journal of Neurosurgery Spine, January 2021, Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group (JNSPG)

    Dr Chee Kidd Chiu

  31. Personal protective equipment usage, recycling and disposal among spine surgeons: An Asia Pacific Spine Society survey

    Article • Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery, January 2021, SAGE Publications

    Dr Chee Kidd Chiu

  32. Learning Curve for a Dual Attending Surgeon Strategy in Posterior Spinal Fusion (PSF)

    Article • Spine, December 2020, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Chee Kidd Chiu

  33. Delayed Post-operative Spinal Epidural Haematoma after Posterior Spinal Surgery: Report of Two Cases

    Article • Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal, November 2020, Malaysian Orthopaedic Association

    Dr Chee Kidd Chiu

  34. Minimally Invasive versus Conventional Open Surgery for Fixation of Spinal Fracture in Ankylosed Spine

    Article • Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal, November 2020, Malaysian Orthopaedic Association

    Dr Chee Kidd Chiu

  35. Rapid progression of scoliosis curve in a mature patient with undiagnosed pituitary macroadenoma: A rare case report

    Article • Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica, October 2020, AVES Publishing Co.

    Dr Chee Kidd Chiu

  36. Superior mesenteric artery syndrome: A rare complication of scoliosis corrective surgery

    Article • Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery, September 2020, SAGE Publications

    Dr Chee Kidd Chiu

  37. Perioperative outcome of severe rigid idiopathic scoliosis: Single-staged posterior spinal fusion utilizing a dual attending surgeon strategy. A report of 41 patients

    Article • Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery, August 2020, SAGE Publications

    Dr Chee Kidd Chiu

  38. Parents’/Patients’ Perception of the Informed Consent Process and Surgeons Accountability in Corrective Surgery for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

    Article • Spine, July 2020, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Chee Kidd Chiu

  39. The Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on Spine Surgeons

    Article • Spine, July 2020, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Chee Kidd Chiu

  40. The clinical utility of fluoroscopic versus CT guided percutaneous transpedicular core needle biopsy for spinal infections and tumours: a randomized trial

    Article • The Spine Journal, July 2020, Elsevier

    Dr Chee Kidd Chiu

  41. Controversies with nonoperative management for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: Study from the APSS Scoliosis Focus Group

    Article • Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery, May 2020, SAGE Publications

    Dr Chee Kidd Chiu

  42. Does Menses Affect the Risk of Blood Loss in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Patients Undergoing Posterior Spinal Fusion Surgeries?

    Article • Spine, March 2020, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Chee Kidd Chiu

  43. Conformity and Changes in the Radiological Neck and Shoulder Balance Parameters Throughout 3-Year Follow-up Period

    Article • Spine, March 2020, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Chee Kidd Chiu

  44. Perioperative Outcome of Severe Idiopathic Scoliosis (Cobb Angle ≥ 90°)

    Article • Spine, March 2020, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Chee Kidd Chiu

  45. A Positive (+ve) Postoperative Upper Instrumented Vertebra Tilt Angle (≥0°) Significantly Increases the Risk of Medial Shoulder and Neck Imbalance in Lenke 1 and 2 Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Patients

    Article • Spine, February 2020, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Chee Kidd Chiu

  46. Minimally invasive reduction of thoracolumbar burst fracture using monoaxial percutaneous pedicle screws: Surgical technique and report of radiological outcome

    Article • Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery, December 2019, SAGE Publications

    Dr Chee Kidd Chiu

  47. Aberrant left brachiocephalic vein is a contraindication for anterior cervicothoracic approach

    Article • Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery, September 2019, SAGE Publications

    Dr Chee Kidd Chiu

  48. Letters about Published Papers

    Article • Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery, July 2019, SAGE Publications

    Dr Chee Kidd Chiu

  49. The Reliability of Intraoperative Crossbar Technique in Determining the Upper Instrumented Vertebra (UIV) Tilt Angle for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) Undergoing Posterior Spinal Fusion

    Article • Clinical Spine Surgery A Spine Publication, July 2019, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Chee Kidd Chiu

  50. Does the Severity of the Curve in Lenke 1 and 2 Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Patients Affect the Distance and Position of the Aorta From Vertebra?

    Article • Spine, June 2019, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Chee Kidd Chiu

  51. Pelvic obliquity in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis planned for posterior spinal fusion: A preoperative analysis of 311 lower limb axis films

    Article • Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery, May 2019, SAGE Publications

    Dr Chee Kidd Chiu

  52. APSS-ASJ Best Clinical Research Award: Is There a Difference between Patients’ and Parents’ Perception of Physical Appearance in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis?

    Article • Asian Spine Journal, April 2019, Asian Spine Journal (ASJ)

    Dr Chee Kidd Chiu

  53. How Common Is Medial and Lateral Shoulder Discordance in Lenke 1 and 2 Curves?

    Article • Spine, April 2019, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Chee Kidd Chiu

  54. C1–C2 fusion with absence of C1 posterior arch and presence of C2 high-riding vertebral artery: Is it possible?

    Article • Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery, April 2019, SAGE Publications

    Dr Chee Kidd Chiu

  55. After-hours elective spine deformity corrective surgery for patients with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: Is it safe?

    Article • Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery, April 2019, SAGE Publications

    Dr Chee Kidd Chiu

  56. Do Overweight Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) Patients Have an Increased Perioperative Risk for Posterior Spinal Fusion (PSF) Surgery?

    Article • Spine, March 2019, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Chee Kidd Chiu

  57. Perioperative Outcome of Single Stage Posterior Spinal Fusion for Severe Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) (Cobb Angle ≥90°)

    Article • Spine, March 2019, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Chee Kidd Chiu

  58. Variations in Practice among Asia–Pacific Surgeons and Recommendations for Managing Cervical Myelopathy: The First Asia–Pacific Spine Society Collaborative Study

    Article • Asian Spine Journal, February 2019, Asian Spine Journal (ASJ)

    Dr Chee Kidd Chiu

  59. Posterior Spinal Fusion in a Scoliotic Patient With Congenital Heart Block Treated With Pacemaker

    Article • Spine, February 2019, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Chee Kidd Chiu

  60. Quantitative analysis of local bone graft harvested from the posterior elements during posterior spinal fusion in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis patients

    Article • Journal of Orthopaedics, January 2019, Elsevier

    Dr Chee Kidd Chiu

  61. Upper Instrumented Vertebrae (UIV) Tilt Angle Is an Important Postoperative Radiological Parameter That Correlates With Postoperative Neck and Medial Shoulder Imbalance

    Article • Spine, October 2018, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Chee Kidd Chiu

  62. Cervical Supine Side-Bending versus Cervical Supine Traction Radiographs: Which Is Better in Predicting Proximal Thoracic Flexibility for Lenke 1 and 2 Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis?

    Article • Asian Spine Journal, August 2018, Asian Spine Journal (ASJ)

    Dr Chee Kidd Chiu

  63. Radiological and clinical outcome of selective thoracic fusion (STF) for Lenke 1C and 2C adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) patients with a minimum follow-up of 2 years

    Article • The Spine Journal, May 2018, Elsevier

    Dr Chee Kidd Chiu

  64. Do the dynamic stress mobility radiographs predict the postoperative vertebral height restoration, kyphosis correction, and cement volume injected after vertebroplasty for osteoporotic thoracolumbar vertebral fractures with intravertebral cleft?

    Article • Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery, May 2018, SAGE Publications

    Dr Chee Kidd Chiu

  65. Flexibility assessment of the unfused thoracic segments above the “potential upper instrumented vertebrae” using the supine side bending radiographs in Lenke 5 and 6 curves for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis patients

    Article • The Spine Journal, January 2018, Elsevier

    Dr Chee Kidd Chiu

  66. Feasibility and Outcome of an Accelerated Recovery Protocol in Asian Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Patients

    Article • Spine, December 2017, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Chee Kidd Chiu

  67. Usage of Chewing Gum in Posterior Spinal Fusion Surgery for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

    Article • Spine, October 2017, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Chee Kidd Chiu

  68. Trajectory of Postoperative Wound Pain Within the First 2 Weeks Following Posterior Spinal Fusion Surgery in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Patients

    Article • Spine, June 2017, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Chee Kidd Chiu

  69. Comparison Between Minimally Invasive Surgery and Conventional Open Surgery for Patients With Spinal Metastasis

    Article • Spine, May 2017, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Chee Kidd Chiu

  70. The accuracy and safety of fluoroscopic-guided percutaneous pedicle screws in the thoracic and lumbosacral spine in the Asian population: A CT scan analysis of 1002 screws

    Article • Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery, May 2017, SAGE Publications

    Dr Chee Kidd Chiu

  71. Effect of intraoperative autologous transfusion techniques on perioperative hemoglobin level in idiopathic scoliosis patients undergoing posterior spinal fusion: A prospective randomized trial

    Article • Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery, May 2017, SAGE Publications

    Dr Chee Kidd Chiu

  72. The use of fluoroscopic guided percutaneous pedicle screws in the upper thoracic spine (T1–T6): Is it safe?

    Article • Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery, May 2017, SAGE Publications

    Dr Chee Kidd Chiu

  73. Accuracy and Safety of Pedicle Screw Placement in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Patients

    Article • Spine, March 2017, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Chee Kidd Chiu

  74. The Clinical Effectiveness of School Screening Programme for Idiopathic Scoliosis in Malaysia

    Article • Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal, March 2017, Malaysian Orthopaedic Association

    Dr Chee Kidd Chiu

  75. Single vs two attending senior surgeons: assessment of intra-operative blood loss at different surgical stages of posterior spinal fusion surgery in Lenke 1 and 2 adolescent idiopathic scoliosis

    Article • European Spine Journal, October 2016, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Chee Kidd Chiu

  76. Assessing the Flexibility of the Proximal Thoracic Segments Above the “Potential Upper Instrumented Vertebra” Using the Cervical Supine Side Bending Radiographs in Lenke 1 and 2 Curves for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Patients

    Article • Spine, August 2016, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Chee Kidd Chiu

  77. Posterior Spinal Instrumented Fusion for Idiopathic Scoliosis in Patients with Multisystemic Neurodegenerative Disorder: A Report of Two Cases

    Article • Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery, August 2016, SAGE Publications

    Dr Chee Kidd Chiu

  78. Assessment of Intraoperative Blood Loss at Different Surgical Stages During Posterior Spinal Fusion Surgery in the Treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

    Article • Spine, May 2016, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Chee Kidd Chiu

  79. Can Intraoperative Text Messages Reduce Parental Anxiety of Children Undergoing Posterior Spinal Fusion Surgery for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis?

    Article • Spine, February 2016, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Chee Kidd Chiu

  80. Neurological Recovery in Two Patients with Cauda Equina Syndrome Secondary to L5 Lumbar Spine Giant Cell Tumour after Treatment with Denosumab without Surgery

    Article • Asian Spine Journal, January 2016, Asian Spine Journal (ASJ)

    Dr Chee Kidd Chiu

  81. Comparison between percutaneous fluoroscopic-guided and conventional open pedicle screw placement techniques for the thoracic spine

    Article • The Bone & Joint Journal, November 2015, Bone & Joint

    Dr Chee Kidd Chiu

  82. Accuracy and Safety of Fluoroscopic Guided Percutaneous Pedicle Screws in Thoracic and Lumbosacral Spine

    Article • Spine, September 2015, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Chee Kidd Chiu

  83. The accuracy and safety of fluoroscopically guided percutaneous pedicle screws in the lumbosacral junction and the lumbar spine

    Article • The Bone & Joint Journal, August 2015, Bone & Joint

    Dr Chee Kidd Chiu

  84. A comparison of feasibility and safety of percutaneous fluoroscopic guided thoracic pedicle screws between Europeans and Asians: is there any difference?

    Article • European Spine Journal, July 2015, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Chee Kidd Chiu

  85. Closed reduction of traumatic bilateral anterior hip dislocations with sedation: a case report and review of the literature

    Article • Turkish Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery, January 2015, LookUs Bilisim, Ltd.

    Dr Chee Kidd Chiu

  86. Transpedicular Bone Grafting - using Contrast Impregnated Bone:ACaseReport

    Article • Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal, November 2014, Malaysian Orthopaedic Association

    Dr Chee Kidd Chiu

  87. Management of Osteonecrosis of the Hip Complicated with Fracture: A Case Report

    Article • Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal, November 2012, Malaysian Orthopaedic Association

    Dr Chee Kidd Chiu

  88. Chronic Osteomyelitis Secondary to Human Bite: A Case Report

    Article • Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal, July 2012, Malaysian Orthopaedic Association

    Dr Chee Kidd Chiu

  89. Minimally invasive retrieval of incarcerated flexible intramedullary reamer

    Article • European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology, April 2012, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Chee Kidd Chiu

  90. The use of a trifurcation of the lateral antebrachial cutaneous nerve for digital nerve grafting

    Article • Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume), August 2009, SAGE Publications

    Dr Chee Kidd Chiu

  91. Scarf-Related Hangman’s Fracture: A Case Report

    Article • European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery, June 2009, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Chee Kidd Chiu

  92. Erratum to: Is Nonoperative Treatment still Indicated for Jones Fracture?

    Article • European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery, June 2009, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Chee Kidd Chiu

  93. Chronic Recurrent Multifocal Osteomyelitis of the First Metatarsal Bone: A Case Report

    Article • Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery, April 2009, SAGE Publications

    Dr Chee Kidd Chiu

  94. Is nonoperative treatment still indicated for Jones fracture?

    Article • European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery, February 2009, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Chee Kidd Chiu