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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS OF TNOA

EC Member – North Zone.Dr.G.Ashok Kumar,26-A, Jinnah Street,Kaveripattinam,Krishnagiri -635112,Mobile:9443268200/98432 50135,Email:ashokkumar@sify.com.

EC Member- South Zone:Dr.R.Ramakrishnan,7-53, A.D.J. Nagar,North High Ground Road,Maharaja Nagar Post,Tirunelveli – 11,Mobile:94421 80888..

EC Members- West Zone:Dr.K.Attiyannan,National Hospital,333, Brough Road,Erode – 1.Mobile: 93641 55600,Email: kattiyannan@gmail.com

Dr.P.Nedunthuraikoe,2/541/4, Bharathiar Street,Vanniyar Nagar,Alagapuram Periyapudur,Salem – 636 016Mobile: 94432 44058,Email: dr_koe@yahoo.com

EC Member- East Zone:Dr.M.Chandrasekaran.80, Chekkanganni Road,Kumbakonam 612001,Phone: 0435-241116,Mobile:9443151766,Email: orthochand@rediffmail.com.EC Member – Central Zone:Dr.S.Jaikish,C/o Mr.N.Chelliah,Ragavendra Nagar,Bikshander Kovil,Tiruchirapalli – 621 216,Mobile: 94433 49403,Email: jaikish@rediffmail.com

President :Dr.S.Natesan,L.K.M. Hospital,327, EVN Road,Erode – 638 009,Phone: 0424 2252726Mobile: 98427 66933,Email: drnatesan@rediffmail.com

Immediate Past President:Dr.P.V.Vijayaraghavan,Triple ‘C’Majesty,S-2, 48/6, Muthukumarappa Street,Saligramam, Chennai – 600 093Phone: 044-23760062,Mobile: 98400 43415.Email Id: aparnaraghavan@yahoo.com.

President Elect:Dr.P.V.Jayasankar,Sundaram Medical Foundation,IV Avenue,Shanthi Colony Road,Anna Nagar,Chennai – 600 040.Mobile:98400 35455

Vice President:Dr.V.Pugalenthi,294-1/2, 6th Main Road,Gomathipuram, Madurai 625020.Phone: 0452-2580108,Mobile: 94437 25840,Email Id:

Secretary:Dr.Nalli.R.Uvaraj,7-C, Old Tower Block,Nandanam Extension,Chennai – 600 035.Phone: 044-24312641,Mobile: 94440 32641,Email: nalliortho@yahoo.co.in

Immediate Past Secretary:Dr.R.Selvaraj,S-9, Dev Apartments,14, Jayaram Street,Thiruvanmiyur,Chennai – 600 041.Phone: 044-24405654,Mobile: 94440 24564Email: drselvaraj@gmail.com

Joint Secretary:Dr.C.Raja Ravi Varma,W-12/750/2, IV Avenue,Anna Nagar West Extension,Chennai – 600 101,Phone: 044-26153532,Mobile:98411 31107,Email: rrvortho@gmail.com

Editorial Secretary:Dr.S.Muthuraman,35-A, Mathan Koil I Street,Tenkasi – 627811.Phone: 04633 220150,Mobile: 9842910971,Email: orthomuthuram@yahoo.co.in

Fellowship Secretary:Dr.S.Karunakaran,No.12, 54th Street,Ashok Nagar,Chennai 600083,Ph: 044-24891551,Mobile: 9444451462Email: kharunakharan@yahoo.com

Treasurer/ EC Member-Chennai:Dr.N.B.Thanmaran,B-23, Tower Block ,Taylor’s Road, Kilpauk,Chennai 600010.Phone:Mobile: 9443569868,Email: drmaran2k@yahoo.co.uk

EC Member – Chennai.Dr.M.Antony Vimal Raj,2A/45/12, Kubera Apartments,Aravamudhan Garden Street,Egmore, Chennai 600008.Phone: 044-65399434Mobile: 98405 41020Email: vimalortho@vsnl.net /mavimalraj@yahoo.co.in

EC Members – Madurai.Dr.J.C.Ganesan,30, II Street,Vinayaga NagarMadurai – 625 020.Mobile: 98421 03579.Email: jcganesan@hotmail.com

Dr.KARTHI.M.N.No. 5, Palanichamy Nagar,New Natham Road, Madurai – 625 014Phone: 0452-2563905Mobile: 94437 12012mn_karthi@yahoo.com

EC Member-Coimbatore:Dr.C.Sugavanam,Kovai Medical Center & Hospital,Post Box No. 3209,Avinashi Road,Coimbatore – 641 014,Mobile: 98427 04849,Email:drsugavanam@gmail.com

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ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS

Tamil Nadu Orthopaedic AssociationMInutes of the Second Executive Committee Meeting, 2009-10

Esakki Resorts, Courtallam,6th September, 2009.

The following members attended the meeting.Dr.S.Natesan, Dr.P.V.Vijayaraghavan, Dr.Nalli.R.Uvaraj, Dr.V.Pugazhendhi, Dr.C.Raja Ravi Varma, Dr.S.Karunakaran,Dr.N.B.Thanmaran, Dr.S.Jaikish, Dr.M.N.Karthi, Dr.J C.Ganesan, Dr.C.Sugavanam, Dr.R.Ramakrishnan, Dr.R.Selvaraj,Dr.M.Chandrasekaran, Dr.Antony Vimalraj, Dr.K.Attiyanan, Dr.G.Ashok Kumar, Dr.S.Muthuraman, Dr.S.Murugesan,

Welcome address:The President, TNOA, Dr. S. Natesan welcomed the distinguished members. He expressed the satisfaction that theconferences were of late turning out to be more and more successful. He hoped that the TNOACON 2010 would be abenchmark conference. He wished the Organising committee all the very best in their attempt.

Obituary references:The Secretary informed the committee that Dr. K.R.Venkateswar who had been suffering from leukemia and for whom theTNOA had initiated a donation drive, passed away in August 2009. Dr. Nalli R Uvaraj paid the last respects on behalf ofTNOA.It was informed by Prof. P.V.Vijayaraghavan that Dr. P Asokan, Secretary General of OASIS had passed away in July 2009Dr. Malai Raju from Madurai passéd away during August 2009.Dr. Muthuswamy. S senior member from Meenakshi Mission Hospital had also passed away in September 2009.A minute silence was observed in memory of the departed souls.

Achievement by Members:Dr.Mayilvahanan Natarajan has been conferred the prestigious FRCS by the Royal College of Surgeons of London.Dr. M. Parthasarathy was awarded the Best Paper for his presentation on Rain Drop Sign during the Indian ArthroplastyAssociation Conference held during August 2009 at Chennai. Dr. R.M.Kannan of Sundaram Medical Foundation was alsoawarded the Best Poster award for his presentation” An Interesting Peri- operative complication”.

Secretary’s report:Membership: At present we have 1081 ratified Life Members and 90 Associate Members in our fold. 16 Applications for LifeMembership has been received after TNOACON 2009.

Academic Activities. (after I ECM)

Date Month Year Event.07 June 2009 Prof. T.K.Shanmugasundaram Memorial CME on Paediatric Orthopaedics,

Trichy Ortho Club, Trichy.13 June 2009 Symposium on Knee Arthroscopy, Madras Medical College, Chennai.20 June 2009 CME on Management of difficult fractures. Govt. Kumaramangalam Medical

College Hospital, Salem.20 & 21 June 2009 Limb Reconstruction using Ilizarov & Rail Fixator methods CME &

Workshop.DMH-IORAS Update Series 2009.28 June 2009 Tirupur District Ortho Club Inauguration.25 July 2009 Advanced CME on Arthroscopy, Madras Orthopaedic Society and Railway

Hospital, Chennai.02 August 2009 CME on Patho-Radiodiagnosis in Orthopaedics, Department of Orthopaedics,

Thanjavur Medical College, Thanjavur.08 August 2009 Symposium on Cervical Spine Injuries – Madras Medical College, Chennai.29 August 2009 Arthroscopy CME, Madurai Medical College & Govt. Rajaji Hospital, Madurai30 August 2009 CME on Common Shoulder Disorders- An update, SPOT Hospitals, Chennai.

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MEETINGS ATTENDED:EC Meeting – OASIS , 9th August 2009, Cochin. Attended by Dr.S.Natesan, President , TNOA, Dr.P.V.Vijayaraghavan, PastPresident, TNOA, and Dr.Nalli.R.Uvaraj, Secretary , TNOA.

Report by Editorial Secretary:The Editorial Secretary, TNOA, Dr. S. Muthuraman read out his report.His request for a preponement of the last date forsubmission of articles to 15th November 2009 was accepted. He also sought clarifications on various details to be furnishedin the application for indexing the journal.Dr.P.V.Vijayaraghavan mentioned that for peer review the articles have to be sent as early as possible online or through postto the editorial Board Members if needed even outside the State and ideally five peer reviews would be expected. He furtherstated that only titles be sent without author details. Details of why the article was accepted or rejected preferably inpercentage should be mentioned. He also suggested that the Editor could be in touch with Dr. Anil Jain, Editor, IJO for furtherclarifications. Dr. Raja Ravi Varma offered the help of Dr. Sandeep Bavrekar, Editor of Journal of Post Graduate Medicine ifneeded. The Editorial Secretary further requested all the members to mobilize articles and sponsor throughadvertisements.Dr.Vijayaragavan also raised the issue of conflict of statements and informed consent. The Secretary advisedthe Editor to create a separate permanent email ID for the Editor.

Report by Fellowship Secretary:Dr. S. Karunakaran read out his report.He informed the Committee that Dr. B. Pasupathy had completed his Foreign Fellowshipat Celle, Hannover, Germany.He mentioned that Dr. B.Pasupathy had requested for complimentary registration as was done with other Fellows. It wasinformed that as is the procedure already in effect he would be offered complimentary registration for the TNOACON 2010.The Fellowship Secretary also stated that there was a request by the Fellows for an increase in the grant money.Dr. R. Selvaraj mentioned that a written consent might have to be made to the donors to increase the seed money if such aneed arises. He also clarified that the name of the Foreign Fellowship was TNOA Foreign Fellowship.

Report by Treasurer, TNOA:Dr. N.B.Thanmaran, Treasurer , TNOA circulated the audit report and balance sheet of TNOA to all members. It was decidedthat a minimum of Rs.3 Lakhs may be kept in the SB Account and rest transferred to the Fixed Deposit Account.The Treasurer presented a prepared draft proposal defining the role of the Treasurer as no such protocol had been in existencetill date.As regards grants for CME the Secretary said that the cheque can be given only in the name of the CME programmeconducted and not in the name of individuals.After much deliberation it was decided to have a ceiling of Rs.1000/- or actual fare ( if less than Rs. 1000/-) towards the TA.The EC placed on record its appreciation for the efforts of the Treasurer in bringing out a very informative report and work.

Report on TNOACON 2010:Dr.S. Murugesan, Organizing Chairman made his opening remarks and welcomed everyone for a feast of academics in theupcoming TNOACON 2010. The Organising Secretary, Dr. R.Ramakrishnan detailed the various steps taken in organizing theConference well. The President, TNOA, Dr. S. Natesan appreciated the Organising Committee for bringing out a wonderfulFirst Information brochure and added that in future the pay structure shall also be added.Dr.K.Sekar detailed the scientific programmes. He said the CME topic would be ‘Intra-Operative Complications’ and it hasbeen proposed to distribute CME booklets too. The House acceded to a request for including non-members from non-orthopaedic specialities to deliver lectures and the President requested the Organising Committee to include the OASISmembers also if possible.The Secretary requested the organizing committee to send in an official invitation to the IOA office bearers and Dr.A.S.Raothe Dr.N.S.Narasimhan Orator.

Report on TNOACON 2011:Dr.V.Pugalenthi, Vice president informed about the preparations for the 44 th Annual Conference of TNOA in 2011 at Madurai.He mentioned that the Organising Chairman would be Dr.V.Raviraman and the Organising Secretary would beDr.S.Shanmuganathan. The Madurai Medical College Campus had been decided to be the venue with the Auditorium and IMAbuildings present in the campus providing the necessary support to hold the events.

Reorganization of Zones-Discussion:Dr. Anthony Vimalraj, EC Member, Chennai, presented a power point presentation on the various zones and the respectivemembership. He also mentioned that some of the zones were either not represented or poorly represented. The committeedecided that Puducherry would be brought under ‘other States category’. It was decided that Tiruppur and Theni would bemerged with Central Zone, Nilgiris would stay with Coimbatore, Krishnagiri is to be included in North Zone and Dharmapuri inWest Zone. He also mentioned that some members had double entries and they would be contacted to clarify their status.

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The fall-out number can be allotted to a new member if necessary. A copy of the list of members with wrong addresses washanded over to all EC members with a request to return it before 30th September 2009 with the necessary corrections.The EC members’s effort was well appreciated by the House and placed on record.

Social Activities:The President felt that the TNOA should also concentrate on Social Activities as our service, existence and intentions will notbe appreciated by all if we confine only to academics. He also added that we should be of some meaning to the deservingpublic and hence each zone may conduct at least one social service camp before December and follow in the footsteps ofTrichy Ortho Club. The EC appreciated his feeling and decided to conduct such camps in the respective zones. He alsorequested that the Trauma Awareness Campaign be continued with. Vice President ,Dr. Pughazhenthi said that the ‘OrthoapedicQuacks’ menace was on the increase and something need to be done to stop it. The President said that the Members cancreate awareness among the public. Dr. Raja Ravi Varma said that in a diverse country like India with diverse cultures patientshad a right to whatever choice of treatment they preferred . He added on to say that educating the public would be the rightapproach. Dr. S. Karunakaran suggested that posters depicting complications following treatment by quacks may be displayedin clinics and hospitals.It was decided to prepare a poster by the association depicting the evils of native treatment offractures and distribute it to members of the association to be displayed in their place of practice..

Dr. A.K.Gupta Trophy, IOA.The Secretary requested the Zonal Members, TNOA to submit the zonal reports to the Secretary before October 15th in orderto prepare and send the final report for the Dr. A.K.Gupta Award of IOA.

Prof.T K Shanmugasundaram Mid year CME:It was decided to make an announcement in the next Newsletter calling for organizations interested in conducting the II Prof.T.K.Shanmugasundaram Mid year CME. As Tiruppur District had evinced keen interest in conducting the Prof. TKS CME itwas decided to contact them. It was decided to request Dr. Jaikish, EC Member and organizing Sec of the just concludedProf. TKS CME to perform an advisory role in conducting the Mid Term CME for 2010.

Report on EC Meeting OASIS:Dr.PV Vijayaragavan, Dr. S. Natesan and Dr. Nalli R Uvaraj attended the EC meeting of OASIS at Cochin on 9th August 2009.Dr. A.J.Selvapandian was nominated as the senior member from Tamil Nadu to be honoured during the OASISCON 2009.Dr. Vijayaragavan informed the house that the OASISCON 2010 would be conducted in Chennai with Dr.A. Rajamani as theOrganizing Chairman, Prof. PV Vijayaragavan as Co-Organizing Chairman and Dr. R.H.Govardhan as Organizing Secretary.The Secretary also informed the House that after the sudden demise of Dr. P. Ashokan, Dr. Sherry Isaac had been nominatedto be the Secretary General of OASIS for one year .

Report by Zonal Committee Members:Zonal representatives Dr. M.Chandrasekaran, Dr. M.N.Karthi, Dr. Sugavanam and Dr. Anthony Vimalraj submitted their reports.

Any other matter with the permission of the Chair:Dr. R.Selvaraj mentioned that the friends and classmates of Dr. K. R. Venkateswar who passed away recently wanted tostart a Fellowship programme for Post Graduates in his memory in the form of a written exam during the CME day. Dr. R.Selvaraj was requested to formulate the modalities.

A request was made to the EC members to send in what ever evidence (visiting cards, prescriptions, advertisements, etc.,)that can be obtained to be presented by the IMA in the case against the physiotherapists prescribing drugs and practicing asdoctors that is in the High Court, Chennai.

There was a debate on the issue of ID cards or a Certificate to Life Members. It was decided to have Membership Certificatessent to all life members of the association.

The Secretary informed the Committee that the membership fees for OASIS by the 59 new members of the association is tobe handed over during the EC meeting to be conducted during the OASISCON 2009 at Cochin.

A request was made by the Secretary to the Zonal members to send in the office bearers of the local clubs.

The Joint Secretary Dr. Raja Ravi Varma pointed out the order of zones in the protocol for conduct of TNOACONs that has tobe corrected as follows: Chennai - West Zone - Central Zone- Coimbatore- South Zone-Madurai- North Zone- East Zone.

The Secretary closed the meeting with a vote of thanks.

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Tamil Nadu Orthopaedic Association

List of Presidents

S No. Presidents Period 1. Dr. M.Natarajan 1970- 1976 2. Dr.T.K.Shanmugasundaram 1976- 1979 3. Dr. A.J.Selvapandian 1979- 1981 4. Dr. S.Basheer Ahamed 1981- 1983 5. Dr. S.Soundarapandian 1983- 1985 6. Dr. A.Subramaniam 1985- 1986 7. Dr. T.S.Xavier 1986- 1987 8. Dr. P.V.A.Mohandoss 1987- 1988 9. Dr. R.Venkatakrishnan 1988- 1989 10. Dr. P.Soundararajan 1989- 1990 11. Dr. A.Devadoss 1990- 1991 12. Dr. K.Sriram 1991- 1992 13. Dr. (Major) D.Raja 1992- 1993 14. Dr. Mohamed Farook 1993- 1994 15. Dr. P.Dhanarajan 1994- 1995 16. Dr. S.S.K.Marthandam 1995- 1996 17. Dr. C.T.Alagappan 1996- 1997 18. Dr. G.Swaminathan 1997- 1998 19. Dr. I.Shanmuganathan 1998- 1999 20. Dr. N.Mayilvahanan 1999- 2000 21. Dr. K.Annamalai 2000- 2001 22. Dr. M.Rajagopal 2001- 2002 23. Dr. A.Rajamani 2002- 2003 24. Dr. T.Prabhakaran 2003- 2004 25. Dr. R.H.Govardhan 2004- 2005 26. Dr. V.Shanmugam 2005- 2006 27. Dr. David.V.Rajan 2006- 2007 28. Dr. M.Chidambaram 2007- 2008 29. Dr. P.V.Vijayaraghavan 2008- 2009 30. Dr. S. Natesan. 2009- 2010

List of Secretaries

S. No. Secretary. Period. 1. Dr. P.V.A.Mohandoss 1970- 2. Dr. T.S.Xavier 3. Dr. A.Devadoss 1974- 1977 4. Dr. Mohamed Farook 1977- 1980 5. Dr. (Major).D.Raja 1980- 1983 6. Dr. G.Swaminathan 1983- 1986 7. Dr. A.Sakthivel 1986- 1989 8. Dr. S.S.K.Marthandam 1989- 1992 9. Dr. David.V.Rajan 1992- 1995 10. Dr.A.Rajamani 1995- 1998 11. Dr.R.H.Govardhan 1998- 2000 12. Dr.P.S.Shanmugam 2000- 2002 13. Dr.P.V.Vijayaraghavan 2002- 2004 14. Dr.P.V.Jayasankar 2004- 2006 15. Dr.R.Selvaraj 2006- 2008 16. Dr.Nalli.R.Uvaraj 2008- 2010

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The Tamil Nadu Orthopaedic Association Elections Notice for the year 2010.

Elections to the following posts are to be held this year:

Vice President - 1 postJoint Secretary - 1 post

Executive Committee members:Madurai - 1 post.Coimbatore - 1 post,North Zone - 1 post,South Zone - 1 post,West Zone - 2 post,East Zone - 1 post,Central Zone - 1 post.

For the post of Vice President and Joint Secretary , the member filling the nomination should havepreviously been a member of the Executive Committee of the Tamil Nadu Orthopaedic Association.

The schedule for the elections is as follows:

06.10.2009 Despatch of II Newsletter of TNOA along with election announcement.27.10.2009 Last date for filing nominations.03.11.2009 Last date for withdrawal of nominations.17.11.2009 Last date for dispatch of ballot papers.01.12.2009 Last date for request of duplicate ballot papers due to non receipt of

original ballot papers.15.12.2009 Last date for receipt of polled ballots.20.12.2009 Third Executive Committee meeting, Madurai, Counting of ballot papers.

The member filing the nomination should attach a copy of his biodata along with the application. Thisshould not exceed the size of half page on an A4 size paper.

Kindly fill in the nomination form attached to this newsletter and send it along with the prescribednomination fee to the Secretary, TNOA whose address is given below:

Dr.Nalli.R.Uvaraj,Secretary, Tamil Nadu Orthopaedic Association,7 C, Old Tower Block,Nandanam Extension,Chennai 600035.

Zonal detailsFor administrative reasons the state has been divided into the following zones with zonalmembers in the Executive Committee :Chennai,Madurai,Coimbatore along with Nilgiris,East zone consisting of Villupuram, Cuddalore, Nagapattinam, Thanjavur, Pudukottai & Tiruvarur districts.West Zone consisting of Salem, Namakkal, Erode, Tiruppur, Karur & Dharmapuri districts.North zone consisting of Tiruvallur, Vellore, Kanchipuram, Tiruvanamalai & Krishnagiri districts,South zone consisting of Virudhunagar, Ramanathapuram, Tuticorin,Tirunelveli and Kanniyakumaridistricts.Central zone consisting of Perambalur, Ariyalur, Trichy, Dindigul, Sivagangai & Theni districts.

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THE TAMILNADU ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATION - ELECTIONS 2010NOMINATION FORM

Name of Contestant : ...............................................................................................................

Designation : ..............................................................................................................

Post for which contesting : ..............................................................................................................

Life Membership No. : ..............................................................................................................

Address : ..............................................................................................................

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Phone No. : ..............................................................................................................

Fax No : ..............................................................................................................

E-mail address : ..............................................................................................................

Nomination Fee Details : DD No. ......................................... Dt.................................... Amount Rs.....................

Bank .................................................................................................................................

Proposed by : Name Seconded by : NameMembership No. Membership No.

Signature Signature

Executive Committee Member TNOA Year of Executive membership(only for the posts of Vice President and Joint Secretary)

Nomination fee of Rs.2000 for the post of Vice President & Joint Secretary and a fee of Rs.1000/ for theother posts. The nomination fee to be paid as a demand draft payable at Chennai, drawn in favour of “TamilNadu Orthopaedic Association”

Consent of ContestantI hereby agree to contest for the post of ................................................. of the Tamil Nadu Orthopaedic Associationand abide by the rules.

Declaration by candidate:I hereby declare that all the above facts are true and if elected I will abide by the rules and regulations of theTamilnadu Orthopaedic Association and work for the uplift of the Association and will attend the required meetingsand abide by the decisions of the Executive Committee and General Body members. If any information submittedby me is found to be false, I understand that my nomination will be summarily rejected.Date :

Signature of Contestant

Note :1. Nomination form is to be completed and mailed to : Dr. Nalli R UVaraj, Secretary, Tamil Nadu Orthopaedic Association, 7 C, Old Tower Block, Nandanam Extension, Chennai 600035.2. Only those Life Members who are proposed / seconded by another life member of TNOA will be allowed to contest.3. Only those life members who have served the Association as Executive Committee Member of TNOA will be allowed to contest for the post of Vice President and Joint Secretary.4. The member filing the nomination should attach his biodata alongwith the application. This should not exceed the size of half page on an A4 size paper.5. Last date for filing nominations is 27.10.20096. Last date for withdrawal of nominations is 03.11.2009

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EDITORIAL SECRETARY’S REPORT.

II Executive Committee Meeting, Tamil Nadu Orthopaedic Association,

6 / 09 / 2009 Courtallam

Respected members of TNOA,

Greetings.

I thank the office bearers of TNOA and the editorial board members for their constant guidance. The processof creating the journal for the year 2010 has already started. This time the articles have to be reviewed bythe editorial board consisting of ten members. So I request the members to send articles as early aspossible. It was decided in the executive committee meeting to prepone the last date forsubmission ofarticles to 15th of November, 2009. I request the head of the departments and professors of orthopaedicsto inform their department members to send their distinguished clinic work for publication in our state journal.Representation of your valuable work in the journal will make the process of indexing the journal relativelyeasy. I request all the members of TNOA to send their articles in time as per the guidelines. I thank all the sixmedal winners of TNOACON 2009 for sending their articles as soon as I requested and I expect the sameenthusiasm from other members.

The 36th journal of our association will be circulated to more than thousand orthopaedic surgeons. Participationin the form of giving advertisements will be of mutual benefit. Hence I request the Members, Doctors, Hospitals,Institutions, pharma and surgical companies to give advertisements. Kindly make your payment in the formof crossed cheque / demand draft drawn in favour of THE SECRETARY, TNOA along with a covering letterinforming that the amount is a donation towards TNOA corpus fund.

The tariff for advertisements are as follows:

Back cover full page colour Rs 25,000/-Front inside full page colour Rs 20,000/-Back inside full page colour Rs 20,000/-Infront of contents full page colour Rs 15,000/-Infront of editorial full page colour Rs 15,000/-Inside pages full colour Rs 10,000/-

Last date of submission of articles 15th November 2009

Address for communicationDr. S. Muthuraman,35-A, Mathankoil I street, Tenkasi – 627811Ph 04633,220150, 9842910971, Email: orthomuthuram@yahoo.co.in

KINDLY SEND ARTICLES AS PER THE GUIDELINES GIVEN IN OUR NEWSLETTER.

Expecting your articles in time

With Regards Dr. S. Muthuraman, (Editorial secretary)

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The Journal of Tamil Nadu Orthopaedic Association, 2010TNOA welcomes scientific material for publication in theJournal of Tamil Nadu Orthopaedic Association, 2010

Two copies of the manuscript along with print version in MS word on a CD and neat and clear illustrations should be submitted. In case onewishes to send articles on-line, it should be sent in word document format for written materials. Pictures must be sent in a C.D. only by post/courier.Preparation of manuscript: Type manuscript on white bond paper 22 x 28 cm with liberal margins of at least 2.5 cm. Use double spacingincluding title page, abstract, text acknowledgements, references, tables and legends of illustrations. Begin each of the following sections onseparate pages. Number pages consecutive, in the upper right corner of each page.

Title Page: The title page should contain1. The title of the article, which should be concise but informative,2. A short running head of foot line of no more than 40 characters,3. First name, Middle and last name with initial of each author.4. Name of Co author(s)5. Name of department(s) and institution(s) to which the work should be attributed,6. Disclaimers, if any7. Name and address of author including phone number/mobile number and e-mail if any, for any clarifications.8. The source of support in the form of grants, equipment, drugs, none or all of these.

Abstract: An informative abstract of about 150 words must accompany each manuscript, it should be suitable for use by abstracting journalsand include data on the problem method and materials, results and conclusion.

Key (Indexing) terms: Below the abstract, provide and identify as such, three to ten key words or short phrases that may be published with theabstract and that will assist indexers in cross-indexing your article. Use terms from the medical subject heading list from the Index Medicswhenever possible.

Introduction: Acquaint the readers with the problem and quote the most pertinent paper. Mention clearly the purpose of the work.

Material and Methods: Explain in detail, elaborately and clearly, your clinical, technical or experimental procedures. Previously publishedmethods should be cited only in appropriate references. Mention the number of patients or cases in words e.g five patients instead of 5patients.

Results: Describe your findings without comment. Include a concise textual description of the data presented in tables, charts and figures.Please prepare tables/charts as a separate document in word and send as separate folder without mixing up in the word document.

Discussion: Comment on your results and relate them to those of other authors, define their significance for experimental research of clinicalpractice. Arguments must be well founded.

Tables: Tables should be self-explanatory and should supplement, not duplicate the text. Type each table on a separate sheet with doublespace. Number tables consecutively with a brief title for each. Give each column a short abbreviated heading. Place explanatory matter infootnotes. If you use data from another published or unpublished source, obtain permission and acknowledge fully. Please prepare tables asa separate document in word and send as separate folder without mixing up in the word document.

Illustrations: Use only those illustrations that clarify and increase understanding of the text. All illustrations must be numbered and cited in thetext. Two black and white glossy print photographs of each illustration should be submitted. The following information should be typed on agummed label and affixed to the back of each illustration; figure number, title of manuscript, Name of senior author, and arrow indicating top.Please do not write in ink at the back of the photograph. All illustrations have to be sent, as separate JPEG image files in a C.D. Colour picturesare also welcome.

A word on scanning or digital imaging: It is preferable to scan pictures in 300 dpi. If pictures already taken have to be chosen please usePhotoshop and save as jpeg in minimum 300 resolutions. Digital images may be made in 3.0 or more mega pixels. This will help in preventionof distortion of pictures when enlarged.

Legends for illustrations: Type legends/captions for illustrations double - spaced, starting on separate page with arabic numerals correspondingto the illustrations.

References:In the text should include only those that are important and have been studied in fully by the authors. References are a must for any article andthose without references would be rejected.

Case Reports are welcome and such case reports and other short submission should be sent in the format of a full paper including and abstractand captions.

All submission should be addressed to:Dr. S. Muthuraman, 35-A, Mathan Koil I Street, Tenkasi – 627811. Phone: 04633 220150,Mobile: 9842910971,Email: orthomuthuram@yahoo.co.in Online submission shall be made through the email ID as given.The last date for receipt of articles : 15-11-2009.Note: Kindly visit the official website of the Tamil Nadu Orthopaedic Association (www.tnortho.org) for details of submission of scientificmaterial for publication in the Journal of Tamil Nadu Orthopaedic Association 2009. We encourage case studies more than single case reportssince the TNOA is aiming at making the journal a listed journal.

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REPORT OF TNOA FOREIGN FELLOWSHIP FOR THE YEAR 2009

Dr. B.Pasupathy, Asst. Prof in Orthopaedics, Govt. Gen. Hospital, Chennai.

As a candidate selected for the TNOA Foreign Fellowship for the year 2009, I am herewith submittingmy report.

At the outset I would like to thank Prof. P.V. Vijayaraghavan, Past President, TNOA, Prof. Nalli R.Uvaraj,Secretary, TNOA and Prof. Deen Md.Ismail ,Past Fellowship Secretary, TNOA for selecting me to undergothis 2nd TNOA Foreign Fellowship. With the help of Dr. Thomas George, Chennai, our Past Fellowship SecretaryDr. Deen Md.Ismail was able to make arrangements to undergo this fellowship training at A.K.H, Celle, Germanyunder Prof. Hans Jorge Oestern from 15.07.2009 to 29.07.2009. With the due permission from the Govt.ofTamil Nadu I started from Chennai on 13.07.2009. I was received by Prof. H.J.Oestern personally at CelleRailway station 0n 14th July 2009. He invited me with a welcome dinner and I was accommodated in the hostelof the hospital. This is a very good centre where I had an opportunity to learn Orthopaedics, Trauma, Spine andArthroscopy.

Prof. H.J.Oestern and other faculties are well trained in the field of Orthopaedics and they are good inteaching the subject in a clear way.I had an opportunity to observe and assist in various trauma surgeries,arthroscopic surgeries, spine surgeries and joint replacement surgeries. This two weeks period was veryhelpful for me to learn the technique of management of intra articular fracture, arthroscopic management ofshoulder, ankle, elbow and knee pathologies. I had enough opportunity to assist many joint replacement surgeriesalso.

After completing the two weeks of training I thanked each and everyone for their kind help and knowledgetransfer. During my two weeks stay, they treated me in a friendly manner and took care of me by providing freeaccommodation and free food in the morning and afternoon for 15 days.

After completing my fellowship I utilized the opportunity to visit two more centers one in Endo klinik atHamburg and Praxis klinik 2000 at Freiburg. There I learned arthroscopy and arthroplasty for 1 week. With thisuseful trip I returned to India on 13th August 2009 and started my day to day work.

I once again thank the Office Bearers of the TNOA for giving me an opportunity to travel abroad and undergothis fellowship training. I would recommend that this hospital can be considered in future as an ideal centre forTNOA Foreign Fellowship training.

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FROM THE FELLOWSHIP SECRETARY’S DESK

Dear Colleagues and friends

Greetings to one and all.

I am happy to inform that Dr Pasupathy, Associate Professor of Orthopaedics,Dharmapuri Medical College has successfully completed his Foreign Fellowship forthe year 2009 at A.K.H, Celle, Germany.

As discussed in the last General Body meeting we have selected Kasturba MedicalCollege, Manipal as our centre for Inland Fellowship training this year.I am very gratefulto Prof Dr.S.P.Mohanty, Head of the Department of Orthopaedics,, Manipal for havingkindly consented for the same.The speciality units of hand surgery, paediatricorthopaedics, spine surgery, arthroplasty and sports medicine are well established and recognized as oneof the best in the country.

The application forms for Inland Fellowships 2009 of the Tamil Nadu Orthopaedic Association mustbe sent in triplicate along with the proof of scientific paper published, presented and the details of themedals /awards. The last date for the applications to reach me is on or before 1-12-2009.The selection committee will comprise of the President TNOA, Secretary TNOA, and Fellowship SecretaryTNOA. After completion of the fellowship, fellows must present their report at the Annual General BodyMeeting at TNOA CON 2010, Courtallam.

Address of correspondence :Dr.S.Karunakaran,Fellowship Secretary, TNOA,No12, 54 th Street,AshokNagarChennai, 600083

With warm regardsDr.S.Karunakaran[Fellowship Secretary ,TNOA]

Email Communications !!!.

Members are requested to send in their Email addresses so as to enable the association communications tobe sent by email in addition to the communications sent by post.

The email addresses can be sent to : secretarytnoa@gmail.com

Kindly spare a few moments of your busy schedule and respond.

Thank You.

Dr.Nalli.R.Uvaraj,Secretary, Tamil Nadu Orthopaedic Association.

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Selection Criteria for our Inland Fellowships

(The Prof. A.J. Selvapandian TNOA & The Dr. R. Muralidharan – Dr. M. Vanasekar TNOA Travelling Fellowships)Basic Qualification : M.S. Ortho / DNB Ortho for The Prof. A.J. Selvapandian TNOA Travelling

Fellowship.D. Ortho for Dr. R. Muralidharan – Dr. M. Vanasekar TNOA TravellingFellowship.

Age : Upper age limit 45 years as on 30-10-2008.Any member who had already undergone our inland fellowship cannot apply for a second time.Only life members of TNOA can apply.

The selection committee shall comprise of the President, Secretary and the Fellowship secretary of TNOA.Decision of the selection committee shall be final.

Maximum

A. Years after Qualification 10 marks

B. Publications 10 marks

C. Presentations (Including Poster Presentation) 10 marks

D. Special Criteria 5 marks

A. 1 mark per every completed year

M.S. Ortho / Dip NB Ortho for the Prof A.J. Selvapandian TNOA Travelling Fellowship

D.Ortho for The Dr. R. Muralidharan – Dr. M. Vanasekar TNOA Travelling Fellowship

B. Publications

State level publications each 1 markNational level publications each 2 marksInternational level publications each 3 marks

C. Presentations

State level presentations each 1 markNational level presentations each 2 marksInternational level presentations each 3 marks

(Poster presentation will be considered at par with paper presentation)

D. Special criteria

Award winner, Medal winner each 2 marks(In Orthopaedics only)

(In the event of a tie, age seniority will be considered)

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TAMIL NADU ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATION TRAVELLING FELLOWSHIP

Please tick the box opposite the Fellowship Programme you wish to apply for :The Prof. A.J. Selvapandian TNOA Travelling FellowshipThe Dr. R. Muralidharan-Dr. M. Vanasekar TNOA Travelling Fellowship for D.Ortho Graduates

1. Name :

2. Age & Date of Birth :

3. Designation/Office Address :

4.Address for Communication :

5. Post held in Govt. Service / Private Institution :

6. Qualifications (Please enclose necessary evidence)Degree Date of obtaining University

7. TNOA Life Membership Number :

8. Papers Presented :(Please enclose necessary evidence)

9. Papers Published :(Please enclose necessary evidence)

10. Medals / Awards received :Related to Orthopaedics only(Please enclose necessary evidence)

11. Field of interest :

12. Details of any previous Fellowship :

Declaration I(For those applying for The Dr. R. Muralidharan - Dr. M. Vanasekar TNOA Travelling Fellowship for D.OrthoGraduates)I state that I am not at present undergoing or have undergone M.S. Ortho / DNB Ortho Course.

Date : Signature

Declaration III hereby certify that the information given in this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.

Date : Signature

Note : If space provided is inadequate, please provide the information on a separate sheet. The application hasto be sent in triplicate alongwith three sets of xerox copies of evidences / certificates.

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A.K. Gupta Trophy for Best Chapter Award of IOA.

Dear Members,Greetings.

I am at present in the process of preparing the report to be presented to the IOA for the A.K.Gupta Trophyfor Best Chapter Award of IOA. The last date is 31st October 2009. In this regard I invite information fromour members to be included in the report.The information on the following may be sent to me directly withevidence.

1. Achievement of individual members. National and international level.

a.paper presentation in national and international conferences,b. Awards and honours,c. Elected to any high posts,d. Inventing new technique and instrument to improve orthopaedic surgery in India,e. Writing, editing, translating any literature of academic interest.f. Books written by members.g. Details of any welfare programmes conducted for public.h.Any activity conducted based on the president’s theme “ Save bones, Prevent Osteoporosis”

With regards,

Dr.Nalli.R.Uvaraj,Secretary, TNOA.

TNOA – Cholamandalam Ortho PG Fund

The TNOA – Cholamandalam Ortho P G Fund was created by the organizers of the TNOACON 2005 at Cuddaloreto provide financial grant to two deserving post graduate students in the State of Tamil Nadu. The selection ofrecipients every year is based on their academic credentials and research work.

The Heads of the Orthopaedic Departments of Teaching institutions in Tamil Nadu are requested to forward thename of one candidate in their institution based on his research aptitude , work output and academic thrustshown by the candidate. The name along with a brief note on his work and the justification and recommendationof the Head of Department should reach the Secretary, Tamil Nadu Orthopaedic Association on or before 30thNovember 2009. The awardees shall be finalized by a TNOA committee constituted for the purpose.

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Continuing Medical Education Programme on Joint Replacement andLive Demonstration of TKR.

Govt. Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College, Salem.

The Continuing Medical Education Programme on JointReplacement and Live Demonstration of TKR wasconducted on 4th May 2009 at the New Seminar hall, Govt.Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College and Hospital,Salem.

The Programme was organized under the leadership ofProf.V.Chandrasekaran and Prof.P.Nedunthuraikoe. TheProgramme was Inaugurated by Thiru.Harsahay Meena,I.A.S., Managing Director, Sagoserve, Salem in thepresence of Prof. P.Shanmugam, Dean, Govt. MKMCollege and Hospital. There was a live demonstration ofTotal Knee Replacement Surgeries performed by Prof.S.S.Mohanthy from KEM Hospital, Mumbai and Dr.S.Ramesh Babu from Chennai. In the afternoon lectureson TKR were delivered by Prof.S.S.Mohanthy, Dr.S.Ramesh Babu and Dr.Nedunthuraikoe. Prof.A.Pandiaselvan proposed the Vote of Thanks.

Continuing Medical Education Programme on Management of Difficult Fractures.

Govt. Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College, Salem.

The Continuing Medical Education Programme onManagement of difficult Fractures on the eve of retirement ofProf. Dr.V.Chandrasekaran , Professor and HOD ofOrthopaedics, Govt. MKM College and Hospital, Salem wasconducted on 20th June 2009 at the New Seminar hall, Govt.Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College and Hospital,Salem.

Prof.P.Nedunthuraikoe, Prof. of Orthopaedics , Govt. MKMCollege welcomed the gathering. Prof.P.Shanmugam , Dean,Govt. MKM College Hospital inaugurated the CME and the

Presidential address was delivered by Dr.S.Natesan, President, Tamil Nadu OrthopaedicAssociation.Dr.Nalli.R.Uvaraj, Secretary, Tamil Nadu Orthopaedic Association participated as a special inviteeand offered his felicitations. Prof.V.Chandrasekaran, Professor and HOD of orthopaedics , Govt. MKM College,Salem was felicitated by the distinguished dignitaries , Professors, Asst. Professors andstudents.Dr.R.T.Parthasarathy proposed the vote of thanks.

A CME programme conducted as part of the event had excellent lectures on Management of difficult fracturesdelivered by a faculty consisting of Dr.R.Selvaraj, Dr.Nalli.R.Uvaraj, Dr.A.Pandiaselvan and Dr.V.Singaravadivelufrom Chennai, Dr.K.Vinoth from Coimbatore and Dr.C.Sugavanam from Salem.Around 60 delegates participatedin the CME Programme.

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TIRUPUR DISTRICT ORTHO CLUB INAUGURATION, 28 June 2009

The Inaugural Function of the Tirupur District OrthoClub was conducted on 28th June 2009 at HotelVelan,Tirupur.Dr.S.Senthil Kumar, Secretary, TDOCwelcomed the gathering. A briefing about the TirupurDistrict Ortho Club and introduction of its officebearers and members was done by its PresidentDr.S.Sundarrajan. The club was inaugurated byDr.S.Natesan, President, Tamil Nadu OrthopaedicAssociation and unveiling of TDOC banner wasdone by Dr.A.Muruganathan, MCI Member fromTamil Nadu.Felicitations were offered byDr.Nalli.R.Uvaraj , Secretary , TNOA, Dr.K.Vinodh,Secretary, Coimbatore Ortho Club andDr.Kannappan, senior Orthopaedic Surgeon.A Guest lecture on “Osteoporosis – An Overview” was deliveredby Dr.Nalli.R.Uvaraj. Dr.P.Ramprasath, Treasurer, TDOC delivered the Vote of Thanks.

Symposium on cervical spine injuries

Madras Medical College, Chennai. 8th August 2009.

The Department of Orthopaedics celebrated the 175th yearof Madras Medical College by organising a Symposium onCervical Spine Injuries on the 8th of August 2009 at theSeminar Hall,Govt. General Hospital,Chennai..This wasconducted under the auspices of Tamil Nadu OrthopaedicAssociation and Madras Orthopaedic Society.

The organising Chairpersons were Prof.Mayil VahananNatarajan, Prof.R.H.Govardhan, Prof.V.Thulasi Raman andProf.S.Subbiah.

The convener was Prof. V.Thulasi Raman and theorganising faculty were Dr.Ramesh Pandian.T.R and Dr.Karunakaran.S.

The Symposium was inaugurated by the Dean of Madras Medical College, Chennai, Dr.J.Mohanasundaram.

The Scientific session consisting of 13 lectures covering all topics related to the cervical spine injurieswas delivered by distinguished speakers from Chennai. The faculty consisted of Dr.V.Thulasiraman,Dr.Suresh Bapu, Dr.Ranganathan Jothi, Dr.R.Subbiah, Dr.Karthik Kailash,Dr.Nalli.R.Uvaraj, Dr.Ravi,Dr.Ramesh Pandian,Dr.K.P.Thirumaran, Dr.S.Karunakaran,Dr.Vijay Sriram, Dr.K.P.Manimaran andDr.Velmurugan. The afternoon session included hands on workshop conducted in the Bioskills Lab, Dept.of Orthopaedics, Madras Medical College on anterior cervical plating and lateral mass fixation.Around 44 delegates participated in the programme.

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ARTHROSCOPY CME-2009Madurai Medical College, Madurai

Arthroscopy CME 2009 was conducted at Govt.Rajaji Hospital, Madurai on 29th August2009.The CME was inaugurated by Prof.S.MSivakumar, Dean , Madurai Medical College.inthe presence of the Chief Guest , Dr.S.Natesan,President, Tamil Nadu Orthopaedic Association.Senior Prof. of Orthopaedics,Prof.I.Shanmuganathan presided over thefunction. Prof..V.Raviraman introduced thespeakers to the gathering. The CME consistedof lectures on shoulder and knee arthroscopyand MRI evaluation. This was followed by livedemonstration of knee and shoulderarthroscopy. A Hands on workshop on knee andshoulder models was conducted in theafternoon. The CME was organized under theguidance of Prof. S.Shanmuganathan and Prof.V.Pugalenthi.A total of 70 delegates participated in the CME.This was followed by dinner at Akash club in the evening.

CME ON COMMON SHOULDER DISORDERS- AN UPDATE

SPOT Hospitals, Chennai, 30th August 2009

A CME on Common Shoulder Disorders – Anupdate was conducted as part of the 5th

Anniversary Celebrations of the SPOT Hospital,Chennai. The programme was conducted underthe auspices of the Tamil Nadu OrthopaedicAssociation and Madras Orthopaedic Society.Theprogramme was inaugurated by Dr.S.Natesan,President, Tamil Nadu Orthopaedic Association inthe presence of Dr.P.V.Jayasankar, President,Madras Orthopaedic Society and Dr.Nalli.R.Uvaraj,Secretary, TNOA.The CME Programme consistedof lectures on Arthritis of shoulder, Fracture neckof humerus and Rotator Cuff Impingementdelivered by eminent speakers.Live Surgery ofShoulder Resurfacing by Dr.Vijay.C.Bose, ORIFof Fracture neck of humerus byDr.J.Dheenadayalan and Open SubacromialDecompression & repair of Rotator Cuff Tear by Dr.M.Parthasarathy formed part of the programme. Theafternoon session consisted of Workshops on ORIF of Fracture Neck of Humerus and Resurfacing ofShoulder.The programme was well organized by Dr.S.Ramesh Babu and Mrs.Sujatha Ramesh Babu.

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SYMPOSIUM ON HANDMADRAS MEDICAL COLLEGE, CHENNAI,

26TH September 2009.

The Institute of Orthopaedics and Traumatology celebrated the175th year of Madras Medical College by organizing a Symposiumon Hand on 26th September 2009. The programme wasinaugurated by Prof. R.Venkatasamy, Retd. Professor of HandSurgery, Stanley Medical College, Chennai in the presence ofDr.J.Mohanasundaram Dean, Madras Medical College, Chennai.The programme consisted of 12 lectures covering a number oftopics in Hand Surgery delivered by eminent speakers like Prof.R.Venkatasamy, Dr.S.Rajasabapathy, Prof.R.Jegadesan, Prof.Alalasundaram, Prof.S.Subbiah and Prof..S.Senkathirselvan.Theother speakers were Dr.R.Selvaraj, Dr.N.B.Thanmaran,Dr.T.M.Balakrishnan, Dr.Ramesh Babu and Dr.Antony Vimalraj.

The programme was organized under the Chairmanship of Prof.Mayilvahanan Natarajan, Prof.R.H.Govardhanand Prof. V.Thulasiraman.The programme convener was Prof.S.Subbiah and the organizing faculty wereDr.N.B.Thanmaran, Dr.M.Antony Vimalraj and Dr.Nalli.R.Gopinath.Around 84 delegates participated in theprogramme.The programme was organized under the auspices of TNOA and the TamilNadu Dr.M.G.R MedicalUniversity.

Upgradation of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery into Institute of Orthopaedics and Traumatology

Government General Hospital and Madras Medical College

The Department of Orthopaedics, Government General Hospital and Madras Medical College wasstarted in the year 1949. The Hon’ble Chief Minister Dr.M. Karunanidhi has given his assent for the upgradationof this prestigious department into an Institute of Orthopaedics and Traumatology.

The newly christened Institute ofOrthopaedics and Traumatology will provideseparate sub-speciality services such as jointreplacement surgeries, spine surgeries,emergency trauma services, orthopaediconcological surgeries, arthroscopy, paediatricorthopaedics and will spearhead the developmentof these sub-specialities within the purview of theinstitute.

With the establishment of the Institute, Prof.Mayil Vahanan Natarajan , Head of the Departmentof Orthopaedic Surgery will take over as the FirstDirector (I/C) of the Institute of Orthopaedics andTraumatology.

The inaugural function was held in the Seminar Hall of Madras Medical College on 9th September 2009.

The Hon’ble Minister for Health & Family Welfare, Thiru. M.R.K. Paneerselvam graced the occasion asthe Chief Guest and released the first copy of the souvenir. Thiru. V.K Subburaj, Principal Secretary for Health& Family Welfare presided over the function. Dr. S. Vinayagam , Director of Medical Education and Dr. J.Mohanasundaram, Dean, Government General Hospital and Madras Medical College offered their felicitationson the occasion.

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TAMILNADU ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATION.

CALENDER OF EVENTS (2009-10).

Date Month Year Event.15 February 2009 New Office bearers take charge.20.21,23. March 2009 Comprehensive Trauma Life Support Course, Tirunelveli.04 May 2009 CME on Joint Replacement and Live Demonstration of TKR,

Govt. Kumaramangalam Medical College Hospital, Salem.17 May 2009 First Executive Committee Meeting, Erode.07 June 2009 Prof. T.K.Shanmugasundaram Memorial CME on Paediatric

Orthopaedics, Trichy Ortho Club, Trichy.16 June 2009 Despatch of First Newsletter.Foreign Fellowship

Announcement.04 July 2009 Arthroscopy CME, Govt. Rajaji Hospital, Madurai.25 July 2009 Advanced CME on Arthroscopy, Madras Orthopaedic Society

and Madras Medical College, Chennai.31 July 2009 OASIS ICL, Hotel Sunway-GRT The Grand, Puducherry-

Puducherry Orthopaedic Association..01 August 20092 August 2009 CME on Patho-Radiodiagnosis in Orthopaedics, Department of

Orthopaedics, Thanjavur Medical College, Thanjavur.29 August 2009 Arthroscopy CME 2009, Madurai Medical College.Madurai30 August 2009 CME on Common Shoulder Disorders- An update,

SPOT Hospitals, Chennai.06 September 2009 Second Executive Committee Meeting, Tirunelveli.11,12,13 September 2009 OASISCON 2009,Kochi26 September 2009 Symposium of Hand, Madras Medical College, Chennai.4 October 2009 CME on Deformity Correction, Madras Orthopaedic Society.06 October 2009 Despatch of Second Newsletter,TNOA Elections

announcement,Inland Fellowship Announcement,TNOA Journalarticles request,Best Zonal Clubs Nomonations request,Cholamandalam Ortho PG Fund Applicants request.

27 October 2009 TNOA Elections – Last date for filing nominations.03 November 2009 TNOA Elections – Last date for Withdrawl of nominations,16 November 2009 Despatch of ballot papers.24-29th November 2009 The 54th Annual Conference of the Indian Orthopaedic

Association, Bhubaneswar (IOACON 2009)02 December 2009 Last date for dispatch of duplicate ballot papers.15 December 2009 Last date for receipt of polled ballots.20 December 2009 Third Executive Committee Meeting, ,MaduraiCounting of ballot

papers.31 January 2010 Last date for submission of nominations for Best Zonal Club,

Tamil Nadu Orthopaedic Association.12-14 February 2010 TNOACON 2010, Kutrallam.13 February 2010 Fourth Executive Committee Meeting, Kuttrallam(TNOACON

2010).13 February 2010 Annual General Body Meeting, TNOACON 2010, Kuttrallam.14 February 2010 Installation of new office bearers, Valedictory Function of

TNOACON 2010 Meeting of New Executive Committee.Submission of Calander of events.

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BEST ZONAL CLUB OF TAMIL NADU ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATION.

Period: Activities from 1st January till 31st December.

Report to be submitted before 31st January each year. Award will be presented during the TNOACONeach year.

Selection committee:The selection shall be done by a committee consisting of 1)The President, TNOA2) Secretary, TNOA 3) President Elect , TNOA and 4) Vice President,TNOA., 5) Joint Secretary, TNOA.

Criterias to be considered in awarding Best Zonal Club award :

1) Increase in number of members in State Association: Maximum of 10 points. Percentage increase in membership of the zone.

One mark for every 1% increase in membership.

2) Increase in number of members in IOA: Maximum of 10 points. Percentage increase in membership of the zone.

One mark for every 1% increase in membership.

3) Academic activities: Maximum of 20 points. CME Programmes : 2 points, Clinical meetings : 1 point.

4) Achievement of individual members: Maximum of 30 points. Paper / poster presentations International : 2 points, National : 2 points State : 2 points Publications International : 2 points National : 2 points State : 2 points Books : 5 points

5) Awards and honours : 5 points for each achievement Maximum of 10 points.

6) Social activities 5 points for each activity. Maximum of 10 points.

7) Regular conduct of monthly meetings ( Minimum 10) Maximum of 10 points.

8) Submission of report in EC meetings of TNOA. Maximum of 10 points.

Total 100 points.

AN APPEAL

Dear Office bearers of Zonal Clubs,Kindly take note of the various criterias to be taken into consideration for the best zonal club award andsend in your final report so as to reach me by 31st January 2010. Also continue informing me of the variousactivities of the zonal clubs.

Thank You .

Dr.Nalli.R.Uvaraj, Secretary, TNOA.

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APPLICATION FORM

MEMBERSHIP OF TAMILNADU ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATION

Name :Address : Residence Clinic

Tel : Tel :Mobile :E-mail :Date of Birth :Qualification :Year of Passing MBBS :University :Post-Graduate Dip / Degree :Year of Passing :University :Present Post :

Please enrol me as a Life Member / Associate Member of Tamil Nadu OrthopaedicAssociation

I have enclosed a Draft for Rs. 1,600/- (Life Membership) / Rs.500/- (AssociateMembership - only for Postgraduates) in favour of Tamil Nadu Orthopaedic Association, payable atChennai. I also enclose a photocopy of my qualifying Degree / Diploma / Certificate from the HOD orthe application proposed or seconded by HOD (for Associate Membership) and Registration Certificateof the PG Degree with the Tamil Nadu Medical Council.

DD No. : Dated : Bank :

Note : The Registration fee of Rs.1600/- for Life membership includes Rs.100/- a contribution towardsOASIS(Orthopaedic Association South Indian States)

Place :Date : Signature

For office use :

Address for CommunicationDr. Nalli R Uvaraj7 C, Old Tower Block, Nandanam Extension,Chennai 600035. Phone:044-24312641,Mobile9444032641, Email: secretarytnoa@gmail.com.

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IOA MEMBERSHIP FORM

The Hon Secretary, Indian Orthopaedic AssociationIOA House, Plot No.69,Thuglakabad Institutional Area, M.B. Road,Behind Batra Hospital, New Delhi - 11 00 62 IndiaPhone : 011 - 2606 1434

Dear Sir,

I wish to apply for the LIFE / FULL Membership of Indian Orthopaedic Association

Name (Block Letters) : ...........................................................................................................

Organisation & Address : ...........................................................................................................

........................................................................................................ Phone No. ...................................

Permanent Address : ...........................................................................................................

............................................................................................ Email : ....................................................

Date of Birth : .............................................Place of Birth........................................

PGDegree / Diploma : ...............................................................Year....................................

Institution : ..........................................................................................................

Publication (Attach list) : ......................................................................................................................

I enclose the payment of Rs ....................................By cheque / DD No............................................

Place and Date : ..................................................... Signature

Proposed by : ........................................IOA Membership No ...............................(Signature & Name in Block Letters)

Seconded by : ........................................IOA Membership No ...............................(Signature & Name in Block Letters)

The membership fee w.e.f. 1st January 1997 for Life membership is Rs.3,000/- and full membership feeis Rs.1000/- (yearly). In case of cheque add Rs.40/- please make draft / cheque in favour of IndianOrthopaedic Associationh Payable at New Delhi.Please send the membership application

Original application form and Photostat copy of Draft / Cheque to Dr.R.H. Govardhan,Secretary, IOA New Delhi (address above)Photostat copy of application form and Original Draft / Cheque to the Treasurer, IndianOrthopaedic Association, 69, Tughlakabad Institutional Area, Behind Batra Hospital, MB Road,New Delhi.

Membership is subject to ratification in the subsequent AGM of the IOA. Allotment of membership numberwill follow the ratification.

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