1. Curran MWT, Olson JL, Morhart MJ, Wu, SSZ, Midha R, Berger MJ, Chan KM*. Reverse end-to-side nerve transfer for severe ulnar nerve injury- a Western Canadian multicentre prospective non-randomized cohort study. Neurosurgery. 2022. 91(6):856-862.
2. Wu S, Curran MWT, Hachisuka A, Rajshekar M, Chan KM*. A new method to quantify innervation of the ulnar intrinsic hand muscles by the anterior interosseous nerve in Martin-Gruber anastomosis and nerve transfer surgery. Muscle Nerve. 2022. 66(3): 297-303.
3. Gordon T, Everaert DG, Chan KM*. In memoriam: professor Richard B Stein (1940-2020) Harnessing insights from the neurophysiology of motor control-from bench to bedside. Can J Physiol Pharmacol 2022. 100(8): 712-715.
4. Senger JLB, Rabey KN, Acton L, Lin S, Lingrell S, Chan KM, Webber CA. Recovering the regenerative potential in chronically injured nerves using conditioning electrical stimulation. J Neurosurg 2021 Oct 15;1-13. doi: 10.3171/2021.4.JNS21398
5. Hachisuka A, Hubenig L, Chan KM*. Use of Ankle Foot Orthosis in Patients with Charcot-Marie-Teeth Disease: Challenges and Opportunities. Muscle Nerve, 2021.63:3-4.
6. Curran MWT, Chan KM, Morhart MJ, Olson JL. Brachial plexus reconstruction using long nerve grafts as spare parts from an amputated limb. J Bone Joint Surg Case Connect 2021;11:e20.00739 (4 pages)
7. Curran MWT, Morhart MJ, Olson JL, DeSerres J, Chan KM*. Impacts of rehabilitation gait training on functional outcomes after tibial nerve transfer for patients with footdrop: a non-randomized controlled trial. Plast Reconst Surg. 2021 147: 1202 (6 pages)
8. Chapman KM, Berger MJ, Doherty C, Anastakis DJ, Baltzer HL, Boyd KU, Bristol SG, Byers B, Chan KM, Cunningham CJ, Davidge KM, Dengler J, Elzinga K, Giuffre JL, Hadley L, Harrop AR, Hashemi M, Hendry JM, Jack KL, Krauss EM, Lapp TJ, Larocerie J, Lin JC, Miller TA, Morhart M, Novak CB, O' Connor R, Olsen JL, Ritsma BR, Robinson LR, Ross DC, Schrag C, Seal A, Tang DT, Trier J, Wolff G, Yeung J. Recommendations for patients with complex nerve injuries during the COVID-19 pandemic. Can J Neurol Sci. 2020. 48:50-55.
9. Nazarahari M, Chan KM, Rouhani H. Sensors in Patients with Brachial Plexus Injury. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2020 24:S1058-2746(20)30897-1. Senger JB, Chan KM, Webber CA. Conditioning electrical stimulation is superior to postoperative electrical stimulation, resulting in enhanced nerve regeneration and functional recovery. Exp Neurol. 2020 325:113147 (9 pages)
10. Zuo KJ, Gordon T, Chan KM, Borschel GH. Electrical stimulation to enhance peripheral nerve regeneration: update in molecular investigations and clinical translation. Exp Neurol. 2020 Jul 3;332:113397 (12 pages).
11. Senger JB, Rabey KN, Morhart MJ, Chan KM, Webber CA. Conditioning electrical stimulation accelerates regeneration in nerve transfers. Ann Neurol. 88(2):363-374, 2020
12. Senger JB, Chan AWM, Chan KM, Webber CA. Conditioning Electrical Stimulation is Superior to Postoperative Electrical Stimulation, Resulting in Enhanced Nerve Regeneration and Functional Recovery Following Nerve Graft Repair. Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair 34:299-308, 2020
13. Curran MWT, Power HA, Chan KM, Morhart MJ. The Triceps Traction Test: A Decision Tool for the Choice of Stabilizing Flap After In Situ Decompression of the Ulnar Nerve. Tech Hand Up Extrem Surg. 24:102-106, 2020 Ashworth NL, Huang C, Chan KM*. Laterality and risk factors for ulnar neuropathy at the elbow. Muscle and Nerve 61:101-104, 2020
1. Shatto J, Zochodne DW, Chan KM. Long-gap peripheral nerve repair through sustained release of a neurotrophic factor in nonhuman primates- eLetter to editor. Science Translational Medicine, 2020 (in press)
2. Curran MWT, Chan KM, Morhart MJ, Olson JL. Brachial plexus reconstruction using long nerve grafts. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery Case Reports (accepted)
3. Hachisuka A, Hubenig L, Chan KM. Use of Ankle Foot Orthosis in Patients with Charcot-Marie-Teeth Disease: Challenges and Opportunities. Muscle and Nerve, 2021.63:3-4
4. Chapman KM, Berger MJ, Doherty C, Anastakis DJ, Baltzer HL, Boyd KU, Bristol SG, Byers B, Chan KM, Cunningham CJ, Davidge KM, Dengler J, Elzinga K, Giuffre JL, Hadley L, Harrop AR, Hashemi M, Hendry JM, Jack KL, Krauss EM, Lapp TJ, Larocerie J, Lin JC, Miller TA, Morhart M, Novak CB, O' Connor R, Olsen JL, Ritsma BR, Robinson LR, Ross DC, Schrag C, Seal A, Tang DT, Trier J, Wolff G, Yeung J. Recommendations for patients with complex nerve injuries during the COVID-19 pandemic. Can J Neurol Sci. 2020. 48:50-55.
5. Nazarahari M, Chan KM, Rouhani H. Sensors in Patients with Brachial Plexus Injury. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. 2020 Nov 24:S1058-2746(20)30897-1. doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2020.10.025.
6. Senger JB, Chan KM, Webber CA. Conditioning electrical stimulation is superior to postoperative electrical stimulation, resulting in enhanced nerve regeneration and functional recovery. Exp Neurol. 2020 Mar;325:113147.
7. Curran MWT, Morhart MJ, Olson JL, DeSerres J, Chan KM*. Impacts of rehabilitation gait training on functional outcomes after tibial nerve transfer for patients with footdrop: a non-randomized controlled trial. Plast Reconst Surg (accepted) .
8. Senger JB, Rabey KN, Morhart MJ, Chan KM, Webber CA. Conditioning electrical stimulation accelerates regeneration in nerve transfers. Ann Neurol. 88(2):363-374, 2020
9. Zuo KJ, Gordon T, Chan KM, Borschel GH. Electrical stimulation to enhance peripheral nerve regeneration: update in molecular investigations and clinical translation. Exp Neurol. 2020 Jul 3;332:113397. doi: 10.1016/j.expneurol.2020.113397 .
10. Senger JB, Chan AWM, Chan KM, Webber CA. Conditioning Electrical Stimulation is Superior to Postoperative Electrical Stimulation, Resulting in Enhanced Nerve Regeneration and Functional Recovery Following Nerve Graft Repair. Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair 34:299-308, 2020
11. Curran MWT, Power HA, Chan KM, Morhart MJ. The Triceps Traction Test: A Decision Tool for the Choice of Stabilizing Flap After In Situ Decompression of the Ulnar Nerve. Tech Hand Up Extrem Surg. 24:102-106, 2020 .
12. Ashworth NL, Huang C, Chan KM*. Laterality and risk factors for ulnar neuropathy at the elbow. Muscle and Nerve 61:101-104, 2020
13. Power HA, Morhart MJ, Olson JL, Chan KM*. Electrical stimulation enhances nerve regeneration in cubital tunnel syndrome. Neurosurgery. 86(6):769-777, 2020 .
1. Hachisuka A, Chan KM. A modified multipoint stimulation method for motor unit number estimation of the hypothenar muscles. Muscle and Nerve. 59:337-341, 2019
2. Curran MWT, Morhart MJ, Olson JL, Hachisuka A, Chan KM. Acetyl-L-Carnitine to enhance nerve regeneration in carpal tunnel syndrome―a double blind randomized controlled trial. Plastic Reconstructive Surgery. 143:111e-120e,2019 .
3. Senger JLB, Chan KM, Macandili H, Chan AWM, Verge VK, Jones KE, Webber CA. Conditioning electrical stimulation promotes functional nerve regeneration. Experimental Neurology. 315:60-71, 2019
4. El Hajj Y, Chan KM, Saed Easa A, Beveridge J, Alnuaimi S, Mowafi H, Saqqur M. Devastating neurological injuries in the Syrian war. Neurology Clinical Practice 9:9-15, 2019 .
1. Senger JLB, Olson JL, Chan KM*. Nerve stepping stone has minimal impact in aiding regeneration across long acellular nerve allografts. Muscle and Nerve. 57(2):170-171, 2018
2. Francis GJ, Cook A, Morrish DW, Chan KM*, Acharya HJ. What is the fracture risk in adult patients presenting to a multidisciplinary neuromuscular clinic? Journal of Neuromuscular Disease. 5:93-98,2018 .
3. Senger JLB, Verge WMK, Chan KM, Webber CA. The nerve conditioning lesion – a strategy to enhance nerve regeneration. Annals of Neurology 83:691-702, 2018.
4. Barber B, Seikaly H, Chan KM, Beaudry R, Rychlik S, Olson J, Curran M, Dziegielewski P, Biron V, Harris J, McNeely M, O’Connell D. Intraoperative brief electrical stimulation of the spinal accessory nerve (BEST SPIN) for prevention of shoulder dysfunction after oncologic neck dissection: a doubleblinded, randomized controlled trial. Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery 47:4-13, 2018.
5. Chan KM*, Beveridge J, Webber CA. Adipose derived stem cells: from mouse to man. Muscle and Nerve. 58:186-188,2018 .
1. Senger JLB, Verge VMK, Olson JL, Chan KM, Webber CA. Electrical stimulation as a conditioning strategy for promoting and accelerating peripheral nerve regeneration. Experimental Neurology. 302:75-84, 2017
2. O'Grady KM, Power HA, Olson JL, Morhart MJ, Harrop AR, Watt MJ, Chan KM*. Comparing the efficacy of triple nerve transfers with nerve graft reconstruction in upper trunk obstetrical brachial plexus injury. Plastic Reconstructive Surgery. 140(4):747-756, 2017.
3. Clarke C, Christensen C, Curran MW, Chan KM. Assessment of small sensory fiber function across the spectrum of severity in carpal tunnel syndrome patients. Muscle & Nerve. 56:814-816, 2017.
4. Kane A, Warwaruk-Rogers R, Ho C, Chan KM, Stein R, Mushawar V, Dukelow S. Clinical implementation of Smart-e-Pants, an intermittent electrical stimulation system for prevention of deep tissue injury in the ICU: A safety and feasibility study. Advances in Wound Care. 6:115-124, 2017.
1. Wong AYL, Parent EC, Prasad N, Huang C, Chan KM, Kawchuk GN. Does experimental low back pain change posteroanterior lumbar spinal stiffness and trunk muscle activity? A randomized crossover study. Clinical Biomechanics (in press)
2. Hebert JS, Chan KM, Dawson MR. Cutaneous sensory outcomes from three transhumeral targeted reinnervation cases. Prosthetics Orthotics International (in press).
3. Chan KM, Curran M, Gordon T. The use of brief post-surgical low frequency electrical stimulation to enhance nerve regeneration in clinical practice. Journal of Physiology. 2016 Feb 10. doi: 10.1113/JP270892.
4. Li RS, Nicolle MW, Chan KM, Ashworth NL, White C. Electrodiagnostic testing and treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome in Canada. Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences 43:178-82, 2016.
5. Edwards AL, Hebert JS, Sutton R, Chan KM, Pilarski PM. Application of real-time machine learning to myoelectric prosthesis control: a case study in adaptive switching. Prosthetics Orthotics International 2015 Sep 30. pii: 0309364615605373. [Epub ahead of print].
6. Barber B, McNeely M, Chan KM, Olson JL, Harris J, Seikaly H, O'Connell. Intraoperative brief electrical stimulation (BES) for prevention of shoulder dysfunction after oncologic neck dissection: a double-blinded, randomized control trial. Trials 16:240 (6 pages), 2015.
7. Wong JN, Olson JL, Morhart M, Chan KM*. Electrical stimulation enhances sensory recovery- a randomized controlled trial. Annals of Neurology 77:996-1006, 2015.
8. Pilarski PM, Edwards AL, Chan KM*. Novel control strategies for arm prostheses: a partnership between man and machine. Japanese Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine 52:91-95, 2015.
9. Ahmetović A, Mushahwar VK, Sommer R, Schnepf D, Kawasaki L, Warwaruk-Rogers R, Barlott T, Chong SL, Isaacson G, Ferguson-Pell M, Dukelow SP, Chan KM*. Safety and feasibility of intermittent electrical stimulation for the prevention of deep tissue injury. Advances in Wound Care 4:192-201, 2015.
10. Pilarski PM, Edwards A, Chan KM*. Novel control strategies for arm prostheses: a partnership between man and machine. Japanese Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine. 52:91-95, 2015.
11. Zuo KJ, Lee R, Clarke NA, Dong A, Chan KM*. A novel sensory nerve conduction study technique to evaluate the sural nerve from the forefoot to the knee. Journal of Clinical Neurophysiology 32:175-179, 2015.
12. Gooch CL, Doherty TJ, Chan KM, Bromberg MB, Lewis RA, Stashiuk DW, Berger ML, Andary MT, Daube JR. Motor unit number estimate: a technology and literature review. Muscle and Nerve 50:884-893, 2014.
13. Chan KM*, Gordon T, Zochodne DW, Power HA. Improving peripheral nerve regeneration: from molecular mechanisms to potential therapeutic targets. Experimental Neurology. 261:826-835, 2014.
14. Hebert JS, Olson JL, Morhart M, Dawson MR, Marasco PD, Kuiken TA, Chan KM*. Novel targeted sensory reinnervation technique to restore functional hand sensation after transhumeral amputation. IEEE Transaction on Neural System and Rehabilitation Engineering 22:765-773, 2014.
15. Elzinga K, Zuo K, Olson JL, Morhart M, Babicki S, Chan K.M.* Double free gracilis muscle transfer after complete brachial plexus injury: first Canadian experience. Canadian Journal of Plastic Surgery. 22:26-29, 2014.
16. Hebert JS, Elzinga K, Chan KM, Olson JL, Morhart M. Updates in targeted sensory reinnervation for upper limb amputation. Current Surgery Reports. 2:45 (9 pages), 2014.
17. Ho C, Dukelow S, Kiss Z, Stein RB, Vette A, Chan KM, Bogie K, Mushahwar VK, Brose S. An update on functional electrical stimulation in clinical practice. Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Clinic of North America 25:631-354, 2014.
18. Kawasaki L, Mushahwar VK, Ho C, Dukelow SP, Chan LLH, Chan KM*. The mechanisms and Evidence of Electrical Stimulation for healing of pressure ulcer – a systematic review. Wound Repair and Regeneration 22:167-173, 2014.
19. Ladak A, Morhart M, O’Grady K, Chan KM, Watt MJ, Olson JL. Distal nerve transfers are effective in reconstructing upper trunk obstetrical brachial plexus injuries. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 132:985e-992e, 2013.
20. Wong JN, Chan KM*. Novel methods to enhance peripheral nerve regeneration and functional recovery in humans. Japanese Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine 50:238-242, 2013.
21. Okuma Y, Bergquist AJ, Hong M, Chan KM, Collins DF. Electrical stimulation site influences the spatial distribution of motor units recruited in tibialis anterior. Clinical Neurophysiology 124:2257-2263, 2013
22. D’Amico JM, Murray KC, Li YQ, Chan KM, Finlay MG, Bennett DJ, Gorassini MA. Constitutively active 5HT2/α1 receptors facilitate muscle spasms after human spinal cord injury. Journal of Neurophysiology. 109:1473-1484, 2013
22. D’Amico JM, Murray KC, Li YQ, Chan KM, Finlay MG, Bennett DJ, Gorassini MA. Constitutively active 5HT2/α1 receptors facilitate muscle spasms after human spinal cord injury. Journal of Neurophysiology. 109:1473-1484, 2013
23. Pilarski PM, Dawson MR, Degris T, Carey JP, Chan KM, Hebert JS, Sutton RS. Prediction and anticipation for adaptive artificial limbs. IEEE Robotics Automation. 20:53-64, 2013.
24. Ahmetovic A, Schnepf D, Clarke A, Sommer R, Isaacson G, Kawasaki L, Mushahwar V, Chan KM*. Smart-e-Pants - a new approach to an age old clinical problem, Caring Now – Alberta Continuing Care Association Magazine. 24-27, Spring 2012.
25. Chan KM*, Olson JL, Morhart M, Lin T, Guilfoyle R. Outcomes of nerve transfer versus nerve graft in ulnar nerve laceration. Canadian Journal of Neurlogical Sciences. 39:242-244, 2012.
26. Amirjani N, Ashworth NL, Olson JL, Morhart M, Chan KM*. Validity and reliability of the Purdue Pegboard Test in carpal tunnel syndrome. Muscle & Nerve. 43:171-177, 2011.
27. Wilson N, Mushahwar VK, Chan KM, Kawasaki L. A holistic approach to pressure ulcer prevention. Alberta Innovates - Health Solutions KT Case Book, 2:39-43, 2011.
28. Amirjani N, Ashworth NL, Olson JL, Morhart M, Chan KM*. Discriminative validity and test-retest reliability of the Dellon Modified Moberg Pick Up Test in carpal tunnel syndrome patients. Journal of Peripheral Nervous System. 16:51-58, 2011.
K. Ming Chan received an MB, ChB from Glasgow University in Scotland, did residency training at the University of Alberta and fellowship training at Tufts University in Boston. He is a professor in physical medicine and rehabilitation with adjunct appointments at the Neuroscience and Mental Health Institute and Department of Surgery. His clinical practice is in neuromuscular disease.