Conference Highlights
Somali Orthopedic Association is pleased to announce its upcoming 2nd Annual Conference, held under the theme: “Enhancing Orthopedic and Trauma Care Services in Somalia.”
This congress will serve as a critical platform for collaboration, innovation, and capacity-building among orthopedic professionals in Somalia and beyond.
Session I: Trauma
Moderators: Dr. Zakaria Osman Nuh & Dr. Salad Abdirahman Hersi
| Time | Topic | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 am | Orthopedic and Trauma Care Capacity Assessment in Somalia | Dr. Sayid Omar |
| 9:15 am | Limb Salvage After Near-Fatal Open Femoral Fracture | Dr. Yahya Abdulkadir |
| 9:30 am | Distal Femoral Transphyseal Fracture Case | Dr. Abdullahi Samatar |
| 9:45 am | Union Rates in Humeral Fracture Management | Dr. Abdirashid Abdullahi |
| 10:00 am | Antibiotic Cement Use in Pediatric Osteomyelitis | Dr. Osman Mohamed |
| 10:15 am | Open Femur Fractures in HIV Patients | Dr. Maqtal Dahir |
| 10:30 am | Gold Sponsor Speech | San Medical Supply |
| 10:35 – 10:50 am | Tea Break (15 Minutes) | |
Session II: Arthroplasty
Moderators: Dr. Mohamed Ahmed Gurey & Dr. Ayub Hussein Ahmed
| Time | Topic | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 10:50 am | Total Knee Arthroplasty in Somalia | Dr. Abdulkalek Barakow |
| 11:05 am | Improvised Suction Drainage vs. No Drainage | Dr. Mohamoud Abdullahi |
| 11:20 am | Antimicrobials in Revision Arthroplasty | Dr. Mohamed Abdullahi Jama |
| 11:35 am | Elbow Interposition Arthroplasty | Dr. Yasin Barkhad |
| 11:50 am | Severity of Osteoarthritis in Mogadishu | Dr. Ali Abdi Ahmed |
| 12:05 am | Ganga Score in Amputation Prediction | Dr. Abdirahman Mudawac |
| 12:20 am | Gold Sponsor Speech | Shafici Pharmaceuticals |
| 12:25 – 1:10 pm | Lunch & Duhr Prayer (50 Minutes) | |
Session III: Pediatrics & Special Topics
Moderators: Dr. Abdirizak Ali Abdi & Dr. Roble Mohamed Yusuf
| Time | Topic | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 1:10 pm | The Somali Clubfoot Program: Achievements, Challenges, and the Way Forward | Osman Badiyow |
| 1:25 pm | Orthopedic Deformity Correction in Resource-Limited Settings | Dr. Hassan Fidow |
| 1:40 pm | Macrodystrophia Lipomatosa in a 10-Year-Old Male | Dr. Abdullahi A. Farah Horri |
| 1:55 pm | Transient Osteoporosis of the Hip in a 17-Year-Old Female | Dr. Abdirizak Sheikhdon |
| 2:10 pm | Q & A | All Faculty |
Session IV (SICOT)
Moderator: Dr. Abdishakur Mohamud
| Time | Topic | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 2:30pm – 2:32pm | Opening & Welcome from SICOT National Delegate | Dr. Sayid Omar (Somalia) |
| 2:32pm – 2:35pm | Opening Remarks from SICOT President | Prof. Vikas Khanduja (UK) |
| 2:35pm – 2:45pm | Management of post-traumatic bone defects | Prof. Sofiene Kallel (Tunisia) |
| 2:45pm – 2:55pm | Arthroplasty in Resource-Limited Settings: Current Status in Somalia | Dr. Yasin Barkhad (Somalia) |
| 2:55pm – 3:05pm | Arthroplasty in Resource-Limited Settings: Balancing Patient Needs, Surgical Safety, and System Constraints | Prof. Mahmoud Hafez (Egypt) |
| 3:05pm – 3:15pm | Pediatric Musculoskeletal Challenges in Resource-Limited Settings | Dr. Abdirashid Abdullahi (Somalia) |
| 3:15pm – 3:25pm | Recent advances in pediatric orthopedic management in a low resource environment | Prof. Gamal Hosny (Egypt) |
| 3:25pm – 3:35pm | Delivering Spine Surgery in Somalia: Lessons from Field-Based Surgical Missions | Dr. Feysal Abdullah (Somalia) |
| 3:35pm – 3:45pm | Spine Care in Fragile Health Systems: Managing Infection, Injury, and Deformity in Low-Resource Settings | Prof. Alaa Ahmad (Palestine) |
| 3:45pm – 3:50pm | SICOT: What is SICOT & the Benefits of joining Now! | Dr. Sayid Omar (Somalia) |
| 3:50pm – 3:57pm | Questions & Answers | All Faculty |
| 3:57pm – 4:00pm | Concluding Remarks | Dr. Bashir Abdikarim (Somalia) |
Session V: Orthoplastics & Special Topics
Moderators: Dr. Ali Ahmed Mohamed & Dr. Mohamed Osobow
| Time | Topic | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 4:30 pm | Utilization of Traditional Bone Setters in Afgooye District | Dr. Abdishakur Mohamud |
| 4:45 pm | Severe Infections Following Traditional Bone Setting Treatment in Ethiopia | Dr. Mahamed Areis |
| 5:00 pm | Honey Dressings vs. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy in Somalia | Dr. Bashir Abdulkarim |
| 5:15 pm | Reverse Sural Flap for Foot and Ankle Defects | Dr. Mohamed Ali |
| 5:30 pm | Cross-Leg Flap: Non-Microsurgical Option in Lower Extremity Trauma | Dr. Abdullahi Yusuf |
| 5:45 pm | Closing Remarks | Dr. Bashir Abdulkarim, SOA President |
| 5:50 pm | END OF DAY 1 | |
1. Trauma Care in Somalia: Participants will share insights into the unique challenges of trauma care in Somalia, focusing on practical approaches for managing injuries in resource-limited settings. Scientific discussions will explore current strategies and outcomes in orthopedic trauma management across the country.
2. Arthroplasty in Somalia: This session will highlight the evolving field of joint reconstruction in Somalia. Presentations will cover local experiences, surgical techniques, and innovations in hip and knee arthroplasty adapted to the Somali healthcare context.
3. Pediatric Orthopedics: Participants will discuss the burden and management of common musculoskeletal conditions affecting children in Somalia. The session will emphasize early diagnosis, treatment options, and the need for specialized pediatric orthopedic services.
4. Spine: Focused discussions will address current practices, surgical challenges, and innovations in managing spinal pathologies in Somalia. Case-based presentations will provide insights into both trauma-related and degenerative spinal conditions.
5. Research Highlights: Somali Orthopedic Association will present a landmark study assessing the current orthopedic care capacity in Somalia. This research aims to provide data-driven insights into workforce availability, infrastructure, and access to essential orthopedic services serving as a foundation for policy recommendations and system strengthening
6. Virtual Session: A dedicated virtual session, organized in collaboration with SICOT (International Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology), will feature esteemed international faculty presenting on key topics aligned with the conference theme. This session will provide an opportunity for global experts to share their insights, surgical experiences, and innovative practices, enriching the academic exchange and strengthening international partnerships in orthopedic development.
Overall, the conference will be a vital platform for knowledge exchange, collaboration and strengthening the future of Musculoskeletal care in Somalia.
