The Department of Orthopaedics at Meenakshi Medical College Hospital & Research Institute (MMCHRI) successfully organized a state-level workshop on “Recent Advances in Total Knee Replacement (TKR)” on 9th April, 2025, at the New CME Hall, 250 Block, MMCHRI. The workshop brought together leading experts and aspiring orthopaedic professionals to explore the evolving landscape of knee replacement surgery.
The event commenced with a warm welcome by Prof. Dr. Thulasi Raman, Professor and Head of the Department of Orthopaedics, MMCHRI, followed by the inaugural address delivered by Prof. Dr. K.V. Rajasekhar, Dean, MMCHRI.
Adding to the academic richness of the workshop, Prof. Dr. Sankaralingam P, Senior Consultant and Joint Replacement Surgeon, delivered both the felicitation and the keynote lecture titled “My Experience with TKR,” offering insights drawn from decades of clinical expertise.
A key highlight of the event was the guest lecture by Prof. Dr. Singaravadivelu V, from the Institute of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Madras Medical College, who presented on “10 Commandments for a Perfect TKR.” His talk emphasized essential principles for achieving optimal surgical outcomes in knee replacement procedures.
The workshop concluded with a vote of thanks proposed by Dr. Jeeva S, Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopaedics, MMCHRI.
The event proved to be an enriching academic experience, fostering knowledge exchange and skill enhancement among orthopaedic professionals, while reinforcing MMCHRI’s commitment to excellence in medical education and clinical practice.
