5th International Conference on Fragility Fracture (ICFF)
Breaking Barriers – Innovations and Advances in Fragility Fracture Management

A 1 day international event titled “5th International Conference on Fragility Fracture (ICFF): Breaking Barriers – Innovations and Advances in Fragility Fracture Management” was successfully organized on 16 May 2026.

More than 160 participants attended the international symposium. 10 international well-known speakers delivered excellent talks with great feedback and questions from the floor to provide the knowledge to healthcare professionals (including doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, and occupational therapists) on fragility fractures, osteoporosis and sarcopenia.

The event was also supported by the Fragility Fracture Network Hong Kong SAR.

Raising Awareness of Scoliosis: Scoliosis Awareness Day 2026

In support of the annual “International Scoliosis Awareness Month” in June, CUHK ORT, Hong Kong Musculoskeletal Health Foundation, and CUHK Medical Centre (CUHKMC) successfully co-organised Scoliosis Awareness Day 2026, attracting more than 130 participants from the community.

A key highlight of the event was an informative health talk featuring distinguished professors from the CUHK Faculty of Medicine, as well as experienced orthopaedic specialists, psychiatrist, physiotherapist, and orthotist. The expert panel shared comprehensive insights into scoliosis, ranging from clinical assessment and diagnosis to the full spectrum of treatment options, as well as the importance of bone health in children and adolescents. The session emphasised the importance of early detection and timely intervention in managing this common spinal condition.

In addition to the expert presentations, members of the local patient support organisation Hong Kong Scoliosis Awareness Group (椎夢社) were invited to share their scoliosis journeys, including the challenges they faced and the coping strategies they adopted. Their inspiring stories provided valuable perspectives and emotional resonance, promoted greater understanding and helped reduce stigma associated with scoliosis.

An interactive exhibition area was also organised, offering participants the opportunity to explore the latest developments in scoliosis management. These exhibits enabled attendees to gain hands-on understanding of modern medical technologies and effective non-surgical rehabilitation methods.

The event successfully enhanced public awareness of scoliosis and highlighted the importance of spinal and bone health, particularly among children and adolescents. It also strengthened collaboration among healthcare professionals, patients, caregivers, and the wider community in addressing this prevalent and complex musculoskeletal condition.

Prof. Huating Wang Awarded RGC Strategic Topics Grant 2026/27 to Combat Sarcopenia

Professor Huating Wang has been awarded a generous HK$27.694 million from the Research Grants Council (RGC) Strategic Topics Grant 2026/27 for her groundbreaking project, "Combating Aging-Associated Sarcopenia: From Knowledge Discovery to Intervention Testing." Demographic projections indicate that individuals aged 65 and above will constitute 36% of Hong Kong’s population by 2046. This rapid aging exacerbates sarcopenia—a debilitating decline in muscle mass and function affecting up to 27% of older adults.

To address this critical healthcare burden, Prof. Wang leads a multidisciplinary team across biomedicine, geriatrics, and AI engineering. The project's core objectives are: 1) Elucidating the fundamental molecular mechanisms underlying skeletal muscle aging and sarcopenia. 2) Developing an AI-driven drug discovery platform tailored specifically for sarcopenia. 3) Executing rigorous pre-clinical and clinical trials for novel anti-sarcopenia therapeutics. Ultimately, this research will uncover vital biological insights and pioneer effective translational treatments, aiming to significantly improve mobility and quality of life for the aged population.