08:00 AM - 08:15 AM
Registration - Orthopaedic On-Call Survival Course

Participants and Faculty Registration to the event.

08:15 AM - 08:30 AM
Introduction to the Course

Significance of the Course - Aims and Learning Outcomes.

08:30 AM - 08:45 AM
Welcome and Course Overview

Welcome note to the participants by Course Chairperson - Mr Kuntal Patel

08:45 AM - 09:15 AM
Bone Biology and Principles of Fracture Management

This masterclass will include an overview of bone biology and principles of fracture healing (including primary and secondary bone healing). The discussion will involve AO principles of fracture management with emphasis on absolute and relative stability of fractures.

09:15 AM - 10:00 AM
Trauma Meeting & Case Based Discussions

This masterclass would give you an insight of an on-call day! Participants would be divided into focused groups for case based discussions. The idea is to create a simulated environment for essential trauma meetings!

10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Coffee Break

Refreshments will be served.

10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Orthopaedic Emergencies

This masterclass will provide an overview of management of compartment syndrome, open fractures, necrotising fascitis, septic arthritis and other frequently encountered emergencies during orthopaedic on-calls!

11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Spinal Emergencies

This masterclass will entail an overview of spinal emergencies with emphasis on management of cauda-equina syndrome and traumatic spinal injuries.

11:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Paediatric & Non-Accidental Injuries

This master session will involve an overview of important paediatric emergencies and non-accidental injuries.

12:15 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch

Lunch will be served and you will be mesmerised with an enchanting magic show by an orthopod!

01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Polytrauma Management – ATLS

These interactive group sessions will provide an overview of polytrauma management with ATLS guidelines.

02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Medical Problem - Help!

This masterclass will entail the role of Orthogeriatrics in management of trauma patients; overview of ISOBAR approach, interpretation of ECG/chest x-rays and management of commonly encountered medical scenarios in relation to trauma patients.

03:00 PM - 03:15 PM
Coffee Break

Refreshments will be served.

03:15 PM - 04:00 PM
Joint Aspirations and Intra-Articular Injections

Participants will be divided into focused group and provided with an overview of indications and technique for joint aspirations and intra-articular injections (emphasis on commonly involved joints of upper and lower limbs).

04:00 PM - 04:45 PM
Joint Reduction Manoeuvres

These interactive sessions will emphasise on identification of dislocated joints (hip/ knee/shoulder/elbow) with emphasis on joint reduction techniques, and management of fracture dislocations.

04:45 PM - 05:00 PM
Closing Remarks

Overview of course experience and closing remarks will be delivered by course chairperson and course convenors. Agenda for Practical Skills Session will be discussed. Faculty feedback forms will be collected.

08:00 AM - 08:15 AM
Registration - Practical Orthopaedic Skills (PrOSK) Course

Participants registration to the event. The PrOSK course will be delivered as Day 2 of the Orthopaedic On-Call Survival Course.

08:15 AM - 08:30 AM
Overview of Practical Skills Course

Overview of Practical Orthopaedic Skills Course (Pr.OSK) - Aims and Learning Outcomes.

08:30 AM - 09:00 AM
Principles of Cast Application

This session will entail an overview of casting material and cast safety involved in application of cast with emphasis on factors affecting the adequacy of cast application.

09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Fracture Reduction Techniques

This masterclass will entail an overview of fracture reduction techniques with emphasis on distal radius and ankle fracture. A brief overview of orthotics and splints (how to use and when to use!)

09:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Application of Back-slabs (Upper and Lower Limbs)

Application of upper and lower limb back-slabs will be demonstrated to candidates as an interactive masterclass!

10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Coffee Break

Refreshments will be served.

10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Practical Session – Upper and Lower Limb Back-slabs

Candidates will demonstrate the application of upper and lower limb back-slabs under supervision!

11:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Coffee Break

Refreshments will be served.

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Modes & Functions of Plates & Screws

This master session will give an overview of modes of plate and screw fixation including lag screw techniques; enable candidates to identify between cortical vs. cancellous screws.

12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
Practical Session – Plates & Screws

Candidates will demonstrate plate fixation and lag screw technique on dry bone models.

01:30 PM - 02:15 PM
Lunch

Lunch and refreshments will be served.

02:15 PM - 02:45 PM
Principles of Dynamic Hip Screw (DHS) Fixation

This master session will provide an overview of principles of compression/DHS fixation; indications and operative technique.

02:45 PM - 03:45 PM
Practical Session - DHS Fixation

Candidates will demonstrate the DHS fixation techniques on dry bone models.

03:45 PM - 04:00 PM
Coffee Break

Refreshments will be served.

04:00 PM - 04:30 PM
External Fixation – Principles & Technique

This master session will involve principles of external fixation with emphasis on indications and operative techniques.

04:30 PM - 05:30 PM
Practical Session – External Fixation

Candidates will demonstrate application of external fixators on dry bone models.

05:30 PM - 05:45 PM
Course Feedback & Closing Remarks

Closing remarks will be delivered by course chairperson and course convenors. Participants/faculty feedback forms will be collected and participation certificates will be distributed.

05:45 PM - 06:00 PM
Certificate Distribution

Feedback will be collected and certificate will be distributed to the candidates.

08:30 AM - 08:45 AM
Orthopaedic Casting Course

Delegates registration to the event.

08:45 AM - 09:00 AM
Overview of Orthopaedic Casting Course

Overview of Orthopaedic Casting Course - Aims and Learning Outcomes.

09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Principles of Cast Application

This session will entail an overview of casting material and cast safety involved in application of cast with emphasis on factors affecting the adequacy of cast application.

09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Fracture Reduction Techniques

This masterclass will entail an overview of fracture reduction techniques with emphasis on distal radius and ankle fracture. A brief overview of orthotics and splints (how to use and when to use!)

10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Coffee Break

Refreshments will be served.

10:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Application of Back-slabs (Upper and Lower Limbs)

Application of upper and lower limb back-slabs will be demonstrated to candidates as an interactive masterclass!

11:45 AM - 01:15 PM
Practical Session – Upper and Lower Limb Back-slabs

Candidates will demonstrate the application of upper and lower limb back-slabs under supervision!

01:15 PM - 02:00 PM
Lunch

Lunch and refreshments will be served.

02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Application of Full Casts (Upper and Lower Limbs)

Application of upper and lower limb full casts will be demonstrated to candidates as an interactive masterclass!

03:30 PM - 03:45 PM
Coffee Break

Refreshments will be served.

03:45 PM - 05:15 PM
Practical Session – Upper and Lower Limb Full Casts

Candidates will demonstrate the application of upper and lower limb full casts under supervision!

05:15 PM - 05:45 PM
Overview of Orthopaedic Splints

Candidates will be given an overview of commonly used upper and lower limbs orthopaedic splints.

05:45 PM - 06:00 PM
Course Feedback & Closing Remarks

Closing remarks will be delivered by course chairperson and course convenors. Participants/faculty feedback forms will be distributed.