From August 27th to 30th, 2026, the 7th World Congress on Limb Reconstruction (ASAMI-BR & ILLRS World Congress) was grandly opened at the Sunway Pyramid Convention Center in Selangor, Malaysia. Experts from Asia, Europe, Africa, South America, North America, and Oceania gathered to discuss important topics such as complex trauma fractures, limb deformities, bone defects, infections, limb lengthening, amputation and limb salvage, pediatric reconstruction, digital technology, and rehabilitation.

At the opening ceremony, Sir Jeffrey Cheah, the founder and chairman of Sunway Group, delivered a special speech. Professor Saw Aik, the chairman of the conference, and Professor Chua Yeok Pin, the chairman of the academic committee and the president of the Malaysian Society of Limb Reconstruction, delivered speeches in succession, welcoming experts from various countries and emphasizing that the conference would build a bridge of knowledge, friendship, and cooperation for different medical resources and academic traditions.

Special commendation from past presidents of the conference

After the opening ceremony, the Chinese delegation gathered on stage for a group photo. Over fifty experts, dressed in formal attire and full of vigor and confidence, marched onto the podium with a calm and self-assured gait. Professor Qin Sihe stood in the center of the group, his gaze firm and a smile on his face. Next to him were over fifty experts and scholars, including Zhang Yonghong and Zang Jiancheng. Vice President Xie Shuqiang and Vice President Dong Qiqiang from Zhengzhou Renji Hospital were also present. Scholars of three generations, from the elderly to the young, stood side by side, forming a beautiful Chinese landscape.

This conference boasts a galaxy of masters, truly an "all-star lineup" in the global field of limb reconstruction. Professor D. Paley from the United States is a recognized authority in the field of limb lengthening and deformity correction. Russia, the birthplace of the Ilizarov technique, sent several top experts - Professor L. Solomin, Professor A. Burtsev, Dr. A. Sudnitsyn, and Dr. D. Mokhovikov. Professor Sihe Qin from China is a leading figure in limb orthopedic reconstruction in China and Asia. Professor M. Catagni from Italy comes from Lecco Hospital, where the Ilizarov technique was first introduced to Europe, and is one of the founders of the Catagni-Cattaneo modified system. Professor S. Nayagam from the Royal Liverpool University Hospital in the United Kingdom is a leading figure in limb reconstruction and orthopedics in the UK. Dr. M. Samchukov from the United States is a globally renowned expert in bone transfer and external fixation. Professor Gamal Ahmed Hosny is a renowned orthopedic surgeon from Benha University in Egypt. In addition, there are many other internationally renowned experts participating in the conference, truly a galaxy of stars.

Vice President Xie Shuqiang shared the research topic

Vice Dean Dong Qiqiang shared the research topic

According to the statistics, a total of 414 independent reporting projects were set up for the three-day academic exchange, resulting in 418 speakers and 229 speakers, conservatively confirming coverage of at least 35 countries and regions. The Chinese team had a total of 56 speakers and 105 speaking opportunities, both ranking first among all countries and regions. Among them, Vice President Xie Shuqiang and Vice President Dong Qiqiang also actively spoke at the conference, not only allowing international peers to see Renji Hospital's solid foundation in the fields of microsurgery and limb orthopedics, but also vividly demonstrating the innovative vitality of Chinese specialized hospitals. It was also a direct projection of Renji's style on the highest academic stage - using technology as a language, winning respect with strength, and making the "Chinese solution" resound in the global dialogue.

From the introduction and localization of the Ilizarov technique to systematic innovation, China's limb reconstruction discipline has covered a development journey that took the West more than half a century, achieving a historic leap from following to keeping pace, and even leading in some fields. The names of over fifty Chinese experts have been included in the list of speakers at the conference, sharing the stage and discussing with international peers. This is the highest recognition of China's strength on the international academic stage. Every time they take the stage, the world hears China's voice; every achievement they make shows the world China's strength.

The successful opening of this conference not only established a high-level exchange platform for global scholars, but also showcased China's robust strength and open attitude in the field of limb reconstruction to the world. The repeated appearances, achievements, and exchanges of Chinese experts at this conference are vivid footnotes to China's progress in the field of limb reconstruction, from "following and catching up" to "keeping pace" and even "leading the way" in some areas.

Standing on the international stage in Kuala Lumpur, looking back on our journey and looking forward to the new journey, we have reason to believe that the Chinese strength represented by Professor Qin Sihe will continue to overcome difficulties and scale new heights, contributing more "Chinese wisdom" and "Chinese solutions" to the global limb reconstruction cause, making the voice of China's limb reconstruction more resounding on the global stage.