THE FINAL SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMME: IORACON-2011

DAY 1: 9th Saturday, April, 2011

08.00-08.35 Registration /Breakfast

Session : I

8.35-09.00 Introduction and overview on orthopaedic Rheumatology : Evidence based

approach to Chondroprotection : Past, Present and the emerging trend:
Dr Bhaskar Borgohain, NEIGRIHMS, OrganizingSecy.IORACON 2011

9.00-09.20 Rheumatological orthopaedic management: The current Indian Scenario:

Dr. Manish Khanna, Secy Gen. IORA
(Moderators: Brig.Dr. A.P.Mohanty VSM, Commandant M.H., Shillong,
Dr. E.K.Singh Sr. Orthopaedic Surgeon, Shillong)

9.20-09.40 IORA Oration: Prof P.K.Dave, Professor of Orthopaedics & Former

Director, AIIMS

9.40-10.00 Surgical options in Orthopaedic Rheumatology: Prof. Santanu Lahkar,

Assam Medical College, Dibrugarh

10.00-10.20 Role of Tribology lab and engineering principles in understanding Joint

Disorders: Dr.S.Kanagaraj, IIT,Guwahati
10-20-10.30 Metabolism in health and disease: Dr. Bipul Borthakur, Assam Medical
College, Dibrugarh
Newer modes of therapy in RA: Brig.Dr. A.P.Mohanty, VSM,
MH,Shillong
Moderators: Dr. B.Borgohain, Dr.Manish Khanna, Dr. W.
Sutnga)Cartilage

10.30-10.50 Interactive session with Break

Session : II CME Lectures

10.50-11.10 Management of arthritic disorders in remote areas: the Challenges and

Pitfalls: Prof.S.S.Jha, President IORA.
(Moderators: Dr.Ashok Tyagi, Dr. Gyaneswar Tonk)

11.10-11.35 Practice of Rheumatology: the North-East Scenario: Dr Molly Thabah,

11.35-12.00 NEIGRIHMS
Red flags in connective tissue disorders : Dr Mahendra Kudchadkar
( Moderator: Dr Rashna Dass, Dr. Sharat Agarwal, Dr. K.G.Lynrah)
12.00-12.20 Interactive session with participants: Dr. E.K.Singh, Kamber
Clinic(Shillong)

12:20-13.00 LUNCH

13.00-13.10 The Role of Imaging technology in Rheumatology: Prof.R.Bhalla, Sir

Ganga Ram Hospital ,Delhi
13.10- 13-50 Panel Discussion 
Assimilating Medical & Surgical Rheumatology :Both sides of the coin

Moderators: Prof. Kabul Ch. Saikia, Dr. E.K.Singh

Panelists: Prof. R Bhalla, Brig. A.P.Mohanty, Prof Anil Mahanta, Dr
Rashna Dass,

13.50-14.10 Surgical Management of Spine Problems in Ankylosing Spondilitis:

Dr. K.L.Kalra, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital ,Delhi
14-10-14-20 "Multimodal approach to OA Knee-An Overview": Dr Manish Khanna, SGPGI.Lucknow
( Moderators: Dr. M. Kudchadkar & Prof. R. Bhalla)

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

Patna

14.40-15.00 Joint restoration surgeries in arthritic disorders: An overview:

Prof.A.K.Singh, RIMS,Imphal
(Moderators : Dr A.C.Bordoloi, Dr.S.K.Bhuyan)

15.00-15.15 Interactive session with participants: Facilitator Dr. M. Kudchadkar,

President, Goa Orthopaedic association

15.15-15-45 Break

15-45-16.00 Formulating the Best therapeutic approach in RA as the primary provider:

Prof. Anil Mahanta, Gauhati Medical College

16.00-16.15 Trends in Management of Juvenile RA: The Indian Scenario: Dr.Rashna

Dass, NEIGRIHMS
(Moderators: Dr. D.Phanbuh, Dr. Valencia Myrboh)

16.15-16.30 Parasitic infestations and its significance in the etiopathogenesis and management
of Rheumatoid arthritis: Prof. G. N.Khare, IMS-BHU,Varanasi
16.30-17.00 Management of early RA - G.K.MChand.
( Moderators: Prof K.C.Saikia, Prof. G. N.Khare, Brig. A.P.Mohanty)

DAY 2: April 10th , 2011

Session : I
8.30-09.30 IORA Gold Medal Session
- 25 years of Personal experience on tuberculosis of foot bone: Dr Vijay Khariwal
- Feasibility study on carbon nanotubes and UHMWPE nanocomposite for
acetabular cup in THR. P.S.Ramasrikanth, IIT(G)
- MOWO of tibia using AO device in varus knee in an adolescent girl: A case
study on the first case in the NER: its planning and outcome: Dr B.Borgohain
- A curious case of CRMO: Dr Jerrison Bareh
- How do we diagnose & manage RA on OPD basis: Dr Nasim Akhtar
- SONK of Knee: A case report & Review of literature: Dr Tashi Khongla
- Osteochondral talar /ankle lesions: Dr Parag Gogoi
- Ocular manifestation in Rheumatoid diseases : Dr.Gitupom Bordoloi
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Chair: Dr. Manish Khanna, Secy. Gen IORA
Judges: Prof K.C.Saikia, Brig. A.P.Mohanty, Prof. Sudhir Kumar &
Dr. K.L.Kalra

9.30-9.45 Ankylosing Spondylitis- Limitations of current treatment and future

directions: Prof. Sudhir Kumar,Delhi
9.45-10.00 Prevention of deformity in Arthritic disorders: Dr.Madhu Chandra
(Moderators: Dr Sanjay Keshkar, Dr Sudhir Warrier)

10:00-10:20 Break

10.20-10.30 Managing Ankylosing Spondylitis from orthopaedic perspective:

Dr. K.L.Kalra, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi
10-30-10-50 Scope of Nanotechnology in Joint and Cartilage restoration: Dr.Utpal
Borah, IIT(G)

10.50-11.10 Hand surgery options in RA: Dr. Sudhir Warrier, Lilavati Hosp. Mumbai

11.10-11.20 Joint replacement in arthritic disorders -Triumph & Challenges: Dr.

S.K.Bhuyan , GMC,Guwahati
11.20-11.30 Minimally invasive surgeries in arthritic disorders: Dr. Bhaskar Borgohain
(Moderators:Prof. G. N.Khare, Dr.Madhu Chandra, Dr.Rashna Dass)

11.30-12.10 Myths and realities in Management of Gout : Dr.K.G.Lynrah,

NEIGRIHMS
(Moderator: Brig. A.P.Mohanty, Dr. E.K.Singh)

12.10-12.30 Interactive session with the participants: Dr. Sudhir Warrier, Lilavati
Mumbai

Session : II

12.30-13.00 Lunch

13.00-13.20 Rehabilitation challenges in RA: Dr.Valencia Myrboh, Civil Hospital,

 Shillong

13.20-14.00 Brainstorming Session/Focused Group Discussion

Minimally Invasive Techniques in joint disorders:
Facilitator: Prof Sudhir kumar , Dr.G.S.Borgohain
Experts :Prof R.Bhalla, Dr. Sudhir Warrier, Prof.S.S.Jha, Prof A.K.Singh,
Prof. Anil Mahanta

14.00-14.20 Surgical options for Chondroprotection: Dr. G.S.Borgohain, Jorhat

Medical College

14.20-14.40 Analgesia Challenges in arthritis associated pain: Dr. B.K.Biswas,

NEIGRIHMS
(Moderators: Dr.S.K.Bhuyan, Dr. K.G.Lynrah, Dr. W. Sutnga)

14.40-15.00 Valedictory function

INVITATION
Inaugural function of IORACON-2011
The 3rd National Congress on Orthopaedic Rheumatology
Organized by NEIGRIHMS, Deptt. of Orthopaedics

Date: 9th April 2011

Venue: NEIGRIHMS Auditorium (Near administrative block)
Time: 6.00 pm - 7.45 pm

Dignitaries

 Member (Planning Commission): Chief Guest

 Prof Dr P.K.Dave, Padmashree
Former Director AIIMS, IORA Oration High Dignitary
 Sri U.K.Sangma, IAS :
Secretary, North East Council, Guest of Honour
 Dr. Ratnesh Kumar,
Director, NIOH (Kolkata): Special Guest
 Prof Dr M.E.Yeolekar,
Director NEIGIHMS, Chief Patron
 Prof Dr S S Jha
President IORA
The Programme

6.00 pm: Introduction and welcoming of the Guests by organizing committee

6-16pm: Opening remarks by Dr.M.E.Yeolekar, Director NEIGRIHMS
6-26 pm: Welcome address by Organizing Secy.
6.36 pm: Welcome song by MBBS Students
6-46 pm: Formal inauguration by Chief Guest: Lighting of the lamps
6-56 pm: Words from IORA President
7-10 pm: Words from the Guest of Honour
7-20 pm: Release of the Souvenir by Prof. P.K.Dave & Speech
7.35 pm: Speech by the Chief Guest
7.45 pm: Vote of thanks by organizing committee
7.45-8.15 pm: Short cultural programme representing The North-East

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Dear Sir/Madam,
You are most cordially invited to join us during the inauguration, cultural programme & the
Dinner,

Sincerely,

Prof. Sanatanu Lahkar Dr. Bhaskar Borgohain

Organizing Chairman Organizing Secretary

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8.15-8-30 pm: Interaction with media for Advocacy: President & Secretary IORA
8.30pm onwards: Inaugural Dinner at Institute Guest House
Attention: attendance strictly by invitation