Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

Department of Orthopaedics Surgery has played an integral part in patients’ care since the establishment of University Malaya Medical Center (formerly known as University Hospital) in 1967. The hospital was built to complement formal education and research by the Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya and the department has maintained its importance and relevance until today. Over the last 50 years the management of musculoskeletal diseases in the hospital has naturally evolved from predominantly managing acute conditions in fractures and infections to “repair and reconstruct” in maximizing quality of life. As the nation becomes more developed, the focus of treatment has shifted from keeping a patient alive to improving his day-to-day function.
The era of a general orthopaedic surgeon is slowly fading as treatments of musculoskeletal diseases are becoming more complex and demanding. There are nine subspecialties in the department whose members are regarded as pioneers in the field and have trained many local and international orthopaedic surgeons. Apart from providing service by each subspecialized unit, we have been actively involved in multi disciplinary services such as Fracture Liaison Service, Foot Care Clinic, Return-To-Play Clinic and Sarcoma Board Meeting.

The recognition of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery in the region and worldwide has been proven year in and year out through its publications, which contributed to the good standing of Universiti Malaya in the QS World University Ranking. This is made possible through the establishment of our National Orthopaedic Center of Excellence for Research and Learning (NOCERAL) with the support of Yayasan Ortopedik.

NOCERAL is currently housing a bone bank, eight laboratories and a library, which provide the platform for postgraduate research activities that are spearheaded by the Tissue Engineering Group (TEG). These research projects have helped many Ph.D and masters students to graduate and produce Platelet-Derived Extracellular Vesicle (P-EV) as a form of treatment for various musculoskeletal conditions. Publications derived from the works of TEG and Spine Research Unit – another publication engine of the department – have made Orthopaedic Surgery one of the top contributors for publications under the Faculty of Medicine.

NOCERAL is also equipped with 3D modeling and printing facility that is heavily used in the treatment of patients undergoing complex joint reconstruction or replacement. Together with bio-mechanic testing lab, we are one of a few centers that has the ability to perform an in-house load testing projects. Moreover, with the facilities that we have, various workshops and mini courses are carried out all year round: Microsurgery Course, Ponseti and Hip Spica Workshop, and Ilizarov/Taylor Spatial Frame Workshop. These workshops are attended by orthopaedic surgeons and trainees from around the country and also abroad.

Vision

To strive for excellence on provision of subspecialized services in Orthopaedics Surgery and provide leadership in education, training, and research.

Mission

1. To provide the best patient care available in the field of Orthopaedic Surgery.
2. To provide training of post-graduate clinical students to fill the need for internationally recognized graduates and specialists of high caliber, who possess high standards of competence and knowledge in Orthopaedic surgery.
3. To perform useful and high-quality research, related to the field of Orthopaedic surgery, which may aid in advancing knowledge and outcomes in this field, both locally and internationally.
4. To produce high-quality publications and obtain recognition and commercialization of novel orthopedic related products.
5. To organize and carry out activities in the field of Orthopaedic surgery by conducting and contributing to seminars, discussions, forums, courses, and workshops in order to spread information, knowledge, and updates to all levels of society including professionals and academicians.

1. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery,
University Malaya Medical Center,
Jalan Profesor Driaja Ungku Aziz,
59100 Kuala Lumpur,
MALAYSIA
Tel : +603-7949 2446
Fax : +603-7949 4642
Email:  kj_ors@ummc.edu.my

2. National Orthopaedic Center of Excellence for Research and Learning (NOCERAL),
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery,
Faculty of Medicine,
University of Malaya,
50603 Kuala Lumpur
MALAYSIA
Tel: +603-7967 7873 / +603-7949 2061
Fax: +603- 7949 4642
Email: noceral@um.edu.my
Website: noceral.um.edu.my