Upcoming Events
Master Course in Sports Medicine
- Overview
- Faculty
- Programme Schedule
- The Great Debate
- Grand Orthopaedic Quiz
- My Worst Case
- Mohandas – Weller Gold Medal Award
- Registrations
Overview
Dear colleague,
Greetings from the Indo-German Orthopaedic Foundation!
India has made massive strides in the fields of fitness and sports, as well as becoming an important player in the world when it comes to the delivery of healthcare. Chennai has always been the nerve centre of collaboration, discussion, debate, and progress in most areas of medical care and innovation in India. We are delighted to present a unique programme in Sports Medicine and Shoulder Arthroplasty, which for the first time incorporates a dedicated physiotherapy and rehab session.
I take pleasure in inviting you to the upcoming IGOF Master Course in Sports Medicine, to be held in Chennai from 12th to 14th October 2023. This event promises to be a remarkable blend of youth and experience as delegates in the field of orthopaedics from across the globe gather to share their knowledge and expertise.
I look forward to welcoming you in person to Chennai, the Healthcare Capital of India.
With warm regards,
Dr. Prithvi Mohandas
Secretary, IGOF
Program Structure
Day 1: Thursday, 12th October 2023 – Shoulder, Knee - Physio, Rehab and Prehab Sessions
Day 2: Friday, 13th October 2023 – Knee Programme
Day 3: Saturday, 14th October 2023 – Shoulder Programme
Event Highlights
- THE GREAT DEBATE – 13th October 2023 (8:00am – 8:30am)
- GRAND ORTHOPAEDIC QUIZ – 14th October 2023: Finals (8:00am – 9:00am)
- MY WORST CASE – 14th October 2023 (9.00 am - 9.30 am)
- MOHANDAS – WELLER GOLD MEDAL AWARD – Pre-Lunch Session: 13th & 14th October 2023
Venue
IGOF
4/112, Mount Poonamallee Road,
Manapakkam, Chennai - 600 089, India.
Mob: +91 7708063651

PROPOSED FACULTIES
Day 1: Thursday, 12th October 2023
National Faculties
Day 2: Friday, 13th October 2023
Overseas Faculties
National Faculties
Day 3: Saturday, 14th October 2023
Overseas Faculties
National Faculties
Programme Schedule
Day 1: Thursday, 12th October 2023 Shoulder, Knee - Physio, Rehab and Prehab Sessions |
TIME | TOPIC | SPEAKERS |
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Shoulder in the Overhead Athlete | ||
1.00 pm - 1.10 pm | Management of Internal Impingement, GIRD | Ms. Shanthi Joseph |
1.10 pm - 1.20 pm | Shoulder Instability with Laxity - Challenges we Face Today! | Dr. Alagappan |
1.20 pm - 1.30 pm | Scapulothoracic Dyskinesia - Protocols and Management | Ms. A K Vaheda Banu |
1.30 pm - 1.40 pm | Importance of Nutrition in the Overhead Athlete | Ms. Shiny Surendran |
1.40 pm - 1.50 pm | Discussion | |
Rotator Cuff | ||
1.50 pm - 2.00 pm | Shoulder - Measurement is Everything | Dr. Sunder S |
2.00 pm - 2.10 pm | Use of Electrical Stimulation and Deltoid Rehab in Cuff Deficient Shoulders | Ms. Swetha M |
2.10 pm - 2.20 pm | Prehab and Rehab after Reverse Shoulder Replacement - Protocols! Protocols! Protocols! | Mr. Ravi Kumar A |
2.20 pm - 3.30 pm | Hands on Workshop - Shoulder | Ms. Shanthi Joseph Mr. Ravi Kumar A Ms. Swetha Ms. A K Vaheda Banu |
3.30 pm - 4.00 pm | Soft Tissue Knee Pathologies - Management and Guidelines | |
3.30 pm - 3.37 pm | Role of Conservative Management and Effectiveness of Hamstring Co-contraction after ACL Injury | Mr. Rajesh M |
3.37 pm - 3.44 pm | ACL and PCL Reconstruction: Post-operative Rehabilitation - An Overview and Fundamental Difference | Mr. D Vincent Jeyaraj |
3.44 pm - 3.51 pm | Anterior Knee Pain Syndrome and its Management. | Mr. Irfan Baigh J |
3.51 pm - 3.58 pm | Assessment and Return to Sports Criteria Following ACL Reconstruction. | Mr. Arunkumar S R |
3.58 pm - 4.00 pm | Discussion | |
4.00 pm - 4.30 pm | Complex Problems in Knee Rehabilitation | |
4.00 pm - 4.07 pm | Role of Muscle Stimulation in Restoring Quadriceps Strength Following Knee Ligament Surgery | Mr. Kanabiran Bojan |
4.07 pm - 4.14 pm | Usage of Blood Flow Restriction Techniques in Restoring Quadriceps Muscle Bulk in Chronic Knee Injuries | Mr. D Vincent Jeyaraj |
4.14 pm - 4.21 pm | Role of Static and Dynamic Braces Following Ligament Surgeries | Mr. Balu Manohar R |
4.21 pm - 4.28 pm | Compression vs Non compression Cryotherapy in Management of Post-operative Swelling and Effusion - A comparison | Mr. Christober Kamaraj |
4.28 pm - 4.30 pm | Discussion | |
4.30 pm - 5.30 pm | Workshop/Demonstration - Around the Knee | |
4.30 pm - 5.00 pm | Taping Techniques | Mr. E Logesh Ms. Gayathri K |
5.00 pm - 5.30 pm | Myofascial Release | Dr. Kannabiran Bhojan Ms. Ramya R |
5.30 pm - 5.35 pm | Vote of Thanks followed by High Tea |
Day 2: Friday, 13th October 2023 Knee Programme |
TIME | TOPIC | SPEAKERS |
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8.00 am - 8.30 am | THE GREAT DEBATE Graft choice in primary ACL reconstruction Moderators: Dr. Rik Kundra / Dr. Bhushan Sabnis |
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8.00 am - 8.10 am | All Hail Hamstrings | Dr. Ofer Sachs |
8.10 am - 8.20 am | Are You Joking? - There is No Match for BPTB | Dr. S R Sundararajan |
8.20 am - 8.30 am | Discussion | |
8.30 am - 9.15 am | Session I: ACL Reconstruction Chairpersons: Prof. Raj Ganesh & Dr. Sibin Surendran |
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8.30 am - 8.38 am | Getting the Tunnels Right In ACL Reconstruction - Technique Video/Tips and Tricks | Dr. Raju Easwaran |
8.38 am - 8.46 am | ACL Repair - When and How? Technique and Literature Review | Dr. Vikram Mhaskar |
8.46 am - 8.54 am | Why Does ACL Reconstruction Fail Today? - A Comprehensive Review | Dr. Karthik Selvaraj |
8.54 am - 9.02 am | Role of Concomitant ALL Reconstruction - Indication, Technique and Outcome | Dr. Santosh Sahanand |
9.02 am - 9.10 am | Revision ACL Reconstruction – How to Avoid a Third One? | Dr. Rik Kundra |
9.10 am - 9.15 am | Discussion | |
9.15 am - 09.45 am | Live Surgery I Moderators: Dr. Karthik Selvaraj , Prof Anjan Ramachandranath & Prof. Gopisankar G |
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9.45 am -10.15 am |
Session II: Panel Discussion Patello Femoral Instability - Across the Spectrum (Case based) Moderator: Dr. Billy Paul Wilson |
Panelists: Dr. Santosh Sahanand Dr. Ofer Sachs Dr. Vikram Mhaskar Dr. K N Subramanian |
10.15 am - 10.45 am | INAUGURATION | |
10.45 am - 11.15 am | Live Surgery II Moderators: Dr. Vikram Mhaskar & Dr. Santosh Sahanand |
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11.15 am - 12.00 noon | Session III: Meniscus And Cartilage Session Chairpersons: Dr. Vikram Mhaskar & Dr. I Geethan |
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11.15 am - 11.23 am | How to Repair Complex Meniscal Tears - Technique Video | Dr. B Bhupesh Karthik |
11.23 am - 11.31 am | Meniscus Root Repair and Centralisation - Surgical Technique and Current Evidence | Dr. Jagadeesh P C |
11.31 am - 11.39 am | Ramp Lesion - Fact or a Myth? What does the Literature Say? | Dr. Sibin Surendran |
11.39 am - 11.47 am | Cartilage Repair - OATS : Indication & Surgical Technique | Dr. Harish Chandran |
11.47 am - 11.55 am | Cartilage Repair - ACI: Indication & Surgical Technique | Dr. Santosh Sahanand |
11.55 am - 12.00 noon | Discussion | |
12.00 noon - 12.30 pm | Live Surgery III Moderators: Dr. K N Subramanian & Dr. Kanniraj M |
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12.30 pm - 1.00 pm |
Paper Session 1: 4 papers - 5 min presentation + 2 min discussion MOHANDAS-WELLER GOLD MEDAL AWARD Moderators: Dr. Ram Prasad J, Dr. Sunil D Magadum |
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1.00 pm - 1.30 pm | Lunch Break | |
1.30 pm - 2.00 pm | INTERESTING CASE SCENARIOS 5 cases by faculties - 6 minutes each followed by discussion |
Dr. Ofer Sachs Dr. Vikram Mhaskar Dr. Sameer Shaikh Dr. Suresh Perumal |
2.00 pm - 2.45 pm | Session IV - Master Techniques in Collateral Injuries Chairpersons: Prof. Navin Balasubramaniam & Dr. Ofer Sachs |
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Posterolateral Injuries | ||
2.00 pm - 2.08 pm | La Prade Technique - Is the Best | Dr. I Geethan |
2.08 pm - 2.16 pm | Modified Larson - More than Adequate | Dr. K N Subramanian |
2.16 pm - 2.24 pm | All Arthroscopic Posterolateral Reconstruction - Technique Demonstration Video | Dr. Sameer Shaikh |
Posteromedial Injuries | ||
2.24 pm - 2.32 pm | Lind Technique Works Best Medially | Dr. Raju Easwaran |
2.32 pm - 2.40 pm | Laprade Technique all the Time | Dr. Nagraj Shetty |
2.40 pm - 2.45 pm | Discussion | |
2.45 pm - 3.15 pm | Session V: Panel Discussion Multiligament Knee Injuries/Knee Dislocation Moderator: Dr. Ashok Selvaraj |
Panelists: Dr. K N Subramanian Dr. Rik Kundra Dr. Bhupesh Karthik Dr. Sibin Surendran |
3.15 pm - 3.45 pm | Live Surgery IV Moderators: Dr. Sameer Shaikh & Dr. Jagadeesh P C |
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3.45 pm - 4.40 pm | Session VI: Complex Osteotomies Chairpersons: Prof. Cheralathan & Prof. A N Sarath Babu |
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3.45 pm - 3.53 pm | Osteotomy for Varus Knee - Indication and Planning | Dr. Kanniraj M |
3.53 pm - 4.01 pm | Medial Opening Wedge High Tibial Osteotomy - Operative Technique. | Dr. Rik Kundra |
4.01 pm - 4.09 pm | Considerations When Performing Ligament Reconstruction with Osteotomy | Dr. Gustavo Socorro |
4.09 pm - 4.17 pm | Distal Femoral Osteotomy - Planning and Technique | Dr. Bhushan Sabnis |
4.17 pm - 4.25 pm | How to Perform Tibial Slope Correction Osteotomy in Revision ACL Surgery? | Dr. Nagraj Shetty |
4.25 pm - 4.30 pm | Discussion | |
4.30 pm - 5.00 pm | Session VII: Industry Sponsored Bone Model Workshop | Dr. I Geethan Dr. Sibin Surendran Dr. Santosh Sahanand Dr. Harish Chandran Dr. B Bhupesh Karthik Dr. Karthik Selvaraj Dr. Jagadeesh P C |
Day 3: Saturday, 14th October 2023 Shoulder Programme |
TIME | TOPIC | SPEAKERS |
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8.00 am - 9.00am | THE GRAND ORTHOPAEDIC QUIZ Moderator: Dr. R Mahesh Karthik |
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9.00 am - 9.30 am | MY WORST CASE Moderators: Dr. Raju Easwaran, Prof. Raj Ganesh and Dr.Dhanalakshmi D |
Prof. Leonard Ponraj Dr. K N Subramanian Dr. M Ravikumar Prof. Saseendar S Dr. Rajeev Raman |
Session I: Shoulder Instability - Soft Tissue Procedures Chairpersons: Dr. Rajeev Raman, Dr. Ayyappan Nair |
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9.30 am - 9.38 am | The Perfect Bankart Repair - Bumper/No Bumper/Mattress/Rotator Interval Closure - Providing Clarity. | Dr. Srinivas BS Kambhampati |
9.38 am - 9.46 am | Shoulder Instability Track - I do Remplissage for Most of my Cases. Technique, does it restrict ROM? Do Number of Anchors Matter? | Dr. Chirag Thonse |
9.46 am - 9.50 am | Discussion | |
9.50 am - 10.30 am | Live Surgery I Moderators: Dr. K N Subramanian, Dr. Prakash Ayyadurai, Dr. Dinesh Chidambaram |
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Session II: Shoulder Instability - Glenoid Bone Loss Chairpersons: Dr. K N Subramanian, Dr. Prakash Ayyadurai, Dr. Dinesh Chidambaram |
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10.30 am - 10.38 am | To latarjet or Not to Latarjet - What is the question and how? | Prof. Srinath Kamineni |
10.38 am - 10.46 am | Arthrolaterjet - Why do we Have to Switch from Open? Is it the Future? Does it Reduce Osteolysis ? | Dr. Avi Chezar |
10.46 am - 10.54 am | Shoulder Instability in Bone Loss Scenarios. Why I Don’t do Latarjet and Prefer Eden Hybinette | Dr. Deborah Higgs |
10.54 am - 11.00 am | Discussion | |
11.00 am - 11.15 am | Master Technique - Arthroscopic Latarjet - Making the Subscapularis Split Easy and Reproducible | Dr. Avi Chezar |
11.15 am - 11.30 am | Master Technique - Arthroscopic Shoulder Muscle Advancement in Massive Rotator Cuff Tears | Dr. Ashish Gupta |
Session III: Rotator Cuff Chairpersons: Dr. Roshan Wade, Dr. Rajeev Raman, Dr. Prabhakar Singh R |
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11.30 am - 11.38 am | My Experience of First 50 Shoulder Rotator Cuff Repairs. Mastering the Art. How To Learn? Is there an Effective Way? | Prof. Srinath Kamineni |
11.38 am - 11.46 am | Is there Still a Role for Arthroscopic Subacromial Decompression? When and How? | Dr. Sandeep Biraris |
11.46 am - 11.54 am | What Not to Scope? Shoulder Pathologies Masquerading as Cuff Tears | Dr. Prakash Ayyadurai |
11.54 am - 12.02 pm | My Technique of Arthroscopic Cuff Repair: Single Row Repair is Enough for Most - Video Technique | Dr. Raju Easwaran |
12.02 pm - 12.10pm | Arthroscopic Double Row Repair. It’s Biomechanically and Clinically Better. Let Me Explain and Show You How. | Dr. Subair Khan |
12.10 pm - 12.18 pm | Subscapularis - How to Visualise the Tear Better. Technique and Tips to Get a Robust Repair. | Dr. S R Sundararajan |
12.18 pm - 12.26 pm | Massive Subscapularis Tears - How to Visualise and Manage Surgically? Repair to Tendon Transfer | Dr. Shyam Sundar |
12.26 pm - 12.30 pm | Discussion | |
12.30 pm - 1.00 pm | Paper Session 2: 4 - paper presentation (5 mins P + 2 mins Q) MOHANDAS-WELLER GOLD MEDAL AWARD Moderators: Dr. Ram Prasad J, Dr. Sunil D Magadum |
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1.00 pm - 1.30 pm | Lunch | |
1.30 pm - 2.00 pm | Live Surgery II Moderators: Dr. Raju Easwaran, Dr. Sandeep Biraris, Dr. Chirag Thonse |
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Session IV - Complex Rotator Cuff Session Chairpersons: Dr. Raju Easwaran, Dr. Sandeep Biraris, Dr. Chirag Thonse |
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2.00 pm - 2.08 pm | Arthroscopic Massive Rotator Cuff Repair - Superior Capsular Reconstruction with Fascia Lata. Deconstructing the Complexity of Suture Management. | Dr. Roshan Wade |
2.08 pm - 2.16 pm | Management of Irreparable Tears with Biceps Superior Capsular Reconstruction. It’s there, use it. Does it Provide a Robust Superior Restraint? | Dr. Sivaraman B |
2.16 pm - 2.24 pm | Latissimus Dorsi Transfer for Massive Posterosuperior Tears. How to Get the Perfect Length and Tension? Do we Need to Augment the Tendon? | Dr. Karthikraj Kuberakani |
2.24 pm - 2.32 pm | Irreparable Tears and Role of Lower Trapezius Transfer. It is More Anatomic. Let Me Show You How! How to Get it Right Everytime? | Dr. Ruth Delaney |
2.32 pm - 2.40 pm | Discussion | |
2.40 pm - 3.15 pm | Live Surgery III Moderators: Dr. Karthikraj Kuberakani, Dr. Sivaram B, Dr. Srinivas BS Kambhampati |
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Session V: Shoulder Arthroplasty - Anatomic TSA versus RSA Chairpersons: Dr. Karthikraj Kuberakani, Dr. Sivaram B, Dr. Srinivas BS Kambhampati |
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3.15 pm - 3.23 pm | Anatomic Total Shoulder Arthroplasty is the Way to Go for Primary Shoulder Osteoarthritis. Better Movements and Less Complications! | Dr. Deborah Higgs |
3.23 pm - 3.31 pm | Cuff is Anyway Going to Fail in Primary Arthritis in Elderly. Reverse Shoulder is Better. Better Biomechanics, Better Results! | Dr. David Butt |
3.31 pm - 3.39 pm | Short stem Shoulder Arthroplasty -Works well and has better control of version! | Dr. Avi Chezar |
3.39 pm - 3.47 pm | Stemless Shoulder Arthroplasty.- Anatomic Reconstruction, Preserves Bone! | Dr. Ruth Delaney |
3.47 pm - 3.50 pm | Discussion | |
Session VI: Shoulder Planning/Trauma Session Chairpersons: Dr. M Ravikumar, Dr. Gopinath, Dr. Kathirazhagan S |
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3.50 pm - 4.05 pm | Role of Integrated Data, Pre-op Planning and Mixed Reality in Shoulder Arthroplasty | Dr. Ashish Gupta |
4.05 pm - 4.13 pm | Displaced Proximal Humerus Fractures - How to Get the Optimal Fixation in Hemiarthroplasty? | Dr. Prahalad Singhi |
4.13 pm - 4.20 pm | Use of Intramedullary Just UNIC Prosthesis for Managing Difficult Proximal Humerus fractures | Dr. Rajsirish S |
4.20 pm - 4.25 pm | Discussion | |
Session VII: Shoulder Arthroplasty Session Chairpersons: Dr. Avi Chezar, Dr. Sujit Jos, Dr. Ayyappan Nair |
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4.25 pm - 4.36 pm | Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty for Fractures. How to Get Height and Version Correct? Holy Grail of Restoring Deltoid Tension | Dr. Senthilvelan R |
4.36 pm - 4.44 pm | Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty in Cuff Tear Arthropathy. How to Get Rotations Restored? Role of Tendon Transfers in Addition to Reverse | Dr. Deborah Higgs |
4.44 pm - 4.52 pm | Revision Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty. Planning and Executing for Glenoid Loss Scenarios. How to Achieve Stable Fixation and Avoid Neurological Injury? | Dr. David Butt |
4.52 pm - 5.00 pm | Discussion | |
5.00 pm - 5.30 pm | Felicitation, Distribution of Prizes, Vote of Thanks |
The Great Debate
13th October 2023 (8am - 8.30am)
‘The Great Debate’ is a programme to unearth conflicting standpoints among experts for in-depth analysis of pros and cons of techniques used in complex cases.
ACL Reconstruction - All Hail Hamstrings - Dr. Ofer Sachs
&
Are You Joking? - There is No Match for BPTB - Dr. S R Sundararajan

Grand Orthopaedic Quiz
13th October 2023: Preliminary (5.10pm)
14th October 2023: Finals (8:00am – 9:00am)
IGOF organizes the Grand Orthopaedic Quiz to test the sharpest IQs of some of the finest minds in the healthcare fraternity. The platform welcomes those medical professionals who have a penchant for the intricacies in the field of orthopaedics. The event offers an opportunity to stamp a seal of authority in the country’s premier battle of the medical brains.
Participation Requisites
- Should be a Postgraduate Trainee
- Each team should send CVs of all team members (Total 3 members per team) to registrations@igof.in or register online in the below form.
Accolades
- Winning team shall be awarded a cash prize of Rs. 18,000/-
- First runners-up team shall be awarded a cash prize of Rs. 9,000/-
- Every participant shall claim their participation certificate
For registration and enquiry:
Ms. Lorraine Satur, Mob.: +91 77080 63651, Email: enquiry@igof.in

My Worst Case
14th October 2023 (9.00 am - 9.30 am)
This one-of-its-kind event on Day 3 is expected to receive a warm welcome from the attendees, as it is filled with personal experiences of some of the most renowned experts in orthopaedics. Experts come forward to share their worst encounters and throw more light to justify their stand on the case. Criticalities, unexpected events and crisis management would all be part of their discussion.
Experts to share their worst case:
- Prof. Leonard Ponraj
- Dr. K N Subramanian
- Dr. M Ravikumar
- Prof. Saseendar
- Dr. Rajeev Raman
Moderators:
- Prof. Raj Ganesh
- Dr. Raju Easwaran
Pre-lunch Session : 13th & 14th October 2023
The prestigious Mohandas-Weller Gold Medal Award is conferred to young orthopaedic surgeons who can come up with innovative ideas or a distinguished presentation on a complex case. This award is an initiative to boost the budding talent to spread their lateral thinking across various interests in the field of orthopaedics and to attend complex scenarios with special interest, giving attention to details and to crack difficult problems.
Participation Requisites for Paper Presentation:
- Should be a postgraduate or young orthopaedic surgeon below 40 years
- The participants have to register and then submit the paper at the preview booth before 9am on the day of their presentation
- Only first 4 registrants (1 presentation by each) will be selected for this pre-lunch presentation
- Each presentation will be for 5 mins, with 2 mins for questions
Accolades
- "Mohandas-Weller" Gold Medal for the Winner
- Cash prize of Rs. 50,000/- for the Winner and Rs. 30,000/- for the Runner-up
- Certificate for Winner and Runner-up

For registration and enquiry:
Ms. Lorraine Satur, Mob.: +91 77080 63651, Email: enquiry@igof.in
Registrations
Online Registration: Guidelines:
- Select your Registration type,
- Medical Practitioner (Rs.1500/-)
- Physiotherapists* (No Registration fee. Students - Please carry bonafide certificate. Physiotherapists - Please carry degree certificate or MIAP certificate)
- Postgraduate* (No Registration fee. Please carry bonafide certificate)
- IGOF Lifetime Member* (No Registration fee. IGOF Lifetime Member ID Required)*
- Complete the registration form with all the required details.
- If you are registering as a Medical Practitioner a registration fee of Rs.1500/- is applicable. Payment Instructions will be emailed to the registered email id. On completing the payment send us the reference copy to enquiry@igof.in
Registrations by post - Guidelines

- Download the Registration form.
- Fill all the required details in the registration form.
- Registration Fee: Medical Practitioner – Rs.1500/-, Physiotherapists, Post Graduates – No Fee, IGOF Lifetime Member No Fee.
- Upon completing the form include the payment by Cheque or DD in favour of ‘IGOF’ payable at Chennai.
- Mail the duly filled registration form and payment to, to INDO-GERMAN ORTHOPAEDIC FOUNDATION (IGOF) 4/112, Mount Poonamallee Road, Manapakkam, Chennai, India – 600 089. Ph: +91 77080 63651
If you require any clarification please call +91 77080 63651 or enquiry@igof.in
ONLINE REGISTRATION
