3rd Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Conference brochure

16th – 18th October 2014 Dubai, UAE Endorsed by

Conference Supporter

Dear Friends and Colleagues, The 3rd Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Conference will be held once again in Dubai from the 16th to the 18th of October. The concept of high quality instructional courses and seminars combined with free papers sessions has attracted many Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeons from the region in the past year.

This year's conference will follow the same concept, creating an exceptional educational environment as well as a platform for paper presentations and interactive sessions. In addition, the conference will be hosting a full day pre-seminar on DDH, organized by the Hip Dysplasia Institute. Main topics of the main conference this year will be on Pediatric Spine on Day 1 and Foot and Ankle on Day 2. We have invited prominent international and regional speakers and are supported by all major Pediatric Orthopaedic Societies, making this event the most important meeting for Pediatric Orthopaedics in the Middle East.

I would like to welcome all Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeons and interested physicians to participate by presenting papers or attending the meeting as a delegate. The conference this year will also host the inaugural meeting of MEPOS, the Middle East Orthopaedic Society to which I would like to encourage all Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeons to join as member.

Hoping for your active participation at POSC 2014.

Regards,

Dr. Marc F. Sinclair Conference Chairman

The Middle East Pediatric Orthopaedic Society (MEPOS) has been established by Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeons practicing in the Middle East. All members of this society are certified Orthopaedic Surgeons in their countries, taking a special interest in Childrens’ Orthopaedics. The society's aim is to improve the detection, prevention and care of children suffering from musculoskeletal disease in the Middle East.

More information on the society will be available shortly at www.mepos.me.

Speaker Faculty: 

Ajman Jawadi, KSA

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Maurizio de Pellegrin, Italy

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Susan Mahan, USA

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Alaa Ahmad, Palestine

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Mohammed El Sobky, Egypt

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Timothy Hresko, USA

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Ashok Johari, India

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Mohsen Karami, Iran

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Travis Matheney, USA

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Gamal Hosny, Egypt

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Muharrem Yazici, Turkey

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Yaqoub Mufragi, Oman

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Ifthikar Ali Mukthar, Bahrain

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Nicholas Clarke, UK

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Yasser Elbatrawy, Egypt

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Ismat Ghanem, Lebanon

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Pablo Castaneda, Mexico

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Zaid Al Aubaidi, UAE

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Marc Sinclair, UAE

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Ralf Stuecker, Germany

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Manuel Cassiano Neves, Portugal

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Simon Kelley, Canada

Hosted by:

Pre-Conference Course Thursday – 16th October 2014 Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip Diagnosis and Management Morning Session (09:00 to 14:00)           

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Who Needs an Ultrasound of the Hip, and Why? How I do an Ultrasound in My Office Mechanical Influences and Possible Prevention of DDH (The Effects of Swaddling) Local Challenges in Diagnosis Screening for DDH in 2012 – Where Do We Stand?

The Pavlik Method Imaging for Harness Treatment for DDH What to do if the Pavlik Fails?

Bracing for Dysplasia: Effective Treatment or Acquired Dogma Interactive Workshops on Hip Ultrasound with Live Patients (Siemens) and Proximal Femoral Locking Plate (Orthopediatrics) The Borderline Infant Hip Technique of Closed Reduction, Tenotomy and Spica Cast Imaging of the Dysplastic Hip in Older Children Using Technology to Help Avoid Complications

Afternoon Session (14:45 to 18:00)        

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Technique of Open Reduction Capsulorraphy, Innominate Osteotomy Strategies for Reducing the Rate of Redislocation The Ossific Nucleus as a Prognostic Factor in Treatment Residual Dysplasia After “Successful” Closed Reduction Can We Improve Our Results?

Strategies to Improve Outcomes from Operative Childhood Management of DDH Surgical Treatment for DDH: A View from the Other Side Results of Treatment of Dislocated Hips After Walking Age Results of Long Term Outcome (45 Years) for Salter's Approach to Treating Late Presenting DDH Dealing with Adolescent Onset DDH

Conference Programme Day 1: Friday - 17th October 2014

Day 2: Saturday - 18th October 2014

Spine

Foot & Ankle

08:30 to 10:30 - Spine – Congenital and Early Onset Scoliosis (EOS)      

EOS: Definition, Classification, Problems and Obstacles Pathological Impact of EOS Clinical Assessment and Presurgical Work-up for Patients with EOS Non-surgical treatment of EOS Surgical Treatment Options in Early Onset Scoliosis Handling Complications and Revision Surgery in EOS

11:00 to 13:00 - Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS)      

Current Concepts of Bracing in AIS From Classification to Surgical Planning in AIS Selection of Fusion Levels in Idiopathic Adolescent Scoliosis Post Op Pain after AIS Surgery Indications for Anterior Spinal Fusion for AIS Revision Surgery and Adding on in AIS

14:30 to 17:00 - Other Spine       

Congenital Deformity of the Cervical Spine Indication and Treatment Options for Spondylolisthesis Correction of Spinal Deformities in Neuromuscular Conditions Etiology, Classification and Treatment of Kyphosis Infection of the Spine Tumors of the Spine Management of Back Pain in Children

17:00 to 17:30 – Free Papers: Spine

08:30 to 10:30 - Congenital      

Congenital Lesser Toe Deformities Management of Congenital Greater Toe Deformities Clubfoot New Aspects in the Treatment of Vertical Talus Tarsal Coalition Ankle Management in Longitudinal Deficiencies

11:00 to 13:00 - Trauma / Neuromuscular      

Fractures to Distal Tibia in the Skeletally Immature Patient Correction of Angular Deformities around the Ankle Correction of Foot Deformities using External Fixation Osteoarticular Infections of the Foot and Ankle Tendon Transfers around the Foot in Cerebral Palsy Cavus Foot: Etiology and Treatment

14:30 to 16:30 - Foot and Ankle Miscellaneous       

Arthorises for Flat Foot Treatment: Indications and Technique Evans Procedure for Flat Foot Deformity Calcaneovalgus Correction in Cerebral Palsy Debate: Arthrorises Vs Open Procedures for Flexible Flat Foot Management of Hallux Valgus in the Adolescent Patient Strategies in Neglected Clubfoot Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Ankle

16:30 to 17:00 - Free Papers: Foot and Ankle

Key Figures from POSC 2013

Geographic Representation of Delegates at Last Year’s POSC 2013

Total No. of Attendees: 143 Total No. of Speakers: 32 Total No. of Countries Represented: 21 Total No. of Pre-Conference Workshops: 3 Total No. of Session: 8 Total No. of Endorsing Societies: 16

Sponsors and Exhibitors at Last Year’s POSC 2013

Sponsorship and Exhibition Packages Partnering and exhibiting at POSC 2014 will provide your company with a unique platform to present your products and services to senior decision-makers most relevant to the Pediatric Orthopaedic sector.

For more information on the sponsorship and exhibition packages please contact Dishan Isaac on + 971 50 45 01 743 or email dishan.isaac@uae.messefrankfurt.com

Registrations Online registrations are now open. To register please visit www.posc-me.com or call +971 4 38 94 500