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In Memoriam
- Hussein Abdel Fattah
Prof Hussein Abdel Fattah passed away on Wednesday, 22 January this year. Prof Abdel Fattah qualified from the Medical School (Kasr El-Aini) of Cairo University, in 1952. After finishing his residency at Kasr El-Aini, he went on to be a general surgical registrar for two years in the same hospital. After that he joined the orthopaedic department under Prof Abdel Hay el-Sharkawi. He was one of few who obtained his Masters in general and orthopaedic surgery. Read more...
Editorial by Kandiah Raveendran - First Vice President of SICOT
- A Visit to the Oman SICOT Education Centre
On 18 November 2013, my wife and I landed at Muscat International Airport and were pleasantly surprised by Dr Mohammed Darwish who greeted us before immigration and helped us with the formalities. Dr Darwish, whom we have known for many years, is the SICOT National Delegate for Oman. He is also the current President of the Oman Orthopaedic Society and the President of the Pan Arab Orthopaedic Association â a very busy man indeed. We were greatly honoured by this special welcome. Read more...
Rio de Janeiro TWC 2014
19-22 November 2014 * Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
SICOT Events
XXVI SICOT Triennial World Congress combined with 46th SBOT Annual MeetingRio de Janeiro TWC 2014
19-22 November 2014 * Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Call for Abstracts
Abstract submission is open here! Deadline: 27 March 2014
- Registration
Congress registration is open here for all participants not residing in Brazil.
Participants residing in Brazil should register here.
Participants residing in Brazil should register here.
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Diploma Examination
Registration for the 12th SICOT Diploma Examination is now open. Read more...
Registration and application deadline:Â 24 March 2014
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Awards
Click here to find out more about the awards which are granted to young surgeons to help them attend the Congress.
- Accommodation & Tours
Don't miss out on exclusive hotel and tour offers in Rio de Janeiro! Click here for more information.
- Exhibition & Sponsorship
Don't miss this unique opportunity to promote your products and services to leading international orthopaedic surgeons, traumatologists and specialists in related fields. Read more...
21st SICOT Trainees Meeting
1-2 June 2014 * London, United Kingdom
2nd Prize: £600
3rd Prize: £400
Jonathan Hutt, Alexandra Hazlerigg, Ansari Aneel, Geoffrey Epie, Husam Dabis, Roy Twyman & Andrew Cobb
Purpose The optimal design for a cemented femoral stem remains a matter of debate. Over time, the shape, surface finish and collar have all been modified in various ways. A clear consensus has not yet emerged regarding the relative merits of even the most basic design features of the stem. We undertook a prospective randomised trial comparing surface finish and the effect of a collar on cemented femoral component subsidence, survivorship and clinical function. Read more...
This was her pelvic radiograph.
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History of Orthopaedics
International Meetings & Courses
Worldwide News
1-2 June 2014 * London, United Kingdom
- Call for Abstracts
- Awards
SICOT Trainee Prizes for Best Oral Presentations will be awarded toward travel expenses to attend the next SICOT Orthopaedic World Congress in Rio de Janeiro, as follows:
1st Prize: £10002nd Prize: £600
3rd Prize: £400
SICOT News
- 20th SICOT Trainees Meeting
by Maher Halawa
SICOT Global Network for Electronic Learning - SIGNEL
- Article of the Month
Jonathan Hutt, Alexandra Hazlerigg, Ansari Aneel, Geoffrey Epie, Husam Dabis, Roy Twyman & Andrew Cobb
Purpose The optimal design for a cemented femoral stem remains a matter of debate. Over time, the shape, surface finish and collar have all been modified in various ways. A clear consensus has not yet emerged regarding the relative merits of even the most basic design features of the stem. We undertook a prospective randomised trial comparing surface finish and the effect of a collar on cemented femoral component subsidence, survivorship and clinical function. Read more...
- Case of the Month
by Prasad Ellanti, Syah Bahari & Tom McCarthy
This was her pelvic radiograph.
Read more...
Fellowship News
- "SICOT meets SICOT" Fellowship Report in Homburg
by Ishaq Bamidele Ojodu
- Clinical Research Fellowship in Shoulder Surgery at The Johns Hopkins University
History of Orthopaedics
- Skeletal Injuries and Orthopaedics in Ancient Egypt
by Galal Zaki Said
International Meetings & Courses
- The Cambridge Basic Science FRCS (Orth) Course 2014
- The Singapore Basic Science FRCS (Orth) Course 2014
- IOC World Conference on Prevention of Injury & Illness in Sport 2014
Worldwide News
- Efficacy of platelet-rich plasma in the treatment of degenerative knee pathology
ACE Review by OrthoEvidence
Industry News
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