THE SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMME *

DAY 1: 9th Saturday, April, 2011

08.00-08.35 Registration /Breakfast

Session : I

08.35-09.00 Introduction and overview: Dr. Bhaskar Borgohain , Organizing Secy.IORACON 2011

09.00-09.20 The Present Indian Scenario of Rheumatological Practices: Dr. Manish Khanna, Secy Gen. IORA

09.20-09.40 Surgical options in Orthopaedic Rheumatology: Prof. Shantanu Lahkar

09.40-10.00 Cartilage Metabolism in health and disease: Dr. Bipul Borthakur

10.00-10.30 Interactive session with the participants: Facilitator Dr.S.K.Mahendra

10.30-10.50 Break

Session : II CME Lectures

10.50-11.20 Management of arthritic disorders in remote areas: the Challenges and Pitfalls: Prof.S.S.Jha

11.20-12.00 Practice of Rheumatology: the North-East scenario: Dr. B.P.Chakraborty/ Dr Molly Thabah
Red flags in connective tissue disorders : Dr Mahendra Kudchadkar

12.00-12.20 Interactive session with participants

12:20-13.00 LUNCH

13.00-13.50 Panel Discussion 

Assimilating Medical & Surgical Rheumatology :Both sides of the same coin
Moderators: Brig. Dr. Ved Chaturvedi, Dr.G.S.Kulkarni, Pof.Shantanu Lahkar
Panelists: Prof. M.S.Dhillon, Prof. Kabul Saikia, Dr. Manish Khanna, Dr. Pradip Kr. Sarma,
Dr Bhaskar Borgohain

13.50-14.20 Principles of management of osteoarthritis in younger individuals: Dr.G.S.Kulkarni

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

14.40-15.00 Joint replacement in arthritic disorders-Triumph & Challenges: Prof.A.K.Singh

15.00-15.15 Break

15.15-15-45 Interactive session with participants

15-45-16.15 Formulating the Best therapeutic approach in immune mediated arthritis: Brig. Dr. Ved Chaturvedi.

16.15-17.00  Evidence based approach to Chondroprotection : Past, Present and the emerging trend: Dr. M.P.Das

DAY 2: April 10th , 2011

Session : I

08.30-09.30 Release of Scientific Souvenir by Special Guest

Video presentation on Osteoarthritis by Secy, IORA followed by Free Paper Presentations

09.30-10.00 Joint restoration surgeries in arthritic disorders- An overview: Prof. R.K.Baruah

Minimally invasive surgeries in arthritic disorders: Prof. M.S.Dhillon
 10:00-10:20 Break

10.20-10.50 Managing the Extra-articular manifestation in RA: Dr.Molly Thabah

10.50-11.10 Prevention of deformity in Arthritic disorders: Dr.Madhu Chandra

11.10-11.30 Rehabilitation challenges in RA: Dr.Valencia Myrboh

Hand surgery options in RA: Prof.Anil Mahanta

11.30-12.10 Myths and realities in Management of Gout : Dr. Sanjib Kakati

12.10-12.30 Interactive session with the participants

Session : II

12.30-13.00 Lunch

13.00-13.20 Scope of biotechnology and nanotechnology in joint and cartilage restoration: Dr.Utpal Borah, IIT(G)

13.20-14.00 Brainstorming Session/Focused Group Discussion

Minimally Invasive Techniques in joint disorders:
Facilitator: Dr.G.S.Borgohain

Experts :Dr.G.S.Kulkarni,Prof.S.S.Jha, Prof. R.K.Baruah, Prof. A.K.Singh, Prof. Anil Mahanta, Dr. E.K.Singh

14.00-14.20 Newer modes of therapy in AS and RA: Dr. Pradip Kr. Sarma

14.20-14.40 Trends in Management of Juvenile RA in Indian Scenario: Dr.RashnaDass

14.40-15.00 Role of Tribology lab and engineering principles in understanding Joint Disorders: Dr.S.Kanagaraj

15.00-15.20 Analgesia Challenges in arthritis associated pain: Dr. Sanjib Kakati

15.20-15.40 Valedictory function and interaction with media for advocacy

* Tentative

9th April 2011

6.30 pm - 7.45 pm: Formal Inauguration and Cultural programme

Introduction and welcoming of the Guests: Compeer

Welcome address by Organizing Secy.
Opening remarks by Director NEIGRIHMS
Formal inauguration by the Chief Guest: Lighting of the lamps
Speech from Organizing Chairman
Words from IORA
Speech by Chief Guest
Vote of thanks
8.15 pm onwards: Inaugural Dinner
10th April 2011 8.00 am – 8.30am: Breakfast
12.20 pm – 13.00 pm: Lunch
15.20-15.40 pm- Valedictory function and interaction with media for advocacy