Conference Highlights
Opening Session
| Time | Agenda | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| 7:30 – 8:30 am | Registration | Registration Team |
| 8:30 – 8:35 am | Welcome Speech | Dr. Abdishakor (Conference Chairman) |
| 8:35 – 8:40 am | Opening Remarks | Dr. Bashir Abdikarim (SOA President) |
| 8:40 – 8:50 am | Speech by Guest of Honor | Prof.Dr.Said Adan Abdulle |
| 8:50 – 9:00 am | SOA at a Glance | Dr. Hassan Fidow (SOA General Secretary) |
Session I: Sports Medicine & Spine
Moderators: Dr. Abdulkadir Mohamud A/kadir & Dr. Osman Mohamed Abdulkarim
| Time | Topic | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 – 9:10 am | A Radiological Perspective on the Somali Shoulder: Can 3D-CT Acromial Morphology Identify Patients at Risk of Rotator Cuff Tears? | Dr. Ayoub Hussein |
| 9:10 – 9:20 am | The Somali Shoulder: Does Population-Specific Anatomy Matter in Rotator Cuff Tears? A 3D-CT Comparative Study | Dr. Maslah Idiris Ali |
| 9:20 – 9:30 am | C-Arm–Guided Hydrodilatation for Frozen Shoulder: A Minimally Invasive Treatment Approach | Dr. Ali Ahmed Mohamed |
| 9:30 – 9:40 am | Surgical Treatment of Severe Coronal and Sagittal Deformities of the Spinal Column | Prof. Cagatay Ozturk |
| 9:40 – 9:50 am | Q & A | All Faculty |
| 9:50 – 10:10 am | Coffee Break | Coffee Break |
Session II: Pediatric Orthopaedics
Moderators: Dr. Sahal Ahmed Gurey & Dr. Mohamed Barre
| Time | Topic | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 10:10 – 10:20 am | From Birth to Brace: Early Detection and Ponseti Management of Clubfoot to Prevent Lifelong Disability in Somalia | Dr. AbdulKadir Omar Mustaf |
| 10:20 – 10:30 am | Bilateral Tibialis Anterior Tendon Transfer with Suture-Anchor Fixation for Recurrent Clubfoot After Casting-Only Management | Dr. Maqtal Dahir Ahmed |
| 10:30 – 10:40 am | Birth-Related Brachial Plexus Injuries in Somalia: Burden, Prevention & Management | Dr. Sayid Omar |
| 10:40 – 10:50 am | From Non-Ambulation to Standing: Surgical Correction of Tibial Deformity in a Patient With Osteogenesis Imperfecta | Dr. Ashraf Mohamud Farah |
| 10:50 – 11:00 am | Bilateral Proximal Femoral Focal Deficiency (Aitken Class D) in a 7-Month-Old Infant: Diagnostic Precision via Plain Radiography and Multiplanar CT | Dr. Abdullahi Abdi Farah Horri |
| 11:00 – 11:10 am | Paediatric Osteomyelitis – Not to Be Missed | Prof. Dr. Syed Imran Ali Shah |
| 11:10 – 11:20 am | Q & A | All Faculty |
Session III: Orthopaedic Oncology & Miscellaneous
Moderators: Dr. Abdullahi Abdirahman Samatar & Dr. Anas Adam Ali (Akram)
| Time | Topic | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 11:20 – 11:30 am | Osseous Hydatid Disease of the Proximal Tibia Mimicking a Bone Tumor: A Case Report | Dr. Abdishakor Mohamud Ahmed |
| 11:30 – 11:40 am | Osteoid Osteoma of the Distal Tibial Shaft in an 18-Year-Old Male: A Case Report | Dr. Abdirazak Ali Abdi |
| 11:40 – 11:50 am | En Bloc Resection and Reconstruction of Chondromyxoid Fibroma of the Distal Fibula: A Rare Bone Tumor | Dr. Abdulkhalek Barakow |
| 11:50 – 12:00 pm | Peripheral Arterial Disease in the Orthopaedic Patient: When Will the Wound Heal? | Dr. Abdinafic Mohamud Hussein |
| 12:00 – 12:10 pm | Q & A | All Faculty |
| 12:10 – 1:15 pm | Lunch Break & Duhr Prayer | Lunch Break |
Session IV: Arthroplasty Workshop
Session V: Trauma & Deformity Correction
Moderators: Dr. Mohamed Ahmed Gurey, Dr. Zakaria Hussein & Dr. Ali Abdi
| Time | Topic | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 2:15 – 2:25 pm | Accuracy of the Ganga Hospital Open Injury Score in Predicting Amputation in Severe Open Lower-Limb Trauma | Dr. Abdirahman Hassan Ibrahim |
| 2:25 – 2:35 pm | Non-Standard Retrograde Intramedullary Nailing for Gunshot-Related Distal Femoral Shaft Fractures in a Resource-Limited Setting | Dr. Mohamed Ali Hussein |
| 2:35 – 2:45 pm | Staged Limb Salvage and Delayed Ankle Arthrodesis for Chronic Distal Tibial Osteomyelitis After Failed Fixation | Dr. Abdikarim Mahad Ahmed |
| 2:45 – 2:55 pm | Tibial Bone Defect Managed with the Masquelet Technique: A Case Report | Dr. Yasin Barkhad Ibrahim |
| 2:55 – 3:05 pm | Expanding Surgical Boundaries for Limb Salvage: Orthopedic Soft Tissue Reconstruction in a Resource-Limited Conflict Setting | Dr. Hassan Salad Fidow |
| 3:05 – 3:15 pm | Mycetoma in Somalia: The Hidden Burden of a Neglected Tropical Disease | Dr. Abdullahi Yusuf |
| 3:15 – 3:25 pm | Q & A | All Faculty |
| 3:25 – 4:00 pm | Asr Prayer & Coffee | Asr Prayer & Coffee |
Closing Ceremony
| Time | Agenda | Details / Lead |
|---|---|---|
| 4:00 – 4:15 pm | SOA Executive Handover | Leadership transition & handover ceremony |
| 4:15 – 4:45 pm | Awards & Recognitions | Presentation of awards to speakers, organizers, and honored guests |
| 4:45 – 5:00 pm | Closing remarks & Official Adjournment | Final remarks and official conference closing |
The Scientific Committee is pleased to share the Final program for the 3rd Somali Orthopedic Association (SOA) Conference! SOA 3rd Conference Final Program Booklet.
The 3rd Somali Orthopedic Association Conference will bring together Somali orthopedic surgeons and other allied Musculoskeletal health professionals for a one-day meeting focused on the theme “Bridging the Gap in Orthopedic Care in Somalia.” The conference will provide an opportunity to discuss the latest advances in orthopedics, share knowledge and experiences, and explore strategies to strengthen and advance musculoskeletal care in Somalia.
Explore the full agenda, session schedules, and expert speakers above to prepare for an impactful day of scientific exchange and collaboration!
