Midcon 2017’ a National Conference on use of technology with robotics in prosthetic and orthotics for specially abled would be organised at Vigyan Dham at Jhajhra. The three day conference would commence on March 24 and is being organised under joint aegis of Orthotic and Prosthetic Association of India (OPAI) and Uttarakhand State Council for Science and Technology (UCOST).
The Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, Trivendra Singh Rawat would inaugurate the conference. Cabinet Minister Subodh Uniyal and Mussoorie, MlA Ganesh Joshi would also be present during the inaugural ceremony.
The organising secretary of the conference, Dr Anand Bhatt told media persons here on Wednesday that about five hundred delegates are expected to participate in the conference.
He informed that Prosthetic and Orthotics is that branch of medical science which deals with physical rehabilitation of specially abled. “The field of orthopedic and neuromuscular disorders is rapidly evolving with use of robotics. lighter and cheaper prosthetics are available in the country due to which the specially abled are immensely benefited. The role of prosthetic and orthotic professionals is significant for helping the specially abled lead an independent and productive life,’’ he said.
Orthotic and prosthetic are two branches of the medical science that deal artificial limb replacement of affected persons and their total rehabilitation in collaboration with branches like orthopedic, neurosurgery and plastic surgery.
The convener of the OPAI, Dr Vijay Kumar Nautiyal said that role of technology is of paramount importance in these fields. He said that amazing development has occurred in prosthetic and orthotic sciences in last two decades or so.
Dr Nautiyal said that entry of robotics is an unprecedented step in these fields and it would induce revolutionary changes in prosthetic and orthotic fields. These changes would make the life of specially abled simple and easy, he added.