
Wenhai Zhuo
Profile
SIT Appointments
- Assistant Professor– Present
Education
- PhD in MedicineNational University of Singapore , Singapore
- MMedZhejiang University , China
- MBBSZhejiang University , China
Research
Research Interests
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Targeting Ligamentum Flavum Hypertrophy for Spinal Stenosis Management
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Enhancing Spinal Fusion Outcomes through Biologic Interventions
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Sarcopenia and Spine Health: Therapeutic Interventions
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Advancing Disc Regeneration Strategies for Degenerative Disc Disease
Publication
Journal Papers
Xue, D., Chen, Q., Chen, G., Zhuo, W., & Li, F. (2017). Posterior arthrodesis of C1-C3 for the stabilization of multiple unstable upper cervical fractures with spinal cord compromise: A case report and literature review. Medicine, 96(1), e5841. https://doi.org/10.1097/MD.0000000000005841
Zhuo, W. H., Hey, H. W. D., Lam, W. M. R., Chan, X. C., Lit, L. H., Chiong, Y. S., & Wong, H. K. (2024). Increased matrix metalloproteinase-2 in ligamentum flavum hypertrophy and the regulation of MMP-2/TIMPs by elastin-derived peptides. Journal of orthopaedic research : official publication of the Orthopaedic Research Society, 42(9), 2061–2071. https://doi.org/10.1002/jor.25841
Lam, WMR, Ren, XF, Tan, KC, Bhakoo, KK, Kumarsing, RA, Liu, L, Zhuo, WH, Wong, HK, Hey, HWD (2021-01-01). The Impact of Static Distraction for Disc Regeneration in a Rabbit Model—A Longitudinal MRI Study. 17th International Conference on Biomedical Engineering 79 : 101-107. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-62045-5_10
Lam, W. M. R. & Zhuo, W. H., Yang, L., Tan, R., Lim, S. K., Hey, H. W. D., & Toh, W. S. (2024). Mesenchymal Stem Cell Exosomes Enhance Posterolateral Spinal Fusion in a Rat Model. Cells, 13(9), 761. https://doi.org/10.3390/cells13090761
Hey, H. W. D. & Zhuo, W. H., Tan, Y. H. J., & Tan, J. H. (2020). Accuracy of freehand pedicle screws versus lateral mass screws in the subaxial cervical spine. Spine deformity, 8(5), 1049–1058. https://doi.org/10.1007/s43390-020-00119-z
Hey, H. W. D., Lam, W. M. R., Chan, C. X., Zhuo, W. H., Crombie, E. M., Tan, T. C., Chen, W. C., Cool, S., & Tsai, S. Y. (2022). Paraspinal myopathy-induced intervertebral disc degeneration and thoracolumbar kyphosis in TSC1mKO mice model-a preliminary study. The spine journal : official journal of the North American Spine Society, 22(3), 483–494. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.spinee.2021.09.003
Conferences
Does general exercise improve paraspinal myopathy, disc health and spinal alignment in sarcopenic TSC1mKO mice? ISSLS 2022, May 9-13 in Boston Marriott Copley Place (Oral Presentation)
Elastin degradation products accelerate chondrogenesis and calcification of human ligamentum flavum-derived cells 50th ISSLS Annual Scientific Meeting, Milan, 27-31 May 2024. (General Poster)
Cellular and extracellular matrix modulation of ligamentum flavum hypertrophy induced by spinal destabilization. 49th ISSLS Annual Meeting 2023 Melbourne Australia 2023 May 1-5. (Special Poster)
M2 macrophage infiltration and modulation in hypertrophied ligamentum flavum. 49th ISSLS Annual Meeting 2023 Melbourne Australia 2023 May 1-5. (General Poster)