DAY 1: FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2026
07:00 ONWARDS REGISTRATION - Driveway
07:30 - 08:30 BREAKFAST ICL SESSIONS - FIRST FLOOR (MEETING ROOMS)
ICL 1: Distal Radius Fractures - Decision Making Through Cases HALL C
Convenor: Dr. Sudhir Warrier
Faculty: Dr. Anil Bhat, Dr. Warid Altaf, Dr. Abhijeet Wahegaonkar,
Dr. Ashok Ghodke
Introduction & Session Overview: Dr. Sudhir Warrier
Closed Reduction - Success vs Failure: Dr. Sudhir Warrier
K-wire Fixation - Success vs Failure: Dr. Anil Bhat
Volar Plate Fixation - Success vs Failure: Dr. Warid Altaf
Dorsal Plating - Success vs Failure: Dr. Ashok Ghodke
The Ulnar Side - Open vs Arthroscopic Management:
Dr. Abhijeet Wahegaonkar
Interactive Discussion: All Faculty
ICL 2: Tibial Plateau Fractures -
Managing Posteromedial and Posterolateral Fragments HALL D
Convener: Dr. Rajendra Chandak
Faculty: Dr. Chetan Pradhan, Dr. Gurinder Bedi, Dr. Swapnil Kothadia,
Dr. Jignesh Pandya, Dr. Sachin Kale
Understanding Posterior Column Anatomy & Fracture Patterns (8 min):
Dr. Chetan Pradhan
• 3-column concept (Luo classification)
• CT-based evaluation
Posteromedial Tibial Plateau Fractures (8 mins): Dr. Gurinder Bedi
Posterolateral Tibial Plateau Fractures (8 mins): Dr. Swapnil Kothadia
Combined Posteromedial + Posterolateral Injuries (8 mins): Dr. Jignesh Pandya
Complications, Pitfalls & How to Avoid Them (8 mins): Dr. Sachin Kale
Case-Based Panel Discussion (10 mins): Dr. Rajendra Chandak
Take-Home Messages (3 mins): Dr. Rajendra Chandak
ICL 3: Getting it right the first time - Proximal Humerus fractures HALL E
Convenor: Dr. Nilesh Kamat
Faculty: Dr. Shirish Pathak, Dr. Sangeet Gawhale, Dr. Ishan Shevate,
Dr. Ashutosh Ajri
Identifying fracture patterns and adequacy of reduction to prevent varus
collapse (10 mins): Dr. Sangeet Gawhale
Greater tuberosity fractures - is screw fixation enough? (10 mins):
Dr. Ashutosh Ajri
DAY 1: FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2026
Posterior fracture dislocations - Tips to get it right (10 mins):
Dr. Ishaan Shevate
Comminuted 4-part fractures - When to fix / when to replace? (10 mins):
Dr. Shirish Pathak
Case discussions (20 mins): Dr. Nilesh Kamat
ICL 4: Monteggia Lesion - Early and Late HALL F
Convenors: Dr. Sandeep Patwardhan, Dr. Jayanth Sampath
Faculty: Dr. Mandar Agashe, Dr. Sanika Rapole, Dr. Ashish Ranade
Understanding Monteggia Lesions - Classification, missed injuries, pitfalls in
diagnosis (10 mins): Dr. Ashish Ranade
Early Monteggia - Getting It Right the First Time - Principles of reduction,
fixation strategy, avoiding failure (10 mins): Dr. Jayanth Sampath
Missed / Neglected Monteggia Lesions - Pathoanatomy, challenges,
decision-making (10 mins): Dr. Mandar Agashe
Reconstruction Strategies in Late Cases - Ulnar osteotomy, radial head
reduction, ligament reconstruction (10 mins): Dr. Sandeep Patwardhan
Case-Based Discussion (20 mins): Dr. Sandeep Patwardhan
ICL 5: Posterior Wall Acetabular Fractures -
Reduction, Buttress Fixation, and Pitfalls HALL H
Convenor: Dr. Abhay Elhence
Faculty: Dr. Dinesh Kale, Dr. Nikhil Shah, Dr. Srinivas Kasha
Types of Posterior Wall fractures: Dr. Abhay Elhence
Reduction techniques for posterior Wall fractures: Dr. Dinesh Kale
Posterior Marginal Impaction - Identification and management:
Dr. Srinivas Kasha
Don’ts in Posterior Wall fracture management: Dr. Nikhil Shah
Cases
a) Postero- superior wall # Dr. Srinivas Kasha
b) Comminuted PW # Dr. Dinesh Kale
c) Irreducible # Dislocation - Mx Strategy: Dr. Nikhil Shah
d) Lost wire / Lost screw technique for PW fractures: Dr. Abhay Elhence
ICL 6: Femoral Neck Fractures in Young Adults -
Achieving Stable Fixation and Preventing AVN HALL I
Convenor: Dr. Ashok Gavaskar
Faculty: Dr. Navin Thakkar, Dr. Brad Petrisor, Dr. Wasudeo Gadegone
Introduction: Dr. Ashok Gavaskar
Closed and percutaneous reduction techniques. How I do it and how I know it
is right? (7 mins): Dr. Wasudeo Gadegone
DAY 1: FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2026
Open reduction - How I do it? My choice of approach, tools and techniques (7
mins): Dr. Brad Petrisor
Fixation of a young FNF - One construct for all or is it fracture specific? (7
mins): Dr. Naveen Thakkar
Case based discussion (10 min each): Dr. Ashok Gavaskar,
Dr. Wasudeo Gadegone, Dr. Navin Thakkar
Myth busters - Rapid fire Q&A: Dr. Ashok Gavaskar and other faculty
08:45 - 10:45 S1: SHOULDER & HUMERUS HALL A
Convenors: Dr. Nilesh Kamat, Dr. Shirish Pathak
08:45 - 09:45 Live Surgery*
Surgeons: Dr. Shailesh Pai, Dr. Chetan Puram
Surgery Moderator (OT): Dr. Atul Patil
Surgery Moderators (Hall): Dr. D. D. Tanna, Dr. Rajiv Raj Choudhry,
Dr. Madhav Khadilkar, Dr. Ishan Shevate
Sx 1: Complex proximal humerus fracture with compromised medial hinge
Sx 2: Fracture dislocation shoulder - Fixation
Sx 3: Lateral end Clavicle Fractures: AC Joint Disruption - Hook Plate Fixation
09:45 - 10:45 Masterclass
Panel: Dr. Shirish Pathak, Dr. Gurinder Bedi,
Dr. Vijay Kakatkar, Dr. Ashutosh Ajri, Dr. Sachin Kale
Alternate Reality for Proximal Humerus Fractures
Intramedullary nail - Fracture patterns where it works and where it fails
(6 mins): Dr. Nilesh Kamat
Locking plate for proximal humerus fractures - When it fails and when it wins
(6 mins): Dr. Shirish Pathak
Surgical TechniCuts (5 mins each)
Tuberosity handling - Sutures, positioning, fixation sequence (5 mins):
Dr. Ashutosh Ajri
Minimally Invasive Endobutton Fixation for Acute Acromioclavicular Joint
Injuries and Lateral Clavicle Fractures (5 mins): Dr. Ishan Shevate
Red & Black Flags: Varus collapse, tuberosity failure, stiffness, nerve injury -
Case Discussions (20 mins): Dr. Nilesh Kamat
PTOC Critical Checklist: Before Closure in Proximal Humerus Fractures (5 mins):
Dr. Shirish Pathak
Summary: Take home messages (5 mins): Dr. Nilesh Kamat
10:45 - 12:40 S2: ELBOW AND FOREARM
Convenor: Dr. Sangeet Gawhale
10:45 - 11:40 Live Surgery*
Surgeons: Dr. Chetan Pradhan, Dr. Ajith Kumar, Dr. Atul Patil
Surgery Moderator (OT): Dr. Shailesh Pai
*Surgeries as per availability of cases
DAY 1: FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2026 HALL A
Surgery Moderators (Hall): Dr. Sanjay Dhar, Dr. Vikas Agashe
Sx 1: Complicated Intercondylar Distal Humerus Fracture
Sx 2: Elbow fracture dislocation (terrible triad pattern)
11:40 - 12:40 Masterclass
Panel: Dr. Brad Petrisor, Dr. Navin Thakkar,
Dr. Dheeraj Attarde, Dr. Chetan Puram, Dr. Rajiv Raj Choudhary
Alternate Reality Session (6 mins each)
Options for Coronal Plane fractures of distal humerus: Dr. Brad Petrisor
C3 TY Elbow Fractures - Options: Dr. Rajiv Raj Choudhary
Keynote 1: Fracture dislocation of Elbow - Mistakes we still make in 2026
(12 + 3 mins): Dr. Sangeet Gawhale
Red & Black Flags: Instability, stiffness, fixation failure, ulnar neuropathy -
Case based discussion (20 mins): Dr. Rajendra Chandak
PTOC Critical Checklist: Before Closure in distal humerus fractures (5 mins):
Dr. Rajendra Chandak
Summary: Take home messages (5 mins): Dr. Sangeet Gawhale
12:40 - 12:50 INAUGURATION & LAMP LIGHTING
Dr. K. H. Sancheti, Dr. Parag Sancheti, Dr. Brad Petrisor,
Dr. Chetan Pradhan, Dr. Atul Patil, Dr. Chetan Puram,
Dr. Sandeep Patwardhan, Dr. Sachin Tapasvi, Dr. Warid Altaf,
Dr. Kaustubh Shende, Dr. Neeraj Bijlani, Dr. Arjun Viegas,
Dr. Hrushikesh Saraf, Dr. Ashok Shyam
12:50 - 13:05 PTOC FIRST CUT: PRODUCT LAUNCH SESSION
Convenors: Dr. Parag Sancheti, Dr. Sandeep Patwardhan
Launch of “Beginner Guide to Proximal Tibia Fracture”:
Dr. Sachin Kale, Dr. Ashok Shyam
Launch of Book "Infection after Fracture”: Dr. Vikas Agashe, Dr. Anand Thakur
13:00 - 13:30 LUNCH BREAK (PRE-RECORDED SURGERIES OF PTOC 2025)
4 Surgical Techniques (10 mins each)
• Fixation of Lisfrancs Fracture dislocation: Dr. Chetan Pradhan
• Trimalleolar ankle fracture fixation: Dr. Sampat Dumbre Patil
• Non Union Distal Femur Fracture : Dr. D. D. Tanna
• Proximal Tibia Fracture Fixation : Dr. Atul Patil
13:30 - 14.15 TRAUMA BLUEPRINT SYMPOSIUM 1
FRI [Fracture Related Infection]: The Decisive Surgeon — Diagnose Right.
Debride Hard. Stabilise Early
Convenor: Dr. Vikas Agashe
Faculty: Dr. Roger Rojas Sayol, Dr. Aditya Menon, Dr. Mangal Parihar,
Dr. Lokesh Naik
Definition and Pathogenesis of Fracture-Related Infection (6 mins):
Dr. Vikas Agashe
The Checklist while dealing with FRI (7 mins): Dr. Aditya Menon
DAY 1: FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2026 HALL A
Multidisciplinary Approach and Treatment of Fracture-Related Infection
(10 min): Dr. Roger Rojas Sayol
Case-Based Discussion: What Would You Do Now? (20 mins): Dr. Vikas Agashe
• Early infection with stable implant - DAIR vs Implant Removal
• Delayed infection with implant instability - Decision
• Chronic infection with non-union
14:15 - 16:00 S3: WRIST AND HAND FRACTURES
Convenor: Dr. Sudhir Warrier
14:15 - 15:15 Live Surgery*
Surgeons: Dr. Anil Bhat, Dr. Warid Altaf, Dr. Abhijeet Wahegaonkar
Surgery Moderator (OT): TBA
Surgery Moderators (Hall): Dr. Brad Petrisor, Dr. Gurinder Bedi,
Dr. Ashok Ghodke
Sx 1: Complex intra-articular distal radius fracture
Sx 1: Scaphoid non-union with carpal instability
15:15 - 16:00 Masterclass
Panel: Dr. D. D. Tanna, Dr. Sanjay Dhar, Dr. Ashok Ghodke,
Dr. Gaurav Sharma, Dr. Harshad Argekar
Alternate Reality Session (6 mins each)
When an associated ulnar styloid injury matters versus when it does not:
Dr. Sudhir Warrier
Comminuted Distal Radius: One plate vs multiple plate: Dr. Harshad Argekar
Surgical TechniCuts (5 mins)
Central Axis Guidewire Placement in Scaphoid Fixation - True scaphoid views
and wire control: Dr. Ashok Ghodke
PTOC Critical Checklist: Before Closure in Distal Radius fractures (5 mins):
Dr. Sudhir Warrier
Red & Black Flags: Malunion, tendon rupture, CRPS, loss of reduction (20 mins):
Dr. Sudhir Warrier
Summary: Take home messages (5 mins): Dr. Sudhir Warrier
16:00 - 16:30 PTOC KEYNOTE SESSION 1 (15 MINS EACH; 12 MINS TALK + 3 MINS Q&A)
Convenor: Dr. Sandeep Patwardhan
Panel: Dr. G. S. Kulkarni, Dr. Sanjay Dhar, Dr. B. Shivashankar
Keynote 2: Periprosthetic Fractures of Distal femur: Dr. Sachin Tapasvi
Keynote 3: Precision Failures - Where Decision-Making Breaks Down in Trauma
Surgery - Thinking out of the box on table: Dr. D. D. Tanna
16:30 - 18:15 S4: PELVI ACETABULUM
Convenor: Dr. Abhay Elhence
*Surgeries as per availability of cases
DAY 1: FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2026 HALL A
16:30 - 17:30 Live Surgery*: Complex Pelviacetabular Surgery - ORIF
Surgeons: Dr. Atul Patil, Dr. Srinivas Kasha
Surgery Moderators (OT): Dr. Chetan Puram
Surgery Moderators (Hall): Dr. Ashok Gavaskar, Dr. Nikhil Shah, Dr. Dinesh Kale
17:30 - 18:15 Masterclass
Panel: Dr. Brad Petrisor, Dr. Srinivas Kasha, Dr. Dinesh Kale,
Dr. Ashok Gavaskar, Dr. Nikhil Shah
Alternate Reality Session (6 mins each)
Approach Choice: The Wrong Door Creates the Wrong Surgery
• Kocher-Langenbeck versus anterior approaches - Pattern-based
triggers: Dr. Nikhil Shah
• Combined approaches versus single exposure - When each becomes
necessary: Dr. Srinivas Kasha
Surgical TechniCuts (5 mins each)
Safe Surgical Dislocation: Dr. Ashok Gavaskar
Percut column screws - Anterior and posterior: Dr. Dinesh Kale
Red & Black Flags: Malreduction, nerve injury, heterotopic ossification:
Dr. Abhay Elhence
PTOC Critical Checklist: Before Closure in acetabulum fractures:
Dr. Abhay Elhence
Summary: Take home messages: Dr. Abhay Elhence
18.15 - 19.00 TRAUMA-X: COMPLICON SESSION 1
High-Consequence Errors in Orthopaedic Trauma: Short Case Exposures
(5 cases in 30 min, 6 min each)
Convenor: Dr. Chetan Pradhan
Panel: Dr. D. D. Tanna, Dr. B. Shivashankar, Dr. Vikas Agashe,
Dr. Mangal Parihar, Dr. Samarth Mittal, Dr. Narayan Karne
19:00 - 20:00 FIRE SIDE CHATS IN THE HALL
A. Excellence in Rural Orthopaedic Practice - Delivering High-Quality Trauma
Care with Limited Resources: Dr. Wasudeo Gadegone, Dr. Vijay Kakatkar
B. Life Beyond the Operating Room - Creativity, Reflection, and Longevity in
Surgical Careers: Dr. Mangal Parihar, Dr. Anil Bhat, Dr. Vaibhav Bagaria
C. Zindagi Na Milegi Dobaara!!: Dr. D. D. Tanna, Dr. Sudhir Warrier
D. Finding the Right Mentor - How Young Surgeons Should Choose Guidance:
Dr. Sandeep Patwardhan, Dr. Nikhil Shah, Dr. Jayanth Sampath
E. Optimising Professional Finances in an exploitative corporate scenario:
Dr. Sachin Kale, Dr. Neeraj Bijlani
F. Complications that Teach you Life Lessons:
Dr. Sanjay Dhar, Dr. Parag Sancheti, Dr. Vikas Agashe
*Surgeries as per availability of cases
DAY 1: FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2026 HALL A
18:45 - 19:30 WORKSHOP DEMONSTRATIONS X 6
FNS Wx: Dr. Chetan Pradhan
TFNA Wx: Dr. Atul Patil
VA - LCP: Dr. Warid Altaf
Multilock: Dr. Ajith Kumar
FRN: Dr. Sachin Kale
LDRS: Dr. Chetan Puram
20:00 ONWARDS DINNER
DAY 1: FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2026 HALL B (GROUND FLOOR)
09:15 - 09:45 BHAYANAK CASES: INTERNATIONAL (15 MINS EACH CASE)
Convenors: Dr. Mangal Parihar, Dr. Neeraj Bijlani
Faculty: Dr. Brad Petrisor, Dr. Roger Rojas Sayol
09:45 - 11:00 BHAYANAK CASE: HIP
Convenors: Dr. Neeraj Bijlani, Dr. Navin Thakkar
Faculty: Dr. Brad Petrisor, Dr. Roger Rojas Sayol, Dr. Samarth Mittal
11:00 - 12:00 SURGICAL SCHOOL: HAND
Convenors: Dr. B. Shivashankar, Dr. Warid Altaf
Faculty: Dr. Sudhir Warrier, Dr. Ashok Ghodke, Dr. Anil Bhat
Corrective osteotomy for Malunion distal radius: Dr. Anil Bhat
External fixator distal radius: Dr. Sudhir Warrier
Dorsal plating for distal end radius fractures: Dr. Ashok Ghodke
Percutaneous HCS fixation for acute scaphoid fractures: Dr. Warid Altaf
12:00 - 13:00 SURGICAL SCHOOL: SHOULDER
Convenors: Dr. B. Shivashankar, Dr. Ishan Shevate
Faculty: Dr. Nilesh Kamat, Dr. Shirish Pathak, Dr. Shailesh Pai, Dr. Ashutosh Ajri
Arthroscopic GT fracture fixation: Dr. Ashutosh Ajri
Reverse for comminuted Proximal Humerus fracture in elderly: Dr. Nilesh Kamat
Multiloc nailing in a 4-part fracture proximal humerus: Dr. Shailesh Pai
Percutaneous Fixation of comminuted Fracture Dislocation of Proximal
Humerus: Dr. Vijay Kakatkar
13:00 - 13:30 LUNCH SYMPOSIA: KCI
13:30 - 14:30 SURGICAL SCHOOL: KNEE
Convenors: Dr. B. Shivashankar, Dr. Swapnil Kothadia, Dr. Rajeev Raman
Faculty: Dr. Navin Thakkar, Dr. Samarth Mittal, Dr. Ashok Gavaskar
Suprafibular approach for proximal tibia: Dr. Navin Thakkar
PLC injury - Dark side of knee - How I manage: Dr. Rajeev Raman
Retrograde nail with locking attachment washer for C3 distal femoral fracture:
Dr. Ashok Gavaskar
Frosch approach - Managing coronal split of lateral tibial plateau:
Dr. Ashok Gavaskar
Modified Oblique Lobenhoffer approach for Posterior condyle of tibial plateau:
Dr. Swapnil Kothadia
MIPPO approach for PCL Avulsion fixation: Dr. Swapnil Kothadia
14:30 - 15:30 DEEP DIVE SESSION 2: FEMORAL NECK FRACTURES
Convenors: Dr. Ashish Phadnis, Dr. Gaurav Sharma
Faculty: Dr. G. S. Kulkarni, Dr. Navin Thakkar, Dr. Wasudeo Gadegone
DAY 1: FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2026 HALL B (GROUND FLOOR)
15:30 - 16:30 BHAYANAK CASE SESSION 1: KNEE FRACTURES
Convenors: Dr. Neeraj Bijlani, Dr. Vaibhav Bagaria
Faculty: Dr. Jignesh Pandya, Dr. Swapnil Kothadia,
Dr. Lokesh Naik, Dr. Ajith Kumar
16:30 - 17:30 TED TALKS
15 mins each (12 mins talk + 3 mins Q & A)
Convenor: Dr. Sandeep Patwardhan
Panellists: Dr. D. D. Tanna, Dr. Parag Sancheti, Dr. Vaibhav Bagaria
Social Media for Orthopaedics - Boon or Bane?: Dr. Jayanth Sampat
Why are you working so hard - Money? Fame? Insights into a Surgeons Mind:
Dr. Sachin Tapasvi
Navigating Efficiency in busy OPD: Dr. Rajendra Chandak
Orthopaedic organizations - Do they really impact the Orthopaedic
community or are just goal post for select few: Dr. Navin Thakkar
17:30 - 18:30 PTOC THINK TANK SESSION 1: DO CONFERENCE ENHANCE SKILLS OR ARE
JUST SOCIAL GATHERING
Convenor: Dr. Sandeep Patwardhan
Panellists: Dr. Sudhir Warrier, Dr. Shailesh Pai, Dr. Sanjay Dhar,
Dr. Sachin Tapasvi, Dr. Navin Thakkar, Dr. Rajeev Raman
DAY 1: FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2026 HALL C (BUSINESS CENTER)
09:00 - 10:00 FREE PAPER SESSION 1 (5 MINS + 2 MINS DISCUSSION)
Convenor: Dr. Bhavika Mehta
Panellists: Dr. Dheeraj Attarde, Dr. Ashok Ghodke, Dr. Lokesh Naik
Radiological and Surgical Predictors of Failure in Proximal Femoral Nailing for
Intertrochanteric Fractures - A Retrospective Outcome Analysis:
Dr. Thuntapuram Karthik
My Experiences with 100 Cases of Tibial Fractures Treated by Dr Thakur
Innovative Technique of Suprapatellar Nailing of Tibia:
Dr. Ramesh Chandra Thakur
Prospective Comparative Evaluation of Arthroscopic Inside-Out Versus
All-Inside Meniscus Repair: Dr. Sahil Shinde
Headless Precision - Functional Recovery and Early Return to Activity
Following Retrograde Intramedullary Fixation of Metacarpal Fractures Using
Headless Cannulated Screws - A Multicenter Cohort Study: Dr. Bhavika Mehta
Functional Outcomes of Valgus Osteotomy in Young Patients with
Intracapsular Neck of Femur Fracture: Dr. Faiz Ahmad Usmani
A Comparative Analysis of Clinical and Functional Outcomes Between
Peroneus Longus and Hamstring Tendon Grafts in ACL Reconstruction:
Dr. Mayur Rajesh Patil
Management of Infected Non-union of Long Bones Using Antibiotic
Cement-Coated Intramedullary Nails: Dr. Mohd Shahzad Ghazi
The Use of Suture Tape Through a Single Tunnel to Fix PCL Avulsion Fracture of
Tibia via Arthroscopy - A Case Series of 16 Patients: Dr. Nishant Anilkumar Patil
10:00 -11:30 IMPLANTOLOGY 1: IMPLANTOLOGY MASTER SESSION
Convenors: Dr. Rajendra Chandak, Dr. Ashish Phadnis, Dr. Anand Thakur
Pune Trauma Course - Advanced Orthopaedic Module
10:00 -10:45 Implantology: Distal Radius Fractures
Convenor: Dr. Rajendra Chandak
Introduction & Overview (3 mins)
Fracture Pattern & Implant Selection in Distal Radius Fractures (7 mins):
Dr. Rajendra Chandak
Fracture Classification & Implant Decision-Making (7 mins): Dr. Warid Altaf
Volar Locking Plates - Workhorse Implant (7 mins): Dr. Anand Thakur
Managing Complex & Intra-articular Fractures (7 mins): Dr. Anil Bhat
Complications, Implant Failures & How to Avoid Them (7 mins):
Dr. Ashok Ghodke
Panel Discussion (10 mins): Dr. Rajendra Chandak
Rapid Fire Interactive Session with Faculty
DAY 1: FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2026 HALL C (BUSINESS CENTER)
10:45 -11:30 Implantology: Tibial Plafond Fractures
Moderator: Dr. Swapnil Kothadia
Introduction (5 mins)
Reduction Tools & Techniques in Pilon Fractures (10 mins): Dr. Swapnil Kothadia
Choosing Plates in Tibial Plafond Fractures (10 mins): Dr. Jignesh Pandya
Articular Reduction Pearls & Fixation Strategy (10 mins): Dr. Rajendra Chandak
Panel Discussion (10 mins): Dr. Rajendra Chandak
Rapid Fire Interactive Session with Faculty
Interactive Case-Based Discussion
11:30 - 12:30 SURGICAL SCHOOL ELBOW
Convenor: Dr. Abhijeet Wahegaonkar
Faculty: Dr. Ashok Ghodke, Dr. Gaurav Sharma, Dr. Ashok Gavaskar
12:30 - 13:00 LUNCH SYMPOSIA
13:30 - 14:30 BHAYANAK CASE SESSION 1 - FOOT & ANKLE FRACTURES
Convenors: Dr. Harshad Argekar, Dr. Neeraj Bijlani
Faculty: Dr. Rajiv Raj Choudhry, Dr. Sampat Dumbre Patil,
Dr. Abhijit Bandopadhaya, Dr. Girish Motwani
Complex Midfoot Injury - An Enigma: Dr. Abhijit Bandyopadhyay
Managing open grade 3 - Maisonneuve ankle fracture dislocation:
Dr. Girish Motwani
14:30 - 16:00 BEGINNERS GUIDE SESSION: PROXIMAL TIBIA FRACTURES
Convener: Dr. Sachin Kale
Faculty: Dr. Anand Thakur, Dr. Vijayanand Lokhande, Dr. Lokesh Naik,
Dr. Ajit Chalak
14:30 - 14:35 Introduction: Dr. Sachin Kale
14:35 - 14:45 Role of Classification in Proximal Tibia Fractures Treatment:
Dr. Lokesh Naik, Dr. Harshad Argekar
14:45 - 14:55 Implantology: Dr. Anand Thakur
14:55 – 15:05 Decision Making: Dr. Vijayanand Lokhande
15:05 – 15:15 Surgical Approaches: Dr. Sachin Kale
15:155 – 15:30 Plating in Proximal Tibia: Dr. Lokesh Naik
15:30 - 15:45 Role of Ring Fixator in Proximal Tibia Fracture: Dr. Ajit Chalak
15:45 - 16:00 Case Discussion: Dr Anand Thakur, Dr. Sachin Kale, Dr. Vijayanand Lokhande,
Dr. Lokesh Naik, Dr. Ajit Chalak
16:00 - 17:00 BHAYANAK CASE: SHOULDER
Convenors: Dr. Ashutosh Ajri, Dr. Neeraj Bijlani
Faculty: Dr. Shailesh Pai, Dr. Ajith Kumar, Dr. Sanjay Dhar, Dr. Nilesh Kamat
Peri prosthetic fracture of the humerus following a reverse shoulder
replacement: Dr. Nilesh Kamat
4-part fracture proximal humerus: Dr. Sanjay Dhar
4 + 4-part fracture proximal humerus: Dr. Shailesh Pai
DAY 1: FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2026 HALL C (BUSINESS CENTER)
17:00 - 18:00 FITNESS LEAGUE
Faculty: Dr. Shailesh Hadgaonkar, Dr. Shirish Pathak,
Dr. Sampat Dumbre Patil, Dr. G. S. Kulkarni
My Perspective of Perspective: Dr. Sampat Dumbre Patil
(Foot & Ankle Surgeon)
* Rethinking fitness in a busy surgical life
* Practical mindset shifts
My Routine / My Daily Life: Dr. Shirish Pathak (Arthroscopic Surgeon)
* Structured daily fitness habits
* Consistency vs intensity
Cycle / Sports / Endurance – My Balance: Dr. Shailesh Hadgaonkar
(Spine Surgeon)
* Integrating endurance sports with surgical practice
* Injury prevention & longevity
My Life, My Fitness: Dr. G. S. Kulkarni (Legendary Orthopaedic Surgeon)
* Lifelong discipline
* Wisdom on sustaining physical & mental fitness
Panel Discussion
* Real-world challenges in maintaining fitness
* Work-life balance in orthopaedics
* Audience interaction and Q&A
DAY 1: FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2026 HALL D (MEETING ROOM 5, FIRST FLOOR)
10:00 - 11:00 D. D. TANNA GOLD MEDAL PAPER
Convenors: Dr. Darshan Sonawane, Dr. Gaurav Sharma
Panellists: Dr. D. D. Tanna, Dr. Nikhil Shah, Dr. Abhijeet Bandyopadhyay
Scaphoid Non-union Treated with Tricortical Iliac Crest Grafting and Headless
Compression Screw Fixation - A 32-Patient Prospective-Retrospective Case
Series with Functional and Radiographic Outcomes: Dr. Ayush Vijay Kale
Is Single-Stage Fixation Superior? A Comparative Study of Antibiotic
Cement-Augmented Internal Fixation versus Staged External Fixation in Open
Tibial Fractures: Dr. Rohit Yadav
High Energy Open Log Splitter Injuries of Ankle (HEOLIA) Managed by
Orthoplastic Approach - Outcome Analysis and Risk Mitigation:
Dr. Roopesh Kumar
Single-Stage Definitive Fixation for Floating Hip Injuries: Evaluating Functional
Outcomes and Complications: Dr. Bhavika Mehta
Outcome of Induced Membrane Technique in Reconstruction of Open Distal
Femur Fractures with Bone Defects - A Case Series: Dr. Yash Mudhale
Management of Infected Non-union of Femur Diaphysis by Acute Docking and
Intrinsic Stability Using Limb Reconstruction System (LRS): Dr. Ajit Chalak
Pure Superior Wall Fracture of Acetabulum - Insights into a Rare and Complex
Fracture Pattern: Dr. Soham Shrikant Ranade
Novel Technique for Distal Interlocking Screw Insertion (DISI) in Femur Shaft
Fractures - Bypassing the Perfect Circle Method: Dr. Dushyant Vasisht
11:00 - 12:00 DEEP DIVE SESSION 1: INFECTED NON-UNIONS
Convenors: Dr. Aditya Menon, Dr. Lokesh Naik
Most Challenging cases: Dr. Mangal Parihar, Dr. Vikas Agashe,
Dr. Roger Rojas Sayol
Infected Non-Union Femur in Osteopetrosis: Dr. Vikas Agashe
Septic Non-Union Tibia: Dr. Roger Rojas Sayol
Infected Nus - Best treatment for bloated egos: Dr. Mangal Parihar
12:00 - 13:00 AASI SESSION 1
Convenors: Dr. Hrushikesh Saraf, Dr. Arjun Veigus
13:30 - 14:30 PTOC PODCAST 1
Convenor: Dr. Tanmay Athawale, Dr. Tejas Gandhi
14:30 - 16:00 QUIZ PART 1
Quiz Masters: Dr. Neeraj Bijlani, Dr. Bhavika Mehta
16:00 - 17:00 WOUND CARE AND FLAPS
Convenors: Dr. Kaustubh Shende, Dr. Swapna Athawale
17:00 - 18:00 PTOC PODCAST 2
Convenors: Dr. Tanmay Athawale, Dr. Tejas Gandhi
DAY 2: SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2026 HALL A
07:30 - 08:30 BREAKFAST SESSION (ICLS x 6) - FIRST FLOOR (MEETING ROOMS)
ICL 1: Distal Tibia (Pilon) Fractures - Staged Management and Articular
Reconstruction
Convenor: Dr. Rajendra Chandak
Faculty: Dr. Navin Thakkar, Dr. Brad Petrisor, Dr. Ashok Gavaskar,
Dr. Gurinder Bedi, Dr. Samarth Mittal
Concept & Classification: Dr. Navin Thakkar
Soft Tissue & Timing: Dr. Gurinder Bedi
Approaches - AM, AL: Dr. Ashok Gavaskar
Approaches - PM AND PL: Dr. Samarth Mittal
Fixation strategies (ORIF vs Ex-fix): Dr. Gurinder Bedi
Complications & outcomes: Dr. Brad Petrisor
Q&A
ICL 2: Subtrochanteric Femur Fractures -
Achieving Stable Fixation in Difficult Patterns
Convenor: Dr. B. Shivashankar
Faculty: Dr. Wasudeo Gadegone, Dr. Ajith Kumar, Dr. Dinesh Kale,
Dr. Ashish Phadnis, Dr. Sachin Kale
Introduction to ICL (5 mins): Dr. B. Shivashankar
Case Discussion (10 min): Dr. Sachin Kale, Dr Ashish Phadnis
Patient positioning for surgery. # table/ lat Pros and cons (5 mins):
Dr. B. Shivashankar
Choice of Implants – Intra / extra medullary. And Place of Condylar blade plate
in high subtrochanteric and reverse oblique fractures (5 mins):
Dr. Wasudeo Gadegone
Entry point and issues of improper entry (5 mins): Dr. Ajith Kumar
Augmentation methods (5 mins): Dr. Dinesh Kale
Role of Distraction in delayed fixation (5 mins): Dr. Sachin Kale
MIPPO - PFP: Dr. Dinesh Kale
Case discussion (5 min each): Dr. B. Shivashankar, Dr. Wasudeo Gadegone,
Dr. Ajith Kumar, Dr. Dinesh Kale
Concluding remarks: Dr. B. Shivashankar
ICL 3: Phalanx Masterclass
Convenor: Dr. Sudhir Warrier
Faculty: Dr. Warid Altaf, Dr. Anil Bhat, Dr. Abhijeet Wahegaonkar,
Dr. Ashok Ghodke
Introduction & Framework: Dr. Sudhir Warrier
Conservative Treatment – Success vs Failure: Dr. Sudhir Warrier
DAY 2: SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2026 HALL A
Mallet Finger & Jersey Finger: Dr. Ashok Ghodke
Phalanx Fractures – Transverse vs Spiral/Oblique: Dr. Abhijeet Wahegaonkar
Acute PIP Joint Injuries: Dr. Anil Bhat
Metacarpal Fractures: Dr. Warid Altaf
Open Interactive Discussion + Key Takeaways: All Faculty
ICL 4: Infected Non-Unions -
Diagnosis, Surgical Strategy, and Implant Decisions
Convenor: Dr. Aditya Menon
Faculty: Dr. Vikas Agashe, Dr. Mangal Parihar, Dr. Chetan Puram, Dr. Ajit Chalak,
Dr. Roger Rojas Sayol
Why Microbial Diagnosis is non-negotiable (10 mins): Dr. Vikas Agashe
How I debride an Infected Non-union (10 mins): Dr. Mangal Parihar
Managing bone defect with bone transport technique (10 mins):
Dr. Roger Rojas Sayol
Peri articular Infected non-unions - Management strategies (10 mins):
Dr. Chetan Puram
Interactive Case Discussions (20 mins): Dr. Ajit Chalak
1. Infected non-union of distal tibia with broken plate
2. Proximal tibial infected non-union with exposed bone
3. Midshaft tibial infected non-union with exposed bone - Avoiding the Flap
ICL 5: Talar Neck and Body Fractures
Convenor: Dr. Girish Motwani
Faculty: Dr. Srinivas Kasha, Dr. Harshad Argekar, Dr. Abhijit Bandyopadhyay,
Dr. Milind Gajewar
“Neck Under Pressure” – Decoding talar neck fractures - Mechanics,
classification & patient counselling (8 mins): Dr. Srinivas Kasha
“Body Talks” – CT-driven understanding of talar body fractures & surgical
planning (8 mins): Dr. Harshad Argekar
“Fix It Right” – Surgical approaches, fixation strategies & avoiding lethal
mistakes (8 mins): Dr. Abhijit Bandyopadhyay
”When Things Go Wrong” – AVN, arthritis & salvage pathways in talus injuries
(8 mins): Dr. Milind Gajewar
“Talus in Real Life” – Case-based dilemmas - Panel discussion (20 mins):
Dr. Girish Motwani
Panellists: All faculty
DAY 2: SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2026 HALL A
ICL 6: Physeal Injuries
Convenor: Dr. Sandeep Patwardhan
Faculty: Dr. Jayanth Sampath, Dr. Sanika Rapole, Dr. Ashish Ranade,
Dr. Mandar Agashe
ICL: Physeal Injuries – Getting It Right Early, Managing It Late
Fundamentals of Physeal Injuries – Growth plate biology, Salter-Harris
classification, prognosis indicators (10 mins): Dr. Jayanth Sampath
Acute Physeal Injuries – Principles of Management – Reduction techniques,
fixation strategies, avoiding growth disturbance (10 mins): Dr. Mandar Agashe
Complications & Growth Disturbance – Physeal arrest, deformity progression,
early detection (10 mins): Dr. Ashish Ranade
Management of Established Deformities – Guided growth, corrective osteotomy,
timing and planning (10 mins): Dr. Sandeep Patwardhan
Case-Based Discussion (20 mins)
Case Presentation: Dr. Sandeep Patwardhan
Discussion Focus:
* Early red flags and missed signs
* Decision-making in acute setting
* Prevention of growth-related complications
* Management strategies for established deformities
Panel: All Faculty
08:35 - 08:45 Post Operative X- ray presentation of Previous Days Surgeries: Dr. Warid Altaf
08:45 - 10:30 S5: ANKLE & FOOT FRACTURES
Convenor: Dr. Dhaval Desai
08:45 - 09:45 Live Surgery*
Surgeons: Dr. Chetan Pradhan, Dr. Sampat Dumbre Patil
Surgery Moderators (OT): Dr. Chetan Puram
Surgery Moderators (Hall): Dr. Brad Petrisor, Dr. Gurinder Bedi,
Dr. Abhijit Bandyopadhyay
Sx1: Lisfranc’s Fracture Fixation (50 mins)
Sx 2: Trimalleolar with posterior malleolus + syndesmosis
09:45 - 10:30 Masterclass
Panel: Dr. Sangeet Gawhale, Dr. Ashish Phadnis, Dr. Ashok Gavaskar,
Dr. Abhijit Bandyopadhyay, Dr. Girish Motwani
Alternate Reality for ankle and subtalar Fractures
Syndesmosis - Screw vs suture-button + malreduction avoidance (6 mins):
Dr. Brad Petrisor
Surgical TechniCuts (5 mins each)
Posterior malleolus - Postero medial approach (6 mins): Dr. Sangeet Gawhale
Trimalleolar fractures - Use of the medial posteromedial (5 mins):
Dr. Ashok Gavaskar
*Surgeries as per availability of cases
DAY 2: SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2026 HALL A
Red & Black Flags: Fibular shortening, syndesmotic malreduction, ignored
posterior malleolus (20 mins): Dr. Dhaval Desai
PTOC Critical Checklist: Before Closure in Trimalleolar ankle fractures (5 mins):
Dr. Girish Motwani
Summary: Take home messages (5 mins): Dr. Dhaval Desai
10:30 - 12:30 S6: PROXIMAL TIBIA
Convenor: Dr. Rajiv Raj Choudhry
Live Surgery*
Surgeons: Dr. Swapnil Kothadia, Dr. Chetan Pradhan, Dr. Jignesh Pandya
Surgery Moderators (OT): Dr. Chetan Puram
Surgery Moderators (Hall): Dr. Navin Thakkar, Dr. Ajith Kumar
Sx1: Realignment of Proximal Tibia Intrarticular Non-Union / Malunion
Sx 2: Posterior Tibial Condyle Fracture Fixation
11:30 - 12:30 Masterclass
Panel: Dr. Brad Petrisor, Dr. Vijay Kakatkar, Dr. Rajendra Chandak,
Dr. Vikas Agashe, Dr. Atul Patil, Dr. Samarth Mittal
Alternate Reality for Proximal Tibia Fractures
Going behind the tibia for coronal splits (6 mins): Dr. Atul Patil
One Bow two arrows - One implant for proximal and distal tibia (6 mins):
Dr. Samarth Mittal
Surgical TechniCuts (5 mins each)
Rationale for use of rim plates in proximal tibia fractures (5 mins):
Dr. Ashok Gavaskar
Keynote 4: Evolution of Understanding of Proximal Tibia Fractures in last 10 years
(12 + 3 mins): Dr. Brad Petrisor
Red & Black Flags: Articular depression, Meniscus interposition,
Malreduction (20 mins): Dr. Rajiv Raj Choudhry
PTOC Critical Checklist: Before Closure in Proximal Tibia Fractures (5 mins):
Dr. Rajendra Chandak
Summary: Take home messages (5 mins): Dr. Rajiv Raj Choudhry
12:30 - 13:00 LUNCH BREAK (PRE-RECORDED SURGERY)
Nailing for Proximal Humerus fractures: Dr. Shailesh Pai
Complex IT Fracture Fixation: Dr. B. Shivashankar
Scaphoid Fracture Fixation: Dr. Warid Altaf
Delayed Distal end radius Fracture Fixation: Dr. Anil Bhat
13:00 - 15:00 S7: DISTAL FEMUR SESSION
Convenor: Dr. B. Shivashankar
13:00 - 14:00 Live Surgery*
Surgeons: Dr. Atul Patil, Dr. Wasudeo Gadegone
Surgery Moderator (OT): Dr. Dheeraj Attarde
*Surgeries as per availability of cases
DAY 2: SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2026 HALL A
Surgery Moderators (Hall): Dr. Navin Thakkar, Dr. Rajiv Raj Choudhary,
Dr. Sanjay Dhar
Sx 1: Surgical Management of Periprosthetic Distal Femur Fractures
Sx 2: Hoffa's Fracture Fixation
14:00 - 15:00 Masterclass
Panel: Dr. Sanjay Dhar, Dr. Sangeet Gawhale, Dr. Ajith Kumar,
Dr. Vaibhav Bagaria
Alternate Reality for distal femur Fractures
Dual Constructs in distal femur fractures - The way forward (6 mins):
Dr. Samarth Mittal
Locking plate constructs versus augmentation techniques in osteoporotic distal
femur fractures (6 mins): Dr. Ajith Kumar
Keynote 5: Distal Femur Failures (12 + 3 mins): Dr. Chetan Pradhan
Red & Black Flags: Red Flags - Warning Signs During Surgery or Early
Post-Operative Period (20 mins): Dr. B. Shivashankar
PTOC Critical Checklist: Before Closure in distal femur fractures (5 mins):
Dr. Chetan Pradhan
Summary: Take home messages (5 mins): Dr. B. Shivashankar
15:00 - 17:00 S8: PROX FEMUR I
Convenors: Dr. Chetan Pradhan, Dr. Gurinder Bedi
15:00 - 16:00 Live Surgery*
Surgeons: Dr. Wasudeo Gadegone, Dr. Atul Patil, Dr. B. Shivashankar
Surgery Moderators: Dr. Abhay Elhence, Dr. Dhaval Desai, Dr. Ajith Kumar
Sx1: Non-union Femoral Neck Fracture
Sx2: Complex Femoral Neck Fracture
16:00 - 17:00 Masterclass
Panel: Dr. D. D. Tanna, Dr. Rajendra Chandak, Dr. Ashish Phadnis,
Dr. Ashok Gavaskar, Dr. G. S. Kulkarni
Alternate Reality for femoral neck Fractures
New Philosophy for Fixation of Femoral Neck Fractures (8 mins): Dr. G. S. Kulkarni
Pauwels III in young adult - Surgical Strategy (6 mins): Dr. Ashok Gavaskar
Non-union in young Adult (6 mins): Dr. D. D. Tanna
Surgical TechniCuts (5 mins each)
Dynamic Hip Screw (DHS) Fixation in Vertical Neck Fractures (5 mins):
Dr. Rajendra Chandak
Inferior calcar support screw protocol (5 mins): Dr. Harshad Argekar
Red & Black Flags: Red Flags - Warning Signs During Surgery or Early
Post-Operative Period (20 mins): Dr. Samarth Mittal
PTOC Critical Checklist: Before Closure in Proximal Femur fractures (5 mins):
Dr. Gurinder Bedi
Summary: Take home messages (5 mins): Dr. Chetan Pradhan
*Surgeries as per availability of cases
DAY 2: SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2026 HALL A
17:00 - 17:40 AASI ORTHO EXCELLENCE SESSION
Convenor: Dr. Parag Sancheti
Award & AASI Oration (25 mins): Dr. Anant Joshi
Twenty Years of Operative Precision: Errors That Changed Practice
17:40 - 19:00 S9: IFICS SESSION I
Convenor: Dr. Sandeep Patwardhan
Keynote 6: Ankle Fractures in Children: Dr. Sandeep Patwardhan
Symposium 1: Elbow Fractures: Dr. Mandar Agashe, Dr. Jayanth Sampath
Panel: Dr. Madhav Khadilkar, Dr. Vijay Kakatkar, Dr. Sanika Rapole
Dr. Ashish Ranade
19:00 - 20:00 INDUSTRY SESSION WORKSHOPS
FNS Wx: Dr. Chetan Pradhan
TFNA Wx: Dr. Atul Patil
VA - LCP: TBA
Multilock: Dr. Ajith Kumar
FRN: TBA
LDRS: Dr. Ashok Shyam
20:00 - 23:00 BANQUET
DAY 2: SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2026 HALL B (GROUND FLOOR)
08:30 - 09:30 QUIZ FINAL ROUND
Quiz Masters: Dr. Neeraj Bijlani, Dr. Bhavika Mehta
09:45 - 10:45 SURGICAL SCHOOL: PELVIACETABULAR FRACTURES
Convenors: Dr. B. Shivashankar, Dr. Atul Patil
Faculty: Dr. Abhay Elhence, Dr. Dinesh Kale, Dr. Srinivas Kasha
10:45 - 11:45 SURGICAL SCHOOL: HIP FRACTURES
Convenors: Dr. B. Shivashankar, Dr. Lokesh Naik
Faculty: Dr. Wasudeo Gadegone, Dr. D. D. Tanna, Dr. Dhaval Desai
Angle Blade Plate: Dr. D. D. Tanna
Lateral Position Nailing in Obese Patients: Dr. Dhaval Desai
Unstable IT Fracture PFNA2 Fixation: Dr. B. Shivashankar
FNS for Intracapsular Neck femur fracture: Dr. B. Shivashankar
11:45 - 12:45 SURGICAL SCHOOL: FOOT & ANKLE SURGERY
Convenors: Dr. Girish Motwani, Dr. Sampat Dumbre Patil
Faculty: Dr. Milind Gajewar, Dr. Chetan Oswal, Dr. Abhijit Bandyopadhyay
Deltoid ligament repair in ankle fracture: Dr. Sampat Dumbre Patil
lisfranc fixation technique and fixation: Dr. Chetan Oswal
Percutaneous Tendoachillis repair in acute rupture: Dr. Abhijit Bandyopadhyay
FHL tendon transfer in chronic achilles rupture: Dr. Girish Motwani
Syndesmosis fixation - Surgical tips & technique: Dr. Milind Gajewar
13:00 - 14:00 BHAYANAK CASE: HAND SURGERY
Convenor: Dr. Warid Altaf
Faculty: Dr. Sudhir Warrier, Dr. Anil Bhat, Dr. Ashok Ghodke
Both bones forearm fracture: Dr. Sudhir Warrier
“Dard, Pressure… Aur Kuch Aur”-Rethinking a Postoperative Crisis: Dr. Anil Bhat
14:00 - 15:00 THINK TANK 2:
APPLICATION OF AI IN ORTHOPAEDICS TO IMPROVE YOUR PRACTICE
Convenor: Dr. Sandeep Patwardhan
Faculty: Dr. Neeraj Bijlani, Dr. Parag Sancheti, Dr. Nikhil Shah,
Dr. Mandar Agashe, Mr. Rohan Lunawat, Mr. Amit Yedurkar
15:00 - 16:00 TED TALKS 2
15 mins each (12 mins talk + 3 mins Q & A)
Convenors: Dr. Sandeep Patwardhan, Dr. D. D. Tanna
Psychology of Money: Dr. Neeraj Bijlani
Corporate Culture - How do you Navigate your attachment and Preserve
Yourself?: Dr. Sanjay Dhar
Art of Making Fans out of Patients: Dr. Sudhir Warrier
Learning, Unlearning, Relaerning - The courage to Change:
Dr. Vaibhav Bagaria
DAY 2: SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2026 HALL B (GROUND FLOOR)
16:00 - 17:00 SURGICAL SCHOOL : FOOT SURGERY
Convenors: Dr. Girish Motwani, Dr. Sampat Dumbre Patil
Faculty: Dr. Abhijit Bandyopadhyay, Dr. Chetan Oswal, Dr. Milind Gajewar
ATFL repair - Technique of open Brostom Gould repair: Dr. Girish Motwani
Surgical repair of peroneal tendon subluxation: Dr. Chetan Oswal
Minimal invasive lisfranc fixation include tight rope fixation: Dr. Milind Gajewar
Tibiotalocalcaneal nail fusion: Dr. Abhijit Bandyopadhyay
DAY 2: SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2026 HALL C (MEETING ROOM 5)
09:00 - 11:00 FREE PAPER SESSION (5 MINS + 2 MINS EACH)
Convenor: Dr. Darshan Sonawane
Panellists: Dr. Dheeraj Attarde, Dr. Vijay Kakatkar, Dr. Ashok Ghodke
1. In the Treatment of Diaphyseal Long Bone Nonunion, Does Osteoperiosteal
Decortication Without Bone Grafting Improve Healing?: Dr. Amal Reddy
2. Single Approach Fixation in Bicolumnar Acetabular Fractures: A Case Series
of 23 Patients: Dr. Rutuja Wankhade
3. Comparative Study Between Plating and Titanium Elastic Nailing System for
Mid-Clavicular Fractures in Maharashtra Population: Dr. Shivam Suresh More
4. Clinical and Radiological Outcome of Distal Radius Fractures Treated with
Innovative MIROS Using Modified Mayo Score: Dr. Nilay Hande
5. Radiological, Morphometric and Functional Outcomes of Trochanteric-Entry
Intramedullary Nailing in Adolescent Femoral Shaft Fractures - A
Comparative Study of Tip versus Lateral Entry Portals: Dr. Bhavika Mehta
6. A Novel Multiple Cantilever K-Wiring Technique for Fixation of Severely
Comminuted Medial Malleolus Fractures: Dr. Dushyant Vasisht
7. Comparing the Efficiency of the Femoral Neck System and the Cannulated
Compression Screw in Treating Femoral Neck Fractures in Young and
Middle-Aged Indian Population: Dr. Daniyal Shaikh
8. Comparative Study Between Proximal Femoral Nail and Proximal Femoral
Nail Antirotation in Unstable Trochanteric Fractures in Maharashtra
Population: Dr. Atulya Alice Saji
9. A Non-Inferiority Study Comparing Synthetic Cast Versus Socket-Type
Breathable Mesh Cast in Conservative Fracture Management: Evaluation of
Mechanical Strength and Clinical Outcomes: Dr. Shivam Mehra
10. A Comparative Study to Evaluate the Functional and Radiological
Outcomes of Extra-Articular Distal Tibia Fractures Managed with
Interlocking Tibial Nail Versus Locking Compression Plate: Dr. Raj Singh
11. Orthoplastic Approach with Definitive External Fixation for Paediatric Open
Long Bone Fractures: A Viable Primary Strategy: Dr. Shruti Ughade
12. Functional and Radiological Outcomes Following Corrective Osteotomy for
Distal Radius Malunion: A Retrospective Cohort Study of 48 Patients:
Dr. Prasham Shah
13. Multifocal / Segmental Tibial Fractures Managed with Multimodal Fixation:
A Prospective Cohort Study from a Tertiary Care Centre:
Dr. Pranav Prakash Keswani
14. Enhanced Stability in Young Femoral Neck Fractures Using Femoral Neck
System with Additional Cannulated Cancellous Screws: A Strategy for
Improved Fixation and Early Weight Bearing: Dr. Sachin Kale
15. Prone Combined (Posterolateral + Posteromedial) Approach for Posteriorly
Shearing Fractures of the Proximal Tibia: A Prospective Analysis of
Functional and Radiological Outcomes: Dr. Ankit Kumar
16. Percutaneous K-wire Fixation for Displaced Intra-articular Calcaneal
Fractures: A Clinical Outcome Analysis: Dr. Avdhut Arjun Godmale
17. Functional Outcome of Surgical Management of Ankle Fractures Classified
as per Lauge-Hansen Classification: Dr. Nisarg Mehta
DAY 2: SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2026 HALL C (MEETING ROOM 5)
11:00 - 12:00 DEEP DIVE 3: OPEN FRACTURES
Convenors: Dr. Ashish Phadnis, Dr. Roger Rojas Sayol
Most Challenging cases: Dr. Vikas Agashe, Dr. Mangal Parihar,
Dr. Vijay Kakatkar
Open Segmental Tibia Fibula with infection: Dr. Vikas Agashe
Open Articular Fracture: Dr. Vijay Kakatkar
Open fracture with bone & soft tissue defect: Dr. Mangal Parihar
TBA: Dr. Roger Rojas Sayol
13:00 - 14.00 PEDIATRIC BHAYANAK CASE: UPPER LIMB FRACTURES
Convenor: Dr. Mandar Agashe
Faculty: Dr. Jayanth Sampath, Dr. Ashish Ranade, Dr. Sanika Rapole
The ulna fracture which did not heal...!: Dr. Mandar Agashe
14:00 - 15:30 PTOC COOKERY SESSION
Convenor: Dr. Anil Bhat
15:30 - 17:00 PTOC PODCAST 3
Convenors: Dr. Tanmay Athawale, Dr. Tejas Gandhi
DAY 2: SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2026 HALL D (BUSINESS CENTER)
09:00 - 10:00 FREE PAPERS (5 MINS + 2 MINS Q&A)
Convenor: Dr. Bhavika Mehta
Panellists: Dr. Lokesh Naik, Dr. Anand Thakur
Percutaneous K-wire Fixation for Displaced Intra-articular Calcaneal Fractures
- A Clinical Outcome Analysis: Dr. Avdhut Arjun Godmale
Clinical and Functional Outcomes of Mini-Open Fixation for Posterior Cruciate
Ligament Tibial Avulsion Fractures: Dr. Priyank Sundriyal
Assessment of Signs of Anxiety and Depression Post Ilizarov Fixation:
Dr. Tuhina Singh
Comparative Evaluation of Intraoperative to Postoperative Neck-Shaft Angle
Changes Following Intertrochanteric Fracture Fixation with PFNA-2 versus PFN:
Dr. Amarbir Singh
Functional Outcome of 3-Stitch Technique of Humerus Nailing for
Comminuted Shaft Humerus Fractures: Dr. Daniyal Shaikh
Accuracy, Safety, and Functional Outcomes of O-arm Navigation Guided
Posterior Cervical Spine Fixation - An Ambispective Cohort of 147 Screws:
Dr. Gaurav Anand
A Comparative Study of Synthetic Cast Versus Socket-Type Breathable Mesh
Cast in Reducing Cutaneous Complications During Limb Immobilization:
Dr. Shivam Mehra
10:00 - 11:00 BHAYANAK CASE SESSION 3: ELBOW
Convenors: Dr. Harshad Argekar, Dr. Sachin Kale
Faculty: Dr. Abhijit Wahegaonkar, Dr. Warid Altaf, Dr. Ajith Kumar
Sirf Bhayanak hi nahi, bhayankar bhi!: Dr. Abhijeet Wahegaonkar
Pathological Fracture Humerus: Dr. Harshad Argekar
Distal humerus fracture with dislocation - Rail the Derailed: Dr. Sachin Kale
11:00 - 12:00 RESIDENT CAREER GUIDANCE PROGRAM
Convenors: Dr. Nikhil Shah, Dr. Sandeep Patwardhan, Dr. Sachin Kale,
Dr. Vaibhav Bagaria
Shaping Your Orthopaedic Journey Ahead (60 mins)
Introduction (5 mins)
Setting the Stage - What Lies Ahead After Residency:
Dr. Sandeep Patwardhan
Core Sessions (40 mins)
Career Pathways in Orthopaedics – Academics, Private Practice, India vs
Abroad (10 mins): Dr. Sandeep Patwardhan, Dr. Nikhil Shah
Fellowships & Superspecialisation - Choosing the right direction at the right
time (10 mins): Dr. Sandeep Patwardhan
DAY 2: SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2026 HALL D (BUSINESS CENTER)
Building a Strong CV – Research, Publications, Conferences (10 mins):
Dr. Sachin Kale
Starting Out in Practice - Basics of setup & financial planning (10 mins):
Dr. Vaibhav Bagaria
Real Talk: Lessons from the Field (10 mins)
Early mistakes, practical insights & honest advice
Panel: All Faculty
Open House Q&A - Ask, discuss, and clarify (5 mins)
12:00 - 12:30 THE BIG FIGHT DEBATE: IS 48 HRS WEEK A GOOD IDEA?
Convenors: Dr. Sandeep Patwardhan, Dr. Nikhil Shah
Dr. Sanjay Dhar - Against (5 mins)
Dr. Sachin Kale - For (5 mins)
Discussion 20 mins
13:00 - 14:00 IMPLANTOLOGY SESSION 2: PROXIMAL FEMUR FRACTURES AND NON-UNIONS
Convenors: Dr. Rajendra Chandak, Dr. Ashish Phadnis, Dr. Harshad Argekar
Moderator: Dr Rajendra Chandak
Introduction (2 mins)
Angle Blade Plate - Aiming the Perfect Trajectory & Choosing the Correct
Angle (8 mins): Dr. D. D. Tanna
Failures in Proximal Femur Fixation - ABP vs PFN vs DHS: Dr. Anand Thakur
Biomechanics Comparison - TFNA vs PFNA vs InterTan: Dr. Dhaval Desai
Case-Based Discussions (10 mins): Dr. Ashish Phadnis
Case Discussion (10 mins): Dr. Harshad Argekar
Summary & Insights (8 mins): Dr. Rajendra Chandak
14:00 - 15:00 BEGINNERS GUIDE SESSION: INTERTROCHANTERIC FRACTURES
Convenors: Dr. Sachin Kale, Dr. Lokesh Naik
Faculty: Dr. G. S. Kulkarni, Dr. Dhaval Desai, Dr. Swapnil Kothadia
Lecture Session (40 mins)
Current Implantology in IT Fractures (10 mins): Dr. Anand Thakur
Decision Making for Intertrochanteric Fractures - Choice of Implant (10 mins):
Dr. Dhaval Desai
Reduction Maneuvers for Intertrochanteric Fractures (10 mins): Dr. G. S. Kulkarni
Management of Lateral Wall Burst Fractures (10 mins): Dr. Swapnil Kothadia
Surgical Video Session (40 mins)
Ideal Entry Point for Nailing (5 mins): Dr. Sachin Kale
Intraoperative Tips & Tricks for Achieving Good Reduction (10 mins):
Dr. G. S. Kulkarni
DAY 2: SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2026 HALL D (BUSINESS CENTER)
Nailing Made Easier (10 mins): Dr. Dhaval Desai
DHS Technique Video (10 mins): Dr. Swapnil Kothadia
Nail + Plate for Lateral Wall Fractures (5 mins): Dr. Lokesh Naik / Dr. Sachin Kale
Interesting Cases & Panel Discussion (10 Mins): All faculty
15:30 - 16:30 BHAYANAK CASE PELVIACETABULUM
Convenors: Dr. Abhay Elhence, Dr. Neeraj Bijlani,
Dr. Ashish Phadnis, Dr. Vijayanand Lokhande
Faculty: Dr. Nikhil Shah, Dr. Dinesh Kale, Dr. Srinivas Kasha
Complex pelvis and acetabulum: Dr. Srinivas Kasha
Eyes don't see what mind does not think - Pelvis: Dr. Dinesh Kale
DAY 3: SUNDAY, MAY 10, 2026 HALL A
08:00 - 10:00 S10: IFICS SESSION II - PAEDIATRIC ELBOW
Convenor: Dr. Jayanth Sampath
08:00 - 09:00 Live Surgery*
Surgeons: Dr. Sandeep Patwardhan, Dr. Mandar Agashe, Dr. Vivek Sodhai
Surgery Moderator (OT): Dr. Sanika Rapole
Surgery Moderators (Hall): Dr. Ashish Ranade, Dr. Neeraj Bijlani
Sx 1: Malunited Supracondylar Fractures
Sx 2: Lateral condyle Fracture
09:00 - 10:00 Masterclass
Panel: Dr. D. D. Tanna, Dr. Vijay Kakatkar, Dr. B. Shivashankar,
Dr. Harshad Argekar
Adolescent Fractures symposium: Dr. Jayanth Sampath
Summary: Take home messages: Dr. Jayanth Sampath &
Dr. Sandeep Patwardhan
10:00 - 12:00 S11: PROXIMAL FEMUR SESSION 2
Convenor: Dr. D. D. Tanna
10:00 - 11:00 Live Surgery*
Surgeons: Dr. Chetan Pradhan, Dr. Wasudeo Gadegone, Dr. Atul Patil
Surgery Moderators (OT): Dr. Warid Altaf
Surgery Moderators (Hall): Dr. D. D. Tanna, Dr. Sanjay Dhar, Dr. Navin Thakkar
Sx 1: Complex IT Fracture Fixation / Fixation Failure Revision
Sx 2: Complex Subtrochanteric Fracture
11:00 - 12:15 Masterclass
Panel: Dr. D. D. Tanna, Dr. B. Shivashankar, Dr. Harshad Argekar,
Dr. Wasudeo Gadegone, Dr. Gurinder Bedi, Dr. Nikhil Shah, Dr. Brad Petrisor
Alternate Reality for IT & Subtroc Fractures
• Implant choice when lateral wall is compromised (6 mins):
Dr. Wasudeo Gadegone
• Managing medial cortex comminution in subtrochanteric fractures (6 mins):
Dr. B. Shivashankar
Surgical Spotlight: TechniCuts in Proximal Femur Surgery
Trans adductor Cerclage (5 mins): Dr. Samarth Mittal
Achieving and Maintaining Reduction on the Traction Table (5 mins):
Dr. Rajendra Chandak
Open Reduction Techniques for Difficult Subtrochanteric Fractures (5 mins):
Dr. Harshad Argekar
Keynote 7: Unstable subtrochanteric Fractures - Tricks and tips to rein in the
fracture (12 + 3 mins): Dr. B. Shivashankar
Red & Black Flags: Red Flags - Warning Signs During Surgery or Early
Post-Operative Period (20 mins): Dr. D. D. Tanna
*Surgeries as per availability of cases
DAY 3: SUNDAY, MAY 10, 2026 HALL A
PTOC Critical Checklist: Before Closure in Proximal Femur fractures (5 mins):
Dr. B. Shivashankar
Summary: Take home messages (5 mins): Dr. D. D. Tanna
12:15 - 12:45 PTOC Keynote Session (15 mins each; 12 mins talk + 3 mins Q&A)
Keynote 8: The Magic of Rings in Acute fractures: Dr. Mangal Parihar
Keynote 9: Plafond Fractures - Core insights & New concepts: Dr. Ajith Kumar
Convenor: Dr. Sandeep Patwardhan
Panel: Dr. B. Shivashankar, Dr. Vikas Agashe
12:45 - 13:30 TRAUMA-X: COMPLICON SESSION 2
High-Consequence Errors in Orthopaedic Trauma - Short Case Exposures
(5 cases in 30 min, 6 min each)
Convenor: Dr. Dhaval Desai
Panel: Dr. D. D. Tanna, Dr. B. Shivashankar, Dr. Abhay Elhence,
Dr. Vikas Agashe, Dr. Brad Petrisor, Dr. Sachin Kale
13:30 - 14:00 LUNCH
14:00 - 14:45 TRAUMA BLUEPRINT SYMPOSIUM 2: PERIPROSTHETIC FRACTURE
Convenor: Dr. Chetan Pradhan
Panel: Dr. D. D. Tanna, Dr. Ajith Kumar, Dr. Gurinder Bedi,
Dr. Rajiv Raj Choudhry, Dr. Brad Petrisor, Dr. Samarth Mittal
14:45 - 16:15 S12: ILIZAROV & LIMB RECONSTRUCTION SESSION
Convenor: Dr. Mangal Parihar
14:45 - 15:30 Live Surgery*
Surgeons: Dr. Chetan Puram, Dr. Atul Patil
Surgery Moderators (OT): Dr. Warid Altaf
Surgery Moderators (Hall): Dr. Rajendra Chandak, Dr. Vijayanand Lokhande,
Dr. Wasudeo Gadegone
Surgery: infected tibial nonunion
Panel: Dr. Atul Patil, Dr. Rajendra Chandak, Dr. Chetan Oswal,
Dr. Vijayanand Lokhande
15:30 - 16.15 Master Class
Alternate Reality Session
Bone Defect - Acute Docking or Limb Lengthening: Dr. Ajit Chalak
Infected Non-union - When to choose Masquelet vs circular fixator:
Dr. Mangal Parihar
Red & Black Flags: Red Flags - Warning Signs During Evaluation or Surgery:
Dr. Mangal Parihar
Summary: Take home messages: Dr. Mangal Parihar
*Surgeries as per availability of cases
DAY 3: SUNDAY, MAY 10, 2026 HALL A
16:15 - 17:00 TRAUMA BLUEPRINT SYMPOSIUM 3: IMPLANT REMOVAL
Convenors: Dr. D. D. Tanna, Dr. Chetan Pradhan
Removing Locked Plates and Broken Screws: Dr. Rajendra Chandak
Removing IM Nails: Dr. B. Shivashankar
Difficult Implant Removal - Anticipating and getting out of the trap:
Dr. D. D. Tanna
17:00 - 17:15 VALEDICTORY
DAY 3: SUNDAY, MAY 10, 2026 HALL B
09.00 - 10:00 FREE PAPER SESSION 2
Convenors: Dr. Darshan Sonawane, Dr. Bhavika Mehta
Distal low extraarticular tibia fracture with associated fibula fracture
managed with tip locking intramedullary nailing with specific fixation protocol:
Dr. Prithviraj Paigude
Risk Factors of Intramedullary Nail Breakage in Femur Fractures - Analysis of
245 Broken Nails: Dr. Shravya Kakulamarri
Knee dislocation - A limb threatening orthopedic emergency:
Dr. Rahul Rathod
A Comparative Study of Socket-Type Breathable Mesh Cast Versus Synthetic
Cast in Conservative Management of Foot Fractures - Influence of Heel
Integrity and Patient Compliance: Dr. Shivam Mehra
10:00 - 12:00 DEPUY SYNTHES SURGICAL SCHOOL
Convenors: Dr. Samarth Mittal, Dr. Dheeraj Attarde, Dr. Gaurav Sharma,
Dr. Ashok Ghodke
EXECUTIVE BOARD ROOM 2
PLASTER ROOM PROGRAM
WORKSHOP ON
PLASTERING TECHNIQUES AND SPLINTING
Coordinators: Dr. Madhav Khadilkar, Dr. Ashish Ranade
DAY 1: FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2026
10:00 - 10:10 Introduction: Dr. Madhav Khadilkar
10:15 - 10:45 Choosing a plaster material: Dr. Ashish Ranade
10:45 - 11:15 Upper limb casting: Dr. Madhav Khadilkar
11:15 - 11:45 Staying out of trouble: Dr. Ashish Ranade
11:45 - 12:00 Venticast introduction: Dr. Shivam Mehra
12:00 - 13:00 Hands-on Workshop for delegates: Essity
DAY 2: SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2026
10:00 - 10:30 Lower limb casting: Dr. Madhav Khadilkar
10:30 - 10:45 Cast wedging: Dr. Madhav Khadilkar
10:45 - 11:15 Hip Spica in children: Dr. Ashish Ranade
11:15 - 11:45 Scaphoid cast: Dr. Warid Altaf
11:45 - 12:15 Splinting in Hand Surgery: Dr. Ashok Ghodke
12:15 - 13:00 Hands-on Workshop for delegates: Essity
CHAIRMAN’S BOARDROOM
IFICS PAVALLION
PROGRAM
DAY 1: FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2026
13:00 - 14:00 THE LATERAL CONDYLE SHOW
Convenor: Dr. Jayanth Sampath
Faculty: Dr. Mandar Agashe, Dr. Ashish Ranade,
Dr. Sanika Rapole
14:00 - 15:00 ANKLE FRACTURES
Convenor: Dr. Ashish Ranade
Faculty: Dr. Mandar Agashe, Dr. Sanika Rapole
DAY 2: SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2026
15:00 - 16:00 Do not get TENsed about TEN
Convenor: Dr. Ashish Ranade
Fixations of long bones in children
Principles: Dr. Ashish Ranade
Femur demo: Dr. Sandeep Patwardhan
Forearm demo: Dr. Mandar Agashe
Submuscular plating: Dr. Jayanth Sampath