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THE FINAL SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMME: IORACON-2011

DAY 1: 9th Saturday, April, 2011

08.00-08.35 Registration /Breakfast

Session : I

8.35-09.00 Introduction and overview on orthopaedic Rheumatology : Evidence basedapproach to Chondroprotection : Past, Present and the emerging trend:

Dr Bhaskar Borgohain, NEIGRIHMS, OrganizingSecy.IORACON 2011

9.00-09.20 Rheumatological orthopaedic management: The current Indian Scenario: Dr.

Manish Khanna, Secy Gen. IORA

(Moderators: Brig.Dr. A.P.Mohanty VSM, Commandant M.H., Shillong, Dr.E.K.Singh Sr. Orthopaedic Surgeon, Shillong)

9.20-09.40IORA Oration: Prof P.K.Dave, Professor of Orthopaedics & FormerDirector, AIIMS

9.40-10.00 Surgical options in Orthopaedic Rheumatology: Prof. Santanu Lahkar,

Assam Medical College, Dibrugarh

10.00-10.20

10-20-10.30

Role of Tribology lab and engineering principles in understanding Joint

Disorders: Dr.S.Kanagaraj, IIT,GuwahatiMetabolism in health and disease: Dr. Bipul Borthakur, Assam Medical

College, Dibrugarh

Newer modes of therapy in RA: Brig.Dr. A.P.Mohanty, VSM, MH,Shillong

Moderators: Dr. B.Borgohain, Dr.Manish Khanna, Dr. W. Sutnga)Cartilage

10.30-10.50 Interactive session with Break

Session : II CME Lectures

10.50-11.10 Management of arthritic disorders in remote areas: the Challenges andPitfalls:Prof.S.S.Jha, President IORA.

(Moderators: Dr.Ashok Tyagi, Dr. Gyaneswar Tonk)

11.10-11.35

11.35-12.00

Practice of Rheumatology: the North-East Scenario: Dr Molly Thabah,

NEIGRIHMS

Red flags in connective tissue disorders : Dr Mahendra Kudchadkar( Moderator: Dr Rashna Dass, Dr. Sharat Agarwal, Dr. K.G.Lynrah)

12.00-12.20 Interactive session with participants: Dr. E.K.Singh, Kamber Clinic(Shillong)

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12:20-13.00 LUNCH

13.00-13.10

13.10- 13-50

The Role of Imaging technology in Rheumatology: Prof.R.Bhalla, Sir Ganga

Ram Hospital ,Delhi

Panel Discussion

Assimilating Medical & Surgical Rheumatology :Both sides of the coin

Moderators: Prof. Kabul Ch. Saikia, Dr. E.K.Singh

Panelists: Prof. R Bhalla, Brig. A.P.Mohanty, Prof Anil Mahanta, Dr Rashna

Dass,

13.50-14.10

14-10-14-20

Surgical Management of Spine Problems in Ankylosing Spondilitis:

Dr. K.L.Kalra, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital ,Delhi"Multimodal approach to OA Knee-An Overview": Dr Manish Khanna,SGPGI.Lucknow

( Moderators: Dr. M. Kudchadkar& Prof. R. Bhalla)

14.20-14.40 Problems of decision making in management of arthritis: Prof. S.S.Jha, Patna

14.40-15.00 Joint restoration surgeries in arthritic disorders: An overview:

Prof.A.K.Singh, RIMS,Imphal

(Moderators : Dr A.C.Bordoloi, Dr.S.K.Bhuyan)

15.00-15.15 Interactive session with participants: Facilitator Dr. M. Kudchadkar,

President, Goa Orthopaedic association

15.15-15-45 Break

15-45-16.00

16.00-16.15

Formulating the Best therapeutic approach in RA as the primary provider:

Prof. Anil Mahanta, Gauhati Medical College

Trends in Management of Juvenile RA: The Indian Scenario: Dr.RashnaDass, NEIGRIHMS

(Moderators: Dr. D.Phanbuh, Dr. Valencia Myrboh)

16.15-16.30

16.30-17.00

Parasitic infestations and its significance in the etiopathogenesis and management of

Rheumatoid arthritis: Prof. G. N.Khare, IMS-BHU,Varanasi

Management of early RA - G.K.MChand.

( Moderators: Prof K.C.Saikia, Prof. G. N.Khare, Brig. A.P.Mohanty)

DAY 2: April 10th , 2011

Session : I

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8.30-09.30 IORA Gold Medal Session

-25 years of Personal experience on tuberculosis of foot bone: Dr Vijay Khariwal- Feasibility study on carbon nanotubes and UHMWPE nanocomposite for

acetabular cup in THR. P.S.Ramasrikanth, IIT(G)

- MOWO of tibia using AO device in varus knee in an adolescent girl: A case study

on the first case in the NER: its planning and outcome: Dr B.Borgohain

- A curious case of CRMO: Dr Jerrison Bareh

- How do we diagnose & manage RA on OPD basis: Dr Nasim Akhtar

- SONK of Knee: A case report & Review of literature: Dr Tashi Khongla

- Osteochondral talar /ankle lesions: Dr Parag Gogoi- Ocular manifestation in Rheumatoid diseases : Dr.Gitupom Bordoloi

-Chair: Dr. Manish Khanna, Secy. Gen IORA

Judges: Prof K.C.Saikia, Brig. A.P.Mohanty, Prof. Sudhir Kumar &

Dr. K.L.Kalra

9.30-9.45

9.45-10.00

Ankylosing Spondylitis- Limitations of current treatment and future

directions: Prof. Sudhir Kumar,Delhi

Prevention of deformity in Arthritic disorders: Dr.Madhu Chandra

(Moderators: Dr Sanjay Keshkar, Dr Sudhir Warrier)

10:00-10:20 Break

10.20-10.30

10-30-10-50

Managing Ankylosing Spondylitis from orthopaedic perspective:

Dr. K.L.Kalra, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi

Scope of Nanotechnology in Joint and Cartilage restoration: Dr.Utpal Borah,IIT(G)

10.50-11.10 Hand surgery options in RA: Dr. Sudhir Warrier, Lilavati Hosp. Mumbai

11.10-11.20

11.20-11.30

Joint replacement in arthritic disorders -Triumph & Challenges: Dr.S.K.Bhuyan , GMC,Guwahati

Minimally invasive surgeries in arthritic disorders: Dr. Bhaskar Borgohain

(Moderators:Prof. G. N.Khare, Dr.Madhu Chandra, Dr.Rashna Dass)

11.30-12.10 Myths and realities in Management of Gout : Dr.K.G.Lynrah, NEIGRIHMS(Moderator: Brig. A.P.Mohanty, Dr. E.K.Singh)

12.10-12.30 Interactive session with the participants: Dr. Sudhir Warrier, Lilavati

Mumbai

Session : II

12.30-13.00 Lunch

13.00-13.20 Rehabilitation challenges in RA: Dr.Valencia Myrboh, Civil Hospital,

Shillong

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The Programme

6.00 pm: Introduction and welcoming of the Guests by organizing

committee6-16pm: Opening remarks by Dr.M.E.Yeolekar, DirectorNEIGRIHMS6-26 pm: Welcome address by Organizing Secy.6.36 pm: Welcome song by MBBS Students6-46 pm: Formal inauguration by Chief Guest: Lighting of thelamps6-56 pm: Words from IORA President7-10 pm: Words from the Guest of Honour7-20 pm: Release of the Souvenir by Prof. P.K.Dave & Speech

7.35 pm: Speech by the Chief Guest7.45 pm: Vote of thanks by organizing committee7.45-8.15 pm: Short cultural programme representing TheNorth-East

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------Dear Sir/Madam,You are most cordially invited to join us during the inauguration, culturalprogramme & the Dinner,

Sincerely,

Prof. Sanatanu Lahkar Dr. Bhaskar BorgohainOrganizing Chairman Organizing Secretary

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------8.15-8-30 pm: Interaction with media for Advocacy: President &Secretary IORA

8.30pm onwards: Inaugural Dinner at InstituteGuest HouseAttention: attendance strictly by invitation