The Arab Paediatric Orthopaedic Congress has been developed to provide an innovative and comprehensive overview of the latest developments in musoskeletal disorders in children. This year’s conference theme will focus on the practical management and latest evidence-based clinical data that will highlight the most advanced strategies in detection, prevention and management of common paediatric orthopaedic disorders.
Expect to meet thought leaders, leading paediatric surgeons, government pioneers and technology providers who will be covering different topics such as: developmental dysplasia of the hip, paediatric spine and cerebral palsy, paediatric foot and more.
Friday, 26 February 2016
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DEVELOPMENTAL DYSPLASIA OF THE HIP | |
08:50 | Etiology of DDH and predisposing genetic and cultural factors Dr. Michael Vohrer, Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon and Foot Surgeon, The Children’s Medical Centre |
09:05 | Early diagnosis of DDH – clinical and ultrasonographic Dr. Marc Sinclair, Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon and Medical Director, The Children’s Medical Centre |
09:20 | Treatment of DDH: From harness to surgery Dr. Abdulhalim Altaha, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Tawam Hospital |
09:35 | Revision surgery for DDH Dr. Zaid Al-Aubaidi, Senior Paediatric Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon and Paediatric Spine Surgeon, Sheikh Khalifa Medical City |
09:50 | Q&A: Ask the Experts |
10:20 | Networking coffee break |
HIP: MISCELLANEOUS | |
10:35 | Leg clave perths: From diagnosis to treatment Dr. Jason Howard, Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon and Chief of Orthopedic Surgery, Sidra Medical and Research Centre and Weill Cornell Medical College |
10:50 | Septic arthritis of the hip: Don’t miss it Dr. Abdulhalim Altaha, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Tawam Hospital |
11:15 | Treatment of late stage DDH: Salvage or total hip arthroplasty Dr. Chris Whately, Orthopaedic Surgeon and Medical Director, Medcare Orthopaedics and Spine Hospital |
11:45 | Q&A: Ask the Experts |
12:00 | Friday prayer and lunch break |
PAEDIATRIC SPINE AND CELEBRAL PALSY | |
13:15 | Screening and awareness programs for paediatric spinal deformities in the UAE Dr. Sumaya Abdulla Al Marzooqi, Acting Director of School Health, School Health Services |
13:30 | Paediatric spinal deformities: From assessment to diagnosis Dr. Ashok Johari, Director, Children's Orthopaedic Centre |
13:45 | Non-operative treatment of spinal deformities Dr. Jason Howard, Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon and Chief of Orthopedic Surgery, Sidra Medical and Research Centre and Weill Cornell Medical College |
14:00 | Operative treatment of spinal deformities Dr. Zaid Al-Aubaidi, Senior Paediatric Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon and Paediatric Spine Surgeon, Sheikh Khalifa Medical City |
14:15 | Role of physiotherapy on neuromuscular diseases Dr. Lindsey Hopkinson, Paediatric Physiotherapist, kidsFIRST Medical Center |
14:30 | The management of spina bifida patients: Where are the centers in the UAE? Dr. Essam El Gamal, Paediatric Neurosurgeon, Sheikh Khalifa Medical City |
14:45 | Demonstrating the use of MAGEC rods and K2M systems |
15:00 | Networking coffee break |
PAEDIATRIC FOOT | |
15:30 | Paediatric non-disease: Worried parents syndrome Dr. Mohamed A.G. Elbaz, Senior Specialist Orthopaedic and Trauma Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon, Medeor Hospital Abu Dhabi |
15:45 | Foot deformities in cerebral palsy: Surgical management overview Dr. Simone Battibugli, Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon, Exeter Medical Center for Bone and Joint Health |
16:00 | Hind foot malalignment: Conditions and treatment Dr. Zaid Al-Aubaidi, Senior Paediatric Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon and Paediatric Spine Surgeon, Sheikh Khalifa Medical City |
16:15 | Management of forefoot malalignment Dr. Michael Vohrer, Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon and Foot Surgeon, The Children’s Medical Centre |
16:30 | Tarsal collation: From diagnosis to treatment Dr. Mohamed A.G. Elbaz, Senior Specialist Orthopaedic and Trauma Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon, Medeor Hospital Abu Dhabi |
16:45 | Q&A: Ask the Experts |
17:00 | Closing Remarks from Chairman and End of Congress |