MIOT Hospitals, Chennai, India to host an International Orthopaedic Seminar - "IGOF Master's Course on Surgery of the Spine" - on October 29th & 30th, 2011 at the MIOT Auditorium.

The topic of discussion would be on Surgery of the Spine. The World renowned Spinal Surgeon Prof. Dr. Pierre Roussouly M.D. of Lyon,France, will be the Course Director for this International Orthopaedic Seminar

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, October 7, 2011 /India PRwire/ -- MIOT Hospitals, pioneer of joint replacement surgeries in India is organizing a two day International Orthopaedic Seminar on Surgery of the Spine in association with the Indo German Orthopaedic Foundation (IGOF) on October 29th (Sat) & 30th (Sun), 2011 at MIOT hospitals, Chennai.

The world renowned Spinal Surgeon Prof. Dr. Pierre Roussouly M.D. of Lyon,France, will be the Course Director on Saturday and Sunday. This is the first time Prof. Dr. Pierre Roussouly is visiting India and spinal surgeons will be able to listen to his lectures, imbibe his new ideas, also watch surgery directed by him on deformities of the spine and interact with him during and after surgery.

Since top Spinal Surgeons around the country who had performed more than 20 spinal interventions are requested to attened this course, the seats are limited to 100 participants for this IGOF Master's Course on Surgery of the Spine.

More details about the programme schedule: http://www.igof.in/upcoming_events.html

Notes to Editor

MIOT Hospitals is a leading Multi-Speciality Hospital in India known for its adoption of Professional standards, both Nationally and Internationally.

MIOT being the leading centre for Orthopaedics and Orthopaedic Research, has the World Class Specialties in the field of Joint Replacement Surgeries (32,500 successful Hip Replacements & Knee Replacement Surgeries and Revision Surgeries), Orthopaedics and Trauma Care. MIOT also has specialized centre for Nephrology, Thoracic & Cardio Vascular Care, Neurology and Neuro Surgery, Paediatric Cardio Surgery, GI and Liver and many other specialties.

MIOT is the First hospital in Asia Pacific Region and second hospital in the world to have Computer Integrated Navigation System for Joint Replacement Surger. MIOT is the pioneer in pinhole and keyhole surgeries.

More details about MIOT hospitals: www.miothospitals.com

"IGOF - Indo German Orthopaedic Foundation" an "Independent Scientific Body" which has no leaning towards any commercial arm. Its main aim to promote friendship, comradeship and collaboration between Indian and German Orthopaedic Surgeons by training young orthopaedic doctors, promote fellowship training at Germany and unite the IGOF members in both India and Germany. IGOF over the years has conducted several courses, symposia and seminars on various subjects connected with Trauma, Spinal Surgery and Joint Replacement Surgeries all over India. These courses are conducted twice a year in some part of the country. So far IGOF has conducted 25 courses in India in the last 19 years.

IGOF has awarded 62 Fellowships to Indian Surgeons to visit Orthopaedic Centres in Germany. IGOF has really contributed to improving the knowledge and skills of young Indian Orthopaedic Surgeons.

More details about IGOF: www.igof.in

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