President’s Message

Secretary’s Message

Respected teachers and dear colleagues, On behalf of the Executive Committee of Tamil Nadu Orthopaedic Association, I would liketo thank the members for giving us a chance to serve this Association. Our recent meeting was atMadurai during the Spine CME meet.

Please read the minutes of the meeting and do send in your suggestions.

Our Association webpage is operational and we want to update all our addresses in thewebpage. It is also proposed that we have a chat line through which our members can get and giveadvice to colleagues on difficult cases.

It is imperative that all of us have a Medical Indemnity Cover for the work we do. I recommend that all of us take PPLS scheme with Indian Medical Association.

Often, I find doctor colleagues have no family medical insurance. Unless we doctors are covered for family medicalexpenses, how can we advice our patients?

Pending endorsement from the General Body, I propose that we have a Best Club Award for the chosen RegionalClub which is best among the various clubs of Tamil Nadu Orthopaedic Association. The clubs will be assessed on severalactivities like CME Programmes, social activities, awareness programmes and the number of IOA members.

This will bring about a healthy competition among the clubs and help us to win the Best Chapter Award of the IOA.I also expect an increase in the number of IOA members in our Association with this initiative. With regards, Yours sincerly, Dr. David .V. Rajan

Greetings from Chennai, After a very successful and interesting Annual Conference of TNOA at Chennai, it is time we considerintroducing more and more novel programmes in the future conferences.

There are a few himalayan tasks ahead of me and I request all the Honoured members of theAssociation to help me in finishing them perfectly.

It has been quite long since we had an updated Member’s Directory of TNOA. A large number ofaddresses in the current mailing lists are incorrect. Though the executive Committee members ofTNOA have been requested to update the addresses of all the members in their zones, I request all the members toco-operate with their zonal EC Members in correcting the addresses.

In this electronic era, it is high time we started communicating via the internet. Our offical website, www.tnortho.org isfunctional and it is my sincere request to all the members to go through the quality and content of the website. Presently, theofficial Newsletters and the TNOA Journals are available in our website apart from the other contents like rules andregulations etc.,

The Trauma Awareness and Prevention Project started by our President elect, Dr. Chidambaram, has to be given a new thrustand i request all the members to actively conduct the seminars and lectures for the school children, who are the targetpopulation for this project.

The Foreign Fellowship Program of our Association has finally taken shape and hopefully, the first Foreign Fellow will bemaking his trip abroad in September this year.

Thanking you,

Dr. R. Selvaraj

Editorial….

It is indeed a great pleasure to re-affirm my contacts with you through this news letter, the third for the term. Itwas exciting to do the previous two news letters which had won the appreciation of many. The changes werewelcome and it has goaded us to follow suit this time, too.

The TNOACON 2006 was a great event to remember thanks to the organizing committee. All doubts aboutthe viability of the idea of site selection near the sea side were proved wrong as the days of academic feastsunfolded. Well it leaves us with the onerous task of excelling better and better year after year. The organisersof the TNOACON 2007are sure to have taken note of this aspect and I am sure we will be certainly fed withanother exciting conference.

The news letter is a means of communicating issues close to our hearts and minds and it is very important that we make use of thisvehicle. The last few news letters had carried requests for opinion on conduct of conferences, creating awareness on road trafficaccidents and the impact we as TNOA are supposed to provide, intimation of missing links (addresses) etc. But, unfortunately, I hadnot received even a single response on any of these. Yes, I do understand that we are all busy with something or other but we shouldalso remember, as committed Orthopaedic Surgeons and members of our esteemed Association we have a responsibility on handin furthering the cause of our Association. I wish and am sure I will receive opinions in this regard in future.

The idea of creating Trauma Awareness and Prevention Project by our President elect is another shot in the arm. Whennon-orthoapedic related organisations raise a hue and cry about appalling road safety conditions we have been silent and it istime now for every one of us to do their bit to perfection.

Well, let us all get ready for the academic expose in the TNOACON 2007 at Erode and hope to meet you all there. Have fun!

Dr. C. Raja Ravi VarmaW-12/750/2,Fourth Avenue,Anna Nagar Western Extension,Chennai - 600 101.email : divyavarma31@sify.com, rrvortho@gmail.com

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Dr. David V Rajan

President

Dr. V. Selvaraj

Secretary

Dr. V. Shanmugam

Past President

Dr.M. Chidambaram

President Elect

Dr.P.V. Vijayaraghavan

Vice President

Dr.P.V. Jayasankar

Past Secretary

Dr.Nalli R Uvaraj

Joint Secretary

Dr. C. Raja Ravi Varma

Editoral SecretaryDr.S. Sundar

Fellowship Secretary

Dr. B.Pasupathy

Chennai

Dr.V. Singaravadivelu

Chennai

Dr.M. Alagappan

Madurai

Dr.V.R. Ganesan

Madurai

Dr.S. Vidyashankar

Coimbatore

Dr.Pughazhendi

North Zone

Dr.G. Premnath

West Zone

Dr.M. Vanasekar

Central Zone

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS OF TNOA

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Dr.R. Neelakrishnan

East Zone

Dr.A.R.J. Jeyaraman

South Zone

Dr. V.R. Ganesan

Plot 590, Anna Nagar,Madurai-20

COIMBATORE

DR.S.VIDYASHANKAR

Dept of Orthopaedics,PSG Hospital, Peelamedu,Coimbatore -641 004

NORTH ZONE

DR. S.S.PUGHAZHENDI

Balamurugan Bone & Joint Clinic55A, Big Street,Tiruvannamalai -606 601

SOUTH ZONE

DR.A.R.J. JEYARAMAN

61/2e Pol pettai,Tuticorin - 620002

WEST ZONE

Dr. G. PREMNATH

Gurunathan Hospital1, Mari Street, Near Milk MarketShevapet, Salem -636 002

EAST ZONE

DR. R. NEELA KRISHNAN

8, Pattamanchala StreetKrishna Hospital, Mayiladuthrai

CENTRAL ZONE

Dr. M. VANASEKAR

Priya Hospital,2/2 Nethaji Nagar, Palani - 624601

DR.DAVID V.RAJAN

President

No:14, Vasanda NagarOpp: Sujiri MillsCoimbatore - 641 028Mobile : 94430 67090

DR.R. SELVARAJ

Secretary

Flat No S:9, Dev ApartmentsNo: 14, Jayaram StreetThiruvanmiyur, Chennai - 600 041Phone : 044-24405654Mobile : 94440 24564

DR.V.SHANMUGAM

Past President

No: 14, Vanasakthi Nagar Extn.,Kolathur, Chennai - 600 099Mobile :98410 37278

DR.M.CHIDAMBARAM - President Elect

No: 58, Nakkeerar Street,Sivagangai Road, Madurai - 625 020Resi: 0452 2580844

DR.P.V.VIJAYARAGHAVAN

Vice President

TRIPLE “C” MAJESTYS.2, 48/6, Muthukumarappa StreetSaligramam, Chennai - 600 093

DR.P.V.JAYASANKAR

Immd. Past Secretary

Sundaram Medical FoundationIV Avenue, Shanthi Colony,Anna Nagar, Chennai - 40Mobile: 98400 35455

Dr. NALLI R UVARAJ

Joint Secretary

7- C, New Tower Block,

Nandanam, Chennai -

DR.C. RAJA RAVI VARMA

Editorial Secretary

W - 12/750/2, IV AvenueAnna Nagar Western ExtensionChennai - 600 101Resi : 044 2615 3532Mobile: 98411 31107

DR.S.SUNDAR

Fellowship Secretary

No: 3, Casamajor roadEgmore,Chennai - 600 008.Ph:98414 04004Resi : 044 28193474

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS

CHENNAI

DR.B.PASUPATHY

32, 1st Street, SubramaniyapuramKolathur, Chennai - 600 099Resi : 26502388Mobile: 94440 42388

DR.V. SINGARAVADIVELU

10/20 Devakiammal StreetShenoy Nagar, Chennai-30Mobile 98401 10869

MADURAI

DR.M. ALAGAPPAN

Chenthil Nursing Home484 - B.K.K. Nagar,Madurai 625 020Resi : 0452 -2650811

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS OF TNOA

Thought for the future !

Members are requested to enroll in the PPLS Scheme of the Indian Medical Association.

You may contact your local IMA body for further details.

Tryst with the brainy Hits!

The following are the winners for the various Medals given away at the TNOACON 2006 at Green Coconut Farms,Chennai.

Prof. Vyageswaradu Medal

Dr. S.R SriKrishnarajkumar, Sundaram Medical Foundation, Chennai, for the paper “Total Joint replacement inValgus knees – A challenge”

Prof M. Natarajan Medal

Dr. A. Devendra, Ganga Hospital, Coimbatore, for the paper “Post Traumatic one bone forearm reconstruction– a report of five cases”

Prof. T. K. Shanmugasundaram Medal

Dr. M. Sivakumar, Aravinth Hospital, Namakkal for the paper “Our experience in functional outcome of comminutedscapula fractures treated by open reduction and internal fixation”

Prof. A. Subramaniam Medal

Dr. S. Vignesh Jayabalan, Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute, Chennai for the paper“Bioactivity and Osseo inductivity of claimed bone-gelatin/claimed bone-gelatin-Bone Morphogenic Protein (BMP)composites – A comparative study in rat model”

Prof. P. Dhanarajan Medal

Dr. S. G. Thirumalaiswamy, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Kovai Medical Centre, Coimbatore for the paper “ Innovative reduction technique in displaced acetabular fractures”

ACADEMIC THRUST

TNOA 2006 QUIZ

As usual the TNOA Quiz was an exciting stuff with teams from various Institutes vying with each other for glory.However there could be only one winning team.

The results of the Annual TNOA Quiz for 2006 is as follows:

Winners: Dr. P. Ramesh and Dr. A. Devendra representing Ganga Hospital,Coimbatore.

Runners-up: Dr. B. Mahesh Babu and Dr. D. Pathi Arasa Kumar

representing Madurai Medical College.

ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS

Two Executive Committee meetings and one General Body meeting were held between the 4th March 2006 and11th June 2006.

1. Fourth TNOA Executive Committee Meeting held on the 4th of March 2006 at conference venue, GreenCoconut Farms, Chennai.

2. General Body Meeting held on the 4th of March 2006 at conference venue, Green Coconut Farms, Chennai3. First TNOA Executive Committee Meeting held on the 11th of June 2006 at Hotel Sangam, Madurai.

Minutes of the Fourth TNOA Executive Committee Meeting held on the

4th of March 2006 at conference venue, Green Coconut Farms, Chennai

The President, Prof. V. Shanmugam, called the meeting to order.

Oath of Office

It was decided that in future the elected members of the Association would take an oath of Office.

Trauma Care Awareness Project

The Vice President, Prof. M. Chidambaram, informed the members that the module on Trauma Awareness andPrevention Project was ready and wished to present it in the General Body meeting. He also said that the targetpopulation should be the school students.

Sports Committee

It was decided to form a sports committee after discussions at the General Body.

Election 2006 matters

A letter sent by Dr. Prakasam, Vice-Presidential candidate for the TNOA Elections 2006, relating to certainprocedural issues was discussed. As Prof. K. Anbazhagan decided to withdraw from the contest, the other twocandidates, Dr. K. Prakasam and Prof. P. V. Vijayaraghavan agreed to abide by and accept the results of theelections.

The meeting came to an end with the Secretary, Dr. P. V. Jayasankar thanking the members.

Minutes of the General Body Meeting of TNOA held on the 4th of March 2006

at Green Coconut Farms, Chennai.

The President of the TNOA, Prof. V. Shanmugam called the meeting to order and welcomed the Honouredmembers of the Association.

Obituary references

· Prof. M. Natarajan, doyen of Orthopaedics and pioneer in various fields of development of Orthopaedics,passed away in Chennai during December 2006.· Dr. P. Kumarasamy, a senior member of our Association and dedicated professional, passed away inCoimbatore.

Prof. T. S. Xavier offered his condolences and remembered Prof. M.Natarajan in his dedicated speech.One minute silence was observed as a mark of respect to the departed souls.

Secretary’s report

The Secretary, Dr. P.V. Jayasankar remembered the services of one of the doyens of Orthoapedics Prof. M. N.Natarajan who passed away in December 2006. He detailed the various achievements and laurels our membershad received during his tenure viz. Dr. Mayilvahanan Natarajan having won the National Award for the WELFAREOF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES under the category “COST EFFECTIVE TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION FOR

THE CAUSE OF THE DISABLED” from the President of India Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam and taking over as the President of theIOA ; Dr. S. Rajasekaran being awarded the prestigious Hari-Om Ashram Alembic Research Award for his research workon “Diffusion in Human Lumbar discs and its relevance to spinal disorders” at Rashtrapathy Bhawan, New Delhi, and forbecoming the President of the World Orthopaedic Concern and as Chairman for the first ever AO course in SpineNavigation ; Dr. M. Chidambaram, Vice-President, TNOA for being elected as Senate Member, Dr. M.G.R Medical University;Dr. R.H Goverdhan for taking over as Hon. Secretary of IOA and Dr. Anbazhagan for having written a book in tamilnamed “Elumbu Moottu Nalam” which was released by our Hon’ble Minister for Health & Family Welfare, to name a few.He also mentioned with pride the first ever “TNOA Knee Arthroplasty course” conducted at Chennai between 29th Augustand 2nd September 2005 with Dr. Jean Louis Briad from France as the Course Director. He also spoke about the WorldTrauma Day observed on the 17th of October 2005 with a rally for National Initiative on Trauma Management beingflagged off by the Hon’ble Speaker Shri. K. Kalimuthu and the Commissioner of Police of Chennai Shri. Nataraj on the 16th

of October 2005. Such rallies were conducted at Madurai also with the Commisioner of Police of Madurai Shri. P.Vijayakumar and the Dean of Madurai Medical College Dr. Mrs. M. Vasantha. He closed with gratitude to all the memberswho had helped him through his tenure after mentioning that the strength of the members were raised to 920 Lifemembers and 42 Associate Members.

Editorial Secretary’s report

Dr. C. Raja Ravi Varma mentioned about the new look Newsletters he had released and the various new features he hadadded to make it more interesting. He also mentioned that he had received a record number of articles though they weresent much beyond the last date, which made proof reading and correction a little difficult. He requested members to sendarticles whenever it was ready so that an article bank could be maintained. He further stated that since there was aproposal to make the journal a listed journal, more and more of case series studies were the need of the hour andrequested senior members and professors to generously provide their materials for publishing. As the innovativeOrthopaedics section was found to be picking up momentum and since much hard work goes through these attempts atinnovation, he felt that an exclusive section on Innovative Orthopaedics would soon find a place in the Journal for thebenefit of others to work on them and develop.

Fellowship Secretary’s report

The Fellowship Secretary Dr. S. Sundar, detailed the Spine Fellowship at the Amrita Institute, Cochin under Dr. K.V. Menonwhich was attended in two batches. Dr. Karunakaran of Chennai and Dr. Thirumalai Murugan of Madurai were selectedunder the A.J. Selvapandian Fellowship for MS Ortho while Dr. Sivakumar of Namakkal and Dr. S. Vijay of Chennai wereselected under the D.Ortho Travelling Fellowship. He informed the members that Dr. Muralidharan of Dindigul and Dr.Vanasekar of Palani had come forward to sponsor the D.Ortho Travelling Fellowship from the coming year and it wouldbe named as ‘TNOA – Muralidharan Vanasekar Travelling Fellowship for D. Ortho’. He further spelt out the details of theForeign Traveling Fellowship and the criteria which were discussed in detail. He also mentioned that the Fellowship couldbe in Oswestry, England every year.

TNOA D. Ortho Travelling Fellowship

Dr. Vijay and Dr. Sivakumar read out the Fellowsip report. The Fellowship certificates were distributed to them.

Re-named D.Ortho Travelling Fellowship

The erstwhile Annamalai D. Ortho Travelling Fellowship was terminated and renamed as “Dr. Muralidharan &

Dr. Vanasekar TNOA Travelling Fellowship” to be initiated from the coming year. A Cheque for Rs. 1,00,000/- was sentto the TNOA in this regard.

OASIS Vice-President

Dr. A. Rajamani was unanimously elected to be the Nominee for Vice President of the OASIS

TNOA 2007

Dr. Natesan, Organizing Secretary for the TNOA 2007 to be held at Erode, welcomed everyone to join the conferencedeliberations.

Conference Format

The members were requested to offer suggestions towards any useful change in the format in conduct of the conferencesto make it more interesting and beneficial. Though such a request was published in the News Letter, the members were

further urged to offer their suggestions.

TNOACON 2008

Dindigul was decided to be the next venue for the 2008 edition of the TNOA Conference. Dr. R. Muralidharan wasselected to be the Organising Secetary.

Badminton Tournament

Dr. T. Jayaraman contributed Rs, 25,000/-(Rupees twenty-five thousand only) towards conduct of the Annual Badmintontournament.

Sports Committee

Dr. David V Rajan was requested to form the new Sports Committee.

Oath of Office

The members were sounded for their opinion on the need for inducting the office bearers under an oath. The opinionscould be sent to the Editor or the Secretary, which shall be analyzed, in the next Newsletter.

Trauma Awareness Project

The Vice-President, Prof. Chidambaram briefed the members of the Association about the proposed Trauma Awarenessproject aimed at educating the public about the hazards of indiscipline on the roads and the dangers of accidents falling-out of them, through a power point presentation. The school students would be the target audience.

Membership Directory

The Secretary informed that the new membership directory was almost ready. Regarding the status of the membersbefore the inception of the updated directory, if a member claims to be a member of the Association, he may have toproduce an evidence to such effect or must produce a receipt for already having registered as a member of theAssociation.

Elections 2006

The Returning Officer, Dr. C. Raja Ravi Varma read out the results of the elections.Executive Committee members:North Zone : Dr. S.S.Pugazhenthi,South Zone : Dr. A.R.J.Jayaraman,East Zone : Dr. R. Neelakrishnan,West Zone : Dr. S. VidhyashankarCentral Zone : Dr. M. VanasekarMadurai : Dr. V.R.GanesanJoint Secretary : Dr. Nalli R UvarajVice-President : Dr. P. V. Vijayaraghavan

Proceeds TNOA 2005

The amount of Rs. 2,00,000 generated out of the proceeds of the TNOA 2005 was permitted to be utilized under thename of TNOA Cholamandalam Orhto Club PG Fund. Rs. 5,000/- may be given to deserving Post Graudates and thebalance Rs.2,500 shall be added to the corpus fund of TNOA.

Minutes of previous Executive Committee meetings

The minutes of the previous four Executive Committee meetings were accepted and passed by the General Body.

Prizes were distributed for the Shuttle badminton tournament

The Secretary concluded the meeting with a vote of thanks.

Minutes of the 1st TNOA Executive Committee Meeting (2006-07) held on the

11th of June 2006 at Hotel Sangam, Madurai.

The President Dr. David. V. Rajan welcomed the Executive Committee members and called the meeting to order.

Obituary referencesDr. R. Govindasamy, Chennai, passed away during the month of May 2006. It was decided to send a condolence messageto his family members. The members stood for a minute’s silence as a mark of respect for the departed soul.

Introduction of new membersThe President welcomed the new members and introduced them to the Committee.

AchievementsDr. A. Rajamani has been nominated as the Vice- President elect of OASIS.

Secretary’s reportDr. R. Selvaraj, The new secretary read out his report.Soon after TNOACON 2006, the process of taking over has almost been complete.List of Life Members who have been enrolled:1. Dr.CT. Arunachalam - Chennai2. Dr.N.Zakir Hussain- Chennai3. Dr.L.Ramamurthy - Chennai4. Dr.K.Mani - Cuddalore5. Dr.P.Ravi- Cuddalore6. Dr.B.Srinivasan - Kumbakonam7. Dr.V.Paramasivam - Coimbatore8. Dr.Sajan. K.Hegde - Chennai9. Dr.Arun Pratap - Anthiyur10. Dr.Manicks - Thiruvallore.CME Programmes conducted under the auspices of TNOA1. Arthroscopic Surgery Live Demo conducted on 17.4.2006 by Department of Atomic Energy Hospital, Kalpakkam2. IORAS Trauma Update 2006 session I - conducted by Prof.A.Devadoss on 21.5.2006 at Hotel Tara, Madurai3. Spine CME, Conducted by Dept. of Orthopedic surgery, GRH, Madurai on 10th and 11th June 2006, Hotel Sangam,Madurai.Forthcoming events :1.CME on Deformity correction on 2.7.2006 organized by Departmetn of Orthopedic surgery, Thanjavur Medical College.2. Fracture Fixation Course to be organized by the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Govt General Hospital andMadras Medical College, Chennai in July end.TNOA Members Directory:The last updated Members Directory was published during Dr.R.H. Govardhan’s secretaryship. The current availableaddresses of the Members of TNOA has been divided into the zones in which they reside and the list has to be updatedby the Executive committee members of each zone within a period of two months.Since the publication is to be in the form of hard copy and CD, the expenditure is likely to be considerable. Hence,approval is needed to negotiate for a suitable sponsor for the Members Directory.Calendar of Activities :Copy has been circulated. To be approved by the Executive committee.TNOA website :www.tnortho.orgThe website of the Association has been made functional and all the Executive committee members are requested to visitthe website and give their suggestions and feedbacks to improve the quality and content of the website.The Annual maintenance charges for the website is around Rs.14,000/ (Fourteen thousands). Whether the Associationshould meet the expenses towards the website from its own fund or should get a sponsor for the website. As an alternatesuggestion, the conference organizers may pay a sum of Rs.15,000/ along with the contribution to TNOA and theJournal fund towards the website expenses.TNOA Elections :

The printing and postage of ballot papers for the elections is quite expensive. In future, whether the candidates can bemade to share the expenditure by introducing a nomination fee.

Membership directoryApproval of the committee was sought for seeking sponsors for the membership directory. Dr. P.V. Vijayaraghavan, VicePresident, suggested that the directory could be in the form of a CD and depending on the sponsorship a hard copy couldbe brought out.It was suggested that the zonal representatives should be responsible for periodical update of the addresses in thedirectory and for the list of office bearers of local Associations to help the Association in communications.

Academic programmes under TNOAIt was further reiterated and agreed upon by the members that the various academic programmes should be conductedunder the auspices of the TNOA to enable to enhance the image of the Association and to collect points to compete forbest chapter.

Web-master!It was suggested to appoint an exclusive WEB-MASTER from among the members to monitor and periodically update theofficial website. It was decided to make an announcement in the News Letter calling for the post of Webmaster to beappointed by the Association. It was also suggested that members could make contributions towards web-site maintenance.

TNOA Conference contributionThe President proposed that the annual contributions from the TNOA Conference organizers might be raised to Rs. Twolakhs as there was adequate mobilisation of funds for conducting TNOA Conferences. The increased amount may beutilized for maintenance of the Website too.

Calendar of ActivitiesThe Secretary presented the calendar of Activities for the year 2006-07 which could be modified as and when necessitated.

TNOA Elections nomination feeConsidering the escalating cost in communicating towards election news, it was decided to charge a nominal nominationfee from the contestants. Prof. Chidambaram was entrusted the work of submitting a proposal on the introduction ofnomination fee for members contesting elections of TNOA.

Editorial Secretary’s reportDr. C. Raja Ravi Varma presented the Editorial Secretary’s report and mentioned that the Journal of TNOA 2006 was agrand success with large number of articles. He expressed the hope that the members would adhere to the deadline forreceipt of articles. He also requested members to send articles as and when ready. He requested the Secretary to re-allot the balance amount from the sponsorship towards Journal 2006 to be carried over to Journal 2007, which wouldenable him to introduce colour plates and pictures.He also sought the permission of the Committee and the authors of Innovative Orthopaedics papers to publish theInnovative papers presented in the TNOA Conferences to enable others to pick up and develop on them.Zonal news was not forthcoming from the zones except Chennai and Madurai and hence the Editorial Secretary requestedthe new members to send news from their respective zone including Health camps.

Fellowship Secretary’s reportThe Fellowship Secretary Dr. S. Sundar informed the Committee that Fellows were sent to Amrita Hospitals the previousyear and the Fellows had found the programme very useful. This year, contact was being established with Dr. ArunMullagi and Dr. Ashok Rajagopal to arrange for a Fellowship on Joint replacements.

“Foreign Fellowship”Dr. Balasubramaniam was in touch with his colleagues in OSWESTRY, UK, regarding the Foreign Fellowship to be held inSeptember, which is the ideal time. He detailed the various selection criteria, which were to be published in the NewsLetter. He also suggested that the Foreign Fellowship Certificate contain the signature of the Overseas Co-ordinator forbetter weightage.

“Dr. Muralidharan-Dr. Vansekar Travelling TNOA Fellowship”

The Fellowship shall be only for D.Ortho completed candidates and a committee comprising of theJoint Secretary, FellowshipSecretary, Dr. Muralidharan and Dr. Vanasekar, shall finalise the selection criteria.

The proposal for enabling members willing to go on their own expenses to the TNOA designate fellowship venues wasrejected.

Dr. P.V.Vijayaraghavan requested zonal members to encourage members to apply for Fellowship.

TNOACON 2006 ContributionThe organisers of the TNOA CON 2006 have paid Rs. One Lakh till now and the next instalment amounting to Rs. Fiftythousand is to be received shortly from the organizers.

Trauma Awareness projectThe Project Director and President Elect, Prof. Chidambaram said CDs of the project have been distributed to membersinterested and suggested that the programme be taken up at School level for propagation of the project.The President suggested that some professionals could make the module and the concept may be submitted to theGovernment for their participation.There shall be two phases viz. one on Trauma Awareness and another on First Aid management.. The president suggestedthat a master plan on the programme may be drawn up for every year. Organization like Rotary could also be involvedin this as suggested by some members.The mobilization of funds for the project is to be explored by Prof. Chidambaram. The initial expenditure shall be borneby TNOA.Dr. Premnath, Executive Committee member volunteered to contact a suitable person for preparation of the projectmaterial.

Dr. Narasimhan orationDr. P. V. Vijayaraghavan suggested the names of Dr. Arun Mullaji and Dr. Sudhakar Shetty. Dr. David. V. Rajan suggestedDr. Sripathy Rao. Finally the names in the following order were arrived at.1. Dr. Sudhakar Shetty2. Dr. Sripathi Rao3. Dr. Srinivasa Rao

TNOACON 2007 FormatThe practice of restricting the number of medal papers shall continue. There shall be five papers for one-hour session.There was also a suggestion that the presentation time shall be reduced to 7 minutes with 2-minute discussion, as is thepractice in International conferences. The number of slides shall not be more than 15. Such measures will enable youngstersto train to International standards.

The President informed that the programme for TNOA CON 2007 was evolving with newer programmes being introduced.It was resolved to call a member of the Organizing Committee TNOACON to the next Executive Committee meeting.

Report form Executive Committee membersDr. Premnath submitted a report on the activities of the West Zone. The other Zonal members have also submitted theirreports.

MiscellaneousDr. Vidyashankar proposed that Ortho Quiz programmes shall be conducted in all Medical Colleges and Finals may beconducted once every year out of the Winners at the Medical College Level. Dr. Vidyashankar was requested to carryoutthe working modalities of the Quiz.Dr. Neelakrishnan suggested the formation of an Orthopaedic Ethics Committee, which may be consulted in mattersregarding Consumer protection and any other matter involving the members. The committee may also go into mattersregarding instigation by fellow members.

The President requested members to take up the IMA Scheme which is very successful.It was decided to form an Ethics Committee which shall be put up in the General Body meeting for approval.

The Secretary concluded the meeting with a vote of thanks.

Dear Colleagues and Friends,

Greetings to one and all. It is indeed a great privilege and honour to be the first Fellowship Secretary of ouresteemed Association to organize the TamilNadu Orthopaedic Association Foreign Travelling Fellowship. It is apleasure for me to announce that, this year Foreign Fellowship will be at the Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic& National Trust Hospital, Oswestry , England under Prof.Richardson for a period of 2 weeks in the month ofSeptember. I would like to express here, my sincere thanks to Dr. Balasubramanian , Consultant OrthopaedicSurgeon, Ramakrishna Hospital, Coimbatore, who was primarily responsible for helping me in arranging thisFellowship.

I request all those who are interested to send three copies of their Biodata with their photos attached.Xerox copy proof of your basic Orthopaedic degree, fellowships, trainings and all scientific papers presentedand published must be sent. The last date for the applications to reach me is on or before 30th August 2006. Theselection committee will comprise of Dr. David V Rajan, President, TNOA, Dr. R. Selvaraj, Secretary, TNOA andDr. S. Sundar, Fellowship Secretary. I am also enclosing a copy of the Criteria that we have set down for theFellowship. It is mandatory that the candidate must have a valid Indian Passport. Proof of the same must also besent.

With warm regards,

Dr. S. Sundar,Fellowship Secretary, TNOA.

Address for Correspondence :

Dr.S.SundarNew No.5, Casa Major RoadEgmore, Chennai – 8.Mobile : 98414 04004e-mail id : drsundar69@hotmail.com

FROM THE FELLOWSHIP SECRETARY’S DESK

APPLICATION FORM

Name :

Age :

Sex :

Year of passing MBBS :

College & University :

Year of passing D. Ortho :

College & University :

Year of passing MS. Ortho / DNB. Ortho :

College / Institution :

Publications :

Presentations :

Special Achievements :

Passport Number and Place of Issue :

If you do not have sufficient space add the details on a white sheet of paper.Affix Passport Size Photograph at appropriate space provided.

FOREIGN FELLOWSHIP – A ROUGH GUIDELINE

The following guidelines have been laid down following the discussion held in the Executive Committee meetingheld on 18th September, 2005 at Coimbatore. It is only a rough guideline and is subject to change.

· Once in 2 years fellowship· Basic Qualification : MS. Ortho / DNB Ortho· Age : Upper limit 50 years· The Selection Committee shall comprise of the President, TNOA, the Secretary, TNOA and the Fellowship

Secretary, TNOA.· Decision of the Selection Committee shall be final· The interest money shall be handed over to the candidate· Anybody who has gone for a Foreign Fellowship in one area of interest, cannot go for a

Fellowship in a different area of Interest.

SELECTION CRITERIA

A. BASIC QUALIFICATION : 3 MARKS

B. PUBLICATIONS : 25 MARKS

C. PRESENTATIONS : 15 MARKS

D. SPECIAL CRITERIA : 2 MARKS TOTAL : 45 MARKS

A. BASIC QUALIFICATION : 3 MARKS

· MS. Ortho or DNB Ortho - 2 marks· D. Ortho – 1 mark

B. PUBLICATIONS : 25 MARKS

· Publications / Presentations on the same subject will be considered only once

· Publications / Presentations as Original Author only will be considered

· National Journals – 2 marks each for a maximum of 10 marks· International Journals – 2.5 marks each for a maximum of 10 marks· Published Original Orthopaedic Research work – 5 marks

C. PRESENTATIONS : 15 MARKS

· National Meets – 1 mark each for a maximum of 10 marks· International Meets – 2.5 marks each for a maximum of 5 marks

D. SPECIAL CRITERIA : 2 MARKS

· Award Winner· Medal winner

First Road Traffic Safety Awareness Programme for school children

Madurai, 28th JuneFor the students of Railway Mixed High School, it was a really good time last month when they shared the dais with

top Orthopaedic surgeons of the city on road safety awareness for school students. The programme was organised by TheMadurai Ortho Club on 28th June from 2.30 pm to 4.00 pm under the coordinaton of Prof. Dr. M.Chidambaram.

A brief introduction to Road Traffic Accidents (RTA) awareness was given by Dr.L.Shyam. Attended by 215 studentsfrom VI to X standards and teachers from various disciplines, the programme was conducted by Prof. M.Chidambaram, whoexplained the students about adverse effects of RTA. Dr.G.K.Bharath Kumar explained the students on the preventiveaspects of RTA. Dr.M.Chandrasekar also participated. The programme was presided over by the Vice Principal of theschool.

A feedback was obtained from the teachers on the necessity & usefulness of such programmes being included inschool syllabus and ways to improve them in future.

The students were really happy and eager to learn directly from top Orthopaedic surgeons of the city who hadcome amidst their busy schedule. The teachers felt that such programmes are the need of the hour & should be included asessential part in the school curriculum. The Madurai Ortho club has planned to conduct at least two such programmes everymonth.

Being a TNOA’s programme, as a member of TNOA, various district Ortho clubs are requested to conduct suchprogrammes for school children under TNOA banner for an accident free society for the welfare of the future generation.

Tamilnadu Orthopaedic Association project on road traffic accidents and prevention “Alert - Aware - Avoid”Back Ground :

World Health Organisation data on road traffic accidents state that every year about 1.2 million people die and morethan 50 million are disabled throughout their life. Road traffic accidents contribute to death and disability ranking as 8thand 9th leading cause respectively. If the same trend continues it will be the 3rd leading cause of death by 2020.According to recent data, Indian roads carry only 1% of worlds vehicles; but still it accounts for 10% of road trafficaccidents, which is highest for any country in the world. The major reasons implicated are :1. Wrong roads2. Road encroachments3. Poor lightings4. Poorly maintained vehicles5. Lack of reliable public transport6. Lack of road education for both the motorist and pedestrianSince we can have good control over road safety education, we planned to target on road safety education through thisprogramme.Aims & Objectives :

1. To Provide scientific knowledge & information to the vulnerable population of the community,2. To highlight the magnitude of the traffic accidents problem,3. To explain the socio-economic consequences of road traffic accidents,4. To educate & implement preventive aspects,5. To have a new approach based on scientific aspects of road traffic accidents.Target oriented Approach

Theme of the Programme : Alert - Aware - Avoid

Target Population : School Children of 6th standard to 10th standard.Why Target Children ?1. “Child is the father of man”2. Future vulnerable Population3. Creating awareness on growing population will keep them away from road traffic accidents4. They are easily accessible through schoolsCo-Participants :Local IMANon governmental organizationsStudent Parent Teachers AssociationState Government

TAKING ORTHOPAEDICS TO THE PEOPLE

Target Date : Programme has been launched in TNOA conference - March 2006 programme should be run succesfully forlong term resultsPlan of Action : Programme will be conducted in three stages.Stage I : Alert - Aware - Avoid - on going programme.Stage II : RTA mortality & morbidity prevention

AIM : demonstration on first aid measuresStage III: Quiz, Seminar, Essay competition on road traffic accidents.Plan of Action

TNOA

ChairmanRoad Traffic Accidents Awareness ProgrammeMembersCoordinators for each districts - orthoclubs

District Level

District collectorChief Educational OfficerSchool Health Programmes

Parent Teacher AssociationLocal Level

SchoolsSchool PrincipalSchool TeacherSchool childrenCommunication information education on RTAs

Participants :Ortho surgeonsSchool teachers & childrenSchool ChildrenSchoolsMethodology

A module has been developed with all your help in the form of a CD & if necessary a transparence module will also beprovided.Responsibility :All ortho clubs / societies in each district will be motivated by our TNOA, Executive members office bearers so that thisproject can be run successfully.Outcome :

1. Motivation and involvement of children2. Elimination of social and psychological barriers of ignorance, prejudice and misconception3. Increasing the awareness of children on road traffic accidents4. To make them realize their role and responsibilities in traffic accidents

Achievement :

This programme shouldi. Influence people to the extent that unfelt problems become feltii. Create interest on problems related to road traffic accidentsiii. Assist in decision makingiv. Develop new ideas for adoptionv. Train them to adopt ideas into practicevi. Introduce interventional programmesvii. Enhance RTA prevention and health promotion activities

Prof. M.Chidambaram,Chairman, Road Traffic Accidents Prevent Project

Dr.M. Chandrasekaran, M.S. Ortho.Madurai

New Members

Name Dr.P.V.Vijayaraghavan

Post Vice - PresidentAge and sex 53yrs MaleDate of birth 31.05.1953Address 52, Triple C Majesty,

48/6, Mutthukumarappa Street,SaligramamChennai-93, Pin : 110093

Position held Prof of Orthopaedics, SRMC & RI,Project Chairman (North East Projects)Secretary (Medical Education Unit SRMC)Chairman (Infection Control Committee SRMC)

Academic details D.orth-1979, DNB orth -1984, Male orth - 1992, FAOI Swiss. Has conducted Score,2002,2003, OASISCON 2005. Has presented nearly 40 Great & 10 Internationalscientific paper, 14 National Papers.

Field of interest Joint replacement surgery,Orthopaedic Education

Achievement if any Past President- Madras Orthopaedic SsocietyAs Secretary TNOA, innovative changes made to make TNOA a more effective unit.As Distict official for Rotary Dist 320, Incharge as co-chariman for Trauma Awareness

Name Dr. Nalli R Uvaraj

Post Joint SecretaryAddress 7-C,Old Tower Block,

Nandanam Extension, Chennai,Tamilnadu. Pin :600 035. India.Office Address Department of Orthopaedics,

Madras Medical College,Chennai 600 003,India.

Telephone 91-44-24312641.E -mail nru63@rediffmail.comAge & Date of Birth 43 years, 11/05/1963

Academic Details: M.B.B.S. from Madras Medical College,Chennai Dec 81- Jun86,D.Ortho from Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai between Jul 88 –Apr 90,M.S.(Ortho) from Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai between Sep 90-Sep 92 andDip.N.B.(Ortho) M.N.A.M.S in Nov 92

Professional Training. Advanced Training in Spinal surgery and Joint Replacement surgeryAchievements if any: Won the Prof.M. Natarajan Gold Medal by The Tamilnadu Dr.M.G.R. Medical University

during September 1992, The Tamilnadu Orthopaedic Association Fellowship,1996- in SpinalSurgery in the Department of Neurosurgery, L.T.M.Medical College andHospital,Sion,Mumbai under Prof.P.S.Ramani, The Dr.S.S.Babhulkar Indian OrthopaedicAssociation Fellowship for the year 2002- in Joint Replacement Surgery at BombayHospital,Mumbai under Dr.Arun Mullaji, National Award of Excellence at the 48th AnnualConference of Indian Orthopaedic Association (IOACON 2003),Chennai in recognition ofthe outstanding contribution in Orthopaedic Surgery, the Depuy Johnson and Johnson

Indian Orthopaedic Association Foreign Fellowship for the year 2004 –in JointReplacement Surgery at Clinique du Cedre, Bois Guillame, Reoun, France under Dr.Jean

Louis Briard, the Asia Pacific Orthopaedic Association Japan Visiting Fellowship for theyear 2004 –in Joint Replacement and Spinal Surgery at the Keio University, Tokyo.

Papers Presented Presented many papers in Regional, National and International Conferences.Papaers Published Published more than 21 articles in the Indian Journal of Orthopaedics, Journal of Tamilnadu

Orthopaedic Association and Journal of the Indian Medical Association.Membership of various Regional, National and International scientific bodies.

Present Position Assistant Professor of Orthopaedics (Selection Grade),Madras Medical College & Govt. General Hospital,Chennai 600 003,India.

Field of Interest Trauma, Spine and Arthroplasty.

Name A.R.J.Jeyaram

Post Executive Committee Member, South ZoneAge and sex 57 MaleDate of birth 31.03.1949Address 61/2e Pol pettai

Tuticorin - 620002Position held Asst. Professor in Orthopaedic Surgery (Rtd)

Tuticorin Medical CollegeTuticorin

Academic details Now in Private practiceField of interest Trauma SurgeryAchievement if any

Name Dr. S.S.Pugazhendhi

Post Executive Committee Member, North zoneAge and sex 47yrs MaleDate of birth 27.07.1958Address Balamurugan Bone & Joint Clinic

55A, Big Street,Tiruvannamalai -606 601

Position held District President,T.N.Govt. Doctors AssociationTiruvannmalai Dist

Academic details M.B.B.S. Govt, Stanley Medical College, ChennaiD.Ortho, Govt. Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai

Field of interest Trauma

Name: Dr. R.Neelakrishnan

Post Executive Committee Member, East ZoneAge and sex 36yrs MaleDate of birth 04.02.1970Address 8, Pattamanchala Street

Krishna Hospital, MayiladuthraiPosition held Associate Professor RMMCCAAcademic details MS (Ortho), DNB(Ortho)Field of interest Trauma & Joint Replacement

Name Dr.G.Premnath

Post Executive Committee Member West ZoneAge and sex 37yrs MaleDate of birth 27.06.1968Address Gurunathan Hospital

1, Mari Street, Near Milk Market, Shevapet, Salem -636 002Position held Consultant Ortho surgeonAcademic details D.Ortho, DNB OrthoField of interest Trauma

ArthoplastyArthoroscopy

Achievement if any Sec- Mid west ortho club - 2006/07

Name Dr.S.Vidyashankar

Post Executive Committee Member, CoimbatoreAge and sex 43yrs, MaleDate of birth 19.03.1963Address Dept of Orthopaedics

PSG Hospital Peelamedu, Coimbatore -641 004Position held Associate Professor

PSG Institute of Medical Sciences,CoimbatoreAcademic details M.B.B.S. MS(Ortho) DNB (Ortho) FRCS (Edin)

FRCS (Trauma & Ortho)Field of interest Paediatric Orthopaedics / Teaching Arthroplasty

Name Dr. V.R. Ganesan

Post Executive Committee Member, MaduraiAge and sex 42yrs, MaleDate of birth 05.05.1964Address Plot 590, Anna Nagar, Madurai-20

0452 - 4395323, 94437-72917Position held Assistant Professor

Madurai Medical College, GRH, MaduraiAcademic details M.B.B.S, D.Ortho, MS (Ortho), Dip NB (Ortho)

Madurai Medical College, MaduraiField of interest Arthoplasty

TraumaAchievement if any WOC SU12es Fellowship in Arthoplasty

Bombay Arthoplasty CourseSecretary - Madurai Orthopaedic Society

Name Dr. M.Vanasekar

Post Executive Committee Member, Central ZoneAge and sex 44yrs, MaleDate of birth 10.11.1961Address Priya Hospital,

2/2 Nethaji Nagar,Palani - 624601

Position heldAcademic details M.B.B.S, Madurai Medical College

D.Ortho, KMC, ChennaiMch Ortho, University of Dundel, Dundel, Scotland, UK

Field of interest ArthoplastyTrauma

Achievement if any Prof. TKS Gold Medal Winner. 1998

SPORTS ROUNDUP

Results of Shuttle Badminton

Singles:Winner - Dr. Ramadoss from NagercoilRunner up - Dr. R.T Parthasarathy from Salem

Doubles:Winners - Dr. R. T. Parthasarathy from Salem

Dr. Arul from Pollachi

Runners -up - Dr. Alfred Shaya Sekar PG from KMC, Chennai and Partner

Men’s Veterans:Winners - Dr. Dr. M. Chidambaram and Dr. Muthuvel Rajan from Madurai

Runners up - Dr. David V Rajan from Coimbatore and Partner

The Dr. T. R. Rajendran Memorial Badminton Tournament was conducted successfully during the TNOACON 2006 as hadbeen conducted every year. The tournament was conducted at the Kalpakkam Indoor Stadium and was well organizedby Dr. Annal. Our gratitude goes over to Dr. Annal for keeping all the contestants and members who had gathered towitness the matche in good spirits and humour. The players were well attended with refreshments during the match andafter.

The importance of the tournament is to develop good comradeship and real understanding amongst the TNOA members.

TNOACON 2007

For Details contact :

Dr. S. NatesanLKM Hospital, 327, EVN Road,Erode - 638 009.

Ph : 0424 - 2252726/2253288

Dear Colleagues,

Greetings from Erode Ortho Club

We consider ourselves fortunate to be entrusted with the responsibility of conducting theTNOACON 2007 at Erode. We are glad to inform you that the TNOACON 2007 at Erode will be heldon 9th, 10th and 11th of February 2007. The three days conference shall commence with the C.M.E on 9thFebruary and the conference on 10th & 11th of February.

We invite you to attend the TNOA CON 2007 at Erode and assure you that the organizing com-mittee will take efforts to make this conference a truly memorable event.

We promise you an excellent academic experience in the form of interactive sessions, debates oncontroversies in management, tips and tricks for challenging cases.

On all the above days intellectual feast will be followed by sumptous feast.

We are looking forward to your visit to Erode and assure you of a delightful time.

With warmest regards Yours sincerely,

A GOOD KNOWLEDGE OF CYBER BASICS, SURFING

EXCELLENCE, WEB SITE KNOWLEDGE…………..WELL

YOU COULD LAND UP AS THE ASSOCIATION’S

OFFICIAL WEB MASTER !

Never before oppurtunity! TNOA has decided to go cyber-friendly and requires a committed

Orhtopaedic surgeon who is a member of the Association who can handle the official Web Site.

Apply now to the Secretary, TNOA

Address:Flat No S:9, Dev Apartments

No: 14, Jayaram Street, Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai - 600 041Phone : 044-24405654, Mobile : 94440 24564

NB: maintenance of the website involves funds and the Association

would welcome donors for the maintenance.

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Members are requested to furnish the change in address, additional qualifications or any other relevant informationwhich would have arisen after your latest update of membership. Alternatively you may contact your zonal Ex.Comm. Members to intimate changes.

Format for Note / Correct / Change of address

Name (in BLOCK Letters) :

Age and Date of birth :

Old Adress :

New Address :

Phone: e-mail: web site:

Date of Birth : Place of Birth :

Qualification(s):

Special mention if any:Signature

Change of Address

Calendar of events7.9.2006 II Executive Committee Meeting - Erode5.11.2006 Preliminary visit of Conference Venue by Exec. Comm. Team and approval of

conference brochure.20.11.2006 Publication of II Newsletter of TNOA along with Nominations for TNOA Elections 2007 and

Fellowship Applications.11.12.2006 Last date for filing nominations23.12.2006 Last date for withdrawal of nominations24.12.2006 III Executive Committee Meeting - Chennai8.1.2007 Last date for dispatch of ballot papers20.1.2007 Last date for requisition for duplicate ballot papers on account of non-receipt of the original

ballot papers29.1.2007 Last date for receipt of polled ballots by the Secretary.9.2.2007 CME, TNOACON 2007, Erode10.2.2007 and11.2.2007 TNOACON 2007 at Erode10.2.2007 IV Executive committee meeting, Counting of Ballots and declaration of results of TNOA Elections

2007 and General Body Meeting11.2.2007 PG Quiz Program.

CME programmes conducted during the last year

1. Arthroscopic Surgery – Live Demo conducted by Department of Atomic Energy, Kalpakkam on 17.4.2006.organized by Dr.Aravazhi Annal

2. IORAS Trauma Update Series 2006 – conducted by IORAS at Hotel Tara in Madurai, organized by Prof.A.Devadosson 21.5.2006 (Upper limb) and 18.6.2006 (Lower limb, spine and paediatric fractures)

3. Spine CME – Conducted by Department of Orthopaedic surgery and Traumatology, Madurai Medical College atHotel Sangam in Madurai, organized by Dr.R.Sivakumar on 10th and 11th of June 2006

4. Recent Trends in Deformity Correction, conducted by Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Thanjavur MedicalCollege, organized by Prof.K.Anbalagan on 2.7.2006.

5. MMC Fracture Fixation Course 2006 – conducted by Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Madras MedicalCollege, Organized by Prof.Mayilvahanan Natarajan on 12th and 13th August 2006.

ACHIEVEMENTS GALORE

Prof. Mayilvahanan Natarajan, B.C Roy Laurattte, former President TNOA and presently the President of IOAhas been awarded the Life Time Achievement Award in recognition for the yeomen services rendered to the fieldof Orthopaedic surgery for the last more than 30 years. The award was presented by the Alumni Association of

Sanchetti Institute.

Dr. S. Rajasekaran, Coimbatore, former Executive Committee member of TNOA and Director, Ganga Hospitals,Coimbatore had won the prestigious Sofamor Danek best presentation award of USD 1000 for the paper presentedfor the International Society for the study of lumbar spine in Bergen, Norway as the best scientific podiumpresentation award. The paper was on ‘Diffusion of human lumbar intra vertebral discs can be enhancedpharmacologically with oral nimodipine’ and the authors are S Rajasekaran, Dr N Babu, K Murugan, A Shetty,Coimbatore, India.

Dear members,The addresses for communication of our members have been sent to the various zonal members for perusal/corrections/update etc. The Executive committee members of the various zones have been requested to verify the listand return to the Secretary.

Those members who wish to either correct/delete/update or modify their addresses may do so by contacting theirrespective zonal Executive Committee members.

The areas covered under the various zones are detailed below for the benefit of the members.

NORTH ZONE:

Chingleput, Thiruvellore, Dharmapuri, Thiruvannamalai, Vellore and Kanchipuram

SOUTH ZONE:

Thirunelveli, Kanyakumari, Tuticorin, Ramanathapuram, Virudhunagar and Nagercoil

WEST ZONE:

Erode, Salem, Namakkal, Krishnagiri and Karur

EAST ZONE:

Villupuram, Thanjavur, Nagapattinam, Pudukottai and South Arcot

CENTRAL ZONE:

Trichy, Ariyular, Dindigul, Sivagangai and Perambalur.

Those residing in Chennai, Madurai and Coimbatore may contact their respective members.

(The addresses and contact numbers of the various Executive Committee members are available in this newsletter in the list

of TNOA Executive Comittee)

MISSING LINKS…………………………………?

ZONAL NEWS

The Coimbatore Orthopaedics Society meets every 3rd Saturday of the month. The meeting usuallyhas about 8 to 10 Short presentations. Clinical cases are discussed and debated in detail. Notable speakers in ourmeetings were

1. Mr. Mike Lawerence, FRCS.,

Deputy Editor, JBJS (B) Editor Newsletter World Orthopaedic Concern. Topic: How to get a publication in the JBJS?

2. Dr. David A.F Morgan

B.Sc. (Med)., MBBS (Hons)., FRACS., FRCS. Ed. (Orth.), F.A. Orth A.

Associate Professor (University of Queensland) Orthopaedic Surgeon Special Interest in Disorders of the Hip and Knee Topic: Minimally invasive joint Replacement Surgery and Current Concepts in Revision Surgery

3. Dr. S. Rajasekhar,

D. Ortho., MS Ortho., MNAMS (Ortho)., FRCS (Edin).,

MCH (Ortho)., Liverpool., PhD.,

Topics: Indian Orthopaedics in World Scenario

A Shoulder course was conducted by GKNM Hospital under the auspicious of the COS and TNOA. Allmembers of COS were provided free registration.

A spine CME was conducted by PSG Hospital and free registration was provided to the COSmembers.

Bone & Joint decade meeting along with Coimbatore Rheumatology association was held with eminentspeakers from Bombay, Pune and Madras.

An Ortho quiz was organized and Prizes were distributed to the winners.

Dr. Vidyashankar, Executive Committee Member

East Zone:

A Seminar was conducted in honour of Pro. Navaneethan who had superannuated form meritorious service on the 2nd

of July 2006. The seminar was on “Deformity Correction” and Prof. R.H.Goverdhan was the speaker on the occasion.Another CME was scheduled for the 20th of August 2006 on “Nailing and Locking Plates”

Dr. R. Neelakrishnan, Ex.Comm.Member, East Zone

Coimbatore

OBITUARY

Dr. R. Govindasamy, senior Orthopaedic surgeon and a great human being passed away during the month ofMay 2006 in Chennai.

The Journal of Tamil Nadu Orthopaedic Association, 2007

TNOA welcomes scientific material for publication in theJournal of Tamil Nadu Orthopaedic Association, 2007

Two copies of the manuscript along with print version in MS word on a CD and neat and clear illustrations should be submitted. In case onewishes to send articles on-line, it shpuld be sent in word document format for written materials. Pictures must be sent in a C.D. only by post/courier.

Preparation of manuscript: Type manuscript on white bond paper 22 x 28 cm with liberal margins of at least 2.5 cm. Use double spacingincluding title page, abstract, text acknowledgements, references, tables and legends of illustrations. Begin each of the following sections onseparate pages. Number pages consecutive, in the upper right corner of each page.

Title Page: The title page should contain1. The title of the article, which should be concise but informative,2. A short running head of foot line of no more than 40 characters,3. First name, Middle and last name with initial of each author.4. Name of Co author(s)5. Name of department(s) and institution(s) to which the work should be attributed,6. Disclaimers, if any7. Name and address of author including phone number/mobile number and e-mail if any, for any clarifications.8. The source of support in the form of grants, equipment, drugs, none or all of these.

Abstract: An informative abstract of about 150 words must accompany each manuscript, it should be suitable for use by abstracting journalsand include data on the problem method and materials, results and conclusion.

Key (Indexing) terms: Below the abstract, provide and identify as such, three to ten key words or short phrases that may be published with theabstract and that will assist indexers in cross-indexing your article. Use terms from the medical subject heading list from the Index Medicswhenever possible.

Introduction: Acquaint the readers with the problem and quote the most pertinent paper. Mention clearly the purpose of the work.

Material and Methods: Explain in detail, elaborately and clearly, your clinical, technical or experimental procedures. Previously publishedmethods should be cited only in appropriate references. Mention the number of patients or cases in words e.g five patients instead of 5patients.

Results: Describe your findings without comment. Include a concise textual description of the data presented in tables, charts and figures.Please prepare tables/charts as a separate document in word and send as separate folder without mixing up in the word document.

Discussion: Comment on your results and relate them to those of other authors, define their significance for experimental research of clinicalpractice. Arguments must be well founded.

Tables: Tables should be self-explanatory and should supplement, not duplicate the text. Type each table on a separate sheet with doublespace. Number tables consecutively with a brief title for each. Give each column a short abbreviated heading. Place explanatory matter infootnotes. If you use data from another published or unpublished source, obtain permission and acknowledge fully. Please prepare tables asa separate document in word and send as separate folder without mixing up in the word document.

Illustrations: Use only those illustrations that clarify and increase understanding of the text. All illustrations must be numbered and cited in thetext. Two black and white glossy print photographs of each illustration should be submitted. The following information should be typed on agummed label and affixed to the back of each illustration; figure number, title of manuscript, Name of senior author, and arrow indicating top.Please do not write in ink at the back of the photograph. All illustrations have to be sent, as separate JPEG image files in a C.D. Colour picturesare also welcome.

A word on scanning or digital imaging: It is preferable to scan pictures in 300 dpi. If pictures already taken have to be chosen please usePhotoshop and save as jpeg in minimum 300 resolutions. Digital images may be made in 3.0 or more mega pixels. This will help in preventionof distortion of pictures when enlarged.

Legends for illustrations: Type legends/captions for illustrations double - spaced, starting on separate page with arabic numerals correspondingto the illustrations.

References:In the text should include only those that are important and have been studied in fully by the authors. References are a must for any article andthose without references would be rejected.

Case reports and other short submission should be sent in the format of a full paper including and abstract and captions.

All submission should be addressed to:

Dr. C. Raja Ravi Varma, W-12/750/2, Fourth Avenue, Annanagar Western Extension, Chennai 600 101Ph: 044-26153532, 98411 31107, e-mail- divyavarma31@sify.com, rrvortho@mail.com Online submission shall be made through the emailID as given.Note: Kindly visit the official website of the Tamil Nadu Orthopaedic Association (www.tnortho.org) for details of submission of scientificmaterial for publication in the Journal of Tamil Nadu Orthopaedic Association 2006. We encourage case studies more than single case reportssince the TNOA is aiming at making the journal a listed journal.

APPLICATION FORM

MEMBERSHIP OF TAMILNADU ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATION

Name :Address : Residence Clinic

Tel : Tel :Mobile :E-mail :Date of Birth :Qualification :Year of Passing MBBS :University :Post-Graduate Dip / Degree :Year of Passing :University :Present Post :

Please enrol me as a Life Member / Associate Member of Tamil Nadu OrthopaedicAssociation

I have enclosed a Draft for Rs. 1,600/- (Life Membership) / Rs.500/- (Associate

Membership - only for Postgraduates) in favour of Tamil Nadu Orthopaedic Association.

DD No. : Dated : Bank :

Note : The Registration fee of Rs.1600/- for Life membership includes Rs.100/- a contribution towardsOASIS(Orthopaedic Association South Indian States)

Place :Date : Signature

For office use :

Address for Communication

Dr. R. SelvarajSecretary- Tamil Nadu Orthopaedic AssociationFlat No. S9, Dev Apartments, No.14, Jayaram Street,Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai - 600 041.

No.

I must admit that I had no difficulty in choosing the person for my interview in this section.

The choice was straight out of my kitty. Only I was wondering whether I would be able to take his

time off his now very busy academic and practice schedule. But true to his size he was large at

heart too and he readily obliged me. A person who had elevated from an illustrious son of an

illustrious father to the throne of President of IOA, our highest National body and crossing many

milestones during the course of his travel, is a very simple person but full of ideas, goals and vision

for the future. As the saying goes the formula for success has three vital ingredients viz, ambition,

vision and mission!

The following are the excerpts of the interview by the editor Dr. C. Raja Ravi Varma with

Prof. Mayilvahanan Natarajan, M.S. Ortho, M.Ch. Trauma(L’pool), Ph.D(Ortho Onco), D.Sc,

Professor and Head of Dept. of Orthopaedic Surgery, Government General Hospital & Madras

Medical College. He is also the Distinguished Scientist- State Council for Science & Technology, Dr. B. C. Roy

Laureate- Medical Council of India, Doctor of Philosophy & Science- Dr. M.G.R Medical University, Chairman – The Madras

Bone Tumour Service and the President, Indian Orthopaedic Association (2005-06)

· Sir, at the outset the TNOA salutes your achievements over the last very many years during which you have tirelessly

toiled. Though the various awards you have received are jewels by themselves, I feel the post of President of IOA must be very

satisfying since you have been known to work for others. Your opinion on that…?

I am very happy to have been elected the Millennium President of Indian Orthopaedic Association. The associationwas started by the Leaders of Orthopaedics in early 50’s and since then this association has been growing and hasreached great heights. My academic and genetic father was the President in 1957 and history was created when I tookover as the President in 2006. This was the first time father and son have been the President of the Association. I amglad that I have been elected to this post in recognition of my work in Orthopaedic Oncology from my orthopaediccolleagues all over India.

· Can I call the Bone Bank your pet project and do you feel you have finally done it? How farther do you wish to carry it?

Yes, the bone bank has been my pet project. Adequate space has been allotted in the Tower Blocks in GovernmentGeneral Hospital. I still have a long way to go. The equipments for the bone bank have been ordered and the governmentis in the process of purchasing them. I am yet to bring an awareness about the bone donations among the doctors as wellas the society. Within the next decade, banked bone will be available for all hospitals requiring them within our State.

· One of the most revered, admired and accomplished person is our President Shri. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. How was it to stand

beside him at your moment of success?

President Shri. A .P.J. Abdulkalam, is the missile man of Indian Science. It was a soul satisfying experience to standbeside him at the moment of my success and receive the award from him. His words “Indigenous technology developmentin the medical field based on locally available resources will bring affordable health care within the reach of thecommon man in India” were the source of my inspiration on developing the custom mega prosthesis and spreading theconcept all over India. His message “We are all born with a divine fire within us. Our efforts should be to give wings tothis fire and fill the world with the glow of its goodness” gave the quantum leap for me to progress in my work.

· Every one would have loved to have an illustrious and caring father like the doyen of Orthopaedics, Prof. M. Natarajan as

he is fondly remembered. What was his contribution to your success?

I am blessed to be the son of great souls Prof. M. Natarajan and Mrs. N. Janaki. I adored my father with singleminded devotion. His contribution to my success has been phenomenal. Hard work, strict discipline, doing one’s duty andpatience was all that he taught me. These were the reasons for my success.

· Learning, teaching and finally governing the speciality of your choice as a student, teacher and now the HOD of the

Department of Orthopaedics in the most revered Madras Medical College, you must certainly be one of the luckiest. How do feel

about that and what do you wish to give back to the Institute?

I have been walking through the corridor of Madras Medical College and Government General Hospital as anundergraduate and postgraduate student (10 years), Tutor, Assistant Professor (10 years), Additional Professor (4 years)and Head of the Department (1 year). It gives me great feeling to have risen from the Foot of the Department to theHead of the Department. I feel that all that I learnt in Orthopaedics was from the poor and middle class patients attending

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the hospital. Now, I feel that all my expertise should be given back to the same patients attending the hospitals. Furtherall my skills should be used to train the younger generation in various aspects of Orthopaedics.

· Your International reputation is something to be awed at. What are your plans to further the already growing advances in

Orthopaedics to Orthopaedic fraternity on the whole in Tamilnadu?

We are living in the era of sub specialisation within the speciality of Orthopaedics. I am keen that during myperiod sub specialization should be accepted and started by the Government in this premier teaching Institute in TamilNadu. In the next decade, we should have several sub specialities like Spine, Orthopaedic Oncology, Arthroplasty,Arthroscopy, etc. in the Institute of Orthopaedics, with me retiring as its Director!

· Your spiritual life is well known. Tell us about your spiritual Guru and how it has changed your life?

My spiritual guru is Swamy Sukhabodhananda of “Manase Relax Please “has awakened my inner soul. Life aftermeeting him has become Simple, Enjoyable and Meaningful. He has taught me that we can continue to do our duty andalso lead a spiritual life. Each one of us have to discover our true Spiritual self, express our unique talent and servefellow human beings with abundant love to generate all that we want and ensure success.

· About the various awards you have received, Sir?

Well I have won appreciation for all my hard work and sincerity as reflected by the various awards I have beenhonoured with.

STATE

§ Best Doctor Award by the Government of Tamil Nadu for services to the Disabled (2004). Life Time Achievement

Award for Excellence in Orthopaedic Oncology -Tamil Nadu Orthopaedic Association (2000). Tamil Nadu Scientists

Award for Excellence in Medical Sciences (Clinical), by the State Council for Science and Technology, Government ofTamil Nadu (1998).

NATIONAL

· Presidential Award for the Welfare of Disabled by the Government of India in recognition of cost effective technologicalinnovation of Custom Mega Prosthesis in Bone Tumours (2005). Dr. B. C. Roy National Award by the Medical Council of

India in recognition of contribution to society by Custom Mega Prosthesis in Bone Tumours (2004). Lemelson Recognition

and Mentoring Programme (L-Ramp) Innovation Award by the The Lemelson Foundation, USA & Indian Institute of

Technology, Chennai in recognition of innovation of Custom Mega Prosthesis (2005).

INTERNATIONAL

· Wishbone Trust Award - British Orthopaedic Association –for excellence in Orthopaedic Oncology (1998).

International Cancer Technology Award - International Union against Cancer (UICC) (1999). Award of Appreciation

by the Japanese Orthopaedic Association in acknowledgement of achievement in the Surgical Treatment of Bone Sarcomasin India (2004).

· Your message for the younger generation Orthopaedic surgeons?

Work Hard. Be Aware and Responsible. Do your duty (to Parents, Relatives, Teachers, Society). Rejoice (Enjoy life in all aspects). Acceptance (All is for the best that God does). Love all and Serve all.

Find your meaning in life.

I thank Prof Mayilvahanan Natarajan on behalf of TNOA for the interest he has evinced in the interview and forpermitting to publish it in our News Letter.

Dr. C. Raja Ravi Varma, Editorial Secretary, TNOA

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