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Employment (4)

Maclehose Medical Rehabilitation Centre: Hong Kong, HK

2024-11-01 to present | Deputy Hospital Chief Executive
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Paul Aarne Koljonen

The University of Hong Kong: Hong Kong, HK

2022-11-15 to present | Honorary Clinical Associate Professor (Orthopaedics & Traumatology)
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Paul Aarne Koljonen

Queen Mary Hospital : Hong Kong, HK

2022-10-01 to present | Consultant (Orthopaedics & Traumatology)
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Paul Aarne Koljonen

Hospital Authority: Hong Kong, CN

2023-07-01 to 2024-10-31 | Deputy Hospital Chief Executive (The Duchess of Kent Children's Hospital at Sandy Bay)
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Paul Aarne Koljonen

Education and qualifications (5)

The Hong Kong College of Orthopaedic Surgeons: Hong Kong, HK

2015 to present | Fellow
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Paul Aarne Koljonen

Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh: Edinburgh, GB

2015 to present | Fellow
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Paul Aarne Koljonen

Hong Kong Academy of Medicine: Hong Kong, Hong Kong, CN

2015 to present | Fellow
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Paul Aarne Koljonen

University of Hong Kong: Hong Kong, HK

2003 to 2008 | Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (Faculty of Medicine)
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Paul Aarne Koljonen

Johns Hopkins University: Baltimore, Maryland, US

2000 to 2003 | Bachelor of Arts in Biology
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Professional activities (6)

AO Foundation: Davos, CH

Associate Member (AOSpine Knowledge Forum SCI)
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Paul Aarne Koljonen

AO Foundation: Hong Kong, HK

2020 to present | Council Member (Spine Centers & Fellowships) (AOSpine East Asia)
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Paul Aarne Koljonen

Asia Spinal Cord Network: Ireland, GB

2017 to present | Executive committee member
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Paul Aarne Koljonen

University of Hong Kong: Hong Kong, HK

2022 | The Outstanding Young Fellowship in Orthopaedics & Traumatology (Orthopaedics & Traumatology)
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Paul Aarne Koljonen

The Hong Kong College of Orthopaedic Surgeons: Hong Kong, HK

2020 | Distinguished Young Fellow
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Paul Aarne Koljonen

Hospital Authority: Hong Kong, CN

2020 | Young Achiever Award
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Paul Aarne Koljonen

Funding (2)

Get up and Walk Campaign

2021 to present | Grant
Public fund raising / ChinaChem Group & UGC matched (Hong Kong, HK)
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Paul Aarne Koljonen

The University of Hong Kong Spinal Cord Injury Pilot Program

2017 to 2021 | Grant
Chow Tai Fook Charity Foundation (Hong Kong, HK)
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Paul Aarne Koljonen

Works (38)

Paired and matched analysis of neurological outcomes in revision surgery for cervical myelopathy following delayed neurological decline.

Journal of spine surgery (Hong Kong)
2024-03-14 | Journal article
Contributors: Yee AHF; Zhang C; Koljonen PA; Shea, GKH
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Paul Aarne Koljonen

Neurological Survivorship Following Surgery for Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy: A Longitudinal Study on 195 Patients.

The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume
2022-12-02 | Journal article
Contributors: Hin Ting Victor Yick; Changmeng ZHANG; Janus Siu Him Wong; Samuel Yan Lik Ng; Nicholas San Tung Wong; Hongfei Wang; Koljonen PA; Hon Shea GK
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Slow twitch paraspinal muscle dysregulation in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis exhibiting HIF-2α misexpression

JOR Spine
2022-10-10 | Journal article
Contributors: Paul Aarne Koljonen
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Paul Aarne Koljonen

A Practical Classification System for Acute Cervical Spinal Cord Injury Based on a Three-Phased Modified Delphi Process From the AOSpine Spinal Cord Injury Knowledge Forum

Global Spine Journal
2022-09-06 | Journal article | Author
Part of ISSN: 2192-5682
Part of ISSN: 2192-5690
Contributors: Laureen D Hachem; Mary Zhu; Bizhan Aarabi; Benjamin M Davies; Anthony DiGiorgio; Nathan Evaniew; Michael G. Fehlings; Mario Ganau; Daniel E. Graves; James Guest et al.
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Paul Aarne Koljonen

Functional recovery priorities and community rehabilitation service preferences of spinal cord injury individuals and caregivers of Chinese ethnicity and cultural background

Frontiers in Neurology
2022-07 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 1664-2295
Contributors: Paul Aarne Koljonen
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Paul Aarne Koljonen

Knowledge Gaps in Biophysical Changes After Powered Robotic Exoskeleton Walking by Individuals With Spinal Cord Injury—A Scoping Review

Frontiers in Neurology
2022-03-10 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 1664-2295
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Paul Aarne Koljonen

A New Framework for Investigating the Biological Basis of Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy [AO Spine RECODE-DCM Research Priority Number 5]: Mechanical Stress, Vulnerability and Time

Global Spine Journal
2022-02 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 2192-5682
Part of ISSN: 2192-5690
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Paul Aarne Koljonen

Clinical Trials in Spinal Cord Injury: Rehabilitation Approaches

Neural Repair and Regeneration in Spinal Cord Injury and Spinal Trauma 1st Edition
2022-02 | Book chapter
Part of ISBN: 9780128198353
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Paul Aarne Koljonen

Developing Novel Therapies for Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy [AO Spine RECODE-DCM Research Priority Number 7]: Opportunities From Restorative Neurobiology

Global Spine Journal
2022-02 | Journal article
Contributors: Aref-Ali Gharooni; Brian K. Kwon; Michael G. Fehlings; Timothy F. Boerger; Ricardo Rodrigues-Pinto; Paul Aarne Koljonen; Shekar N. Kurpad; James S. Harrop; Bizhan Aarabi; Vafa Rahimi-Movaghar et al.
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Developing Peri-Operative Rehabilitation in Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy [AO Spine RECODE-DCM Research Priority Number 6]: An Unexplored Opportunity?

Global Spine Journal
2022-02 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 2192-5682
Part of ISSN: 2192-5690
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Paul Aarne Koljonen

Establishing Diagnostic Criteria for Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy [AO Spine RECODE-DCM Research Priority Number 3]

Global Spine Journal
2022-02 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 2192-5682
Part of ISSN: 2192-5690
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Paul Aarne Koljonen

Improving Awareness Could Transform Outcomes in Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy [AO Spine RECODE-DCM Research Priority Number 1]

Global Spine Journal
2022-02 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 2192-5682
Part of ISSN: 2192-5690
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Paul Aarne Koljonen

Optimizing the Application of Surgery for Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy [AO Spine RECODE-DCM Research Priority Number 10]

Global Spine Journal
2022-02 | Journal article
Contributors: Ricardo Rodrigues-Pinto; Thiago S. Montenegro; Benjamin M. Davies; So Kato; Yoshiharu Kawaguchi; Manabu Ito; Mehmet Zileli; Brian K. Kwon; Michael G. Fehlings; Paul A. Koljonen et al.
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Length of Cervical Stenosis, Admission ASIA Motor Scores, and BASIC Scores Are Predictors of Recovery Rate Following Central Cord Syndrome

Spine
2022-02-01 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 0362-2436
Part of ISSN: 1528-1159
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Paul Aarne Koljonen

Multidisciplinary programme for rehabilitation of chronic low back pain – factors predicting successful return to work

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
2021-12 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 1471-2474
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Paul Aarne Koljonen

Combined use of diaphragm pacing and exoskeleton in the rehabilitation of a patient with high cervical cord injury – a case report

Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress
2021-11 | Conference paper
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Paul Aarne Koljonen

Knowledge gaps in biophysical changes after powered robotic exoskeleton walking by individuals with spinal cord injury - a scoping review

Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress
2021-11 | Conference abstract
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Paul Aarne Koljonen

Intrathecal Baclofen Pump Infection With Meningitis: Effective Treatment by Radical Debridement and Intrareservoir Baclofen–Vancomycin Co-Infusion

Neuromodulation: Technology at the Neural Interface
2021-10 | Journal article
Contributors: Paul A. Koljonen; Sophelia H.S. Chan; Thomas Liu; Alvin C.C. Ho; Stella Chim; Nai Shun Tsoi; Yat Wa Wong
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Concomitant atlantoaxial and atlanto-occipital rotatory dislocation in children: Radiological features, diagnostic pitfalls, and long-term outcome

Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery
2021-09-01 | Journal article
Contributors: Paul A Koljonen; Kenneth MC Cheung
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Outcomes of a Multicenter Safety and Efficacy Study of the SuitX Phoenix Powered Exoskeleton for Ambulation by Patients With Spinal Cord Injury

Frontiers in Neurology
2021-07-19 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 1664-2295
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Paul Aarne Koljonen

Management of Spinal Cord Injury – Where is the Breakthrough?

Current Progress in Orthopaedics 3rd Edition
2020 | Book chapter
Part of ISBN: 9789383989638
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Paul Aarne Koljonen

Prospects of cell replacement therapy for the treatment of degenerative cervical myelopathy.

Reviews in the neurosciences
2020-12-18 | Journal article
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Paul Aarne Koljonen

Dynamic Bayesian Adjustment of Dwell Time for Faster Eye Typing

IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering
2020-10 | Journal article
Contributors: Jimin Pi; Paul A. Koljonen; Yong Hu; Bertram E. Shi
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Surgical Complications with the Posterior Approach

Non-traumatic Cervical Myelopathy: Pathologies, surgical techniques and nuances
2020-08 | Book chapter
Part of ISBN: 978-1-53617-251-5
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Paul Aarne Koljonen

Outcomes of a Multicenter Safety and Efficacy Study of a Novel Lightweight Powered Exoskeleton for Ambulation by Patients with Spinal Cord Injury

International Spinal Cord Society Annual Scientific Meeting
2019-11 | Conference abstract
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Paul Aarne Koljonen

Normal radiographic parameters in paediatric pelvic radiographs from a Chinese population.

Journal of pediatric orthopedics. Part B
2017-07-01 | Journal article
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Paul Aarne Koljonen

Isolated finger pads gouty tophi: An unusual location.

Journal of the Formosan Medical Association
2016-07-12 | Journal article
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Paul Aarne Koljonen

Minimally invasive percutaneous plate osteosynthesis for treatment of proximal humeral shaft fractures.

International orthopaedics
2015 | Journal article
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Paul Aarne Koljonen

Reliability of the Shenton’s line in interpreting pelvic radiographs in paediatric hip dysplasia

Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress
2015-11 | Conference paper
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Paul Aarne Koljonen

Coexisting occurrence of pyogenic arthritis and gout: need for high index of suspicion.

Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
2015-04-01 | Journal article
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Paul Aarne Koljonen

Asymptomatic grade-2 central chondrosarcoma of the distal femur with non-aggressive radiological features.

Hong Kong Medical Journal
2013-02-01 | Journal article
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Paul Aarne Koljonen

Functional Outcome after Locking Plate Fixation for Fractures of the Proximal Humerus

Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress
2012-11 | Conference abstract
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Paul Aarne Koljonen

Computer- assisted navigation in management of musculoskeletal tumour

Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress
2011-11 | Conference abstract
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Paul Aarne Koljonen

Grade II central chondrosarcoma in distal femur with asymptomatic clinical sign and non-aggressive radiological feature

Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress
2011-11 | Conference abstract
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Paul Aarne Koljonen

Fate of the contralateral knee after primary total knee arthroplasty in patients with bilateral knee osteoarthritis

Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress
2010-11 | Conference abstract
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Paul Aarne Koljonen

Determinants of peripheral blood count value in long-term survivors of allogeneic hemopoietic stem cell transplantation.

Hematological oncology
2009-06-01 | Journal article
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Paul Aarne Koljonen

Difference in outcome of shoulder surgery between workers' compensation and nonworkers' compensation populations.

International orthopaedics
2007-12-20 | Journal article
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Paul Aarne Koljonen

The potential impact of a prophylactic vaccine for human papillomavirus on the current cervical screening programme in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong Medical Journal
2007-08-01 | Journal article
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Paul Aarne Koljonen