For more information e-mail us on [email protected] available.delegate Supported by 18 – 20 May 2017, Dubai, UAE First Announcement and Call for Papers Key Highlights of IAOC 2017 • High-profile international faculty • A series of pre-congress workshops and instructional courses • Complex case discussions from around the world • A series of instructional courses • An exhibition showcasing the latest innovations in orthopaedic Organised by • An exclusive cadaveric workshop and instructional course dedicated for physiotherapists and occupational therapists To register call +971 4 38 94 621 or visit www.aocongress.com Dear Friends and Colleagues, What delegates said about Following the success of the 3rd International Advanced last year’s IAOC 2016? Orthopaedic Congress (IAOC), the 4th edition of IAOC will be held once again in Dubai on 18 – 20 May 2017. “It was a very good and informative congress. Sessions were scientific With its concept of high quality instructional courses and and very enriching.” seminars combined with free paper sessions, the last edition of Hashem Khatib IAOC attracted more than 160 leading international and regional Consultant – Orthopaedic, orthopaedic and plastic surgeons, consultants, specialists, Dubai Health Authority, UAE orthopaedic nurses, physiotherapists and trainees. “The congress was very informative The 2017 congress will follow the same concept, creating an and it was also an excellent opportunity for networking with exceptional educational environment as well as an international practitioners from different countries platform for paper presentations and interactive discussion and and also with solution providers.” debates. In addition to two days of the main conference, the Reema Yusuf congress will also feature a series of pre-congress workshops and Hand Therapist, Bahrain Defence instructional courses including cadaveric workshops. The congress Force Royal Medical Services will also feature for the first time a cadaveric course dedicated to (BDF) Hospital, Bahrain physiotherapists and occupational therapists. “It was a great learning experience We would like to welcome all interested practitioners to participate to know about the most recent and innovative treatment modalities in and contribute to the discussions and debates at IAOC 2017. We orthopaedics.” look forward to welcoming you to what promises to be one of the Dr. Prakash Chawla most exciting events of its kind in the region. Specialist Orthopaedic Surgery, Kind regards, Joseph Polyclinic, UAE “A very nice combination of speakers between orthopaedic and plastic surgeons.” Khalat Moussa Consultant – Orthopaedic Surgery Dr. Khalid Alawadi Dr. Nebojsa Jovanovic Dubai Bone and Joint Center, UAE Congress Chairman Congress Co-chairman Who Should Attend? The programme for IAOC 2017 has been designed to meet the needs of: • Orthopaedic Specialists / Surgeons • Hand, Shoulder and Upper Limb Surgeons • Sports Medicine Specialists • Plastic and Cosmetic Surgeons • Trauma Specialists • Physiotherapists, Hand Therapists and Occupational Therapists • Orthopaedic Nurses • Students / Interns / Trainees • Other related practitioners Tel: +971 4 38 94 500 • Fax: +971 4 35 85 511 • [email protected] • www.aocongress.com What's New at IAOC 2017? Cadaveric Workshop for Physiotherapists / Occupational Therapists for the First Time Exclusive Course on Wide Awake Surgery A Series of Technique by Dr. Cadaveric Donald Lalonde Workshops WHAT’S NEW AT Hands-on Exhibition Showcasing Instructional Courses Latest Innovations in on Splinting Orthopaedics IAOC 2017? Attended by A Keynote Address 160+ Practitioners on Elbow from 30+ Countries Arthroscopy A Line-up of High-Profile Speakers Including Presidents of Hand Societies of UAE, Russia, India, Canada and Norway Tel: +971 4 38 94 500 • Fax: +971 4 35 85 511 • [email protected] • www.aocongress.com Speaker Faculty Dr. Boris Poberaj Dr. Donald Lalonde Dr. Emilio Calvo Orthopaedic Surgeon, Professor of Surgery, Shoulder and Elbow Reconstructive Aspeter, Qatar Dalhousie University Medical Surgery Unit, Department of School, Canada Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, Head Fundación Jiménez Díaz Universidad Autónoma, Madrid, Spain Dr. Girgis Saad Latif Dr. Hamed Badawi Dr. Hermann Krimmer Specialist Orthopedic and Consultant Hand Surgeon, Specialist, Hand and Microsurgery, Trauma Surgeon, Rashid Hospital, UAE Associate Professor, Rashid Hospital, UAE University of Würzburg, Germany Dr. Igor Golubev Dr. Jan Haugstvedt Dr. Khalid Alawadi Chairman of the Board, Division Chair, Consultant Hand Consultant Hand and Plastic Russian Hand Surgery, Russia Surgery, Department of Orthopedics, Surgeon, Trauma Department, Østfold Hospital Trust, Moss, Norway Rashid Hospital, Dubai, UAE President - Emirates Hand Surgery Chapter Vice President - Emirates Plastic Surgery Society Lisa Kek Dr. Nebojsa Jovanovic Dr. Raja Sabaphaty Occupational Therapist, Consultant Orthopedic, Hand Chairman, Department of Plastic Dalhouise University Medical School, Surgery and Microsurgery, Surgery, Hand and Reconstructive Canada Trauma Department, Surgery and Burns, Rashid Hospital, Dubai, UAE Ganga Hospital, Coimbatore, India Dr. Rohit Arora Dr. Tim Creswell Team Leader Hand and Elbow Upper Limb and Hand Surgeon, Surgery, Vice Director of the Pulvertaft Hand Centre and the Department of Trauma Surgery, Trauma and Orthopaedic Unit, Medical University Innsbruck, Austria Royal Derby Hospital, UK Tel: +971 4 38 94 500 • Fax: +971 4 35 85 511 • [email protected] • www.aocongress.com Pre-Congress Workshops Thursday: 18 May 2017 Pre-Congress Cadaveric Workshops – Morning Sessions Workshop A: Peripheral Nerve Entrapment and Workshop B: Wrist Advanced Fixation Peripheral Nerve Dissection Course Leader: Workshop Leader: Dr. Rohit Arora Dr. Raja Sabaphaty Team Leader Hand and Elbow Surgery, Vice Chairman, Department of Plastic Surgery, Hand Director of the Department of Trauma Surgery, and Reconstructive Surgery and Burns, Ganga Medical University Innsbruck, Austria Hospital, Coimbatore, India 08:00 Volar Approach Distal Radius 08:00 Ulnar Nerve Compression in Cubital Tunnel 09:00 Dorsal Approach 08:45 Anterior Interosseous Nerve Compression 10:00 Fragment Specific Fixation 09:30 Radial Nerve Compression 10:30 Coffee and Networking Break 10:15 Coffee and Networking Break 11:00 Scaphoid Fixation Percutaneous 10:45 Wartenburg Syndrome 12:00 Ulna Fixation Plate 11:30 Ulnar Nerve Compression in Guyoun Canal 13:00 Prayer and Lunch Break and End of Workshop B 12:15 Median Nerve Compression in Carpal Tunnel 13:00 Prayer and Lunch Break and End of Workshop A Pre-Congress Cadaveric Workshops – Afternoon Sessions Workshop C: Hand Dissection Course Workshop D: Hand Fixation (Wide Awake Technique) Course Leaders: 14:00 Variable Angle Hand Fracture Fixation Dr. Donald Lalonde 14:45 Correction Osteotomy Plate for Phalanx Professor of Surgery, Dalhousie University Medical School, Canada 15:30 Volar Plate Fracture Fixation, Shot Gun Lisa Kek Approach Occupational Therapist, Dalhouise University 16:15 Coffee and Networking Break Medical School, Canada 16:30 Bennett Fracture Hand, Wagner Approach 14:00 Skin Incisions Design 17:15 Cap Flex, PIP Joint Replacement 14:45 Latest Techniques in Wide Awake Flexor Tendon Repair and Therapy 18:00 End of Workshop D 15:30 Latest Techniques in Wide Awake Extensor Tendon Repair and Therapy 16:15 Coffee and Networking Break 16:30 Demonstration of How Relative Motion Call for Papers Splinting Helps with Treating Tendon Injuries The scientific committee announces the call for (ie: Boutonniere, Interosseus Tear and papers for IAOC 2017. We welcome topics that Extensor Tendon Lacerations) and Other Hand focus on Shoulder, Hand, Elbow, Forearm and Wrist. Conditions For more details and to submit your abstract online please visit www.aocongress.com 18:00 End of Workshop C Please note that the deadline for abstract submission is 1st of March 2017. Note: Each cadaveric workshop has a maximum capacity of only 30 participants and will be on a first come first serve basis. Tel: +971 4 38 94 500 • Fax: +971 4 35 85 511 • [email protected] • www.aocongress.com Main Congress Friday: 19 May 2017 Main Congress Day 1 Hand and Wrist 11:30 Wrist Examination 07:30 Registration and Refreshments Dr. Rohit Arora Team Leader Hand and Elbow Surgery, Vice 08:00 Opening Remarks by the Congress Chair Director of the Department of Trauma Surgery, Free Paper Presentations Medical University Innsbruck, Austria Moderator: Dr. Khalid Alawadi 12:30 Prayer and Lunch Break Consultant Hand and Plastic Surgeon, Trauma Department - Rashid Hospital, Dubai, UAE; Roundtable Session – Arthroscopy President - Emirates Hand Surgery Chapter; Vice Moderator: President - Emirates Plastic Surgery Society Dr. Ehab Bassim Aldlyami Specialist Orthopedic and Hand Surgeon, Trauma 08:30 Free Paper Presentations Department - Rashid Hospital, UAE Roundtable Session – Scaphoid Non-union 14:30 Arthroscopic Anatomy Moderator: Dr. Jan Haugstvedt Dr. Jan Haugstvedt Division Chair, Consultant Hand Surgery, Division Chair, Consultant Hand Surgery, Department of Orthopedics, Østfold Hospital Trust, Department of Orthopedics, Østfold Hospital Trust, Moss, Norway Moss, Norway 14:50 Role of Arthroscopic Guided Wrist Surgery 09:30 Scaphoid Non-union: My Way Dr. Igor Golubev Dr. Jan Haugstvedt Chairman of the Board of the Russian Hand Division Chair, Consultant Hand Surgery, Surgery, Russia Department of Orthopedics,