Trauma, Tactics & Titanium: Military Roots of Bone Repair
This session uncovers how the brutal demands of the battlefield have historically driven some of the most significant advances in orthopaedic surgery. From the trenches of World War I to high-tech rehabilitation labs today, we trace the journey of limb salvage, prosthetic evolution, and surgical breakthroughs born from necessity.
Learn how military trauma laid the foundation for limb reconstruction.
Explore the rise of bionic limbs — where robotics meets rehabilitation.
Dive into the science of osseointegration — the future of intuitive, bone-anchored prostheses.
Join us for an inspiring and thought-provoking session that bridges history, technology, and humanity — celebrating not just how we rebuild the body, but how innovation restores hope.
- Date: August 18th, 2025 (Monday)
- Time: 13:30 GMT
- Registration Link: Google Form
- Platform: Zoom
Speakers:
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Dr Abdul Qadeer Patwegar, MBBS, MS Orthopaedics, Consultant Orthopaedian and Joint Replacement Surgeon, Clinical Assistant Professor at The Oxford Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Bengaluru