KSS National Orthoplastics Conference 2025
8th March 2025
The University Hospital of North Midlands
Aims and Objectives
- To facilitate the sharing of the latest advancements, research findings, and clinical practices in orthoplastics, enhancing the understanding of this multidisciplinary field.
- To provide participants with hands-on, practical learning opportunities that improve their technical skills in the application of orthoplastic principles in trauma and reconstructive surgeries.
- To create a platform for professionals from diverse backgrounds to collaborate, exchange ideas, and build lasting connections, fostering innovation and improving patient care.
- To discuss and disseminate the most current, evidence-based practices in orthoplastic surgery, ensuring high standards of patient care and surgical outcomes.
- To highlight the importance of collaboration between orthopaedic surgeons, plastic surgeons, rehabilitation experts, and other healthcare professionals in achieving optimal results for complex cases.
- To discuss and find solutions to contemporary challenges and complications in the field, ensuring practitioners are well-equipped to handle evolving patient needs.
Date and Venue
- Date : 8th March 2025
- Venue : The University Hospital of North Midlands
- Suitable for :Medical Students of All Years; Foundation Year 1 and 2 Doctors
Organisers
- Miss Lucy Bowden - KNOC 25 Event President and Surgical Teaching Lead
- Mr Matty Hough - KNOC 25 Event Vice President and Year 4 Representative
- Mr Nicholas Wong - Keele Surgical Society President
- Miss Ruvarashe Ushewokunze - Secretary
- Miss Anna McKee - Specialty Lead
- Mr Kieran Connolly - Year 5 Representative
- Miss Avani Bhalla - Women in Surgery Lead
- Miss Nutcha Nakwatchara - Social Media Lead
- Miss Faith Omogbethai - Anatomy Lead
- Miss Akankshya Priyadarshini Sahoo - Year 2 Representative
About
The KSS Orthoplastics Conference aims to inspire delegates to pursue careers in orthopaedics and plastic surgery.
Speakers at the event will share their experiences, discuss career pathways into orthopaedics and plastic surgery, offer guidance on CV building and networking, and explore emerging innovative techniques.
The event will include a number of hands-on workshops to enhance delegates' skills and build confidence in applying these techniques.
Additionally, the conference seeks to provide an environment for networking and mentorship, encouraging open dialogue between students, trainees, and established professionals.
Workshops
Trotter Tendon Repair
The workshop will focus on introducing delegates to the modified Kessler technique tendon repair. Delegates will learn key surgical approaches, including tension management and proper alignment to restore function.
Achilles Tendon Repair
The workshop will provide a hands-on session covering the anatomy, diagnosis, and surgical strategies for repairing ruptured or damaged Achilles tendons. The workshop emphasises optimal suturing techniques for this type of tendon repair.
External Fixation
The workshop will focus on external fixation techniques, offering practical insights into stabilizing fractures with external frames. This will include pin placement and adjustments for alignment.
Micro-Suturing
The workshop will enable delegates to refine micro-suturing skills, by conducting a nerve repair on a chicken thigh model. Techniques will include fine needle handling, knot tying, and tissue approximation under magnification.
Flap Reconstruction
The workshop will explore flap reconstruction procedures for tissue coverage, including both local and free flaps. Delegates will gain hands-on experience in planning, harvesting, and suturing advancement and rotational flaps.
Cyst Excision
The workshop will include demonstrations on safely excising cysts of various types. Techniques for minimizing scarring and ensuring complete excision using blunt dissection.
Advanced Suturing
The workshop will detail advanced suturing techniques, such as subcuticular, locking running stitch, and mattress stitches. Emphasis will be placed on tissue handling and achieving optimal wound closure
Speakers
Professor Paul Cool, MD, MMedSc (Res), FRCS (Ed), FRCS (Orthopaedics)
Consultant Orthopaedic and Oncological Surgeon
The Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS
Foundation Trust, Shropshire
Miss Julia Ruston, MA, MBBS, FRCS (Plastics), Eur Dip Hand Surgeon, Br Dip Hand Surgeon.
Consultant Plastic and Hand Surgeon
Salford Royal Foundation Trust, Manchester
Mr Peter Grime, FRCS, FDSRCS, MScSEM, PGDipMSKUS
Retired Consultant Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Mr Daya Gahir, MBChB, FRCS, FDSRCS
Consultant Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Royal Stoke University Hospital, Stoke-on-Trent
Workshop Tutors
Mr Rob Turner, FRCS, MBBCh
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital, Shropshire
Group Captain Ian Sargeant, OBE KHS DL
Deputy Lieutenant, Consultant Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgeon
Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham
Mr Matthew Philpott, MBChB, MRCS, FRCS (Trauma + Orthopaedics)
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
University Hospital North Midlands, Stoke-on-Trent
Mr Murtaza Khan MRCS, MBBS
Specialty Trainee Trauma and Orthopaedics
Oswestry and Stoke Rotation
Ms Sophie Crooks MRCS, MBBS
Specialty Trainee in Trauma and Orthopaedics
Oswestry and Stoke Rotation
Ms Georgina Laing MBBCh, BAO, MRCS (Ed), PGCE (Med Ed)
Specialty Trainee Trauma and Orthopaedics
University Hospital North Midlands, Stoke-on-Trent
Mr Nasir Khan (Registrar), MRCS, FCPS, MBBS
Specialty Trainee Plastic Surgery
Royal Preston Hospital, Preston
Mr Suresh Kondi (Registrar), MRCS, MBBS, MBA
Specialty Trainee Trauma and Orthopedics
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, Shropshire
Ms Vanessa Msosa (Registrar), MBBS, ESSQ, ChM (Gen Surg), FCS (ECSA)
Specialty Trainee Oncoplastic Breast Surgery
University Hospital North Midlands, Stoke-on-Trent
Ms Rebecca Harsten (Registrar), MD, MSc
Specialty Trainee Plastic Surgeon
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Dr Abbie Randall (ST1), MBBS
Specialty Trainee Trauma and Orthopedics
Royal Stoke University Hospital, Stoke-on-Trent
Dr Sandeep Damaraju (CST), MRCS (part A), MBBS, PGCE (Med Ed)
Core Surgical Trainee
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, Shropshire
Dr Ravi Patel (CST), MBBS
Core Surgical Trainee
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, Shropshire
Dr Sharwany Ahmed (CST), MBBS, MRCS, MSc Anatomy
Core Surgical Trainee
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, Shropshire
Dr Zaina Gaddoura (FY1), MBBS
Foundation Year Trainee
University Hospital North Midlands, Stoke-on-Trent
Dr Saarah Talha (FY1), MBBS
Foundation Year Trainee
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital, Stoke-on-Trent
Dr Isra Ahmed (FY1), MBBS
Foundation Year Trainee
University Hospital North Midlands, Stoke-on-Trent
Dr Balamrit Singh Sokhal, MPhil, MBChB, AFHEA
Foundation Year 1
Royal Stoke Hospital, Stoke-on-Trent.
Abstract Submission
Abstracts are welcomed from attending delegates on all aspects of research related to medicine and healthcare. Submissions must not exceed 350 words and must include the following subheadings: Background, Methodology, Results, and Conclusion. Author names should not be included in the abstract.
The best three abstract submissions will be selected for oral presentations (7 minutes with 2 minutes for questions). The remainder of the accepted abstracts will be invited to present a poster.
A maximum of two delegates may present the submission, and presenters will be required to register to attend the conference.
Submissions must be in Harvard format and may be submitted via the following link. They must be received no later than midnight on 22nd May 2024.
https://app.medall.org/event-listings/south-west-medical-undergraduate-conference-2024
