Pelvic, Acetabular Fracture Workshop Concludes In KTH

Two-day workshop on Pelvic and Acetabulum fracture organized by Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Khyber Teaching Hospital (KTH) concluded here Wednesday

PESHAWAR, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 24th Apr, 2019 ) :Two-day workshop on Pelvic and Acetabulum fracture organized by Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Khyber Teaching Hospital (KTH) concluded here Wednesday.

The workshop aimed at providing insight into the principles of management of fracture of pelvic and acetabulum to young orthopedic surgeon with interest in pelvic surgery. The workshop was 16th in series held so far.

Acting Medical Director Associate Professor Dr Muhammad Shoaib Khan was the course director and Dr Wali Muhammad of Lady Reading Hospital (LRH) was course coordinator.

Participants were encouraged to interact with highly qualified and experienced faculty members in group discussions to enhance their understanding and clarify their concepts.More than 60 participants from all over Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab attended the workshop.

Senior orthopedic surgeons included Dr Masud Umer, Dr Haroon Rashid, Dr Naveed Ahmad Juman from Agha Khan University Hospital Karachi, Dr Amir Haleem, Dr Nasir Ahmad from Karachi, Brig Prof Dr Sohail Amin from Rawalpindi, Dr Muhammad Hanif from Islamabad participated.

Chairman Orthopedic Dept KTH Prof Dr Zahid Askar, In-charge Ortho B KTH Prof Dr Ayaz Khan, Dr Raja Irfan Qadir from North West, Dr Israr Ahmad from HMC, Dr Mian Amjad Ali from LRH and Prof Malik Javed Iqbal from Pak International Medical College Peshawar also attended the workshop.

The course organizers were consultant Dr Afrasiyab Khan and Dr Abid Ali along with Trainee Medical Officers Dr Yaseen, Dr Jawad Mifti, and Dr Mehatbullah.

The department of orthopedic Khyber Teaching Hospital has a long and rich history of conducting academics activities which facilitate budding orthopedic surgeon throughout the country, in treating complex injuries and diseases.