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Ninth Pune Knee Course
The Ninth Pune Knee Course, held on April 25-27, 2019 in Pune, India, was a grand success, with about 1,200 delegates and 32 faculty members (including 13 international faculty and 19 national faculty). More than 100 postgraduate students and interns were given free registrations by the Tapasvi Charitable and Medical Centre to enhance the cause of education for which it stands. The conference included themes central to arthroscopic surgery of knee, from basic to more complex topics, and also touched on the most recent advances in arthroscopy. This course provided an excellent opportunity for the delegates to learn the nuances of surgical techniques and interact with masters in the field from across the globe. The course was approved and supported by ISAKOS as well as by national and regional academic bodies in India. This year, the focus was on newer advances as well as on joint preservation procedures and minimally invasive techniques for meniscal injuries. The scientific program reflected the nuances of surgical techniques, current developments, and newer technologies and innovations of knee surgery.
Day 1 featured the Pune Knee Rehabilitation Course. In keeping with tradition, the Presidential Oration was delivered that evening by Dr. Sachin Tapasvi and Dr. Parag Sancheti during the opening ceremony. On Days 2 and 3, concurrent breakfast scientific sessions were held in four halls before the main scientific program began. These sessions, held from 7 to 9 a.m., provided ample scope for one-on-one interaction between the delegates and faculty members. The main scientific academic sessions commenced at 9 a.m.
The balance of Days 2 and 3 featured the keynote address by Prof. Dr. Frank Noyes, complex case discussions, live surgical procedures by panel experts, lectures by renowned Indian and foreign faculty, and lively debates, which were the scientific highlights of PKC 2019. The lectures were didactic in nature but also allowed for interactions between the delegates and faculty. In addition, the lectures covered a wide spectrum of topics, including the latest developments in arthroscopic surgery, which helped delegates to quench their thirst for knowledge and broadened their horizons by adding new dimensions to their practices. A discussion on the diagnosis and management of ligamentous and meniscal injuries was particularly interesting. A special feature of this course was the inclusion of live surgical procedures and demonstrations, which were performed at ONP PRIME hospital, Pune, and were telecast live in the main hall at the conference venue. A demonstration of clinical examination skills was very helpful to the delegates, and the surgical procedures were moderated by experienced surgeons.
On the evening of Day 2, a social program and gala dinner was held for the honorable guests as well as participants. This event included a Sand Animation Art program delivering a social message as well as a felicitation program honoring Paralympic Athletes. The valedictory ceremony, held on Day 3, was hosted by Dr. Sachin Tapasvi and Dr. Parag Sancheti.
One of the main endeavors of the Pune Knee Course has been to educate and train fellow arthroscopic and knee surgeons and budding surgeons in the field of arthroscopic surgery via an international platform. The Ninth Pune Knee Course ushered in the era of live conferences as it was telecast live worldwide, which was beneficial for those who could not attend in person. The complete conference was streamed for online viewing. More than 1,000 enthusiasts logged on to the website for the live webcast.
The Ninth Pune Knee Course delivered content that stimulated debate and reflection on current issues in knee surgery that orthopaedic surgeons face every day in their current practices and as well as on topics that they may encounter in the future. The meeting had world-renowned speakers, international faculty, and an extremely high-caliber audience, making for a remarkable event. Sincere thanks to Dr. Nilesh Kamat and Dr. Parag Sancheti (Organizing Chairs), Dr. Charlie Brown and Dr. Alan Getgood (Scientific Chairs), and the entire team of PKC for giving up their time and earning capacity to share their learned skills with others, and great appreciation to all the sponsors for their valuable support to the PKC meeting and helping in making this meeting a resounding success.
Dr. Sachin Tapasvi
Organising Chairman PKC, 2019
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