Mysuru :

Dr. B.R. Prashanth, Orthopaedic Surgeon attached to Columbia Asia Hospital, Mysuru and Committee Member representing India, chaired a ‘Hip Session’ along with Dr. John Marsh from USA at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) 85th Annual Meeting that concluded on Mar. 28 at the Venetian Sands expo, Las Vegas, USA.

Scientific papers from US, Canada, Europe and Asia pacific were presented. The consensus on hip fracture treatment was that these patients should be operated upon with in forty eight hours to reduce the mortality and morbidity in these elderly, osteoporotic individuals. Also, the role of hip replacement surgery in these patients was also presented.

Dr. Prashanth also critically evaluated five Instructional Course Lectures (ICL) ranging from Knee replacement Surgery to knee sporting injuries. The ‘Metal free Replacement’ for patients with metal allergies, ‘Fast track’ knee replacements for faster recovery and the new generation computer-assisted knee replacements besides ‘Gel one,’ a non-operative treatment for knee arthritis, were the latest developments which were presented and will be introduced in India shortly, says Dr. Prashanth.

China was the guest nation at AAOS and the advancements in Orthopaedic Surgery from China were highlighted. Dr. Mihalko, Chair of Committee Members, appreciated the efforts of the International Committee Members contributing to the development of the prestigious AAOS at the inaugural event.

A total of over twenty thousand orthopaedic surgeons from around the globe attended this annual event.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> General News / Friday – April 03rd, 2015