Fortis Escorts Hospital Jaipur Hosts ‘Hand injuries in Sports’ Workshop to Advance Surgical Skills in Sports-Related Hand Injuries
Fortis Escorts Hospital, Jaipur organised a specialised one-day academic and hands-on training programme titled “Hand Injuries in Sports,” in association with The Jaipur Hand Surgery Association (JHSA), Rajasthan Orthopaedic Surgeons Association (ROSA) and the Jaipur Orthopedic Society (JOS).
The program focused on Suture Anchor techniques, live surgical video sessions and brought together orthopedic surgeons, hand surgeons alongwith sports medicine specialists for intensive skill enhancement in managing complex hand injuries commonly faced by sportspersons. The scientific curriculum focused on the fundamental principles of suture anchor application, knot-tying practice on bone models, interactive case discussions on complex athletic injuries, and structured live surgical video demonstrations. The event witnessed active participation from resident doctors, medical consultants, and hand surgery specialists from across the region.
Leading the faculty for the workshop were Dr Amit Varade from Nashik, Dr Parag Lad from Mumbai, and Dr Dilip Mehta from Jaipur, who conducted the hands-on training sessions and shared clinical insights drawn from their extensive experience in hand and sports injury surgery. The event was organised under the leadership of Dr Purnima Patni, President, JHSA; Dr Narendra Saini, Secretary; and Dr Amit Kumar Vyas, Organising Secretary, along with committee members Dr Amit Mittal, Dr Vinit Arora, Dr Aviral Gupta and Dr Divyansh Sharma. The workshop also had the support of ROSA office bearers Dr D. S. Meena, President, and Dr Vikram Sharma, Secretary, as well as the Jaipur Orthopedic Society, represented by Dr R. P. Asat, President; Dr Ashok Khandaka, Immediate Past President; and Dr Anil Gupta, Secretary.
The “Hand injuries in Sports” workshop provided a valuable academic platform for the medical fraternity in Jaipur, facilitating knowledge exchange and strengthening the city’s capabilities in advanced orthopaedic and hand surgery training.
Speaking on the event, *Dr Amit Kumar Vyas, Organising Secretary, Jaipur Hand Surgery Association* , said, “Sports-related hand injuries require precise surgical technique and a thorough understanding of anatomy, as even minor errors can affect a sportsperson’s performance and career. Today’s workshop gave participating surgeons real, hands-on exposure to suture anchor techniques on bone models, along with live surgical demonstrations, equipping them to apply these advanced skills confidently in their own practice.”
*Dr R. P. Asat, President, Jaipur Orthopedic Society* , said, “Programmes like this play a vital role in strengthening the surgical ecosystem of our city. Bringing together national faculty with local surgeons for focused, practical training ensures that patients in Jaipur have access to the same standard of hand and sports injury care available anywhere in the country. We were glad to extend our support to the Jaipur Hand Surgery Association for this initiative.”
*Dr Manish Agarwal, Facility Director, Fortis Escorts Hospital* , Jaipur, said, “Fortis Escorts Hospital is committed to promoting continuous medical education and advancing surgical excellence across specialities. Hosting a focused, skill-based programme such as this Suture Anchor Workshop reflects our commitment to building clinical capability in the region and, in turn, improving outcomes for patients with sports-related hand injuries.”