Hands-on Cadaver Workshop on Surgical Approaches to Upper Limb & Lower Limb
Conducted on February 21 & 22, 2026, this comprehensive 2-day surgical masterclass was organised jointly by the Department of Orthopaedics and the Department of Anatomy, in prestigious academic association with the Bagalkot District Orthopaedic Association (BDOA) and the Karnataka Orthopaedic Association (KOA).
Tailored specifically for 20 postgraduate orthopaedic residents, this intensive workshop provided knife-to-skin dissection experience across critical trauma corridors, internervous planes, and complex joint exposures of both the upper and lower extremities.
Key Highlights & Dissection Goals
Delegates worked in small groups under the direct guidance of senior orthopaedic trauma faculty, state KOA mentors, and clinical anatomists, mastering practical surgical approaches while prioritizing neurovascular preservation.
The curriculum systematically balanced didactic trauma lectures, interactive osteology sessions, live faculty table demonstrations, and hands-on cadaveric dissection.
Two-Day Curriculum Breakdown
Day 1: Upper Limb Surgical Approaches | Day 2: Lower Limb Surgical ApproachesDeltopectoral & anterolateral approaches to shoulder & humerus | Anterior (Smith-Petersen) & posterior (Moore/Southern) hip approaches
Posterior triceps-splitting & lateral Kocher elbow intervals | Anterolateral & lateral approaches to the femur and distal shaft
Henry volar & Thompson dorsal approaches to radius & forearm | Anteromedial, anterolateral & posterior approaches to knee joint
Carpal tunnel release & Guyon canal decompression | Posterolateral & medial approaches to tibia and ankle fracture corridors
Core Surgical Modules & Syllabus
Guided by experts from KOA, BDOA, and institutional faculty, delegates performed comprehensive limb dissections covering critical operative pathways:
Designed to elevate operative confidence and surgical precision for postgraduates before undertaking major trauma and fracture fixations. Each dissection table received comprehensive orientation regarding surgical safety, tissue plane dissection, proper retracting ergonomics, and limb specimen handling.
WORKSHOP FACULTY & COLLABORATING BODIES
Workshop Report: 20 PG Students Trained • 2 Days Hands-On Cadaver Workshop
Conducted from 21/02/2026 to 22/02/2026 | Hands-on Cadaver Workshop on Surgical Approaches to Upper Limb and Lower Limb organized by Department of Orthopaedics and Department of Anatomy in association with BDOA and KOA.
