Patna : Leading orthopedic surgeons from different parts of the country and the world discussed hear on Saturday, 24th March the latest technologies being used in operation and special care of trauma patients.
They were participating in the three day current concept in trauma (CCT) conference organized by Trauma Society of India.(TSI)
The participating surgeons shared their experience in treatment and operation of trauma patients,including those injured in accidents. They discussed the latest advances in locking plates and nails for fixing bones have become brittle.
Dr.Jeffery Reid of Eden burgh Royal Hospital,UK,told TOI that prevention of road accidents, pre- hospital care of patients and rushing them quickly to the trauma center were the pre-requisites for treating trauma cases.He said:the latest designs of locking plates,nails and other equipments have brought revolution in trauma care methods.He said in the UK, patients are taken from the accident site to a trauma center in 20 minutes.
Dr. kuku -sun Khong from National University Health System,Singapore,said internet had brought evolution in the treatment of trauma cases as the doctors across the world could contact super specialists working at the best trauma centres.
He said that a portable X-Ray machine,named Image Intensifier TV,was now being widely used by the orthopedic surgeons as its instant image makes it easier for doctors to set bones.
Dr.D D Tanna of Jaslok Hospital and Breach Candy Hospital,Mumbai,said the orthopedic treatment was fairly advanced in Bihar as doctors from the state frequently visited Mumbai to learn the latest techniques.
He said the government should set up modern trauma centers with latest equipments,plastic surgery and specialists on 24-hour job.
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