KOA

(Kerala Orthopaedic Association)

43rd Annual Conference of

Kerala Orthopaedic Association

2024 Jan 26, 27, 28

Backwater Ripples Kumarakom

Organised by
Central Travancore Orthopaedic Society
www.koacon2024.com | [email protected]
Dr Tomichan M.C. Dr Rajesh V. Dr Samson Samuel
Organising Chairman Organising Secretary Organising Treasurer
 Dear colleagues

Welcome to the vast aquatic expanse of

Kumarakom to reconnect,rejoice, and celebrate the academic feast of

functio supremo.
The Madhya Kerala Ortho Club now known as Central Travancore
Orthopaedic Society takes immense pride in hosting the
43rd Annual Conference of Kerala Orthopedic Association.
In keeping with our tradition of providing an academic feast in a cultural
mileu, we are planting untiring efforts at shaping a treasurable ensemble of
knowledge, culture, dance and music for all delegates.
We take immense pleasure in inviting you to
KOACON 2024 in the pristine and serene Kumarakom
landscape at Backwater Ripples.
Let us join hands in making the Orthopaedician in us
scientifically up-to-date, technically precise and functionally supreme.
And let us breath in the fresh aroma of earth and water,
immerse in the richness of Keraleeya culture and music.

Su swagatham.
 Koacon 24
BIRDS EYE VIEW
Event Date Time Venue
Koacon Kick Start: Flag Hoisting + Registration 26 January 8:00 am Main Venue
Prof P A Alexander Memorial Cme 26 January 9.00 am Verghese Chacko Hall
Prof P A Alexander Memorial Cme Inauguration 26 January 10.00 am Verghese Chacko Hall
Executive Committee Meeting 26 January 2:00 pm K C Jacob Hall
Koacon Inauguration 26 January 5:30 pm Verghese Chacko Hall
General Body Meeting 27 January 4: 30 pm Verghese Chacko Hall
Banquet 27 January 7.00 pm Venue
Valedictory Function 28 January 1:00 pm Verghese Chacko Hall

Scientific Programme - Layout

 January 26th - Prof. P. A. Alexander Memorial CME OF KOA
 JANUARY 27th - CONFERENCE DAY 1
Kaocon 2024 Day 1 - 27 January 2024, Saturday
Varghese Chacko Kc Gopalakrishnan Kc Jacob Ec Babukutty Bk Singh
Sessions
Hall Hall Hall Hall Hall
8:00 - 9:00 am Free Papers Free Papers Free Papers Free Papers Poster Gold
9:00 - 10:00 am Invited Talks Invited Talks Quiz Preliminary Free Papers Medal
Forenoon
10:00 - 11:30 am Orations
P. K. Surendran Pelvi Acetabular Paediatric Orthotech
11:30 - 1:00 pm Knee Scopy Session
Gold Medal Session Session Workshop
1:15 - 2:00 pm Lunch
PG Teaching – 2:00 pm - 3:15pm Orthotech
2:00 - 2:30 pm Invited Talks Invited Talks
Panel Discussion Hand Session Workshop
3:15 pm - 4:30 pm
Afternoon Knee Plasty
2:30 - 4:00 pm Video Gold Medal Spine Session Foot and Ankle
Session
Session
4:30 pm General Body Meeting
 January 28th - Conference Day 2
Kaocon 2024 Day 2: 28 January 2024, Sunday
Sessions Verghese Chacko Hall K c Gopalakrishnan Hall K c Jacob Hall B k Singh Hall
8 - 11 am 8 - 11 am
8:00 am - 9: 30 am Faculty Gold Medal P G Gold Medal
Free Paper Session Free Poster Session
9: 30 am - 11:00 am Shoulder Scopy Session Hip Arthroplasty Session
11:00 am - 11: 30 pm Invited Talks Invited Talks
11. 30 pm - 1:00 pm Quiz Final
1:00 pm Valedictory Function Followed by Lunch
 26TH JANUARY
VERGHESE CHACKO HALL
PROF. PA ALEXANDER MEMORIAL CME OF KOA
INTRAARTICULAR FRACTURES - FUNCTIO SUPREMO
9:00 - 10:00 am - Session 1
Time Topic Speaker
9:00 am - 9:08 am Lobenhoffer approach in Posteromedial Plateau Fractures Dr Sibin Surendran
9:08 am - 9:16 am Column Concept Proximal Tibia Fracture and Applications Dr Yogeesh D Kamat
9:16 am - 9:24 am Posterolateral Tibial Fractures and Management with Frosche approach Dr Anil John
9:24 am - 9:52 am Complex Fractures Proximal Tibia -Algorithmic Approach Dr Mohamed Ashraf
9:52 am - 9:40 am Intraop Complications - Avoid the Expected and Treat the Unexpected Dr Murukanbabu L J
9:40 am - 10:00 am Panel Discussion Moderator: Dr Rajeev P B

10.00 - 10.20 am CME Inauguration

10:20 - 11:10 am - Session 2

Time Topic Speaker
10:20 am - 10:28 am Hoffa Fracture - Principles of Fixation Dr Sunil P P
10:28 am - 10:36 am Shwasbuckler approach and Applications Dr Mathunny Manesh Stephen
10:36 am - 10:44 am Complex Intrarticular Fracture Distal Femur – How to Solve Jig Saw Puzzle Dr R H Govardhan
10:44 am - 10:52 am The Medial Column in Distal Femur - Checkpoint Dr Krishnakumar C V
10:52 am - 11:10 am Panel Discussion Moderator: Dr Gokuldev

11:10 Am - 12:10 pm - Session 3

Time Topic Speaker
11:10 am - 11:18 am Basicervicalfracture - Devious Personality Dr. Samuel Chitharanjan
11:18 am - 11:26 am Ganz Approach – How to do ? Dr. R H Govardhan
11:26 am - 11:34 am Open Reduction Neck of Femur : Fixation Options and Principles Dr Shanavas Ek
11:34 am - 11:42 am Fns – Role and Status with Congeners Dr. Shyam Roy A S
11:42 am - 11:50 am Pipkin Fractures –How to Fix Safely Dr Jiss Joseph Panakkal
11:50 am - 12:10 pm Panel Discussion Moderator: Dr Sujay Nathan

12:10 - 1:10 pm - Session 4

Time Topic Speaker
12:10 pm - 12:18 pm Posterior Malleolus –Importance and Fixation Dr. Sreeganesh K
12:18 pm - 12:26 pm Talus Fracture –Art of Congruency Dr Dennis Jose
12:26 pm - 12:34 pm Tibial Plafond Fractures –Implant Choice and Rationale Dr Balu C Babu
12:34 pm - 12:42 pm Sinus Tarsi Approach –Role of Miss in Calcaneal Fractures Dr. Abdul Gafoor P M
12:42 pm - 12:50 pm Lisfranc Injuries –Art of Congruency Dr Nikhil Joseph Martin
12:50 pm - 1:10 pm Panel Discussion Moderator: Dr Arun Varghese
1.10 - 2.00 pm Lunch

2:00 - 2:50 pm - Session 5

Time Topic Speaker
2:00 pm - 2:08 pm Intraarticular Distal Radius Fractures - Emerging Concepts Dr Tom Jose
2:08 pm - 2:16 pm Fracture Scaphoid – Fixation with Vascularity Dr. Binoy P Sayujyanathan
2:16 pm - 2:24 pm Transcaphoid perilunate dissociation – Curative Approach Dr. Praveen Bharadwaj
2:24 pm - 2:32 pm Intra-articular Phalanx Fractures – Practioner desk Injury Dr. Manoj Haridas
Moderator: Dr Thomas Angelo,
2:32 pm - 2:50 pm Panel Discussion
Dr Sreekanth Raveendran

2:50 - 3:30 pm - Session 6

Time Topic Speaker
2:50 pm - 2:58 pm Radial Head Fractures – Management Principles Dr. Unnikrishnan J
2:58 pm - 3:06 pm Unhappy Triad Elbow – How to Manage? Dr Shibu R
3:06 pm - 3:14 pm Elbow Instability – Algorithmic Approach Dr. Rajesh Purushothaman
3:14 pm - 3:22 pm Intra-articular distal Humerus – Approach and Fixation Dr. Rajeev Rao M
3:22 pm - 3:30 pm Floating elbow injuries. How to manage? Dr Madan Mohan
3:30 pm - 3:50 pm Panel Discussion Moderator: Dr Satheesh Kumar S

3:50 - 4:50 pm - Session 7

Time Topic Speaker
3:50 pm - 3:58 pm Acromioclavicular Injuries – How to Stabilise? Dr. Sudheer U
3:58 pm - 4:06 pm Fracture Dislocation Proximal Humerus –How to Fix? Dr. Vinu Mathew Cherian
4:06 pm - 4:14 pm 4 Part Proximal Humerus Fracture – How to Fix? Dr. Prem Haridas Menon
4:14 pm - 4:22 pm Fracture Glenoid – Principles and Approach of Fixation Dr John T John
4:22 pm - 4:30 pm Floating Shoulder – Principles of Management Dr. Prathap Kumar
4:30 pm - 4:50 pm Panel Discussion Moderator: Dr Ayyappan Nair

5.30 pm Conference Inauguration

CONFERENCE INAUGURATION
26 January 2024, 5.30 PM Guest of Honour

CHIEF GUEST: SHRI. V. N. VASAVAN Dr. C.P. Vijayan

Pro-Vice Chancellor,
Hon’ble Minister for Ports and Co-Operation KUHS
Government of Kerala

7.00 pm Conference Dinner

Chithra
musical nite
 27TH JANUARY
conference day 1 : VERGHESE CHACKO HALL
8.00 - 9.00 am - FREE PAPERS
9.00 - 10.00 am - INVITED TALKS
Time Topic Speaker
9 am - 9.10 am Converting Evidence into Practice –The Art of Surfing and Choosing Prof. Gopinathan P
9.10 - 9.20 am Ponseti‘s Method – Legacy and Applications Dr Chandrababu K K
9.20 - 9. 30 am Biofilms and Implant Infections – The Silent Predator Dr Tigy Thomas Jacob
9. 30 - 9.40 am Challenges in Limb Salvage Surgery Dr Bhaskar Subin Sugath
9.40 - 9.50 am Ilizarov – My Journey with Healing Dr Vasudevan P N
9.50 - 10.00 am Post Traumatic Hip Arthroplasty – My Run Through the Decades Dr Ramesh Kumar Sen

10 - 11.30 am K o a Or ati o n s

Oration Topic Speaker

Dr K I George Memorial Oration Covering the Cracks - Ethics and Professionalism in Orthopaedics Dr Ramakrishnan S
Silver Jubilee Oration Why, when and how to Manage Rotator Cuff Tears ? Dr John T John
Prof. K C Gopalakrishnan Oration Operation of the Century in Gods Own Country Dr Bipin Theruvil

11.30 am - 1.15 pm Prof. Pk Surendran Goldmedal (8' + 2' discussion)

Topic Speaker
Perfect But Painful Tkr - The Role of Synovectomy in Total Knee Arthroplasty : A Prospective Non-Ran-
Dr Abdul Rahman
domisedanalysis of 50 Cases
Functional Outcome of Non Microsurgical Flap Covers for Fingertip Amputations – A Prospective Observa-
Dr Arun Ravindran
tional Study
Calcaneal Pulldown Technique - An Adjunct to Percutaneous Tendoachillestenotomy to Improve Lateral
Dr Joe Davis
Tibiocalcanealangle in Idiopathic Ctev - A Multicentric Study
Acl Deficient Knee with early Osteoarthritis: Outcomes of Simultaneous Acl Reconstruction with Medial
Dr Prannoypaul
Opening Wedge High Tibial Osteotomy
Comparative Analysis of Arthrolatarjet and Edenhybinette procedures for Anterior Shoulder Instability with
Dr Renjit John Mathew
Glenoid Bone Loss: A Retrospective Study
Assessing the Outcomes of Pelvic Sarcoma Surgeries: A Quaternary Center Experience Dr Sreerajrajan
Does Lateral Extra Articular Tenodesis Augmentation in Aclreconstruction in Selected Cases Reduces Graft
Dr Shinas B Salam
Failure

01.15 - 02.00 pm Lunch

2:00 pm - 2:30 Pm Invited Talks
Time Topic Speaker
2:00 pm - 2:10 pm Alignment Considerations in Tkr: The Robotic Way Dr Krishna Kiran E
2:10 pm - 2:20 pm Intraoperative Complications Bailout Dr Vijayamohan S
2:20 pm - 2:30 pm Mid Flexion Instability: Is the Solution Out Dr Dhanasekhara Raja
2:30 pm - 2.40 pm Complex Varus Primary Knee –Defect Management Dr Rex Chandrabose
02.30 - 04.15 pm Knee Plasty Session
Time Topic Speaker
Session 1
2.40 - 2.47 Match Implant to Anatomy Not Vice Versa Dr Mohammed Hasil
2.47 - 2.54 The Cr Knee – Is Debate Settled Dr Murukan Babu L J
2.54 - 3.01 Unicondylar Knee Plasty–How I Do It? Dr Jai Thilak
3.01 - 3.08 Stiff Knee - Take Down Dr Sameerali Paravath
3.08 - 3.15 Discussion
Session 2
3.15 - 3.22 My First 100 Knees – What I Learnt? Dr Bibu George
3.22 - 3.29 Patellar Replacement – Taboo or Necessity Dr Thadi Mohan
3.29 - 3.36 Balancing in Valgus Knee Dr Vinod Padmanabhan
3.36 - 3.43 Partial Arthritic Knee – Pandoras Box Dr Jacob Varghese
3.43 - 3.49 Discussion
Session 3
3.50 - 4.20 Panel Discussion Moderator – Dr Jijo Jose

conference day 1 - K C GOPALAKRISHNAN HALL

8 - 9 am Free paper session
9.0 - 10.0 am Invited Talks
Time Topic Speaker
9.00-9.10 Bihs – Novel Choice in Neck of Femur Dr P K Sundarraj
9.10-9.20 Managing Defects in Total Knee Replacement – My Experience Dr Gopinathan P
9.20-9. 30 Multiligamentinjuries – Middle Path Dr K N Subramanian
9. 30-9.40 Coxa Vara Correction – My Career Experience Dr Govardhan R H
9.40-9.50 Alignment Considerations in Ligament Injuries Dr Clement Joseph
9.50-10.00 My Journey with Infections and Nightmares Dr Sanoj Paulose

11.30 am –1.15 pm Knee Scopy sESSION

Time Topic Speaker
Session 1
11.30 - 11.37 Meniscal Root Tear Dr K N Subramanian
11.37 - 11.44 Meniscal Repair Techniques Dr Sibin Surendran
11.44 - 11.51 Pcl Reconstruction – How I Do It? Dr Khayas Omer Kunheen
11.51 - 11.58 Posterolateral Corner Injuries - How to resolve Dr Jyothiprasanth
11.58 - 12.05 Discussion
Session 2
12.05 - 12.12 Aci How I Do It? Dr Shammas B M
12.12 - 12.19 Pfi – Decision Making Dr Sujay Nathan
 12.19 - 12.26 Ancillary Acl injuries - The missed lesions Dr Rajanish R
12.26 - 12.33 Failed Acl – Way Out Dr Faizal Kareem
12.33 - 12.40 Discussion
Session 3
Moderator – Dr Unnikrish-
12.40 - 1.00 Panel Discussion
nan J , Dr Dileep S

01.15 - 02.00 pm LUNCH

2 – 2.30 pm Panel Discussion - Pg Teaching – Current Challenges And Solutions

Moderator - Prof P S John

Panelists
Prof. Dr R H Govardhan Prof. Dr Ramesh Kumar Sen
Dr Binoy S Prof. Dr Tigy Thomas Jacob
Prof. Dr Chandrababu C K Prof. Dr. Gopinathan P
Prof. Dr Rajagopalan N Prof. Dr Samuel Chitharanjan

2.30 - 4.15 pm KOA VIDEO GOLD MEDAL SESSION (5' + 2')

Topic Speaker
A Case of First Carpometacarpal Joint Arthritis Dr Suhail K
How to Track Your Wandering Patella – An Interersting Case Dr Khayas Omer Kunheen
Arthroscopic Double - Row Rotator Cuff Repair with Biceps Augmentation Dr Arun Mundakkal
Osteochondral Defect Talus; A Novel Technique to Sort Out Dr Jittu Alex
Endoscopic Posterior Cervical Laminoforaminotomy and Discectomy Dr Midhun Madhavan
Unilateral Biportal Endoscopic Lumbar Interbody Fusion Dr Janees M C
Intrafocal pinning in displaced Supracondylar Humerus Fracture in children - A Novel Technique Dr Mahesh S
Arthroscopic Bone Block Procedure for Shoulder Instabilities Dr Shinas S Salam
A Case of Neglected Posterior Dislocation with Rotator Cuff Tear Dr Ansari S
Principles of Arthroscopy, Practice in Spine – Results of Discectomy by Unilateral Biportal endoscopy (Ube)
Dr Arjun Mohan
Technique
 conference day 1 - K C jacob HALL
8-9 am Free papers
9.00-10.00 am KOA QUIZ PRELIMINARY
11.30 am –1.15 pm pelviacetabular session
Time Topic Speaker
Session 1
11.30 - 11.37 Percutaneous Fixation Techniques Dr Jiss Joseph Panakkal
11.37 - 11.44 Emergency Pelvic Stabilisation Dr Sreehari C K
11.44 - 11.51 Elderly Injuries – Fix or Conserve Dr Babu Joseph
11.51 - 11.58 Vertical Shear Injuries Dr Mathunny Manesh Stephen
11.58 - 12.05 Discussion
Session 2
12.05 - 12.12 Posterior Wall Fracture with Marginal Impaction – The Demon Dr Tony Kavalakkatt
12.12 - 12.19 Decision Making in Complex Acetabular Fractures Dr Ramesh Kumar Sen
12.19 - 12.26 Combined Acetabulum and Pelvic Injuries – The Whole Book Dr Ramesh Perumal
12.26 - 12.33 Pedaitric Pa Injuries - Protocols Dr Jose Thomas Pappanassery
12.33 - 12.40 Discussion
Session 3
Moderator – Dr Saji P O
12.40 - 1.00 Panel Discussion
Thomas, Dr Harikumar

01.15 - 2.00 pm Lunch

2:00 - 2:30 pm Invited Talks spine session
Time Topic Speaker
2:00 pm - 2:10 pm Endoscopic Spine Surgery: Complications and Challenges Dr Ranjith Unnikrishnan
2:10 pm - 2:20 pm Osteoporotic Spine Fractures – Current Concepts of Management Dr Venugopal Menon K
2:20 pm - 2:30 pm Approach to a Spine Lesion: Current Concepts Dr Ashok Ramakrishnan

2.30 –4.15 pm Spine session

Time Topic Speaker
Session 1
2.30 - 2.37 Adoloscent Scoliosis - How to correct? Dr Balaji Zachariah
2.37 - 2.44 Role of Navigation in Spine Dr Vinod V Rajan
2.44 - 2.51 Spondylodiscitis - Principles of Management Dr Nikhil K V
Dr Vivek Vincent
2.51 - 2.58 Cervical Myelopathy – Surgical Management
Valiyaveettil
2.58 - 3.05 Discussion
Session 2
3.05 - 3.12 Degenerative Spine Deformities when to Intervene Dr Ranjith Unnikrishnan
 3.12 - 3.19 Role of Biologics in Spine Surgery Dr Ranjit K R
3.19 - 3.26 Lumbar Canal Stenosis – Current Evidence Dr Suresh S Pillai
3.26 - 3.33 Fracture Lumbar Spine – Treatment Pearls Dr Sabari Gireesh
3.33 - 3.40 Discussion
Session 3
3.40 - 4.00 Panel Discussion Moderator –Dr Nikhil K V

conference day 1 - E C BABUKUTTY HALL

8-10 am Free papers
11.30 am –1.15 pm Paediatric Session
Time Topic Speaker
Session 1
11.30 - 11.37 Scfe Pinning Technique Dr Sreejith P K
11.37 - 11.44 Perthes Disease Current Concepts Dr Hitesh Hasmukhlal Shah
11.44 - 11.51 Ddh in Newborn - How to Contain Dr Easwar T R
11.51 - 11.58 Cerebral Palsy –Assessment and Principles of Management Dr Vinod Krishnan
11.58 - 12.05 Discussion
Session 2
12.05 - 12.12 Fracture Shaft of Femur – Age Wise Algorithm Dr Mathunny Manesh Stephen
12.12 - 12.19 Angular Deformities Knee - Approach Dr Ashwinkumar K
12.19 - 12.26 Distal Humerus Fractures Dr Cherian Kovoor
12.26 - 12.33 Msi in Children Dr Deny K Mathew
12.33 - 12.40 Discussion
Session 3
Moderator – Dr Cherian
12.40 - 1.00 Panel Discussion - The Limping Child
Kovoor, Dr Easwar T R

01.15 - 02.00 pm Lunch

2.00 –3.15 pm Hand Session
Time Topic Speaker
Session 1
2.00 - 2.07 Thumb Basal Joint Artritis Dr Ajeesh Shankaran
2.07 - 2.14 Thumb Ucl injuries Dr Gopalakrishnan M L
2.14 - 2.21 Endoscopic Cts Release Dr Praveen Bharadwaj
2.21 - 2.28 Discussion
Session 2
2.28 - 2.35 Metacarpal Fractures – Medicolegal Soup Dr Manoj Haridas
2.35 - 2.42 Scaphoid Nonunion – Solving the Waterloo Dr Binoy Sayujyanathan
 2.42 - 2.49 Tfcc Injuries – Art of Healing Dr Sreekanth Raveendran
2.49 - 2.56 Discussion
Session 3
Moderator – Dr Thomas
2.56 - 3.15 Panel Discussion – Proximal Interphalangeal Joint Injuries – Daily Bread
Angelo, Dr Arun Ravindran

3.15 – 4.30 pm Foot & Ankle Session

Time Topic Speaker
Session 1
3.15 - 3.22 Achilles Tendon – What's new? Dr Moidu Shameer
3.22 - 3.29 Ankle Arthroscopy - Indication Dr Abdul Gafoor P M
3.29 - 3.36 Ankle Sprain – How to Proceed? Dr Harish Chandran
3.36 - 3.43 Discussion
Session 2
3.43 - 3.50 Charcots – Management Overview Dr Dennis Jose
3.50 - 3.57 Adult Flat Foot – Pcfd overview Dr Sree Ganesh K
3.57 - 4.03 Ankle Fractures in Diabetics Dr Nikhil Joseph Martin
4.03 - 4.10 Discussion
Session 3 Missed Injuries
4.10 - 4.30 Panel Discussion Moderator –Dr Balu C Babu

conference day 1 - B K SINGH HALL

8 - 10 am Prof. P V Padmanabhan nair memorial POSTER GOLD MEDAL

Orthotech Workshop
future Dimensions Of Orthopedic Technology
Time Topic Speaker
11.29 - 11.45 3D Printing – A Boon to Orthopedics Dr Ramesh Sen
11.45 - 12.00 3D Application in Orthopedics Dr Vikash Jain
12.00 - 12.15 3D in Onco Orthopedics Dr Abhijit Salunke
12.15 - 12.40 Ar/Vr & Robotics Dr Manish Shah
12.40 - 12.45 Ar/Vr & Robotics Dr Tarandeep Singh Gill
12.45 - 1.15 Q/A Session

1.15 - 20.00 pm Lunch

Afternoon Session
2.00 - 3.00 pm Orthotech Workshop

Gowry Lakshmi
musical dhamakka
live
 conference day 2 - VERGHESE CHACKO HALL
8 - 9.30 am prof Venugopalan Nair Gold Medal competition

Title Author
Revisiting the Importance of Remplissage procedure in Treatement of Recurrent Dislocation Shoulder Dr John T John
Anatomical Repair of Syndesmotic Injury - A Paradigm Shift : Functional Outcome of Different Fixation
Dr Gokul Dev
Techniques With/With Out Anatomical Repair
Surgical Management of Nerve Sheath Tumors in and Around Spine and their Results Dr Suresh S Pillai
Low Cost Local Antibiotic Delivery in Infected Diaphyseal Fractures Dr Jijugeorge
Microwave Ablation for Osteoid Osteoma: Efficacy and Safety in a Retrospective Analysis of 24 Cases Dr Dijoedavis
Enigma of Hip Dysplasia Missed, Misplaced At 18 Months : Surgical Outcome of 19 Cases Follow up Study Dr Mathunny Manesh Stephen
Endoscopic Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion with Cannulated Titanium Cage and Mis Stabilisation
Dr Faizal M Ikbal
Under Epidural Analgesia.
Total Knee Arthroplasty in Valgus Knee – Lateral Parapatellar Approach Vs Medial Parapatellar Approach Dr Sajjad S

9.30 –11.00 am Shoulder Scopy session

Time Topic Speaker
Session 1
9. 30 - 9.37 Anchors in Shoulder –Choice and Art Dr Pradeep Kocheeppan
9.37 - 9.44 Cuff Tear with Frozen Shoulder Dr Schiller Jose
9.44 - 9.51 Partial Rotator Cuff – Current Practise Dr Anoop S Pillai
9.51 - 9.58 Subscapularis Tears Dr Prathap Kumar
9.58 - 10.05 Discussion
Session 2
10.05 - 10.12 Arthroscopic Latarjet – How I Do It? Dr Ayappan Nair
10.12 - 10.17 Superior Capsular Reconstruction Dr Sundarrajan
10.17 - 10.24 Bankarts Repair – Tips Tricks Dr Mahesh Krishnan
10.24 - 10.31 Remplissage – Indications Technique Dr Harish Chandran
10.31 - 10. 38 Discussion
Session 3
10. 38 - 11.00 Panel Discussion – Massive Rotator Cuff Tears Moderator Dr Sujit Jos

11.00 -11:30 am Invited Talks

Time Topic Speaker
11:00 - 11:10 am Ascending to Arthroscopy – Learning Curve and Beyond Dr S.R. Sundararajan
11:10 - 11:20 am Sports Medicine: Functio Supremo Dr Clement Joseph
11:20 - 11:30 am Bony Erosions in Shoulder Instability Dr M Shyam Sundar

11.30 - 01.00 pm Dr Paulose Chacko Memorial Quiz

Quiz Master : Dr. Rajeev P B, Dr. James C. George
 conference day 2 - K C GOPALAKRISHNAN HALL
8 - 9.30 am Prof. KC JACOB GOLD MEDAL SESSION for Postgraduates

TOPIC speaker
Comparative an alytical study of biological properties of mesenchymal stem cells isolated from iliac crest bone
Dr Goutham Santhosh
graft and graft obtained using reamer irrigator aspirator (ria) for clinical translational regenerative orthopaedics
Anterior tibial translation in the sagittal plane and its implications in meniscus repair , a prospective study Dr Jittu Alex
Minimally invasive vs Extensile lateral approach in Sanders type iii intra-articular calcaneum fractures - a
Dr Meenakshy Nair
prospective randomised comparative study
Functional outcome of triangular fibrocartilage complex injury treated by sugar tong splint and early hand therapy Dr Nitheesh Chandran
Unveiling the power of denosumab in osteoporosis - exploration of its impact on alleviation of bone pain
Dr Vysakh PP
and functional outcome
Functional outcome assessment of ultrasound guided minimally invasive carpal tunnel release Dr Anupam Sudeep
Study the outcomes of proximal fibular osteotomy in medial compartment oa of the knee Dr Raphael Puthukkadan
Dr Shobit Joseph
Transosseous repair of massive cuff tears
Kunnamkottu

9.30 –11.00 am Hip Plasty Session

Time Topic Speaker
Session 1
9. 30 - 9.37 LLD in THR – Achieving Balance Dr Krishna Kiran E
9.37 - 9.44 Articulating Surfaces – Current Trends Dr Premkumar V
9.44 - 9.51 Protrusio acetabuli - How to achieve a stable cup? Dr Pradeep Punnoose
9.51 - 9.58 Proper Cup Placing Dr Prince Shanavas Khan
9.58 - 10.05 Discussion
Session 2
10.05 - 10.12 Revision Stems –Technique And Pearls Dr Bipin Theruvil
10.12 - 10.17 ETO – How I Do It? Dr Muhammad Nazeer
10.17 - 10.24 Ankylosed Hip Take Down Dr Kailas Viswanath
10.24 - 10.31 Recurrent Dislocator Dr Yogeesh D Kamat
10.31 - 10. 38 Discussion
Session 3
Moderator –Dr Murukan
10. 38 - 11.00 Panel Discussion
Babu L J

11.00 - 11:30 am Invited Talks

Time Topic Speaker
11:00 - 11:10 am Periprosthetic Fractures - The Way Out Dr Dhanasekara Raja
11:10 - 11:20 am Spino Pelvic Alignment In Total Hip Replacement Dr Anil Thomas Oommen
11:20 - 11:30 am Managing Defects In THR Dr Krishna Kiran E
 conference day 2 - K C Jacob Hall
08.00 - 11.00 am Free papers

conference day 2 - B K Singh Hall

08.00 - 11.00 am Free posters

valedictory function
01.00 pm Valedictory Function
02.00 pm Lunch

Parking Area:  St.Johns Vallara Puthen Church Ground

 New Nazareth Road Ground
Parking 2 location
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 ORGANIZING TEAM – KOACON 2024
Organising Chairman : Prof. Tomichan M.C. – 9447018569
Organising Secretary : Dr. Rajesh V. – 9446676767
Organising Treasurer : Dr. Samson Samuel – 9446343327
Organising Co-Chairman : Dr. Jijo Jose – 9447131979
Organising Joint Secretary : Dr. Mithun Joy Kattoor – 9747002550
IT : Dr. Ganesh Kurmar J.R - 9447031953
Public Relation : Dr. Mathew K M Puthiyidom – 9447230386
Patrons : Prof. Abraham Jose, Prof. P.S. John, Prof. Tiji Thomas Jacob, Prof. Samuel Chithranjan,
Prof. Reji Varghese, Prof. M.A. Thomas, Prof. George Thomas, Prof. John George,
Prof. Narayan T. K., Dr. Premachandran
Scientific Committee : Dr. Muralikrishnan N. – 9447088420
Dr. Kiran R., Dr. Sujith Mathew Issac, Dr. Anil John, Dr. Anand K.S., Dr. Murukan Babu,
Dr. James C. George, Dr. Jerry George, Dr. Rajeev P. B., Dr. Sujith S. Mathunni,
Dr. Vinoo Mathew Cherian
KOACON EXPO/Trade : Dr. Georgy J. Kuruvila – 9048922498
Dr. Thomas Angelo, Dr. Mathew K.M.
Registration : Dr. Jinny John – 9496323211
Dr. Shibu John Varkey, Dr. Biju Sebastian, Dr. Mathew P. Thomas, Dr. Renju, Dr. Deny,
Dr. Jose George, Dr. Sudheesh Kumar, Dr. Ann, Dr. Manju G. Pillai,
Dr. Shajimon Samuel, Dr. Nishara M.S.
Travel & Accommodation : Dr. Mithun Joy Kattoor – 97470 02550
Dr. Varkey Kulanghara, Dr. Allen Mathew, Dr. Dibin K. Thomas, Dr. Alwin Savio,
Dr. Jose George, Dr. Arun Ravi, Dr. George, Dr. Varkey, Dr. Ajay Alex
Food & Beverages : Dr. Samson Samuel – 9446343327
Dr. Anil John, Dr. Pradeep Mathew, Dr. Gijo Paul, Dr. Jinu John, Dr. Aby Mathew,
Dr. Babu Sebastian, Dr. Leeshand Thankan, Dr. Sebastian Mathew,
Dr. Deepak Joseph Chazhikadan, Dr. Haridas P.G.
Entertainment : Dr. Abijit Radhakrishnan – 9446334939
Dr. Ganesh Kumar, Dr. Jojy Joshuva, Dr. Sam Scaria, Dr. Tils P. Mathew,
Dr. Paul Babu, Dr. Mathew Kiran, Dr. Tony Thomas
Memento & Certificates : Dr. Jinny John - 94966323211
Dr. Balavishnu, Dr. Jayakrishnan S.
Venue : Dr. Jerry Mathew, Dr. Jefferson, Dr. Alex Muttathupadam, Dr. Nithin P. Thomas,
Dr. Nitheesh N.B., Dr. Varghese Thomas, Dr. Sijo Sebastian, Dr. Surjith A.K.
KOA Cricket : Dr. John Joseph – 9995060002
Dr. Varkey Kulangara, Dr. Aneesh Varkey, Dr. Bijumon, Dr. Shinto,
Dr. Joseph Pullathu, Dr. Denny Kurian Mathew
Advisory Committee : Dr. Thomas Mathai, Dr. Thomas Philip, Dr. Benjamin George, Dr. O. T. George,
Dr. Boban Joseph, Dr. Abraham P. Sam, Dr. Jagadeesh Kumar P. N., Dr. Kurian Philip,
Dr. James Mathew C., Dr. Mathew M.P., Dr. M.N. Santhoshkumar, Dr. Sreekumar,
Dr. Varkey, Dr. Jolly Varghese, Dr. Padmakumar C., Dr. Sherry Varghese
Overseas Coordinators : Dr. Shibu Varghese, Dr. Dileep Issac, Dr. Mathew Philip, Dr. Shiby, Dr. Naveen,
Dr. Oommen Mathew, Dr. Siby Mathew
CTOS : President - Dr. Mathew K M Puthiyidom
Secretary - Dr. Georgy J Kuruvila
Treasurer - Dr. Thomas Angelo
 Kerala Orthopaedic Association

Dr Tajan P.J. Dr Antony Joseph Thoppil Dr Jiju A. Nuuman Prof. Aneen N Kutty
President (KOA) Hon. Secretary (KOA) Hon. Treasurer (KOA) President (Elect)

Organizing Committee

Dr Tomichan M.C. Dr Rajesh V. Dr Samson Samuel Dr Muralikrishnan N. Dr Kiran R

Organising Chairman Organising Secretary Organising Treasurer Scientific Chairman Scientific Co-Chairman

Central Travancore Orthopaedic Society

Dr Mathew K.M. Puthiyidom Dr Georgy J. Kuruvilla Dr Thomas Angelo Skariah

President Secretary Treasurer

National Faculty
Dr R H GOVARDHAN DR RAMESH KUMAR SEN DR REX CHANDRABOSE
DR YOGEESH D KAMAT DR KRISHNA KIRAN E DR. HITESH HASMUKHLAL SHAH
DR P DHANASEKARA RAJA DR. M SHYAM SUNDAR DR K N SUBRAMANIAN
DR. CLEMENT JOSEPH DR S.R. SUNDARARAJAN DR RAMESH PERUMAL
DR. ANIL THOMAS OOMMEN DR PRADEEP MATHEW POONNOOSE DR PRAVEEN BHARDWAJ
PROF DR RAJAGOPALAN N Dr. Abhijeet Salunke Dr tarandeep singh gill
Dr Vikash Jain Dr Manish Shah

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