Ilizarov deformity correction course held at CMC

Ludhiana, April 14, 2019: As part of the ongoing celebrations of 125 years of Christian Medical College (CMC), Ludhiana’s establishment and delivering quality medical education, the Department of Orthopaedics had organized a one day CME (continuing medical education), “Ilizarov deformity correction course” on Sunday 14th April, 2019. Dr.Qin Sihe, President of Association for the Study and Application of the Method of Ilizarov (ASAMI), China along with Dr.Xang Jian cheng and Dr. Zhong Wei were chief guests for the programme.
Dr.William Bhatti, Director of CMC, Dr. Jeyaraj Pandian, Principal and Dr Anil Luther, medical superintendent also addressed the gathering and welcomed all the speakers and guests. The event was attended by over 100 orthopaedic surgeons from the state and national level.
Speakers included eminent doctors from across the country including Dr. P.N.Gupta, Dr.Vikas Gupta, Dr.Harpal Selhi, Dr. Suresh Bhola, Dr Rajesh Rohilla, Dr. Rajesh Paul, Dr. Bobby John, Dr. Rajesh Paul, Dr. Nirmal Raj Gopinathan, Dr.Siddharth Sharma and Dr Ritesh Pandey. The CME course comprised of understanding various techniques and principles of deformity corrections in the musculoskeletal system of our body and ended with a workshop and session with the chief guests. Dr. Rajesh Paul, Head of orthopaedic department, CMC Hospital emphasised on the need for corrections of such deformities to improve the quality of life and health of the patients across the state of Punjab and the country.