Dr. Ram Chidambaram

M.S.Ortho, D.Ortho, DNB Ortho, FRCS Surgery (Glasgow), FRCS Tr & Ortho (UK)
Shoulder, Elbow, Hand & Sports Injuries Specialist Surgeon
First time in India

RCOS Upper Limb Course

Conducted by - Dr.Ram Chidambaram
Course Format
Shoulder module - 13 sessions (May 2020 to July 2020)
  1. Anatomy of Shoulder and surgical approaches (video demo)
  2. Clinical signs and Patient Examination (clinical demo)
  3. Radiological Imaging and Other investigations (Interactive)
  4. Shoulder Instability: Acute, Recurrent dislocation & Habitual (case based)
  5. Shoulder Instability: Biceps, SLAP, Posterior instability & MDI ( case based)
  6. Painful Stiff shoulder : Impingement, Frozen shoulder and Calcific tendinosis (case based)
  7. Rotator Cuff Tear: Assessment and management. (case based)
  8. Irreparable Rotator cuff tear, Subscapularis tear, Pec major tear (case based)
  9. Shoulder Arthroplasty (case based)
  10. Proximal humerus fracture management (case based)
  11. Clavicle, ACJ, SCJ, Scapula fracture (case based)
  12. Shoulder tumors & Infections (case based)
  13. Assessment (MCQ, EMQ) and Feedback
Elbow Module - 13 sessions ( Aug 2020 to Oct 2020)
  1. Anatomy of Elbow and surgical approaches ( video demo)
  2. Clinical signs and Patient Examination (clinical demo)
  3. Radiological Imaging and Other investigations (Interactive)
  4. Elbow tendinopathy: Tennis elbow & Golfer elbow (case based)
  5. Elbow Arthroscopy and applications ( case based)
  6. Stiff Elbow : assessment and management ( case cased)
  7. Supracondylar, capitellum & Trochlea fractures ( case based)
  8. Elbow Instability ( case based)
  9. Olecranon and Radial head fractures management ( case based)
  10. Total Elbow Replacement ( case based)
  11. Elbow tumors & Infections (case based)
  12. Miscellaneous: Nerve compression, biceps & triceps rupture (case based)
  13. Assessment (MCQ, EMQ) and Feedback (Interactive)
Wrist Module - 13 sessions (Nov 2020 to Jan 2021)
  1. Anatomy of Wrist and surgical approaches ( video demo)
  2. Clinical signs and Patient Examination (clinical demo)
  3. Radiological Imaging and Other investigations (Interactive)
  4. Distal Radius fractures (case based)
  5. Mal-united fractures (case based)
  6. Distal ulna, DRUJ, TFCC injuries (case based)
  7. Scaphoid fracture and non-union management (case based)
  8. Kienbock’s disease & Perilunate instability (case based)
  9. Wrist arthroscopy and applications (case based)
  10. Wrist Replacement & Arthrodesis (case based)
  11. SLAC, SNAC wrist, Salvage procedures (case based)
  12. Wrist tumors & Infections (case based)
  13. Assessment (MCQ, EMQ) and Feedback (Interactive)
Hand Module - 13 sessions ( Feb 2021 to Apr 2021)
  1. Anatomy of Hand and surgical approaches ( video demo)
  2. Clinical signs and Patient Examination (Clinical demo)
  3. Radiological Imaging and Other investigation ( Interactive)
  4. Flexor and extensor tendon rupture (case based)
  5. Compressive neuropathy and Nerve injuries (case based)
  6. Carpal fracture & CMC Joint injury (case based)
  7. Metacarpal fracture & MCP joint injury(case based)
  8. Phalanx fracture & PIP joint injury (case based)
  9. Crush injuries in hand (case based)
  10. Trigger finger, Ganglion, Tenosynovitis and Depuytren’s (case based)
  11. OA, RA and Post traumatic Arthritis (case based)
  12. Hand tumors & Infections (case based)
  13. Assessment (MCQ, EMQ) and Feedback (Interactive )
Supplementary Interactive Sessions include:
  1. Biomaterials & Biomechanics
  2. AO trauma principles and application
  3. Good and safe Surgical Practice
  4. Principles of Rehabilitation