Wednesday, 2 September

Venue 1 | Hall C

Time	Topic	Presenter	Co-Authors
07h30 - 08h00	REGISTRATION
	SESSION 35
	SAOA MENTORING
	Chairperson: A Wolfe
08h00 - 10h00	SESSION IN VENUE 2
10h00 - 10h15	TEA
	SESSION 36
	JJ CRAIG LECTURE
	Chairperson: Prof A Horn
10h15 - 11h15	Introduction	Prof A Horn
	The changing face of orthopaedic surgery: Evolution through science and experience.	Prof F Monsell (BOA)
	SESSION 37
	CAROUSEL SESSION
	Chairperson: Dr A Julyan
11h15 - 12h45	Lessons Learned the Hard Way: Experiences from President's Carousel
	Beware of Shortcuts	Dr Ned Amendola (AAOS)
	Learn to switch gears - creating a high-functioning theatre team	Dr C Hoffman (NZOA)
	The day I remembered that the people around me are important	Prof F Monsell (BOA)
	“No” is a complete sentence	Dr S Dulai (COA)
	The enemy of good is better	Dr M Moroney (AuOA)
	Leading your team starts with understanding yourself	Dr S Kates (AOA)
	No C-Arm, No Budget, No Problem? Surviving and Learning in Constrained Systems	Prof O Koch (SAOA)
	Questions and Discussions
12h45 - 13h30	LUNCH
	SESSION 38
	SAOTS: Distal femur fractures
	Chairpersons: J Viljoen, T Ajodha
13h30 - 13h50	Complex distal femur fractures- surgical planning and tips/tricks	G du Preez
13h50 - 14h05	Dual plating vs Nail plate combo's for distal femur fractures	A Vris
14h05 - 14h20	How do I expose the medial femur?	A Vris
14h20 - 14h30	Discussion
14h30 - 15h30	Expert panel: Distal femur case based discussions	All faculty
15h30 - 16h00	TEA
	SESSION 39
	SAOTS FREE PAPERS: Limb recon and infection
	Chairperson: Prof N Ferreira and Mr A Vris
16h00 - 16h05	P40: Osseointegration limb replacement surgery: Early outcomes from a South African cohort	F Birkholtz	T Venter
16h05 - 16h10	P41: A Comparative Laboratory Study of Wire Tension Maintenance: The Role of High Bolt-Tightening Torque and Fixation Bolt Geometry in Two Commercial Ilizarov External Fixator Brands	C van der Westhuizen	W Swart, R Venter, G Venter
16h10 - 16h15	P42: The ‘sleeper ring’ frame construct for Ilizarov circular fixator bone transport: A pilot study	A Janse van Rensburg	N Ferreira, E Fuzy, R Venter, K Siwicka
16h15 - 16h20	P43: Torque Variability in Ilizarov External Fixation Frame Assembly: A Multi-Surgeon Study Using an Instrumented Measurement Device	C van der Westhuizen	G Venter, W Swart, R Venter
16h20 - 16h30	Questions
16h30 - 16h35	P44: Recalcitrant non-union of humeral shaft fractures: case series of a novel fixation technique	B Johnson	T Venter, M Eken, F Birkholtz
16h35 - 16h40	P45: Management outcomes of tibial non-unions: A retrospective evaluation of a comprehensive treatment algorithm	A Bulaya	E Britz, M Burger, N Ferreira
16h40 - 16h45	P46: Tibial distraction osteogenesis: Association between comminution at the osteotomy site and time to bone healing	F Birkholtz	A Kuijpers, S Dos Santos, P Rooij, E Lieshout
16h45 - 16h50	P47: Treatment outcomes in patients receiving oral antibiotics versus those receiving intravenous antibiotics for low velocity gunshot fractures	BM Sifundza
16h50 - 17h00	Questions
17h00 - 17h05	P48: The use of LODOX scans to predict femoral intramedullary implant sizes in patients sustaining acute femur fractures	J Ward	M Laubscher, L Wagener, M Boyd, M Jones
17h05 - 17h10	P49: Inter-and Intra-Reliability Among Orthopaedic Surgeons in Assessment of Low Energy Civilian Gunshot Injuries to the Neck of Femur, A Comparison of Low and High-Income Settings	N Weels	S Maqungo, F Klingebiel, K Berry, M Laubscher
17h10 - 17h15	P50: Impact of Increased Body Mass Index on Functional Recovery After Operative Treatment of Lower Limb Fractures: A Systematic Review	P Khetsi	P Mthethwa, V Mdingi
17h15 - 17h20	P51: A practical guide to prepare human articular chondrocyte culture for ex vivo manipulation in the sub-Saharan African setting.	M Rankin
17h20-17h30	Questions
17h30 - 18h15

Venue 2 | Hall D

Time	Topic	Presenter	Co-Authors
07h30 - 08h00	REGISTRATION
	SESSION 35
	SAOA MENTORING
	Chairperson: Amy Wolfe
08h00 - 10h00
10h00 - 10h15	TEA
10h15 - 12h45	SESSION IN VENUE 1


12h45 - 13h30	LUNCH
	SESSION 40
	SAFSA REGISTRAR SESSION: The Foot and Ankle in Athletes
	Chairperson: Dr P Ferrao, Dr E Joubert and Dr A Strydom
	Opening: - Introduction and Welcome	J Jonck
13h30-14H15	REGISTRAR SESSION


14h15-14h30	Q and A
	SESSION 41
	SAFSA: The Foot and Ankle in Athletes
	Chairperson: Dr J Jonck and Dr S Wever
14h30-14h45	Turf toe and plantar plate injuries — when to operate	P Ferrao
14h45-15h00	Hallux rigidus in the athlete — cheilectomy, osteotomy, or fusion	A Molloy
15h00-15h15	Forefoot stress fractures — The 5th metatarsal and beyond.	S Wever
15h15-15h30	Q and A
15h30 - 16h00	TEA
	SESSION 42
	SAFSA: Trauma and Fractures
	Chairperson: Dr A Strydom and Dr Z Siyo
16h00 – 16h15	The posterior malleolus - tips and tricks	A Molloy
16h15 – 16h30	Ankle fractures in athletes - is there a need for prior arthroscopic assessment	M De Buys
16h30 – 16h45	Navicular stress. Fractures - Pearls to get union	J Mofokeng
16h45 – 17h00	Lis Franc injuries; to fuse or not to fuse?	A Molloy
17h00 – 17h15	Early weight bearing after fracture fixation - safe or reckless? And emerging options	R Dembskey
17h15-17h20	P8: One screw, Two screw, Red screw, Blue screw: A survey of the preferred methods of syndesmotic fixation used by South African orthopaedic surgeons	M Abader	M Bhamjee
17h20 - 17h30	Q and A
17h30 - 18h15	ORTHOXACT WORKSHOP
17h30 - 18h15	Limb salvage through transverse bone transport	Prof N Ferreira, Dr E Fuzy

Venue 3 | Room 11

Time	Topic	Presenter	Co-Authors
07h30 - 08h00	REGISTRATION
08h00 - 10h00	SESSION IN VENUE 2
10h00 - 10h15	TEA
10H15 - 12H45	SESSION IN VENUE 1

12h45 - 13h30	LUNCH
	SESSION 45
	RESEARCH
	Chairperson: M Burger and M O'Connor
13h30-13h35	P52: A descriptive cross-sectional study on the average years of working experience medical officers have before becoming an orthopaedic registrar in South Africa	A Drabile	C Mancotywa, T Moropane, PA Rachuene
13h35-13h40	P53: Does the MMed matter? A Bibliometric analysis of early research output of South African orthopaedic surgeons	MS Sanoto	M O'Connor
13h40-13h45	P54: Orthopaedic surgeons using 3D printed models to prepare for surgery: a qualitative investigation	R Venter	M Visser, S Rabie, L Vogel
13h45-13h50	P55: The quality of Systematic Reviews published in leading Orthopaedic Surgery journals	MC Burger	J Van Niekerk, N Ferreira, M McCaul
13h50-13h55	P56:The effect of pre-operative simulation with 3D printed models on the cognitive load of orthopaedic surgeons: a clinical simulation study	R Venter	N Ferreira, A Jansen van Rensburg, G Allen
13h55-14h00	Q and A
14h00-14h30	Dissecting a Research Paper: Learn from the Experts	T Mann (facilitator)	N Ferreira, MC Burger, M McCaul, M O'Connor
14h30-15h00	Biostatistics demystified	M McCaul
15h00-15h30	AI in research debate (E)	MC Burger (facilitator)	N Ferreira, T Mann, M McCaul, M O'Connor
15h30 - 16h00	TEA
	SESSION 46
	FREE PAPERS
	Chairperson: Dr S Miseer and Dr M Swart
16h00-16h05	P57: A Custom Multi-Platform Digital Ecosystem for Orthopaedic Surgical Waiting List Management: A Tertiary Hospital Quality-Improvement Intervention	K Liedemann
16h05-16h10	P58: Challenges to fracture service availability and readiness; a national survey across South Africa	B Cassim	J Masters, F Habana, H Wilson, F Paruk, Y Madela, S Hawley, M Lukhele, K Ward, M Costa, C Gregson, A Burton
16h10-16h15	P6: Audit of Orthopaedic Surgery Patients Referred from Primary Health Care Facilities to a Tertiary Hospital in South Africa	L Muhango	S Moosa, MP Kgagudi
16h15-16h20	P59: Socioeconomic Deprivation Influences Failure to Attend Arranged Orthopaedic Outpatient Appointments as Well as Access to and Engagement With Health Care	S Turner	V Badial, , H Jeffrey, R Barter, E Hayter, R Anakwe
16h20-16h25	P60: Unadjusted Unplanned 30-Day Hospital Readmission Rates are Not a Useful Quality Measure for Planned or Urgent Orthopaedic Inpatient Care	V Badial	S Turner, R Barter, E Hayter, R Anakwe
16h25-16h30	Questions
16h30-16h40	P61: Talonavicular dislocations: mechanisms; management and outcomes; case series at VMH/UKZN	N Zondi	D Sigodi
16h40-16h45	P62: Retrospective Analysis of the BOAT Osteotomy for Hallux Valgus Correction	H Hesse	Z Mayet, S Magobotha
16h45-16h55	Questions
16h55-17h05	P63: Impact of Standardized Care Protocols on Hip Fracture Outcomes: Mitigating Socioeconomic and Racial Disparities in a Universal Healthcare System	V Badial	S Turner, H Hodgson, R Barter, G Lee, T Mackinnon, E Hayter, R Anakwe
17h05-17h10	P64: Management of sacral fragility fractures leading to spinopelvic dissociation: A scoping review	T Pope	E Wright, D Evans, P Taylor, J Daurka
17h10-17h30	Questions
17h30 - 18h15	OSSUR WORKSHOP
17h30 - 18h15	How Surgical Decisions Shape Lifelong Prosthetic Outcomes After Lower Limb Amputation	AG Johannesson (Motion Clinics EMEA, Stockholm Sweden)

Venue 4 | Room 8+9

Time	Topic	Presenter	Co-Authors
07h30 - 08h00	REGISTRATION
08h00 - 10h00	SESSION IN VENUE 2
10h00 - 10h15	TEA
10H15 - 12H45	SESSION IN VENUE 1

12h45 - 13h30	LUNCH
	SESSION 43a
	SAPOS
	Chairperson: R Goller, Y Ramguthy
13h30 - 13h40	Embryology, hip development and risk factors	D Eastwood
13h40 - 13h50	Biomechanics of the paediatric hip. Jumpers vs Sliders	D Eastwood
13h50 - 14h10	Neonatal screening (AI assisted, Canadian screening protocol)	S Dulai (COA)
14h10 - 14h20	Discussion
	SESSION 43b
	SAPOS
	Chairperson: D Simmons, R Fraser
14h20 - 14h40	Management in Infancy. How long and when do you give up?	S Dulai (COA)
14h40 - 15h00	Closed and Open reduction. The effect on acetabular development. When is the surgical dose not high enough?	D Eastwood
15h00 - 15h20	Femoral and Pelvic Osteotomies. When to do what. Is there a need for 3D imaging?	S Dulai (COA)
15h20 - 15h30	Discussion
15h30 - 16h00	TEA
	SESSION 44
	SAPOS
	Chairperson: R du Plessis, A Naidoo
16h00 - 16h20	Management of late presenting hip dislocations. Pearls and pitfalls.	P Mare
16h20 - 16h40	Complications - case discussion	D Eastwood/ A Horn
16h40 - 17h00	Adolescent hip dysplasia - Scope, PAO	T Munting
17h00 - 17h30	Long term outcomes of surgically treated hip dislocations/ dysplasias	M Moroney (AuOA)
17h30-18h15	MEDHOLD WORKSHOP
17h30-18h15	Half the Battle is Fixation, the other Half is Biology. The BioBrace Method	Dr W Haynes

Wednesday, 2 September

Venue 1 | Hall C

Venue 2 | Hall D

Venue 3 | Room 11

Venue 4 | Room 8+9

Contact us

Refiloe Mbentse | admin@saoa.org.za

Bhindu Morar | registry@saoa.org.za

Leana Fourie | info@saoa.org.za

Jeanne-Marie Agnello | membership@saoa.org.za