The Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry, organized a comprehensive one-day academic program titled “JIPMER Hand Course – Everything About Hand” on February 1, 2026. The course emerged as a major national-level academic event, drawing participation from orthopedic surgeons, plastic surgeons, hand surgeons, postgraduate trainees, and senior residents from various parts of the country.
Hand surgery is a highly specialized field that demands an in-depth understanding of anatomy, biomechanics, trauma management, and reconstructive principles. The JIPMER Hand Course was conceptualized to provide a structured, practical, and evidence-based approach to common as well as complex hand conditions, with a strong emphasis on clinical decision-making and surgical technique.
The program featured expert-led interactive lectures, algorithm-based discussions on hand trauma, high-definition surgical video demonstrations, and a hands-on workshop on tendon repair techniques, making it an academically rich and practically oriented learning experience.
The course was led by a panel of eminent faculty members with extensive experience in hand, orthopedic, and plastic surgery, representing leading institutions across the country. Renowned faculty from Stanley Medical College, JIPMER and others participated.
The academic sessions covered an extensive range of topics including congenital hand anomalies such as syndactyly, polydactyly, radial club hand, and hypoplastic thumb. Sessions on hand infections addressed conditions such as felon, paronychia, flexor tenosynovitis, and deep palmar space infections.
The program included high-quality surgical video demonstrations of commonly performed hand procedures, enabling participants to understand operative steps and surgical nuances.
A major highlight was the hands-on workshop on tendon repair techniques, where participants received supervised training in core tendon suturing methods, reinforcing principles essential for optimal functional outcomes.
The course concluded with an interactive discussion session and a formal vote of thanks.