Dr Ramani Narasimhan

• Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of India (POSI) – Life member and Ex-Vice President, POSI
• Indian Orthopaedic Association (IOA) – Life member
• Delhi Orthopaedic Association – Life Member
• Secretary, PaediatricOrthopaedic Foundation (POF), a registered society promoting “PaediatricOrthopaedics” in Delhi & NCR
• Association of Spinal Surgeons of India (ASSI) – Life member
• Indian Academy of Cerebral Palsy (IACP) – Life member
• Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP) All India – Associate Life Member

Awards And Achievements

• Exemplary Contribution Award – 2008 in the field of “Pediatric Orthopaedics” in recognition of tremendous service & outstanding contribution rendered to the medical profession and community, by Indian Medical Association, SDB
• Dr BN Sinha Gold Medal” for being the best Orthopaedic Resident and for the best clinical project (thesis), by Lucknow University during MS – Orthopaedic Surgery (1989-91)

Research And Publications

• Presented a scientific paper titled “Focus on Femur or pelvis? Developmental Hip Dislocations in 2-3 year olds” in POSICON 2005 at Vadodara, Gujarat, on 27-30 January, 2005.
• Published as an original article, “Complete Talar Mobilization in Rigid Clubfoot – our Experience” in Apollo Medicine, pg 36, Vol. 1, September 2004.
• Presented a free paper on “Complete Talar Mobilization in Rigid Clubfoot – our Experience” at the 10th Annual Conference of Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of India (21&22 Feb, 2004), in Allahabad, U.P., India.
• Senior author in another free paper “Late presenting Septic Arthritis of Large Joints in Infants – our Experience” which was presented. Presented a free paper on “Modified Cincinnati Incision in Clubfoot” at the 9th Annual Conference of Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of India (16 – 18 Jan, 2003), in Vellore, T.N., India.
• Chaired a planery session on “Scoliosis” on 17th Jan, 2003, at the 9th Annual Conference of Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of India, in Vellore, T.N., India.
• Contributing to a symposium on Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH) (article on “Complications of management of DDH”) to be published in the Indian Journal of Orthopaedics in 2003.
• Written a chapter on “Pediatric Orthopaedic Emergencies” in the official textbook/publication of Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP) named “Pediatric & Neonatal Emergencies” – updated edition to be released in 2003. Case report titled “Congenital pseudarthrosis of Fibula” published in the International Journal ‘Orthopaedics’ (May, 2001, Vol. 24, No 5).
• Presented the same at 7th Conference of POSI, Madurai, TN, on 2nd March, 2001.
• Presented the same as a paper at the “7th Annual Conference of Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of India (POSI)” in Madurai, TN, India, on March 2nd & 3rd, 2001.
• Original Paper titled – “Effect of Boston Brace on the body alignment in patients of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.”
• Presented at the “Scoliosis Research Society (SRS)” meeting in San Diego, California, USA, in Sep. 1998.
• Presented a paper titled “ Ligamentotaxis in Intra-articular Fractures of the Lower End Radius in Adults – Our Experience” at the Indian Orthopaedic Association Conference (IOACON) in November 1995 at Pune, India.
• Published in the Indian Edition of Orthopaedic Update in June 1998.
• Presented a paper titled “ Intercondylar Fractures of the Humerus – a comparative evaluation of operative and non-operative treatment” (clinical project during post-graduation-MS) at the Indian Orthopaedic Association Conference (IOACON) in November 1994 at Bangalore, India.
• Published in the Indian Edition of Orthopaedic Update in December 1998.
• Guest lectures delivered: Active participant in both Orthopaedic & Pediatric CMEs at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi, since 1999. 2005 Delivered a lecture topic “4-8 yr olds” – an orthopaedic focus in a school workshop on child physiology at Salwan Montessory School, Rajender Nagar on 2nd July 2005. 2002 ? “Clubfoot Controversies.”
• Speaker in the meeting of ‘Ghaziabad Orthopaedic Club’ at Ghaziabad, UP, on 23rd August, 2002. ? “Backpain in children & adolescence.”
• Speaker in CME program on ‘Decision Making in Ambulatory Pediatrics’ at Sir Gangaram Hospital on 4th August, 2002. 2000 ? “Deformities in a growing skeleton – approach to management.”
• Speaker in ‘Indian Academy of Pediatricians (IAP) – Gurgaon’ meeting on 29 July, 2000 at Hotel Groovey, Gurgaon, Haryana. ? “Congenital Scoliosis – Approach & Management.”
• Speaker in a Scientific Session organized by ‘Indian Medical Association (IMA) – South Delhi branch (SDB)’ on 24 July, 2000 at Indian Spinal Injury center, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi. 1999 ? “Common Orthopaedic Injuries in Children.”
• Speaker on occasion of 20th annual convention of ‘Indian Medical Association (IMA) – South Delhi branch (SDB)’ on 21st Nov, 1999 at Hotel Surya. ? “Pediatric Orthopaedics to a Pediatrician.”
• Speaker in CME program on ‘Decision Making in Ambulatory Pediatrics’ at Sir Gangaram Hospital on 13th Nov, 1999. ? “Pediatric Orthopaedics – an overview.”
• Speaker at the scientific session conducted jointly by ‘Apollo Center for Advanced Pediatrics (ACAP)’ & IMA – South Delhi branch at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals on 17th July, 1999. ? “Fracture management in a Growing Skeleton – Points to Ponder.”
• Speaker at ‘Ghaziabad Orthopaedic Club annual meeting’ in Ghaziabad, UP, in March, 1999.
• Paticipated in POSICON 2005 at Vadodara, Gujarat, on 27-30 January, 2005 and presented a scientific paper on ‘DDH’. ? Attended an interactive workshop on “Brachial Plexus Injuries” conducted by Depts. of Neurosurgery/Pediatric Neurosurgery/PlasticSurgery of Sir Gangaram Hospital, New Delhi on 23rd December, 2004.
• Attended a “Free Medical Camp” of Pediatric Super-specialities, in Jullandar, Punjab, as a part of a team of Pediatric Superspecialists from Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi, in November 2004.
• Attended a “Free Medical Camp” of Pediatric Super-specialities, in Yamuna Nagar, Haryana, India, as a part of a team of Pediatric Superspecialists from Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi on 22 August, 2004. ?
• Attended the 10th Annual Conference of Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of India (POSICON 2004,21 & 22 Feb, 2004), in Allahabad, U.P., India.
• Presented a paper on “Clubfoot” and was the senior author of the paper presented on “Septic Arthritis of Large Joints in Infants”
• Attended an interactive workshop on “Spinal Deformities” during the 10th POSICON-2004 at Allahabad, U.P., India, on 20th Feb, 2004.
• Attended the 9th Annual Conference of Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of India (POSICON 2003,16 – 18 Jan, 2003), in Vellore, T.N., India.
• Presented a free paper on “Clubfoot” and chaired a session on “Scoliosis”
• Organizing Secretary (Joint) for POSICON-2002, the 8th annual conference of Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of India, held in New Delhi (for the 1st time) on 23rd & 24th March 2002.
• Organized a successful workshop on “Pediatric Spine” on 22nd March, 2002, at Indraprastha Hospitals, New Delhi.
• This was as a part of POSICON-2002 held in March 2002 in New Delhi. It included renowned international & national faculty who helped out in didactic lectures, video session of surgery done a day before, hands-on workshop on spinal models using segmental (CD) instrumentation.
• Attended the Workshop on ‘Orthofix’ as a part of the “7th Annual Conference of Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of India (POSI)” in Madurai, TN, India, on March 1st, 2001.
• Was an active member of the Earthquake Relief Team from Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi, to manage the patients of Orthopaedic trauma in Bachao & Patan District, Gujrat, India, in January, 2001.
• Attended the “6th Annual Conference of Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of India (POSI)” in Mumbai, India, in March 2000. Also attended the workshop on “Spinal Instrumentation” held during this conference.
• Attended the “Indo – Italian Conference on Spinal Surgery & Clinical Management” in collaboration with Hospital San Raffaele – Milan, Italy & under aegis of Delhi Orthopaedic Association on 22nd – 23rd January, 2000 at Indian Spinal Injuries Center, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi.
• Participated in CME in “The Management of Cerebral Palsy – The team approach to improving function” on May 15, 1998 in Rocky Hill, CT. Certificate of accomplishment awarded by the University of Connecticut School of Medicine, USA.
• Attended the 65th Annual Conference of American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) at New Orleans, USA, from March 19-23, 1998.
• Attended the Speciality Day Meeting of Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America (POSNA) on March 22, 1998.
• Attended the AO basic course in March, 1997 at New Delhi.
• Attended the “2nd International Course on Spinal Surgery and Workshop on Spinal Fixation Systems” at Coimbatore, India, in Jan, 1996.
• Attended CME on “Infections of Bones and Joints” of IOACON ’95 at Pune, India.
• Participated in Symposium and Workshop on Ilizarov Technique – A Comprehensive Course, held at Dr.RML Hospital, New Delhi, in August 1995.
• Attended the Second IOA Instructional Course on “Hip Disorders” at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, in April 1995.
• Attended the Arthroscopic Society meeting as a part of the Scientific Program of IOACON – 94 at Bangalore, India, in November 1994.
• Participated in the Workshop on Total Knee Replacement at CIO, Safdar Jung Hospital, New Delhi, India, in October 1993.
• Was an active member of the Orthopaedic Relief Team from the Center (New Delhi) to manage the Earthquake victims in Latur, Maharashtra, India, in October 1993.