Puri: At least 50 per cent orthopaedic doctors’ posts in the state are lying vacant, whereas medical colleges in Orissa produce only 20 such physicians annually, participants at a conference of Orthopaedic surgeons here Saturday claimed.
Participating in the conference, Orissa Orthopaedic Surgeons’ Association secretary Bishwajit Sahu claimed that most of the district headquarters hospitals (DHHs) in state do not have special operation theatres (OTs) for orthopaedic surgeries. “Orthopaedic surgeries cannot be performed in ordinary OTs. All kinds of surgeries related to bones require special OTs and highly-specialised equipment,” Sahu said.
Presiding over the conference, the association’s president Tanmaya Mohanty said at least 90 per cent of road accident victims suffer fractures in their bones. “The Centre and the state should take adequate steps to check road mishaps. Besides, efforts should be made for proper functioning of trauma care centres at government-run medical colleges and DHHs,” he said. Inaugurating the conference, All India Orthopaedic Surgeons’ Association president Mandeep Dhillon put emphasis on introduction of modern technologies for better treatment of people suffering from joint pain. “Hundreds of people in India are facing disablement due to joint pain. Treatment of such patients has become a challenge for orthopaedic doctors,” Dhillon opined.
Eminent orthopaedic surgeon Nand Kishore S, who participated in the conference as a guest of honor, urged for proper training to young physicians.
Senior member of the association Debabrata Padhee claimed that some private hospitals in state are providing advanced treatment for complications related to bones.
At least 400 orthopaedic doctors from across Orissa and nine from other states participated in the conference.
PNN
