The Association of Spine Surgeons of India (ASSI) has expressed its willingness to tie up with the KIIT-KIMS and offer spine-related critical care and treatment to the tribal population across Odisha.
The novel intent was made during the inaugural ceremony of Instructional Course Spine 2022 here being attended by leading spine surgeons from across India.
ASSI president Dr Shankar Acharya stressed creating awareness on prevention of road accidents and taking proper care of the elderly population.
Chief guest at the function was KIIT Group of Institutions founder Dr Achyuta Samanta. ASSI secretary Dr Gautam Zaveri enlisted the help of Dr Samanta and his organisation to hold camps, examine patients and perform surgeries in tribal areas of Odisha.
The event which will end on November 6 is being organised by the Odisha Orthopaedic Association with the theme “cervical spine”. Guest of honour RMRC Director, Bhubaneswar, Sanghamitra Pati sought greater synergy between researchers and doctors for better spine care.