20th International Conference on
Orthopaedics, Arthroplasty and Arthroscopy

Raymond Hah is a renowned orthopaedic spine surgeon associated with Keck Medicine and USC Verdugo Hills Hospital. He specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery, complex spinal reconstruction, revision procedures, spinal deformities, degenerative conditions, and cervical disc replacement. Dr. Hah completed his medical education through Northwestern University’s Honors Program in Medical Education and was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. After serving as Chief Resident in Orthopaedic Surgery at USC, he pursued advanced spine fellowship training at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. He is actively involved in research, publishing extensively and contributing to leading spine journals.

Spine Surgery

Dr. Jason Rhodes is an Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Colorado School of Medicine and a specialist at Children's Hospital Colorado. He directs the Cerebral Palsy and Neuromuscular Program, focusing on the orthopedic management of neuromuscular disorders and the use of gait analysis to optimize treatment outcomes. His clinical expertise includes correcting musculoskeletal deformities and treating pediatric sports injuries such as ACL tears, meniscal injuries, and patellar instability. Dr. Rhodes is actively involved in research aimed at improving mobility and function in children with neuromuscular conditions and contributes to international collaborations advancing pediatric orthopedic care.

Gait Analysis Neuromuscular Disorders Pediatric Sports Medicine Pediatric Orthopedic Trauma

Dr. Michael Tanzer is a distinguished orthopaedic surgeon with expertise in adult hip and knee replacement surgery. After earning his medical degree and completing residency training at McGill University, he pursued advanced fellowship training in hip reconstruction at Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard University. He currently serves as Associate Surgeon-in-Chief at the McGill University Health Centre, Vice Chair of Surgery, and Professor at McGill University. As Director of the McGill Arthroplasty Group and holder of the Jo Miller Chair in Orthopaedic Research, his work spans clinical, scientific, and engineering aspects of joint reconstruction. He has authored more than 130 scholarly publications and received numerous prestigious awards.

His research includes clinical, basic science and engineering related investigations related to hip and knee joint reconstruction

Prof. Yoshiharu Kawaguchi is a respected spine specialist and Clinical Professor in the Spine Division at Toyama University Hospital, Japan. He earned his PhD from Toyama University between 1990 and 1994 and has since built a distinguished academic and clinical career. His expertise is reflected through his service on the editorial boards of numerous international orthopedic, spine, and medical journals. Prof. Kawaguchi has contributed to several influential books on spinal disorders, pain management, and lumbar spine care. An active member of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine, he has received recognition and awards from multiple professional organizations.

Research interest of Yoshiharu Kawaguchi includes Lumbar Spine.

Dr. Rachid Haidar is a distinguished orthopaedic surgeon and academic leader serving as Professor and Chief of the Division of Orthopaedic Surgery at the American University of Beirut Medical Center in Lebanon. He completed advanced fellowship training in spine and pediatric orthopaedics at the renowned Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital in association with the University of Birmingham, United Kingdom. Since joining AUB Medical Center in 1994, he has been actively involved in patient care, medical education, and research. His primary areas of interest include spinal disorders and pediatric orthopaedics, contributing significantly to advancements in these specialized fields.

Research interest of Rachid Haidar includes spine and pediatric orthopaedics.

Dr. Sakthi Rajaram Manoharan obtained his medical degree from Government Medical College, Madurai, India, in 2006. He pursued specialized training in Orthopaedic Surgery at the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGI), Chandigarh, one of India’s most respected medical institutions. During his residency, he demonstrated outstanding academic performance and graduated at the top of his cohort. Following completion of his residency, he continued his advanced clinical training at PGI Chandigarh, serving as a Registrar and Senior Resident. His strong educational background and extensive orthopedic training have contributed to his expertise in the field of musculoskeletal care and surgery.

Spinal disorders, including spinal stenosis, disc prolapse, degenerative spine, spinal deformities, spinal tumors, spinal infections and spinal trauma; general orthopedic trauma

Dr. Woo-Kie Min is an Assistant Professor in the Spine Service within the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Kyungpook National University Hospital. His academic and clinical work centers on spine surgery and fundamental research related to spinal disorders. Over the course of his career, he has contributed to more than 50 scientific publications as an author or co-author. Dr. Min is actively involved in the scholarly community, serving as a reviewer and advisory board member for several respected medical journals. He also maintains memberships in leading professional organizations, including NASS, AO Spine, the Korean Medical Association, and other regional and international spine societies.

Research interest of Woo Kie Min includes all spine related surgery and basic researches.