Scientific Programme

ISSH Midterm CME 2026 — April 25-26, 2026

HICC Novotel, Hyderabad

Day 1 — Detailed Schedule

Saturday, April 25, 2026

Module 1: Fingertip Injuries — Precision Starts at the Tip

09:00AM - 10:00AMChairs: Dr. Mukund Thatte, Dr. V.S. Ravindranath, Dr. Hemanth Kumar
09:00 - 09:05
Anatomy

FORM MEETS FUNCTION: Understanding the Fingertip and Injuries

Dr Jammula S Srinivas, Hyderabad

09:05 - 09:15
Inappropriate

WHEN TIP INJURIES GO WRONG: Common Mistakes in Fingertip Injuries

Dr Rajendra Nehete, Nashik

09:15 - 09:25
Appropriate

DOING IT RIGHT: Basic Principles for Safe Fingertip Reconstruction

Dr Subashini, Chennai

09:25 - 09:35
Most Appropriate

OPTIMIZING FORM, FUNCTION AND SENSATION: Next-level Fingertip Reconstruction

Dr Raja Tiwari, New Delhi

09:35 - 09:45
Video

V-Y Advancement Flap, Cross Finger Flap and Moberg Flap

Dr Binoy P S, Kochi

09:45 - 09:55
Video

Oblique Triangular Flap and Littler's Neurovascular Island Flap

Dr Abhinandan, Hyderabad

09:55 - 10:00
Q&A

Q&A

Module 2: Phalangeal & Metacarpal Fractures — Align It, Secure It

10:00AM - 11:00AMChairs: Dr. Pankaj Ahire, Dr. Moorthy G.V.S, Dr. Srinivas Bachu
10:00 - 10:05
Anatomy

BUILT TO MOVE: Functional Anatomy and X-rays for Finger and Hand Fractures

Dr Dheeraj, Hyderabad

10:05 - 10:15
Inappropriate

WHEN FIXATION FAILS: Common Errors in Phalangeal and Metacarpal Fracture Fixation

Dr Srinivasan Rajappa, Chennai

10:15 - 10:25
Appropriate

STABILITY WITHOUT STIFFNESS: Principles of Non-operative and K wire fixation

Dr Madhusudhan NC, Bangalore

10:25 - 10:35
Most Appropriate

PRECISION FIXATION FOR EARLY MOTION: Modern concepts in Phalangeal and Metacarpal fixation

Dr Arya Roy, Kolkata

10:35 - 10:45
Video

K Wire Fixation and Plating Techniques of Phalangeal Fractures

Dr Ajeesh Sankaran, Calicut

10:45 - 10:55
Video

K wire fixation and Plating Techniques of Metacarpal Fractures

Dr Mithun Pai, Mangalore

10:55 - 11:00
Q&A

Q&A

Module 3: Compression Neuropathies — Pressure Off, Power Back

11:30AM - 12:30PMChairs: Dr. Ravi Ganesh Bharadwaj, Dr. Srikanth R, Dr. P. Chandrasekhar
11:30 - 11:35
Anatomy

NERVES UNDER PRESSURE: Anatomy of Tunnels and Sites of Compression

Dr Manesh Jain, Hyderabad

11:35 - 11:45
Inappropriate

WHEN PRESSURES ARE MISSED: Delayed Diagnosis and Preventable Nerve Damage

Dr Praveen Bhardwaj, Coimbatore

11:45 - 11:55
Appropriate

RIGHT DIAGNOSIS, RIGHT RELEASE: Algorithm for Upper limb Compression Neuropathies

Dr Suneel R, Hyderabad

11:55 - 12:05
Most Appropriate

PRECISION DECOMPRESSION: Expert Techniques and Minimally Invasive Options

Dr Srinivasan Rajappa, Chennai

12:05 - 12:15
Video

Open and Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release

Prof Anil K Bhat, Manipal

12:15 - 12:25
Video

Cubital Tunnel Release and Transposition of Ulnar Nerve

Dr Avinash G Rao, Hyderabad

12:25 - 12:30
Q&A

Q&A

Module 4: DIP & PIP Joint Fractures — Small Joints, Big Consequences

12:30PM - 01:30PMChairs: Dr. Srinivasan Rajappa, Dr. Thimma Reddy, Dr. J. Alwal Reddy
12:30 - 12:35
Anatomy

MILLIMETER MATTERS: PIP and DIP JOINT Anatomy and Radiology

Dr Sandeep Sriram, Hyderabad

12:35 - 12:45
Inappropriate

WHEN JOINT LOSES THE PLOT: Missed Injuries and Preventable Stiffness

Dr Samuel Pallapatti, Vellore

12:45 - 12:55
Appropriate

RESPECT THE JOINT: Principle Based Management of DIP and PIP Fractures

Dr Amit Vyas, Jaipur

12:55 - 01:05
Most Appropriate

RESTORE, STABILISE, MOBILISE: Hemihamate, Volar plate arthroplasty, Joint Replacement

Dr Sreekanth Raveendran, Tamil Nadu

01:05 - 01:15
Video

Hemi-Hamate Arthroplasty and Volar Plate Interposition Arthroplasty

Dr Gopinath Bandari, Hyderabad

01:15 - 01:25
Video

Suzuki External Fixator and Ishiguro Extension Block Pinning

Dr Bipin Ghanghurde, Mumbai

01:25 - 01:30
Q&A

Q&A

Module 5: Traumatic Brachial Plexus Injuries — Big Injury, Bold Strategy

02:15PM - 03:15PMChairs: Dr. Mukund Thatte, Dr. Rajendra Nehete, Dr. Bharatendu Swain
02:15 - 02:20
Anatomy

THE POWER NETWORK: Roots, Trunks, Divisions, Cords and Branches

Dr Parag Lad, Mumbai

02:20 - 02:30
Inappropriate

WHEN DIAGNOSIS AND TIME IS LOST: Wrong Tests, Delayed Referral

Dr Sunil Gaba, Chandigarh

02:30 - 02:40
Appropriate

RIGHT TIMING, RIGHT PATHWAY: Evaluation and Referral For BPI

Dr Vigneswaran V, Coimbatore

02:40 - 02:50
Most Appropriate

REWIRING FUNCTION: Nerve Reconstruction, Transfers, and Secondary Procedures

Dr Bharat Kadadi, Bangalore

02:50 - 03:00
Video

Exploration of Plexus, Nerve Repair, Nerve Transfers

Dr Praveen Bhardwaj, Coimbatore

03:00 - 03:10
Video

Free Functioning Muscle Transfer in BPI

Dr Srikanth R, Hyderabad

03:10 - 03:15
Q&A

Q&A

Module 6: Carpal Injuries & Dislocations — Small Shift, Big Damage

03:15PM - 04:15PMChairs: Dr. Praveen Bhardwaj, Dr. Ramkumar Reddy, Dr. Srinivas Thati
03:15 - 03:20
Anatomy

THE CARPAL JIGSAW PUZZLE: Understanding Carpals and Radiological Alignment

Dr Srinadh Boppanna, Hyderabad

03:20 - 03:30
Inappropriate

MISSED, MISREAD, MISMANAGED: Delayed Diagnosis and Compromised Outcomes

Prof Anil K Bhat, Manipal

03:30 - 03:40
Appropriate

RECOGNISE EARLY, STABILISE RIGHT: Principle-Based Management of Carpal Injuries

Dr Shailesh Gupta, Indore

03:40 - 03:50
Most Appropriate

RESTORING CARPAL-HARMONY: Next-level Reconstruction of Carpal Injuries

Dr Pankaj Ahire, Mumbai

03:50 - 04:00
Video

Management of Lunate and Peri-Lunate Dislocations

Dr Vigneswaran V, Coimbatore

04:00 - 04:10
Video

Open and Arthroscopic Scapho-Ligament Reconstruction

Dr Abhijeet Wahegaonkar, Pune

04:10 - 04:15
Q&A

Q&A

Module 7: Post Burn Hand Deformity — From Scar to Strength

04:45PM - 05:45PMChairs: Dr. Bhaskarananda Kumar, Dr. Karthikeyan G, Dr. Mani Kumari
04:45 - 04:50
Anatomy

KNOW THE LAYERS, SAVE THE FUNCTION: Anatomy in Hand Deformities

Dr Rohit Babu, Hyderabad

04:50 - 05:00
Inappropriate

BURN BLUNDERS: Common Pitfalls in Post Burn Hand Reconstruction

Dr Umar Farooq Baba, Srinagar

05:00 - 05:10
Appropriate

CONTRACTURE PREVENTION AND PRECISION PATCHING: Basic Techniques of Correction

Dr Palukuri Lakshmi, Hyderabad

05:10 - 05:20
Most Appropriate

FREE THE CONTRACTURE, FIX THE FUNCTION: Expert Flaps and Microsurgical Procedures

Dr Bharatendu Swain, Hyderabad

05:20 - 05:30
Video

Contracture Release and Skin Grafting of Hand Deformity Correction

Dr Sanjay Giri, Bhubaneswar

05:30 - 05:40
Video

Groin and Abdominal Flap for Post Burn Hand Deformity Correction

Dr S Raja Sabapathy, Coimbatore

05:40 - 05:45
Q&A

Q&A

Module 8: Pearls from Pioneers — Wisdom from Experience

05:45PM - 06:15PMChairs: Prof. M.V. Reddy, Dr. Srikanth R, Dr. Vijay Chander Reddy
05:45 - 06:00
Pioneer

Creation of Thumb and Lessons Learnt in My Experience

Dr Bhaskaranand Kumar, Manipal

06:00 - 06:15
Pioneer

Lessons Learnt in My 40 years' Experience

Dr Mukund Thatte, Mumbai

Scalpel to Soul — LIVE PODCAST with Dr. SRS

06:15PM - 06:45PM
06:15 - 06:45
Special

Grippy and Gritty Conversations with Dr. Raja Sabapathy — Lessons Beyond the Operating Table

Dr S Raja Sabapathy

Session Types

Anatomy
Inappropriate
Appropriate
Most Appropriate
Video
Q&A
Pioneer
Special
Award
Talk
Mentor

Venues

Hall A — Main Auditorium

Scientific Modules & Keynote Sessions

Hall B — Conference Hall

Free Papers, Posters & Workshops