| Prof YUNG Shu-hang, Patrick, MH, JP |
| Dr WONG Ronald Man Yeung |
| Dr ONG Tim-yun, Michael |
| Dr LING Ka-kin, Samuel |
| Dr LAU Yiu-chung, Adam |
| Dr LAW Sheung-wai |
| Dr LAM Tsz-ping |
| Dr KWAN Cheuk-kin, Eric |
| Dr LU Yan-zhe, Victor |
| Dr YANG Guangpu, Kenneth |
| Prof LEUNG Ping-chung, SBS, OBE, JP |
| Prof CHAN Kai-ming, OBE, JP |
| Prof LEUNG Kwok-sui |
| Prof CHENG Chun-yiu, Jack |
| Prof KUMTA Shekhar Madhukar |
| Prof QIN Ling |
| Prof WANG Huating |
| Prof CHEUNG Wing-hoi, Louis |
| Prof LUI Po-yee, Pauline |
| Prof LEE Yuk-wai, Wayne |
| Prof XU Jiankun, Jerry |
| Prof ZHANG Ning |
| Prof CHUI Chun-sing, Elvis |
| Dr TONG Wenxue |
| Dr CHEN Xiaona |
| Dr HSUEH Yu-sheng, Delon |
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CONTACT INFORMATION
Office : (852) 3505-2010
Clinic : (852) 3505-2515
Email : samuel.ling@cuhk.edu.hk
ACADEMIC ENGAGEMENT
Undergraduate teaching:
MBChB Programme
Postgraduate supervision:
MPhil & PhD in Orthopaedics & Traumatology
MSc in Sports Medicine and Health Science
MSc in Musculoskeletal Medicine, Rehabilitation and Geriatric Orthopaedics
ORCID: 0000-0003-4528-9074
ResearcherID: J-4270-2016 |
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Dr. LING Ka-Kin, Samuel 凌家健 |
MB ChB (CUHK), ChM (Edin), MRCSEd, FHKCOS, FRCSEd (Orth), FHKAM (Orth)
Clinical Associate Professor
臨床副教授
Head of Foot and Ankle Team / Honorary Consultant, Prince of Wales Hospital
威爾斯親王醫院足踝外科主任 / 矯形外科及創傷學系名譽顧問醫生
Consultant / Specialist in Orthopaedics and Traumatology, CUHK Medical Centre
中大醫院骨科專科醫生
BIOGRAPHY
Dr Ling is an accomplished orthopaedic surgeon specialising in foot and ankle surgery, with particular expertise in Achilles tendinopathy and sports-related injuries. As Head of the Foot and Ankle Clinical Team at Prince of Wales Hospital since 2018, he has established a robust clinical program within the Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology at CUHK, where he works under the chairmanship of Prof. Patrick Yung.
Academic Credentials
Dr Ling obtained his MBChB from CUHK and his ChM from the University of Edinburgh. He is a Fellow of the Hong Kong Academy of Medicine, Hong Kong College of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.
Research Contributions and Publications
A prolific researcher and educator, Dr Ling has published more than 70 peer-reviewed articles and textbook chapters across leading journals and academic platforms. His publications span his core areas of clinical and research focus, establishing him as a recognised authority in his field. Beyond his written contributions, he has delivered over 150 papers and lectures at international conferences, significantly advancing the evidence base in the orthopaedic and sports medicine literature. His research team has been recognised with numerous local and regional awards.
Clinical Specialisation
Dr Ling's clinical expertise encompasses Achilles tendinopathy, hallux valgus, ankle instability, and regenerative medicine applications in orthopaedic surgery. His systematic approach to complex foot and ankle pathology is informed by advanced training with internationally distinguished surgeons, including Dr Lui (North District Hospital, Hong Kong), Dr Ferkel (Southern California Orthopedic Institute, Los Angeles), Dr de Prado (FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence, Murcia, Spain), Prof Hintermann (Kantonsspital Baselland, Liestal, Switzerland), Dr Vega and Dr Rabat (University of Barcelona and Hospital Quiron, Barcelona), and faculty at Jishuitan Hospital, Beijing. He received the SH Ho Visiting Professorship to Stanford University in 2023 and served as the APKASS-SLARD Travelling Fellow in 2024, visiting Mexico, Colombia, Chile, and Argentina.
Sports Medicine and Team Physician Experience
In addition to his foot and ankle surgical practice, Dr Ling is an accomplished sports medicine physician with extensive experience serving as the Hong Kong team physician for major multi-game events, bringing orthopaedic expertise to elite athlete management and care. He maintains weekly clinics at the Hong Kong Sports Institute, providing ongoing medical supervision for Hong Kong's elite athletes across all sports. His sports medicine research focuses on sports injury epidemiology, return-to-play assessment protocols, and injury surveillance systems, contributing to evidence-based approaches to athlete health and injury prevention. He currently serves as Club Team Doctor for Kitchee Sports Club, maintaining active involvement in elite sports medicine practice.
University Leadership and Academic Responsibilities
- Coordinator of the MBChB Orthopaedic and Traumatology Final Year Module and Year 6 Committee Member
- Assistant Program Director, MSc Sports Medicine and Health Sciences
- Member of the Student Welfare and Scholarships Committee
Professional Leadership and Positions
- President of the Hong Kong Foot and Ankle Society (HKFAS)
- President (Foot and Ankle Chapter) of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association (HKOA)
- Vice-President of the Hong Kong Association of Dance Medicine and Science (HKADMS)
- Board Member of the Asia-Pacific Knee, Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine Society (APKASS)
- Council Member of the Asian Federation of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (AFFAS)
- Commission Member (Doctors’ Commission) of the Hong Kong Association of Sports Medicine and Sports Science (HKASMSS)
- Commission Member (Scientific and Education Commission), Asian Federation of Sports Medicine (AFSM)
- Anti-doping Officer of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)/Hong Kong Football Association (HKFA)
Academic Editorial Roles
Dr Ling serves as Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Orthopaedics, Trauma and Rehabilitation (JOTR), the official journal of both the Hong Kong College of Orthopaedic Surgeons and Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association. His editorial influence extends across multiple peer-reviewed platforms, including membership on the editorial boards of Scientific Reports, the Asia-Pacific Journal of Sports Medicine, Arthroscopy, Rehabilitation and Technology (AP-SMART), the Journal of Orthopaedic Translation (JOT), and PLoS One.
EXPERTISE and SPECIALISED RESEARCH AREAS
- Foot and Ankle Surgery
- Achilles Tendinopathy
- Sports Medicine and Dance Medicine
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SELECTED PUBLICATION
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Ling SKK, Lui TH. Endoscopy-Assisted Hallux Valgus Correction Provides Sustainable Long-Term >10-Year Outcomes. Arthroscopy : the journal of arthroscopic & related surgery : official publication of the Arthroscopy Association of North America and the International Arthroscopy Association. 2018;34(6):1958-63. |
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Wei RX, Ko VM, Chui EC, Fu BS, Hung VW, Yung PS, Ling SK. Investigation on the site of coronal deformities in Hallux valgus. Scientific reports. 2023;13(1):1815. |
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Ling SKK, Wu YM, Li C, Lui TH, Yung PS. Randomised control trial on the optimal duration of non-weight-bearing walking after hallux valgus surgery. Journal of orthopaedic translation. 2020;23:61-6. |
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Li G, Ling SKK, Li HA, Zhang Y, Hu J. How to perform minimally invasive tibial cortex transverse transport surgery. Journal of orthopaedic translation. 2020;25:28-32. |
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Yang Y, Li Y, Pan Q, Bai S, Wang H, Pan XH, Ling KK, Li G. Tibial cortex transverse transport accelerates wound healing via enhanced angiogenesis and immunomodulation. Bone Joint Res. 2022;11(4):189-99. |
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Ling SKK, Lui TH, Yung PSH. Arthroscopic Lateral Soft Tissue Release for Hallux Valgus. The Journal of foot and ankle surgery : official publication of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. 2020;59(1):210-2. |
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Lai JHC, Fung NPY, Yeung STW, Siu RWH, Pak NK, Surgenor B, Yung PSH, Ling SKK. Comparison of Dance-Related Foot and Ankle Injuries Among Pre-Professional Ballet, Contemporary, and Chinese Dancers. Journal of dance medicine & science : official publication of the International Association for Dance Medicine & Science. 2022;26(2):134-42. |
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Lee KKW, Ling SKK, Yung PSH. Controlled trial to compare the Achilles tendon load during running in flatfeet participants using a customized arch support orthoses vs an orthotic heel lift. BMC musculoskeletal disorders. 2019;20(1):535. |
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Chui VW, Tong AH, Hui JY, Yu HH, Yung PS, Ling SK. Prevalence of ankle instability in performers of Chinese classical dance: a cross-sectional study of 105 Chinese dancers. BMJ Open Sport Exerc Med. 2022;8(3):e001413. |
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Ling SKK, Slocum A, Lui TH. 5-year results of the 1.5cm incision Achilles tendon repair. Foot (Edinb). 2017;33:35-8. |
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