Po-Ting Wu Director, Department of Orthopedics, National Cheng Kung University Hospital

Dr. Po-Ting Wu is a distinguished Professor in the Department of Orthopedics at the National Cheng-Kung University (NCKU) College of Medicine and National Cheng-Kung University Hospital. He received his PhD in Biomedical Engineering from NCKU in 2016. He also holds appointments in the Department of Biomedical Engineering and the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the same institution. His research interests span a wide range of orthopedic specialties, including orthopedic surgery, fracture-related surgery and research, tendinopathy, ultrasound-related musculoskeletal procedures, and medical device R&D. His work has significantly contributed to advancing techniques in orthopedic care and understanding of musculoskeletal conditions. Dr. Wu has published over 70 peer-reviewed articles in refereed journals. His research covers diverse topics including tendinopathy mechanisms and treatment, carpal tunnel syndrome, osteoarthritis, and innovative surgical techniques. Clinically, Dr. Wu's expertise is recognized nationally and internationally. He serves as a Council Member for the Taiwan Orthopaedic Research Society, Taiwan Orthopaedic Trauma Association, Taiwan Society for Surgery of the Hand, and AO Trauma Taiwan. Dr. Wu's contributions to orthopedic research and clinical practice focus particularly on translating basic science discoveries into practical clinical applications that improve patient care and outcomes.