Issue, September 2026

WHAT YOU MISSED. WHAT’S NEXT.

Success Stories, High-Yield Learning & What’s Next

Welcome to the September edition of the Conceptual Orthopedics Newsletter.

In this edition, we’re talking about the exceptional DNB Theory results and what comes next – how to prepare for the DNB Practical examination and take your clinical preparation to the next level.

We’ll also look at this month’s learning highlights, including an important Spine Connect video lecture on Spinal Metastasis & Spine Fractures, revisit our Pediatric Hip Masterclass, and take a look at the upcoming 4th CO Trauma Pinnacle Course , designed to help you upgrade your trauma knowledge, clinical decision-making and surgical skills.

Let’s get started.

DNB THEORY RESULTS ARE IN! - Now, It’s Time to Prepare for the Practical.

The results are out, and the exceptional performance of our DNB candidates is another success story for the Conceptual Orthopedics.

But clearing the theory examination is only one part of the journey.

The next step is the DNB Practical.

And practical preparation requires a different approach.

It’s about knowing how to present a case, interpret X-rays, answer viva questions, approach clinical scenarios and demonstrate sound decision-making.

Preparing for DNB Practical?

Conceptual Orthopedics can help you build that practical edge with:

🔹Case-Based Learning
Understand how to approach and discuss clinical cases.
🔹Viva Preparation
Practice the kind of questions that test your concepts, not just your memory.

🔹OSCE & Practical-Oriented Learning
Prepare for stations, clinical examination and structured assessment.
🔹X-Ray & Imaging Discussions
Strengthen your ability to identify findings and explain your approach.
🔹Expert-Led Guidance
Learn from experienced Orthopaedic faculty and understand how concepts translate into clinical practice.

THEORY DONE. PRACTICALS NEXT.

Prepare to perform, not just to answer.

HIGHLIGHT OF THE MONTH

1. Spinal Metastasis & Spine Fractures

With Dr. Jitesh Manghwani

This month’s Spine Connect brings you a focused revision of Spinal Metastasis and Spine Fractures — covering concepts that are important for both theory examinations and clinical discussions.

WHAT’S COVERED?

🔹Epidemiology and common primary tumours

🔹Presentation and neurological deficits

🔹Classification of spinal metastasis

🔹Intramedullary vs extramedullary tumours

🔹Clinical presentation according to spinal level

🔹X-ray, MRI and PET findings

🔹Separation surgery and principles of management

🔹Decompression, corpectomy and stabilization

🔹Role of chemotherapy, radiotherapy and palliative care

🔹ASIA neurological examination and AIS grading

🔹Motor and sensory scoring

🔹AIS Grades A–E

🔹L1 burst fracture management principles

A focused session for Orthopaedic residents preparing for theory and practical examinations.

WATCH THE FULL SESSION
Watch the complete Spine Connect session on Conceptual Orthopedics and strengthen your approach to high-yield spine topics.

2. Pediatric Hip Masterclass : Unlock the Secrets of Pediatric Hip

With Dr. Faheem Kotekar

Pediatric Hip can be challenging — especially when you have to connect clinical findings, X-rays, diagnosis and management.

The Pediatric Hip Masterclass brought all of this together through a focused, exam-oriented approach.

5 KEY CONDITIONS COVERED

🔹DDH

🔹Perthes Disease

🔹SCFE

🔹Sequelae of Septic Hip

🔹Congenital Coxa Vara

The session combined concept-based lectures, case discussions, X-ray-based learning and rapid-fire viva preparation in a single intensive masterclass.

UPCOMING COURSE

4th CO TRAUMA PINNACLE COURSE

Once your concepts are strong, the next step is to upgrade your clinical and surgical skills.

The 4th CO Trauma Pinnacle Course is designed for Orthopaedic residents who want to move beyond basic trauma concepts and develop a stronger understanding of advanced trauma management, clinical decision-making and surgical approaches.

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?

Advanced Trauma Management
Build a structured approach to complex trauma cases.
Case-Based Discussions
Learn through real clinical scenarios and decision-making.
Surgical Approach & Decision-Making
Understand the why behind surgical approaches and management choices.
Exam-Oriented Learning
Strengthen concepts relevant to PG and DNB examinations.
Expert Faculty Interaction
Learn directly from experienced Orthopaedic faculty and discuss challenging cases.

READY TO UPGRADE YOUR TRAUMA SKILLS?

Join the 4th CO Trauma Pinnacle Course and take your Orthopedic preparation beyond textbooks.

THIS SEPTEMBER, TAKE THE NEXT STEP.

Whether you’ve just cleared your DNB Theory, are preparing for your Practical examination, revising high-yield concepts, or looking to strengthen your clinical and surgical skills — your learning journey doesn’t stop at theory.

Keep learning. Keep practising. Keep progressing.