| Convener: | Dr. Swapnil M. Keny (Mob: +91 9967000988) |
| Co-Convener: | Dr. Ashish Jain (Mob: +91 93203 55502) Dr. Lokesh Nayak (Mob: +91 9987685708) Dr. Amit Kohli (Mob: +91 9820504676) |
| HON. President : | Dr. Samir Dalvie (Bombay Orthopaedic Society) |
| HON. Secretary : | Dr. Abhijit Kale (Bombay Orthopaedic Society) |
| Course Fees: | Member: ₹ 3,500 + ₹ 630 (18% GST) = ₹ 4,130 PG Student: ₹ 3,000 + ₹ 540 (18% GST) = ₹ 3,540 Non-Member: ₹ 4,000 + ₹ 720 (18% GST) = ₹ 4,720 |
| Maximum Delegates: | 50 |
| Date: | September 10, 2026 |
| Venue: | LTMMC & LTMGH, Sion, Mumbai |
Proposed Faculty
Dr. A. J. Thakur, Dr. A. R. Karkhanis, Dr. Vikas Agashe, Dr. Ram Chaddha, Dr. Rajesh Gandhi, Dr. Sanjay Dhar, Dr. Harshad Argekar, Dr. Ashish Phadnis, Dr. Abhijit Kale, Dr. Sachin Kale
Course Highlights
The most essential course for orthopaedic surgeons to learn the core principles and best practices in fracture management
Format and Pattern
Didactic, Interactive and Demonstrative
Learning Material
Yes
PROGRAM
| Time | Topic | Faculty |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00 AM – 08:30 AM | REGISTRATION | |
| 08:30 am – 08:45 am | Welcome, Course Introduction & Learning Objectives | Dr. Swapnil M. Keny |
| SESSION I: BIOLOGICAL & MECHANICAL PRINCIPLES | ||
| 08:45 am – 09:10 am | Biology of Fracture Healing | Dr. A. J. Thakur |
| 09:10 am – 09:35 am | Biomechanics of Fracture Fixation | Dr. A. R. Karkhanis |
| 09:35 am – 10:00 am | Metallurgy & Biomaterials in Orthopaedic Implants | Dr. Swapnil M. Keny |
| 10:00 am – 10:25 am | Orthopaedic Implants: Principles, Indications and Selection | Dr. Lokesh Naik |
| 10:25 am – 10:45 am | Prevention and treatment of implant related infection | Dr. Vikas Agashe |
| 10:45 AM – 11:00 AM | TEA BREAK | |
| SESSION II: CORE SURGICAL PRINCIPLES | ||
| 11:00 am – 11:20 am | Principles of Fracture Reduction | Dr. Amit Kohli / Dr. Sunirmal Mukherjee |
| 11:20 am – 11:40 am | Lag Screw Fixation Concepts | Dr. Swapnil M. Keny |
| 11:40 am – 12:20 pm | Lag Screw Practical Exercise | Dr. A. J. Thakur, Dr. Swapnil M. Keny |
| 12:20 pm – 12:40 pm | Compression Plating Concepts | Dr. Sachin Kale |
| 12:40 pm – 01:00 pm | Compression Plating Practical Exercises | Dr. Vikas Agashe, Dr. Sachin Kale |
| 01:00 PM - 01:40 PM | LUNCH | |
| 01:40 pm – 02:00 pm | Soft Skills for the Orthopaedic Surgeon: Communication, Teamwork, Professionalism & Decision-Making | Dr. Ram Chaddha |
| HANDS-ON SKILLS WORKSHOPS (ROTATING STATIONS) | ||
| 02:00 pm – 02:20 pm | Tension Band Principles | Dr. Ashish Jain |
| 02:20 pm – 03:00 pm | Tension Band PE | Dr. Ashish Jain, Dr. Lokesh Naik |
| 03:00 pm – 03:20 pm | External Fixator Principles | Dr. Abhijit Kale |
| 03:20 pm – 04:00 pm | External Fixator Practical Exercise | Dr. A. R. Karkhanis, Dr. Abhijit Kale |
| 04:00 PM - 04:15 PM | TEA BREAK | |
| SMALL GROUP CASE DISCUSSIONS | ||
| 04:15 pm – 05:15 pm | Case 1: Distal Radius Fracture Case 2: Intertrochanteric Femur Fracture Case 3: Forearm Shaft Fracture Case 4: Open Tibial Shaft Fracture |
Dr. A. J. Thakur, Dr. Vikas Agashe, Dr. A. R. Karkhanis, Dr. Ashish Jain, Dr. Sachin Kale, Dr. Abhijit Kale |
| FACULTY PANEL DISCUSSION | ||
| 05:15 pm – 05:45 pm | Avoiding Common Errors in Fracture Fixation | Dr. Amit Kohli |
| 05:45 pm – 06:00 pm | Course Summary, Feedback & Certificate Distribution |
SELECTION CRITERIA
Selection Criteria for Instructional Courses
- A duly completed application form, along with full payment of the course fee, is mandatory for consideration.
- Candidates applying for multiple courses must submit a separate application form and payment for each course.
- Preference will be given to Life Members of the Bombay Orthopaedic Society (BOS).
- Submission of valid Registration Certificates, MBBS Degree Certificate, and Postgraduate Degree Certificate in Orthopaedics is compulsory.
ONLINE PAYMENT GATEWAY
A facility for making digital payments to BOS is available through the
website �. Members opting for online payment may be subject to a non-refundable convenience
surcharge. The applicable surcharge, if any, will be clearly displayed at the time of billing
and payment.
Website: www.bombayorth.in
OTHER METHODS OF PAYMENT
- Demand Drafts and cheques payable at par in Mumbai, drawn in favour of “Bombay Orthopaedic Society”, must reach the BOS Secretariat at least 30 days before the commencement of the course.
- Outstation cheques and cash payments will not be accepted.
- The course fee does not include travel, boarding, lodging, or accommodation expenses in Mumbai.
- Spot registrations, if permitted, will be accepted only through digital payment modes and solely at the discretion of the Course Convener.
- The Bombay Orthopaedic Society reserves the right to modify, postpone, or cancel any course or program due to unforeseen circumstances.
CANCELLATION & REFUND
Delegates must send a written cancellation notice to the BOS Secretariat to cancel their
registration if so desirable.
If cancelled 1 month or more before course starts then 15% of the course fee will be deducted.
GST & Conveyance fees paid are non-refundable and separate from this deduction. If cancelled
less than 1 month before course starts then no refund will be issued. If candidate is not
selected for the course, then 100% refund of course fee will be given. GST & Conveyance fees
still won’t be refunded. The refund will be processed online only after the respective course is
completed.
BOS is not liable if a candidate cannot attend due to any unforeseen incident, natural or
otherwise.
COURSE CHANGES & LIABILITY DISCLAIMER
BOS or its Executive Council will not be liable for any financial losses arising from a course
cancellation. This includes travel, accommodation, and logistical expenses. These costs will not
be reimbursed.
Please note that any BOS course may be cancelled, postponed, or have its program
altered/modified due to unforeseen circumstances.
COURSE CERTIFICATES
Delegates will be provided with E-Certificates for courses conducted by Bombay Orthopaedic Society. The certificates can be downloaded from BOS Website (www.bombayorth.in) Each delegate will be provided with a unique username and password. Once logged in, delegates will be able to see a list of all the courses they attended. Option to download E-Certificates will be activated ONLY after submitting the feedback for respective courses.