JIPMER hosts national-level hand surgery training programme

puducherry: the department of orthopaedic surgery at jawaharlal institute of postgraduate medical education and research (jipmer) organised a one-day national-level academic programme on hand surgery here, officials said on tuesday.the programme, titled “jipmer hand course - everything about hand”, was held on february 1 and witnessed participation from orthopaedic surgeons, plastic surgeons, hand surgeons, postgraduate trainees and senior residents from across the country.the course focused on providing a structured and evidence-based approach to managing common and complex hand conditions, with emphasis on clinical decision-making and surgical techniques.it featured expert-led lectures, discussions on hand trauma, high-definition surgical video demonstrations and a hands-on workshop on tendon repair.sessions covered congenital anomalies, hand infections and reconstructive procedures.a supervised workshop on tendon suturing techniques was a major highlight, organisers said.