ZAIRUL NIZAM BIN ZAINOL FITHRI



Salutation
Associate Professor Dr

School/Centre
School of Medicine

Department
Orthopaedics

Appointment
Clinician In-Charge, Hospital Servics

Position
Associate Professor




Education

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MS Orth (Orthopaedics), 2001 Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
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MBBS (Medicine and Surgery), 1994 University Malaya

Research Funding
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Assessment of nutritional status of in-patients with skeletal trauma: A cross-sectional observational study of patients in Hospital Tuanku Jaafar Seremban to determine the presence of malnutrition. IMU Internal Research Grant | 01 Nov 2024 - 30 Aug 2025
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PREVALENCE OF CHEIROARTHROPATHY (LIMITED JOINT MOBILITY) IN TYPE II DIABETES MELLITUS PATIENTS OF THE SEREMBAN DIABETES COHORT AND ITS ASSOCIATION WITH UPPER LIMB DISABILITY IMU Internal Research Grant | 01 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 2025
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Prevalence and measurement of functional disability index of neck pain among academicians in a healthcare university in Malaysia IMU Internal Research Grant | 01 May 2024 - 31 Mar 2025
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Knowledge and practice of osteoarthritis among primary care doctors: A systematic review of studies worldwide IMU Internal Research Grant | 01 Aug 2023 - 30 Oct 2024
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Impact of lower back pain on daily activities of IMU MBBS students: a cross sectional study IMU Internal Research Grant | 01 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2024
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Barriers in seeking help for mental health issues among university students: a cross sectional study IMU Internal Research Grant | 30 Nov 2022 - 30 Mar 2024

Publications

Research Articles

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Deafening Silence of Malaysian Medical and Surgical Fraternities to the Gaza Genocide MALAYSIAN ORTHOPAEDIC JOURNAL 2024
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Prevalence of Depression and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Symptoms among Orthopaedic PostTrauma Patients in Hospital Tuanku Jaafar Seremban (HTJS) MALAYSIAN ORTHOPAEDIC JOURNAL 2024
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Melioidosis septic arthritis with systemic dissemination: A case report INTERNATIONAL E-JOURNAL OF SCIENCE, MEDICINE, AND EDUCATION 2023
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Overview of situational awareness in healthcare and the need for early exposure MED J MALAYSIA 2022
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Assessment of Knowledge and Practice of Diabetic Foot Care Among Diabetic Patients in Private Clinic And Diabetes Centres in Klang Valley and Seremban, Malaysia. TURKISH JOURNAL OF PHYSIOTHERAPY AND REHABILITATION 2021
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Operative internal fixation of isolated femoral diaphyseal fractures–is interlocking nail the best option? IIUM MEDICAL JOURNAL MALAYSIA 2008
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Intramuscular Abscess Causing Radial Nerve Palsy MALAYSIAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCES 2007
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Recalcitrant infection following total knee arthroplasty: a report of two cases JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY 2006
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Sciatic nerve entrapment causing posterior knee pain MALAYSIAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCES 2005
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Malaysian orthopaedic surgeons' approach to venous thromboembolic disease prophylaxis: attitudes and practice JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY 2003
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The role of preoperative magnetic resonance imaging in internal derangement of the knee. THE MEDICAL JOURNAL OF MALAYSIA 2000
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Spinal cord compression from metastatic hepatocellular carcinoma: a report of two cases JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY 1998

Other Publications

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Work-related injuries UOA Wellness Day | 16 Aug 2024
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Managing Health Issues in Complex Emergencies International Humanitarian Conference 2024 | 27 May 2024
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Programme with Dr Zairul Nizam Programme with Dr Zairul Nizam | 11 May 2024
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Mercy medical mission in Gaza IMARET Volunteer Appreciation | 28 Apr 2024
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Malnutrition in orthopaedic in-patients SOMRAC Inspirational Lounge | 05 Feb 2024
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Dioabetic cheiroarthropathy SOMRAC Inspirational Lounge | 05 Feb 2024
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Knee injection techniques Surgical based mini symposium | 22 Jul 2023
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Best of two worlds 52nd MOA AGM/ASM | 15 Jun 2023
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Complications following total knee arthroplasty 19th IIUM National Basic Arthroplasty Course | 22 Feb 2023
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The diabetic foot PG Diploma in Diabetic Education | 21 Dec 2022
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Orthopaedic Section MRCS Preparatory Course | 13 Aug 2022
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ORTHOPAEDIC PRACTICE IN THE AFTERMATH OF A HUMANITARIAN CRISIS 51st MALAYSIAN ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATION ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC MEETING / ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2022 | 11 Jun 2022
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Frozen Shoulder Chiropractic CPD | 01 Jun 2022
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MEN’S HEALTH ISSUES IN A HUMANITARIAN CRISIS 4th IMU Humanitarian Conference | 28 May 2022
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Templating in TKR and THR National Basic Arthroplasty Course | 01 Jan 2018
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Surgical approach to toal hip replacement National Basic Arthroplasty Course | 01 Jan 2014
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Complications of TKR National Basic Arthroplasty Course | 01 Jan 2012
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Post-operative management of TKR National Basic Arthroplasty Course | 01 Jan 2011
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Alignment in total knee replacement National Basic Arthroplasty Course | 01 Jan 2011
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Operasi Lutut Yayasan Sendi Indonesia | 01 Jan 2008
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Management of Fractures Nursing Orientation in Orthopaedics | 01 Jan 2006
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Infection on total knee and total hip replacement: Hospital Kuala Lumpur experience in the management of infection and the early outcomes 36th MOA AGM/ASM and 2nd APOA Trauma Section meeting | 01 Jan 2006
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Correlation between the severity of diabetic foot ulcers and ankle- brachial systolic index, sensory neuropathy, and HbA1c level 36th MOA AGM/ASM and 2nd APOA Trauma Section meeting | 01 Jan 2006
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Malaysian orthopaedic surgeons’ approach to venous thromboembolic disease prophylaxis: attitudes and practice 4th MOH-AMM Scientific Meeting | 01 Jan 2003
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Instability of the shoulder joint 9th National Orthopaedic Intensive Course | 01 Jan 2002
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How to write a research paper. Research and Publication Workshop Research and Publication Workshop | 01 Jan 2001
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The role of preoperative magnetic resonance imaging in internal derangement of the knee (Mahmood Merican Award presentation 30th AGM / Annual Scientific Meeting, Malaysian Orthopaedic Association. | 01 Jan 2000
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Comparison of the accuracy of clinical diagnosis, arthroscopy, and magnetic resonance imaging in internal derangement of the knee . 2nd Asian Football Confederation Congress on Science and Football | 01 Jan 2000
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nternal derangement of the knee – Comparison between clinical examination, magnetic resonance imaging, and arthroscopy in its evaluation and diagnosis. International Medical Imaging and Instrumentation Technology (IMIIT) Inaugural Conference | 01 Jan 1999

Medias

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Perang Gaza (Facebook live) Global Hayat | 13 Jun 2024
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Relections of Mercy Malaysia Gaza Mission 2024 Malaysia Orthopaedic Association | 30 May 2024
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Doktor Malaysia bedah pesakit ditemani 'bunyi bom' Berita Harian | 20 Apr 2024
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Rawat sakit lutut guna darah sendiri Berita Harian | 28 Oct 2023


Supervisions
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Ang Wei Shuang, Chua Kuan Wei, Teo Yu Jing, Nivesh Ravindran, Cheah Yi | Undergraduate | 08 Aug 2024 Thesis: Nutritional risk assessment of skeletal trauma in-patients in HTJS.
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Teoh Nuan Nee, Teoh Wen Wen, Nur Auni Qistina, Nurul Basyirah, Melanie Grace Billy | Undergraduate | 08 Aug 2024 Thesis: Knowledge and practice of osteoarthritis among primary care doctors: A systematic review of studies worldwide
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Ian Chin Kok Yong, Iman Alimi bin Mohd Jata, Leow Kok Ting, Lee Hans, Han Xiang Yi | Undergraduate | 01 Apr 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 Thesis: Willingness of university students in seeking professional help for mental health problems
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Thye Wen Ern, Vivian Tan Jia Wen, VIVIAN NG SHU HUI, SOH FENG GI CHARMAINE | Undergraduate | 14 Sep 2022 Thesis: Prevalence of Depression and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Symptoms among Orthopedic Post-Trauma Patients in Hospital Tuanku Jaafar (HTJ), Seremban
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IH Zamzuri, EE Al Azmi, NMANM Azhar, HDM Zuki | Undergraduate | 01 Jan 2018 - 01 Jan 2019 Thesis: Assessment and knowledge of practice of diabetic foot care among diabetic patients in private clinics and diabetic centres in Klang Valley and Seremban
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Hussin P | Master (Mixed Mode) | 01 Jan 2005 - 01 Jan 2005 Thesis: Correlation between the severity of diabetic foot ulcers and ankle- brachial systolic index, sensory neuropathy, and HbA1c level
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Fahrudin CH | Master (Mixed Mode) | 01 Jan 2005 - 01 Jan 2005 Thesis: Infection on total knee and total hip replacement: Hospital Kuala Lumpur experience in the management of infection and the early outcomes