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The Pan-African Orthopaedics Conference will be a new addition to the Africa Health Congress, happening on the 11th of May, 2012.
The Pan-African Orthopaedics Conference will be focusing on, specific joints across several specialties to get more depth and focus on all aspects of the hip, knee and foot, which has extensively covered subjects that will attract orthopaedic surgeons, specialists and physicians. Some of the topics included are: Improving Outcomes after Primary TKA and Ankle Joint Preservation – Total Ankle Arthoplasty.
DAY 1 – Friday, 11 May 2012 |
| 09.50 |
Opening remarks by Chair:
Dr. Ian Mackenzie Rogan, Orthopaedic Surgeon, Morningside Mediclinic, Gauteng, South Africa |
| 10.00 |
Keynote Presentation - The Challenges of Orthopaedics in Africa in the 21st Century
Prof. Mkhululi Lukhele, Orthopaedic Surgeon, University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa |
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Session 1: HIP |
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Moderator: Dr. Leith Stewart, Orthopaedic Surgeon, Claremont Hospital, Cape Town, South Africa |
| 10:30 |
ASI Approach - Anterior Supine Intermuscular
Dr. Erik De Witte, Orthopaedic Surgeon, ASZ Hospital, Aalst, Belgium |
| 10.50 |
Total Hip Replacement in Africa
Dr. Leith Stewart, Orthopaedic Surgeon, Claremont Hospital, Cape Town, South Africa |
| 11.10 |
Fast Track Surgery
Dr. Erik De Witte, Orthopaedic Surgeon, ASZ Hospital, Aalst, Belgium |
| 11:30 |
Revision Hip Surgery
Dr. Dick van der Jagt, Orthopaedic Surgeon, Mediclinic Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa |
| 11.50 |
COFFEE BREAK & NETWORKING |
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Session 2: Knee Part I |
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Moderator: Dr. William D. Murrell, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Dubai Bone and Joint Centre, Dubai, UAE |
| 12.20 |
Improving Outcomes after Primary TKA
Dr. Ponky Firer, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Linksfield Park Clinic, Johannesburg, South Africa |
| 12.40 |
Arthroplasty in Resource Limited Africa
Prof. J.A.O. Mulimba, Chairman, Dept. of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya |
| 13.00 |
The Use of PSI (Patient Specific Instrumentation) in TKA
Dr. Hannes Jonker, M.B. Ch.B (UFS), M.Med Ortho (UFS) FCS Ortho (SA), Orthopaedic Surgeon, MooiMed Private Hospital, Potchefstroom, South Africa |
| 13.20 |
LUNCH & NETWORKING IN THE EXHIBITION HALL |
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Session 3: Knee Part II |
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Moderator: Dr. Ian Mackenzie Rogan, Orthopaedic Surgeon, Morningside Mediclinic, Gauteng, South Africa |
| 14.50 |
Anatomic ACL Reconstruction
Dr. William D. Murrell, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Dubai Bone and Joint Centre, Dubai, UAE |
| 15.10 |
The Use of “ The Bulls Eye” in Determining the Correct Placement of the Femoral Tunnel In ACL single Bundle Reconstruction
Dr. Johan L. Botha, Orthopaedic Surgeon, Morningside Mediclinic, Gauteng, South Africa
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| 15:30 |
Double Bundle ACL Reconstruction - Is it Worth It?
Dr. William D. Murrell, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Dubai Bone and Joint Centre, Dubai, UAE |
| 15.50 |
COFFEE BREAK & NETWORKING |
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Session 4: Foot and Ankle |
| 16:20 |
Ankle Joint Preservation - Total Ankle Arthoplasty
Dr. NP Saragas, Orthopaedic Surgeon, Netcare Linksfield Hospital, Johannesburg, South Africa |
| 16.40 |
Evaluation & Operative Treatment of Calcaneal Fractures
Dr. Paulo Ferrao, Orthopaedic Surgeon, Netcare Linksfield Hospital, Johannesburg, South Africa |
| 17:00 |
Q & A |
| 17:30 |
Close of Pan-African Orthopaedics Conference 2012 |
Local Chair:
Dr. Ian Mackenzie Rogan, Orthopaedic Surgeon, Morningside Mediclinic, Gauteng, South Africa
Speaker Faculty:
Dr. Johan L. Botha, Orthopaedic Surgeon, Morningside Mediclinic, Gauteng, South Africa
Dr. Erik De Witte, Orthopaedic Surgeon, ASZ Hospital, Aalst, Belgium
Dr. Paulo Ferrao, Orthopaedic Surgeon, Netcare Linksfield Hospital, Johannesburg, South Africa
Dr. Ponky Firer, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Linksfield Park Clinic, Johannesburg, South Africa
Dr. Hannes Jonker, M.B. Ch.B (UFS), M.Med Ortho (UFS) FCS Ortho (SA), Orthopaedic Surgeon, MooiMed Private Hospital, Potchefstroom, South Africa
Prof. Mkhululi Lukhele, Orthopaedic Surgeon, University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
Prof. J.A.O. Mulimba, Chairman, Dept. of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
Dr. William D. Murrell, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Dubai Bone and Joint Centre, Dubai, UAE
Dr. NP Saragas, Orthopaedic Surgeon, Netcare Linksfield Hospital, Johannesburg, South Africa
Dr. Leith Stewart, Orthopaedic Surgeon, Claremont Hospital, Cape Town, South Africa
Dr. Dick van der Jagt, Orthopaedic Surgeon, Mediclinic Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa
Delegates who attend this conference will receive a unique opportunity to share the most up-to-date strategies and innovative approaches in orthopaedics. This conference will enhance knowledge and improve the skills and performance of orthopaedic specialists which will in turn improve health care for their patients.
With an expert faculty, this one day program will be the looking to explore a niche within the field and provide the latest information and advancements to share with all those who attend.
Benefits of Attending:
- Define the current and best practice approaches to anatomic ACL reconstruction
- Assess the most recent advances in orthopaedic techniques for the treatment of hip, knee, foot and ankle disorders
- Describe the management, evaluation & operative treatment of calcaneal fractures
- Explore cutting edge technology such as the use of the use of PSI (Patient Specific Instrumentation) in TKA
- Examine the advantages of the ASI Approach and how it can improve patient outcomes
Who should attend:
- Orthopaedic Surgeon
- Sports Medicine Physician
- Orthopaedic Physician/ Consultant
- Orthopaedic Technician