Arab Paediatric Orthopaedic Congress

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.

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Why Attend

Hear top regional and international experts discussing the advanced surgical techniques in paediatric orthopaedics
Share case studies and discuss evidence based clinical experience ensuring the best outcome in treatment
Gain Continuing Medical Education (CME) credit hours
Network, meet and build relationships with peers in the field of paediatric orthopaedic surgeons to build relationships and exchange knowledge

Who Should Attend

The following job titles should plan to attend the conference:

Orthopaedic Surgeons
Specialists and Consultants
Paediatricians
Physiotherapists
Paramedics
Other Physicians / Consultants and Specialists interested in paediatric orthopaedics
Residents, Researchers and Academia

To Register Click Here

Conference Price	Register and pay by 28 Jan 2016	Standard Price
Doctors	USD 250	USD 300
Residents, Nurses and Students	USD 150	USD 200
Pharmaceutical Companies and Medical equipment	USD 799	USD 999
Includes:
1-day conference Networking coffee breaks Lunch Post-congress presentation access *Certificate of attendance

Friday, 26 February 2016

08:00	Registration, Coffee and Networking
08:30	Opening Remarks by Conference Chairman

DEVELOPMENTAL DYSPLASIA OF THE HIP Moderator: Dr. Marc Sinclair, Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon and Medical Director, The Children’s Medical Centre
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 Moderators: *Dr. Zaid Al-Aubaidi, Senior Paediatric Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon and Paediatric Spine Surgeon, Sheikh Khalifa Medical City* *Dr. Jason Howard, Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon and Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sidra Medical and Research Centre and Weill Cornell Medical College*
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 Moderator: Dr. Michael Vohrer, Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon and Foot Surgeon, The Children’s Medical Centre
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