Prof. M. Shoaib

President, POA

It is a great pleasure to welcome our national and international colleagues to the 37th International Pak Orthocon. Returning after three years, this conference will provide an important platform for scientific exchange, professional collaboration, and the advancement of orthopaedic care in Pakistan.

Prof. M. Arif Khan

Chair, Organizing Committee

We are delighted to host the 37th International Pak Orthocon after a gap of three years. Our organizing team is working diligently to create a memorable conference combining high-quality academics with warm hospitality. We look forward to welcoming you all.

Prof. Maj. Gen. Sohail Hafeez (Retd.)

Co-Chair, Organizing Committee

The 37th International Pak Orthocon brings our orthopaedic community together again after three years. It promises to be an excellent opportunity to renew professional relationships, exchange experience, and strengthen collaboration. We warmly welcome all delegates and guests.

Prof. Israr Ahmad

Secretary, Organizing Committee

It is an honour to invite you to the 37th International Pak Orthocon. After three years, we once again have the opportunity to gather, reconnect, and share our knowledge and experience. We look forward to your active participation in making this conference a success.

Dr. Abdul Sattar

Chair, Scientific Committee

The scientific programme of the 37th International Pak Orthocon has been designed to present current evidence, emerging techniques, and practical advances in orthopaedic surgery. After three years, we look forward to an academically rewarding meeting enriched by the participation of distinguished national and international faculty.

Organizing Committee

Prof. M. Shoaib

President POA

It is a great pleasure to welcome our national and international colleagues to the 37th International Pak Orthocon. Returning after three years, this conference will provide an important platform for scientific exchange, professional collaboration, and the advancement of orthopaedic care in Pakistan.

Prof. M. Shoaib

President POA

Prof. M. Arif Khan

Chair, Organizing Committee

We are delighted to host the 37th International Pak Orthocon after a gap of three years. Our organizing team is working diligently to create a memorable conference combining high-quality academics with warm hospitality. We look forward to welcoming you all.

Prof. M. Arif Khan

Chair, Organizing Committee

Prof. Maj. Gen. Sohail Hafeez Rtd.

Co-Chair, Organizing Committee

The 37th International Pak Orthocon brings our orthopaedic community together again after three years. It promises to be an excellent opportunity to renew professional relationships, exchange experience, and strengthen collaboration. We warmly welcome all delegates and guests.

Prof. Maj. Gen. Sohail Hafeez Rtd.

Co-Chair, Organizing Committee

Prof. Israr Ahmad

Secretary, Organizing Committee

It is an honour to invite you to the 37th International Pak Orthocon. After three years, we once again have the opportunity to gather, reconnect, and share our knowledge and experience. We look forward to your active participation in making this conference a success.

Prof. Israr Ahmad

Secretary, Organizing Committee

Dr. Abdul Sattar

Chair Scientific Committee

The scientific programme of the 37th International Pak Orthocon has been designed to present current evidence, emerging techniques, and practical advances in orthopaedic surgery. After three years, we look forward to an academically rewarding meeting enriched by the participation of distinguished national and international faculty.

Dr. Abdul Sattar

Chair Scientific Committee

Conference Venue

Serena Hotel Islamabad, Pakistan

17th to 20th December, 2026

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Conference Highlights

International Faculty

Prof. Bedri Karaismailoglu

Bedri Karaismailoglu is a Foot & Ankle surgeon and Associate Professor of Orthopaedics and Traumatology at Istanbul University–Cerrahpaşa, Türkiye. He is Chair of the APOA Young Surgeons Forum and Vice Chair of the European Foot and Ankle Society Youth Committee. He is also Director of the Cerrahpaşa Research, Simulation and Design Laboratory (CAST), a multidisciplinary center focused on integrating 3D technologies and digital innovation into healthcare.

Prof. Bimal Kumar

MS Orthopaedic Surgery, Fellow of Spine Surgery Head, Department of Orthopaedics, Kathmandu Medical, Kathmandu, Nepal President – Nepal Orthopaedic Association (NOA) (2025-27) Past President & Founding member – Association of Spine Surgeons of Nepal (ASSN) Country Delegate – Asia Pacific Orthopaedic Association (APOA) (2025-27) Country delegate – AO Spine Indian Subcontinent (2020-23) AO Faculty Chairperson – Institutional Review Committee (IRC), Kathmandu Medical College

Prof. Dr. Yudha Mathan

Sardjito General Hospital, Yogyakarta Spine Surgeon Doctor Pain Management Task Force Secretary of Stem Cell Research Team Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta Lector of Medicine and Health Sciences Head of Orthopaedic and Traumatology Study Program Stem Cell Research Team, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta Chairman Asia Pacific Orthopaedic Association Young Surgeon’s Forum (APOA YSF) President The Indonesian College of Orthopaedic and Traumatology Chairman Education Committee of the Indonesian Orthopaedic and Traumatology Association Deputy Secretary General Asia Pacific Spine Society (APSS) Continuing Professional Development dan Continuing Medical Education Indonesian Orthopaedic Association (IOA) Continuing Professional Development dan Continuing Medical Education AO Spine Advanced Level Anatomical Specimen Course—Endoscopic Surgery Chairperson

Prof. Mahmoud Abdou Mahmoud Felafel

Consultant Orthopedics Surgery Limb Lengthening, Deformity Correction & Pediatric Orthopedics

Prof. Ole-Christian L. Brun

Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon — Foot & Ankle and Hip Arthroplasty

Prof. Zheng Zhaomin

Professor Zheng Zhaomin, M.D. Ph.D. Vice Director, Department of Spine Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University Vice Director of the Pain Research Center of Sun Yat-sen University Director of Guangdong Engineering Technology Research Center of Spinal Deformity Board Member and General Sectary, International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery - Asia Pacific (ISASS-AP) Board Member, Asia Pacific Spine Society (APSS) The 24th President of Pacific Asia Society of MISS (PASSMISS) Deputy editor of Asia Spine Journal