Thursday, February 18, 2010

APAS 2010, Asia-Pacific Arthroplasty Society in September 2010

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For the information of all orthopedic colleagues interested in joint replacement, we (Dr. SKS Marya) are organizing the Annual Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Arthroplasty Society in September 2010, as per the attached image.
Kindly book your dates to attend this international event and make it a success.
Thanks,
Dr Rajiv Thukral
drrajivthukral@gmail.com

Saturday, February 6, 2010

Indian Arthroscopic Society

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Indian Arthroscopic Society
http://www.indianarthroscopy.co.in/index.html

Fellowship & Awards

Dr. GOPALKRISHNAN ARTHROSCOPY FELLOWSHIP

CRITERIA FOR Dr. GOPALKRISHNAN ARTHROSCOPY FELLOWSHIP

Fellowship Application Form

Workshops :

Arthroscopy Workshops, India, 2010

1. IAS 2010 - Cadaveric Hands On Workshop - Parel, Mumbai.

Date: 27th February, 2010.
Venue: Seth G.S. Medical College & K.E.M. Hospital, Parel, Mumbai.
The event will be Organised by Sport Medical Unit Department of Orthopaedics.

 2. IAS 2010 - Knee Workshop - New Delhi
Date: 7th March 2010.
Venue: Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi.
The event will be Organised by Sport Medical Unit Department of Orthopaedics. 

3. IAS 2010 - 9th IAS Annual Conference - Chennai
Date: 25th to 28th September 2010.
Venue: Chennai.  
SECRETARIAT OFFICE
 Sancheti Institute for Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation

16, Shivajinagar, Pune - 411 005, Maharashtra (INDIA)
Phone : 020 25536262.
Fax : 020-25533233.
E-mail : parag@sanchetihospital.org

Friday, February 5, 2010

Orthopaedic Authors Society of India

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Orthopaedic Authors Society of India

Orthopaedic Author’s Society of India (OASI), a division of All India Medical Author’s Association

Aims of the society:

 To promote basic science and clinical research in orthopaedic field by interaction amongst the members and organize multicentric randomised control trials and metaanalyses
 To interact with international bodies to strengthen orthopaedic research in India
 To discuss with all organizational bodies(eg, Association of Physicians of India, Association of Surgeon’s of India, etc) and their editorial board to promote academic research and encourage publications
 Encourage young authors
 Safeguard rights of authors


President:
Dr John Ebnazer,(vice president, IOA)
Secretary:
Dr Hitesh Gopalan U
Advisory Board:
• Dr SM Tuli
• Dr NS Laud
• Dr Mohit Bhandari(Canada)
Executive:
• Dr Parag Sancheti
• Dr Lalit Maini
• Dr Atul Bhaskar
• Dr DD Tanna
• Dr Sudhir Babhulkar
• Dr GS Kulkarni
• Dr PS Ramani

Thursday, February 4, 2010

Maharashtra Orthopaedic Association

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Maharashtra Orthopaedic Association

MOA Membership is Now @ Rs. 3000/-
Online MOA Membership 




Download Forms

MOA Membership Form


IOA Membership Form


District Affiliation Form

Application for organising the Annual Conference of the
MAHARASHTRA ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATION

 
Application for the Best District Association Award
MAHARASHTRA ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATION
MOACON 2009   Registration Form

   

West Bengal Orthopaedic Association

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West Bengal Orthopaedic Association
W. B. O. A. affiliated orthopaedic club:

1. South Calcutta Ortho Club

2. Midnapore Ortho Club

3. Burdwan Ortho Club

4. Siliguri Ortho Club

5. North Calcutta Ortho Club

6. Kalyani Ortho Club


Contact us:

J. I. M. A. House,
53, Creek Row,
1st Floor, Room 3,
Kolkata- 700 014
West Bengal, India


Hours: Mon-Sat: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.


Tel:+91 33 2236 8601
Fax:+91 33 2225 7210
E-mail:wboa@vsnl.net
info@wboa.co.in
Website:www.wboa.co.in

Tuesday, February 2, 2010

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American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons New JBJS study looks at treatment options for clubfoot - surgical vs. Ponseti method?http://www6.aaos.org/news/pemr/releases/release.cfm?releasenum=853

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American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Female gymnasts are most likely to be affected by ganglion (cyst) of the wrist:http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00006


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Courtesy of Griffin LY (ed): Essentials of Musculoskeletal Care. 3rd Ed. Rosemont, IL. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 2005


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American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Fantastic article in today's Chicago Tribune about AAOS member Daniel Ivankovich, MD, who recently returned from Haiti and brought two patients back to the U.S. for treatment:http://www.chicagotribune.com/ct-met-trice-haiti-0129-20100128column,0,5807344.column


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Haitian quake victim Suy Bazelais heads to a Chicago hospital for care Thursday after the intervention of orthopedic surgeon Dr. Daniel Ivankovich, right. (Tribune photo by Zbigniew Bzdak / January 27, 2010)


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American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons To date, more than 600 AAOS Fellows and Members have volunteered through the AAOS to serve in Haiti! Many more have volunteered through their own hospitals, institutions, or favored medical aid charities. We know that more than 154 Academy Fellows have been deployed and are currently providing care in Haiti, and we kn...

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Fantastic!
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American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Do you experience knee pain? Have you already tried medication, knee supports or physical therapy? Could arthroscopy (pronounced ar-thra-sca-pe) be for you?http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00299


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Arthroscopy refers to a procedure in which a joint (arthro-) is viewed (-scopy) using a small camera. It allows an orthopaedic surgeon to diagnose and treat knee disorders by providing a clear view of the inside of the knee.


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American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Hit the slopes without the pain! Skiing is a major cause for injury: http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00321


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Skiing is an increasingly popular sports activity for youths as well as adults. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, there were more than 131,000 skiing-related injuries treated at hospital emergency rooms, doctors' offices and clinics in 2007. ...


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American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Advance registration for the 2010 Annual Meeting CLOSES this Wednesday, January 27th. Be sure to avoid on-site registration fees by registering online today:http://www.aaos.org/education/anmeet/anmeet.asp


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2010 Self-Scored Self-Assessment 3-Exam Package (Print Format): Adult Reconstructive Surgery of the Hip and Knee, Pediatric Orthopaedic, Sports Medicine


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American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons AAOS members have been instrumental in facilitating the movement of medical equipment and healthcare personnel to Haiti. Carlos Lavernia, MD, has access to a 40,000 sq. ft. warehouse in Miami, where equipment can be sent and held until arrangements for shipping it into Haiti can be made. Groups that have or are in the ...

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American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Sedentary lifestyle? Bypass a visit from Grim by incorporating a healthy diet and exercise into your daily routine:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2avDcIPqMVQ

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You can help bypass a visit from Grim by incorporating more exercise and a healthier diet into an otherwise sedentary lifestyle. More info.: www.orthoinfo.org.


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American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Make 2010 Your Year To Get Fit! Read the important benefits of daily exercise. http://www.orthoinfo.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00530


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Exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. It plays a key role in preventing many medical disorders and health conditions.


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American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons The AAOS has received hundreds of calls from members and interested parties looking to help with relief efforts in Haiti. The www.aaos.org/haiti webpage should be updated very soon with new information on ways you can help. Be sure to check that webpage later today.

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American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Orthopaedic volunteers and supplies urgently needed in Haiti. On Tuesday, Jan. 12, a magnitude 7.0 earthquake occurred just outside of the Haitian capital city of Port-au-Prince. Early reports state that much of the capital has been leveled—including many of the hospitals—and the death toll is expected to run into the...

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we're putting your post and link on our Web site
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Thanks Walter! Much apprecaited.
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American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons The bone in the wrist that is most likely to break is the scaphoid. It is located on the thumb side of the wrist, where the wrist bends. http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00012


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The scaphoid is located at the base of the thumb, just above the radius. Right: The scaphoid can be localized to just below the thumb tendons.


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American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons At some point in your life, you may experience low back pain. Your orthopaedic surgeon may recommend several exercises to restore strength. Here are a few sample exercises:http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00302


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Regular exercises to restore the strength of your back and a gradual return to everyday activities are important for your full recovery. Your orthopaedic surgeon and physical therapist may recommend that you exercise 10 to 30 minutes a day 1 to 3 times a day during your early recovery. ...


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American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Fun Fact: Every mile you walk puts 60 tons of stress on your foot! Heel pain is one of the most common problems of the foot and ankle. Looking for a foot and ankle specialist, visit the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society to find an orthopaedic surgeon in your area:http://www.aofas.org/Scripts/4Disapi.dll/...

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American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons The Midwest and Northeast are expecting a huge snowstorm this evening and into tomorrow. Don't let the snow shoveling ruin your winter wonderland! Protect your body from injury with timely tips on shoveling from the AAOS: http://www6.aaos.org/news/pemr/releases/release.cfm?releasenum=849

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قال ابن عباس رضى الله عنهما اليدعة احب الى ابليس من المعصية
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American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Wounded Warriors often have extremity war injuries (EWI) due to combat on the frontlines. A review article in the January issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (JAAOS) highlights the need for more research when it comes to treating EWIs.http://www6.aaos.org/news/pemr/releases/release.cfm?releasenum=847

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American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Considering a hip or knee replacement? As with any surgery there are risks involved, but a study in the January issue of the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (JBJS)states that the risks for mortality are less than one percent.http://www6.aaos.org/news/pemr/releases/release.cfm?releasenum=848

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American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons NEW! Attending the AAOS 2010 Annual Meeting in New Orleans? Health care reform symposium just added to the final program: http://www3.aaos.org/education/anmeet/anmt2010/symp/symp.cfm?Pevent=E

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December 31, 2009 at 8:17pm ·  ·  · Share

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American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Pain when you raise your shoulder? Swimmers, baseball and tennis players, construction workers and painters are particularly vulnerable for shoulder impingement.http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00032


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Impingement is one of the most common causes of pain in the adult shoulder. It results from pressure on the rotator cuff from part of the shoulder blade (scapula) as the arm is lifted.


December 30, 2009 at 11:00pm ·  ·  · Share

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American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Do you wear shoes that are too tight ? Do you trim your toenails too short? Beware - you could be setting yourself up for an ingrown toenail! http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00154


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If you trim your toenails too short, particularly on the sides of your big toes, you may set the stage for an ingrown toenail. Like many people, when you trim your toenails, you may taper the corners so that the nail curves with the shape of your toe. ...


December 29, 2009 at 10:51pm ·  ·  · Share

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American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons When you lift your leg or get up from a chair, do you hear a snapping sound? Many athletes and dancers experience snapping hip: http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00363


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When you walk, get up from a chair, or swing your leg around, you may feel or hear a "snapping" sensation in your hip Snapping hip is usually painless and harmless, although the sensation can be annoying. Young athletes and dancers frequently experience snapping hip.


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American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Trigger fingers are more common in women than men. They occur most frequently in people who are between the ages of 40 and 60. Diabetics and those with rheumatoid arthritis can be more prone to trigger finger. http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00024


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A trigger finger occurs when the motion of the tendon that opens and closes the finger is limited, causing the finger to lock or catch as the finger is extended.


December 23, 2009 at 7:49pm ·  ·  · Share

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American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Approximately 25,000 people experience this each day. It can happen to athletes, non-athletes, children and adults. It can happen when you step on an uneven surface or when you step down at an angle. What is being described? A sprained ankle:http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00150


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A sprained ankle is a very common injury. Approximately 25,000 people experience it each day. A sprained ankle can happen to athletes and non-athletes, children and adults. It can happen when you take part in sports and physical fitness activities. ...


December 22, 2009 at 7:54pm ·  ·  · Share
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American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons As Senate vote nears for health care reform, the AAOS joins the coalition Physicians United for Patientshttp://www6.aaos.org/news/Pemr/releases/release.cfm?releasenum=846


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American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons Joins Coalition of Physicians to Launch Media Campaign as Senate Vote Nears


December 18, 2009 at 10:40pm ·  ·  · Share
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American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Does your ring finger and pinkie finger "fall asleep" when your elbow is bent? You could have a condition called ulnar nerve entrapment. Read more on orthoinfo.orghttp://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00069


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Ulnar nerve entrapment occurs when the ulnar nerve in the arm becomes compressed. When this happens, the nerve does not function normally.


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American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Platelet rich plasma is in a New York Times story today. What is PRP? Is it the right treatment for me?http://www6.aaos.org/news/pemr/releases/release.cfm?releasenum=829


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Platelet-Rich Plasma: Does It Work?New study reports on the platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatment and its use in sports medicine; cautions more investigation needed


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American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons People with flat feet or very high arches are more prone to plantar fasciitis, pronounced fashee-EYE-tiss.http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00149


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When your first few steps out of bed in the morning cause severe pain in the heel of your foot, you may have plantar fasciitis (fashee-EYE-tiss). It's an overuse injury affecting the sole or flexor surface (plantar) of the foot. ...


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American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Do you have pain when lifting your arm or a crackling sensation when you move your shoulder in certain positions? You could have a rotator cuff tear. http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00064


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The rotator cuff is the network of four muscles and several tendons that form a covering around the top of the upper arm bone (humerus). These muscles form a cover around the head of the humerus. The rotator cuff holds the humerus in place in the shoulder joint and enables the arm to rotate.


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American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons What causes deep vein thrombosis?


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December 10, 2009 at 7:52pm ·  ·  · Share
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American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Snow is falling around the country - the AAOS offers tips to keep you safe in the snowy months ahead:http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00060


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Cleaning up mounds of snow can cause more pain than just a headache. While this seasonal activity may seem mundane, it can also be dangerous.


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