Launches of new technology and live surgeries mark Day one
NewZNew (Chandigarh) : 1st Elite Arthroplasty Congress 2015, organized by Max Elite Institute of Orthopedics and Joint Replacement took off today at Hotel JW Marriott here. One of its kind event in the field of Arthroplasty includes participation of over 300 Arthroplasty surgeons besides designer surgeons of latest implants which were launched for the first time at the conference. The implants were not just launched for the first time in north India but demonstrated to participating delegates through live surgeries.
Beginning early morning, the day one covered 12 sessions on topics ranging from new advancements in Arthroplasty, insights on various procedures and new practices. Theme of the Congress is ‘Human care built on Technology’. Early in the day, there was highly engaging panel discussion on the topic ‘Tips for primary Total Knee Replacement’. Renowned Arthroplasty surgeons including Dr. Wolfgang Klauser, Francesco Falez, A Pispati , Akhil Dadi, Nilen Shah and IPS Oberoi. The panelists shared tips and discussed various facts about total knee replacement surgery.
Dr. Manuj Wadhwa, Director and Head, Max Elite Institute of Orthopedics and Joint Replacement, Mohali and also the Course Director of the Congress, while speaking on the occasion said, “It is our privilege to organise International Congress on Arthoplasty in this part of the country. We are honored to have designer surgeons and international faculty members of repute from across the world with us here.”
“Besides providing an exposure to latest technological advancement, it is great opportunity for Arthroplasty surgeons to exchange ideas, deliberate on various topics and discuss new practices. Indian medical practitioners are known world over for their core competency, domain knowledge and expertise in their respective field. We feel that this initiative will further enhance their knowledge base besides contributing to the overall growth of the field of Arthroplasty.
The inaugural day of the conference marked two implant launches namely ‘3D Knee’, a high flexion total knee replacement and ‘Short Modular Femoral’ (SMF) Hip System that enables patient to walk on the same day while providing the stability of the traditionally longer, more invasive implant. Both of these implants were launched for the first time in India and demonstrated live through surgeries. Besides, a revolutionary technique, ‘Persona Knee’, which provides uncompromising fit and intuitive alignment accuracy was showcased. Designer surgeon, Dr. Wolfgang Klauser, who is the brain behind the technology demonstrated the techniques to participating delegates through a live surgery.
Dr. Wadhwa, is a reputed name in the field who is spearheading the entire event. With advancement in medical field, the reach has increased immensely but the enhancing longevity is the need of hour. The conference focuses on exactly that as the experts and doctors talk about how advanced technology in medical science can bring in long lasting implants which also ensure less bone loss and early recovery of patients.