APAS meet concludes

Mumbai, Oct 1 (UNI) The three-day 9th Annual Conference of the Asia Pacific Arthroplasty Society (APAS) concluded here yesterday.

Leading joint replacement surgeons from across the world had participated in the conference to deliberate on arthritis which is one of the most debilitating diseases, encompassing more than 100 diseases and conditions that affect joints, the surrounding tissues and other connective tissues.

The conference was addressed by eminent faculty from across the globe including designer surgeons Dr Chitaranjan Ranawat and Prof Richard Rothman among others. Over 500 professionals from more than 15 countries participated in the summit.

Speaking on the occasion, APAS chairman Dr Arun Mullaji said, ''India is fast becoming a destination for medical professionals across the world to look for learning and training opportunities for new surgical techniques. Patients from other parts of the world come here to take expert guidance and treatment using latest technologies of Arthroplasty.'' UNI