Dear Colleagues,

We are excited to invite you to the 19th edition of the Pune Trauma Operative Course (PTOC), set to take place on March 21-23, 2025, at the JW Marriott in Pune. Building on the overwhelming success of last year, which saw over 1,200 delegates, we are poised to take PTOC 2025 even further, rebranding it as PTOC International to reflect our global outreach and expanded faculty expertise.

This year’s conference is meticulously designed to provide a great educational experience, offering a blend of live surgeries, lectures and practical skills enhancement. Here are some of the highlights planned for PTOC 2025:

  • Live Surgery Broadcasts: Watch and learn as top surgeons from around the world perform live surgeries, demonstrating the latest techniques

    and answering your questions in real-time.

  • Master Classes and Detailed Keynote Talks: Delve into complex orthopaedic trauma topics with sessions led by pioneering experts, designed to

    enhance your knowledge and surgical capabilities.

  • CompliCon Session: Join special discussions focusing on the PTOC theme of managing complications in orthopaedic trauma, providing critical

    insights for improving patient outcomes.

  • Intensive Capsular Learning Sessions and Fireside Chats: Participate in engaging, interactive discussions on cutting-edge topics and share

    experiences with peers and mentors in an intimate setting.

  • Hands-on Workshops, Simulation Labs, and Surgical School: Gain hands-on experience with the latest surgical techniques and technologies to

    enhance your practice.

  • PTOC Oration: Be inspired by a distinguished trauma surgeon who will share invaluable insights from their extensive career in orthopaedic

    trauma

  • Instrumentcon Arena: Discover the latest innovations in implants and surgical instruments, exploring how they can be integrated into your

    surgical practice.

  • We are also introducing exciting new features this year, including:

  • Beginners Guide Session: A new initiative aimed at skill building for young trauma surgeons, providing foundational skills and knowledge to excel

    in the field.

  • Plaster Room and X ray Room: Get practical experience in traditional and innovative casting techniques, along with advanced radiology

    techniques.

  • Bhayanak Case Presentation, TraumaScope, Think Tank Sessions and Implantology Session: Engage with complex cases, collaborative

    problem-solving, and in-depth discussions on decision, implant choices and techniques.

  • TRP Sessions: Targeted Rehab Protocols recognize the importance of application of optimal rehab principals to improve patient outcomes
  • With more than 1,400 orthopaedic surgeons expected from across India and beyond, PTOC 2025 promises to be an unparalleled platform for professional growth, networking, and collaboration.

    We warmly invite you to be a part of PTOC 2025, to not only advance your skills and knowledge but also to contribute to the collective advancement of our field. Your participation is vital as we strive to set new standards in orthopaedic education and patient care.

    We look forward to welcoming you to what promises to be a transformative experience at PTOC 2025.

    Warm regards,

    Dr. Parag Sancheti

    Chairman

    Dr. Chetan Pradhan

    Co-Chairman

    Dr. Atul Patil

    Co-Chairman

    Dr. Chetan Puram

    Co-Chairman

    Dr. Warid Altaf

    Co-Chairman

    Dr. Sachin Tapasvi

    Co-Chairman

    Dr. Kaustubh Shende

    Co-Chairman

    Dr. Sandeep Patwardhan

    Scientific Chairman

    Dr. Ashok Shyam

    Organising Secretary

    Dr. Neeraj Bijlani

    Joint Secretary