Doctors take part in the orthopaedic symposium in Patna on Sunday. Picture by J Prakash

Patna, March 27: Eminent orthopaedic surgeons from across India discussed latest advancements in the field of bone fracture and other accident-related injuries at a two-day symposium on orthopaedic trauma that concluded in the capital today.

Central Zone Indian Orthopaedic Association organised the event.

Amulya Kumar Singh, organising secretary of the Bihar chapter of IOA, said: “Modernisation and industrialisation have led to rapid changes in daily life. There are good roads, high-speed vehicles, sophisticated gadgets and people also pay prices for these things in case of accidents. The number of accidents has gone up and more complicated injuries are being reported. Morbidity and mortality are also increasing and there is need for trauma hospitals at all places. Through the symposium we have tried to update the doctors on the new kinds of issues and their solutions.”

He added: “Bihar has entered its glorious 100th year on March 22 that makes all Biharis proud. The government, to celebrate the occasion, planned a lot. Therefore, we have also organised a symposium to mark the occasion of Bihar entering 100 years of formation,” said Singh.

Ram Prabhoo, an orthopaedic surgeon from Mumbai laid stress on extensive use of new techniques and cost-effective treatments for trauma patients. “According to the data made available to us, 1.2 lakh people died in road accidents in the country last year, the highest in the world. Majority of these fatalities were caused because emergency medical care could not made available to the victims in the golden hour. There is a need to ensure transport to road accident victims at the earliest,” Prabhoo said.

Talking about the technical aspects of the surgeries, he said there was a need to popularise surgical procedures like Joshi’s extended stabilisation system for musco skeletal disorders even in smaller towns.

“Many doctors have been using the technique in Patna after being trained in metros. Doctors from other towns of the state should also use these latest technology. There are many other effective techniques that are affordable for many but are not used for want of knowledge. Workshops like these will help disseminate knowledge regarding the new methods and techniques in the field of bone surgery and trauma care,” he said.