Patient: 18-month-old childPresentation: Right thumb locked in 70° flexion at the interphalangeal jointHistory: Parents had noticed the bent thumb for several months but assumed it would correct on its ownBy the time this little one came to Hand2Shoulder Clinic, the thumb had been locked at a 70-degree angle for a significant period. The parents, understandably, […]
In the bustling city of Pune, on November 17, 2024, an exclusive closed-door meeting unfolded, bringing together some of the most esteemed Key Opinion Leaders (KOL) from across India, alongside distinguished faculty members from South Korea and Canada. This convergence of minds was for the eagerly anticipated “Meeting of Minds” conference, which centered around the […]
Reflecting on the 47th Annual Conference of the Indian Society for Surgery of the Hand As a hand surgeon, attending the 47th annual conference of the Indian Society for Surgery of the Hand was an incredibly rewarding and enriching experience. The conference, held in Bangalore from October 4-6, 2024, brought together some of the most […]
The Bareilly Orthopaedic Association, in collaboration with the Uttar Pradesh Orthopaedic Association, under aegis of Indian Orthopedic Association recently conducted a comprehensive Hand and Wrist Course on August 24th and 25th. The event brought together a distinguished faculty of orthopaedic experts, including Dr. Vikas Gupta, Prof. Kotwal, Dr. Pankaj Jindal, and Dr. Ajeet Tiwari, who […]
We recently bid farewell to Dr. Niva Chitrakar, an accomplished orthopedic surgeon from Nepal, who spent the last 1 year with us as a fellow under the guidance of Dr. Vikas Gupta, our esteemed hand surgery expert. Dr. Chitrakar completed his masters in orthopedics 7 years ago and came to our clinic eager to learn […]
On August 2, 2024, a renowned group of hand surgeons gathered at the Surgical Skills Lab of Topiwala National Medical College and Nair Charitable Hospital in Mumbai, India, for an insightful event focused on small joint arthroplasty. The highlight of the day was a cadaveric hands-on workshop on PIP (proximal interphalangeal) joint arthroplasty, led by […]
On July 20th, 2024, I had the opportunity to deliver a talk on the topic of clavicular fractures at the Bimonthly meeting of orthopaedic surgeons at EDOA. As a common injury often seen in clinical practice, the management of clavicular fractures is a subject that deserves careful consideration, as one-size-fits-all solutions may not be the optimal […]
The Kota Hand Course, held on July 28th, 2024, provided a dynamic platform for orthopaedic surgeons to delve into the intricacies of hand and wrist injuries and the cutting-edge techniques used to address them. Over the course of the day, I had the privilege of presenting on three diverse yet equally crucial topics: finger injuries […]
Arthrokinetic rehabilitation represents an emerging frontier in physiotherapy, leveraging precise movements and the understanding of joint mechanics to restore or enhance function in patients with musculoskeletal conditions. This approach focuses on the intricate kinematics of joints and the dynamic interactions between different bodily segments during movement. Key Elements of Arthrokinetic Rehabilitation 1. Joint-Specific Movements: Emphasis […]