Issue, October 2025
Newsletter
Conceptual Orthopedics
Don’t Miss Out: September’s Must-Watch Orthopedics Lectures!
Dear Doctors & Residents
September at Conceptual Orthopedics has been focused on strengthening your basics while refining advanced surgical decision-making. This month’s lectures cover everything from anterior shoulder instability and soft tissue injury classifications to OSCE-focused discussions and disc degeneration essentials.
Whether you’re preparing for exams or honing clinical judgment in residency, these sessions are designed to give you clarity, confidence, and practical skills in orthopedics.
1. Anterior Shoulder Instability | Miscellaneous Procedures Explained By Dr. Harpreet Singh
In this lecture, we cover the miscellaneous procedures for anterior shoulder instability, building on the foundational concepts of Bankart’s repair and the Latarjet procedure.
🔹 Key concepts discussed:
- Traumatic vs. atraumatic anterior shoulder instability
- TUBS & AMBRI classification vs. Stanmore triangle
- Arthroscopic Bankart repair: current gold standard
- Latarjet procedure: indications & surgical steps
- Role of remplissage as an adjunct procedure
- 2×2 decision-making table for treatment
- Glenoid bone loss & Hill-Sachs lesions (on-track vs. off-track)
2. Classification & Grading of Soft Tissue Injuries BY Dr. Shailesh Pai
Soft tissue injuries are often overlooked while the focus remains on fractures — but understanding their classification is equally crucial.
What you’ll learn:
- Importance of classification systems in orthopedics
- Historical perspective of Gustilo Anderson classification
- Misinterpretations & misquotations in textbooks
- Practical applications in prognosis, treatment planning & reporting
- Clinical pearls from prospective and retrospective studies
3. DNB Orthopedics OSCE Crash Course Highlights | Mastering Practicals, Vivas & Expert Tips
Step inside the 3rd DNB OSCE Course (6–8 September 2025) hosted at Vidya Jeevan.
Highlights:
- Renowned orthopedic faculty guiding residents with OSCE-based learning
- Mock stations, viva drills, and case discussions in action
- Academic atmosphere of mentorship & collaboration
- Memorable moments from a vibrant academic event
4. DNB OSCE | Shoulder & Elbow Discussion by Dr. Harpreet Singh
A comprehensive OSCE-focused session covering practical and theoretical aspects of shoulder and elbow examinations.
Covers:
- Clinical anatomy & pathology
- Diagnosis & treatment protocols
- OSCE-style approach to common exam scenarios
5. Stages of Intervertebral Disc Degeneration by Dr. Jitesh Manghwani
A detailed discussion on the stages of disc degeneration – from early annulus and nucleus changes to herniation and chronic degeneration.
Stages covered:
- Dysfunction
- Instability
- Re-stabilization
Perfect for MBBS, NEET PG, NEXT, and orthopedic exam preparation.
September has been packed with high-value sessions – from surgical decision-making in shoulder instability to practical OSCE-focused discussions and core orthopedic basics.
👉 Don’t just prepare for exams, prepare for your career in orthopedics with Conceptual Orthopedics.