INTERNATIONAL FACULTY


Vincent Mosca

Pooya Hosseinzadeh

Alpesh Kothari

ORGANISING COMMITTEE 2026


CORE FOUNDATION

Dr. Ashok Johari
Chair

Dr. Rujuta Mehta Organising Secretary

Dr. Alaric Aroojis
Scientific Program

Dr. Atul Bhaskar
Trade

Dr. Taral Nagda
Creatives & IT



Chief Patron

Dr. Vijay D. Patil
Chancellor & President
D. Y. Patil University, Navi Mumbai

Dr. Shivani V. Patil Pro-chancellor & Vice President
D. Y. Patil University, Navi Mumbai



Co-organising Members

Dr. Rajiv Rao
Dean, D. Y. Patil Hospital And School Of Medicine

Dr. Sunil Shetty

Dr. Sanjay Dhar

Dr. Prakash Samant



Workshop & Venue Committee

Dr. Sohrab Ahmed

Dr. Sachin Kale

Dr. Rohan Gala

Dr. Akash Tiwari

REGISTRATION


NON RESIDENTIAL PACKAGES

Category June 1, 2026 Onwards
Delegate (POSI Member) RS. 15,000
Delegate (POSI Non-Member) RS. 17,000
Gala Banquet On June 27, 2026 RS. 3,000
PG Students* RS. 10,000

CANCELLATION POLICY

For conference only:
Till 30th April, 2026: 75% refund
Till 15th May, 2026: 50% refund
Till 31st May, 2026: 25% refund
1st June, 2026 onwards: No refund


Day school
Lectures
Surgical Videos
Case Discussions

PROGRAM


Day 1: Saturday, 27th June, 2026

Time Topic
09:00 - 09:45 Registration and Breakfast
09:45 - 10:00 Inauguration by Chief Guest - Dr. Rajiv Rao
(Dean, D. Y. Patil Hospital & School of Medicine)
PRINCIPLES IN ASSESSMENT OF A CHILD WITH FOOT AND ANKLE DEFORMITY
Moderators: Dr. Ashok Johari & Dr. Rujuta Mehta
10:00 - 10:10 Welcome and Introduction / Overview by Course Directors Dr. Vincent Mosca, Dr. Pooya Hosseinzadeh, Dr. Ashok Johari
10:10 - 10:30 Biomechanics of the child’s foot & ankle Dr. Vincent Mosca
10:30 - 11:00 Radiographic assessment of the child’s foot - The foot-CORA method Dr. Vincent Mosca
11:00 - 11:10 Questions & Answers
CHILD OR ADOLESCENT WITH HINDFOOT DEFORMITY
Moderators: Dr. Jayanth Sampath & Dr. Dhiren Ganjwala
11:10 - 11:20 Systematic Assessment of Valgus Hindfoot Deformity Dr. Alpesh Kothari
11:20 - 11:30 Calcaneal Lengthening Osteotomy (Video Technique) Dr. Vincent Mosca
11:30 - 11:40 Biomechanics of the Posterior Calcaneus Displacement Osteotomy Dr. Vincent Mosca
11:40 - 11:50 Posterior Calcaneal Osteotomy (Technique) Dr. Pooya Hosseinzadeh
11:50 - 12:00 What to Do When Calcaneal Lengthening is not Enough? Dr. Alpesh Kothari
12:00 - 12:20 Tarsal Coalitions Dr. Vincent Mosca
TCTC Resection without or with Concurrent FF Reconstruction (Video / Technique)
CNTC Resection (Technique)
Staged FF Reconstruction or FF Reconstruction Alone
12:20 - 12:25 Questions & Answers
12:25 - 12:35 Aqua centric Aquatic Therapy in Pediatric Rehabilitation - An Aqua Centric Perspective (Q&A)
12:35 - 12:40 Aquacentric Questions & Answers
12:40 - 12:45 TRADE INAUGURATION
12:45 - 13:30 LUNCH
CAVOVARUS FEET IN CHILDREN
Moderators: Dr. Cherry Kovoor & Dr. P. N. Gupta
13:30 - 13:45 Systematic Assessment of Cavovarus Feet Dr. Pooya Hosseinzadeh
13:45 - 14:00 Soft Tissue Release (Video Technique) Dr. Vincent Mosca
Superficial Plantar-Medial Release (S-PMR)
Deep Plantar-Medial Release (D-PMR)
14:00 - 14:15 Tendon Transfers (Video Technique) Dr. Alpesh Kothari
PL to PB
SPLATT
PTTTx to Dorsum
14:15 - 14:30 Medial Cuneiform Osteotomy - Opening vs Closing Wedge (Technique) Dr. Vincent Mosca
14:30 - 14:40 MCOWO vs. Metatarsal Osteotomies Dr. Vincent Mosca
14:40 - 15:00 Questions & Answers
CLUBFOOT DEFORMITY ACROSS THE LIFE SPAN
Moderators: Dr. Viraj Shingade & Dr. Alaric Aroojis
15:00 - 15:10 Systematic Approach to Recurrent / Persistent Clubfeet Dr. Pooya Hosseinzadeh
15:10 - 15:20 Tibialis Anterior Tendon Transfer (Technique) Dr. Alpesh Kothari
15:20 - 15:35 Comprehensive Posterior Medial and Lateral Release (Technique) Dr. Ashok Johari
A la Carte Approach (Technique)
15:35 - 15:50 Lateral Column Shortening Procedures Dr. Vincent Mosca
Cuboid Closing Wedge Osteotomy
Calcaneo-cuboid Joint Resection/Arthrodesis
Lichtblau Anterior Calcaneus Resection
Anterior Calcaneus Closing Wedge Osteotomy
15:50 - 16:00 Questions & Answers
16:00 - 16:15 TEA / COFFEE BREAK
FOREFOOT DEFORMITY
Moderators: Dr. Atul Bhaskar & Dr. Pradeep Moonot
16:15 - 16:30 Systematic Assessment of Adolescent Bunions and Lesser Toe Deformities Dr. Pooya Hosseinzadeh
16:30 - 16:45 Surgical Techniques in Treatment of Adolescent Bunions and How to Avoid Complications Dr. Alpesh Kothari
16:45 - 17:00 Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques in Correction of Forefoot Deformities Dr. Pooya Hosseinzadeh
17:00 - 17:05 Questions & Answers
OTHER TOPICS
Moderators: Dr. Taral Nagda & Dr. S. P. Das
17:05 - 17:15 Non-Operative Treatment of Vertical Talus Deformity Dr. Pooya Hosseinzadeh
17:15 - 17:25 Assessment and Treatment of Foot Deformity in the Setting of Neuromuscular Disorders Dr. Pooya Hosseinzadeh
17:25 - 17:35 Salvage Procedures (Talectomy, Naviculectomy) Dr. Vincent Mosca
17:35 - 17:45 Foot Malformations (Macrodactyly / Polydactyly) Dr. Alpesh Kothari
17:45 - 17:55 Congenital Hallux Varus and Bracket ephiphysis Dr. Alpesh Kothari
17:55 - 18:00 Questions & Answers
18:00 END OF DAY
20:00 ONWARDS COURSE DINNER

Day 2: Sunday, 28th June, 2026

Venue: 4th Floor, Auditorium

Afternoon Dissection Batch To Attend This First

Time Topic
07:30 - 08:00 SIGN-IN & BREAKFAST
08:00 - 10:00 VARIOUS INTERESTING CASE DISCUSSIONS ON PAEDIATRIC FOOT & ANKLE DEFORMITIES
Convenor: Dr. Sandeep Vaidya
Co-convenors: Dr. Chintan Doshi, Dr. Vikas Basa, Dr. Bhushan Sagde
08:00 - 08:30 Clubfoot & CVT
Moderators: Dr. Viraj Shingade, Dr. Binoti Sheth
08:30 - 09:00 Neuromascular Foot
Moderators: Dr. Jayanth Sampath, Dr. Dhiren Ganjwala, Dr. Chasanal Rathod
09:00 - 09:30 Interesting Cases 1
Moderators: Dr. Rajiv Negandhi, Dr. Maulin Shah
09:30 - 10:00 Interesting Cases 2
Moderators: Dr. Bansi Khaunte, Dr. Vidyasagar Chandankere
10:00 - 10:15 AQUACENTRIC SPONSORED CASES
Milestones, Small Steps, BIG - A Pediatric Rehabilitation Success Story Dr. Devangee
One step at a time - Transforming mobility in a child with congenital foot anomaly Dr. Aishwarya
10:15 - 11:00 INDUSTRY SPONSORED WORKSHOPS (6 STATIONS)
10:15 - 11:00 Plaster Techniques in Clubfoot
Clubfoot casting - Standard & Atypical (45 minutes)
Co-ordinators: Dr. Taral Nagda, Dr. Jaideep Dhamele
Table Instructors: Dr. Sameer Desai, Dr. Amit Nemade, Dr. Pushpvardhan Mandlecha, Dr. Ranjit Deshmukh, Dr. Chaitrali Gundawar

Supported by Essity
10:15 - 10:25 Introduction and Tips: Plaster techniques in clubfoot management
10:25 - 10:35 WS Module 1: Standard clubfoot plaster technique in neonate
10:35 - 10:45 WS Module 2: Plaster technique in Resistant and recurrent clubfoot
10:45 - 10:55 WS Module 3: Plaster technique - Late presenting Clubfoot in older children
10:55 - 11:00 Questions & discussions
11:00 - 12:00 EOTTS
Convenor: Dr. Ashok Johari
Table Instructors: Dr. Ashok Johari, Dr. Pradeep Moonot, Dr. Atul Bhaskar, Dr. Manoj Padman

Supported by HyProCure
11:00 - 11:08 Lecture 1: What is EOTTS? What are its Indications? Dr. Atul Bhaskar
11:08 - 11:16 Lecture 2: Surgical Technique of EOTTS Dr. Jayanth Sampath
11:16 - 11:24 Lecture 3: Results of the EOTTS Procedure Dr. Ashok Johari
11:24 - 11:30 Questions & Answers (Interactive)
11:30 - 11:40 Demonstration EOTTS implant & instrumentation All faculty
On bone model
11:40 - 12:00 Hands-on, 4 workstations, bone models and EOTTS implants and instruments (All delegates divided into 4 groups)
12:00 - 12:45 LUNCH & DISPERSE (END OF DIDACTIC COURSE)
12:45 - 14:15 HANDS-ON CADAVER LAB FOR VALGUS FEET
Table Instructors: Dr. Alaric Aroojis, Dr. Avi Shah
Calcaneal Lengthening Osteotomy (CLO) - Demo by Dr. Vincent Mosca
Posterior Calcaneus Displacement Osteotomy (PCDO) - Demo by Dr. Pooya Hosseinzadeh
Medial Cuneiform Closing Wedge Osteotomy (MCCWO)
Medial Cuneiform Opening Wedge Osteotomy (MCOWO)
14:15 - 15:15 HANDS-ON CADAVER LAB FOR FOREFOOT DEFORMITIES
Table Instructors: Dr. Darshan Kapoor, Dr. Sohrab Ahmed
MIS techniques - Demo by Dr. Pradeep Moonot
Bunions, lesser toe deformities
15:15 - 15:30 TEA / COFFEE BREAK
15:30 - 17:00 HANDS-ON CADAVER LAB FOR CAVOVARUS FEET / CLUBFEET
Table Instructors: Dr. Vikas Basa, Dr. Akash Tiwari
Plantar Medial Release: Superficial and Deep - Demo by Dr. Vincent Mosca
Tendon transfers (Suture Anchors / Interference Screw / Swivel Lock)
  • Peroneus Longus (PL) to Peroneus Brevis (PB)
  • Split anterior tibial tendon transfer (SPLATT)
  • Posterior Tibial Tendon Transfer to Dorsum
Lateral column shortening procedures
17:00 COURSE WRAP UP / EVALUATIONS / CERTIFICATES

Day 2: Sunday, 28th June, 2026

Registrations - Morning Batch

Venue: First Floor, Cadaveric Lab

Time Topic
07:30 - 08:00 SIGN-IN & BREAKFAST
08:00 - 09:30 HANDS-ON CADAVER LAB FOR VALGUS FEET
Table Instructors: Dr. Alaric Aroojis, Dr. Avi Shah
Calcaneal Lengthening Osteotomy (CLO) - Demo by Dr. Vince Mosca
Posterior Calcaneus Displacement Osteotomy (PCDO) - Demo by Dr. Pooya Hosseinzadeh
Medial Cuneiform Closing Wedge Osteotomy (MCCWO)
Medial Cuneiform Opening Wedge Osteotomy (MCOWO)
09:30 - 10:30 HANDS-ON CADAVER LAB FOR FOREFOOT DEFORMITIES
Table Instructors: Dr. Darshan Kapoor, Dr. Sohrab Ahmed
MIS Techniques - Demo by Dr. Pradeep Moonot
Bunions, lesser toe deformities
10:30 - 10:45 TEA / COFFEE BREAK
10:45 - 12:15 HANDS-ON CADAVER LAB FOR CAVOVARUS FEET / CLUBFEET
Table Instructors: Dr. Vikas Basa, Dr. Akash Tiwari
PlantarMedial Release: Superficial and Deep - Demo by Dr. Vincent Mosca
Tendon transfers (Suture Anchors / Interference Screw / Swivel Lock)
  • Peroneus Longus (PL) to Peroneus Brevis (PB)
  • Split anterior tibial tendon transfer (SPLATT)
  • Posterior Tibial Tendon Transfer to Dorsum
Lateral column shortening procedures
12:15 - 13:00 LUNCH
13:00 - 15:00 VARIOUS INTERESTING CASE DISCUSSIONS ON PAEDIATRIC FOOT & ANKLE DEFORMITIES
Convenors: Dr. Viraj Shingade, Dr. Binoti Sheth
13:00 - 13:30 Clubfoot & CVT
Moderators: Dr. Vivek Shrivastava, Dr. Rudraprasad
13:30 - 14:00 Neuromascular Foot
Moderators: Dr. Suresh Chand, Dr. S. P. Das
14:00 - 14:30 Interesting Cases 1
Moderators: Dr. Suhas Bala, Dr. P. Harish
14:30 - 15:00 Interesting Cases 2
Moderators: Dr. V. V. J. Somaraju, Dr. P. N. Gupta
15:00 - 15:15 AQUACENTRIC SPONSORED CASES (15 MINUTES INCLUSIVE OF CASES)
Milestones, Small Steps, BIG - A Pediatric Rehabilitation Success Story Dr. Devangee
One Step at a Time - Transforming Mobility in a Child with Congenital Foot Anomaly Dr. Aishwarya
15:15 - 16:00 INDUSTRY SPONSORED WORKSHOPS ( 6 STATIONS)
15:15 - 16:00 Plaster Techniques in Clubfoot
Clubfoot casting - Standard & Atypical (45 minutes)
Co-ordinator: Dr. Taral Nagda
Table Instructors: Dr. Kailash Sarathy, Dr. Varun Shetty, Dr. Shravan Y. C., Dr. Abhilash Srivastav, Dr. Jitendra Jain, Dr. Abhishek Bhasme

Supported by Essity
15:15 - 15:25 Introduction and Tips: Plaster techniques in clubfoot management
15:25 - 15:35 WS Module 1: Standard clubfoot plaster technique in neonate
15:35 - 15:45 WS Module 2: Plaster technique in Resistant and recurrent clubfoot
15:45 - 15:55 WS Module 3: Plaster technique - Late presenting Clubfoot in older children
15:55 - 16:00 Questions & Discussions
16:00 - 17:00 EOTTS
Convenor: Dr. Ashok Johari
Table Instructors: Dr. Ashok Johari, Dr. Pradeep Moonot, Dr. Atul Bhaskar, Dr. Manoj Padman

Supported by HyProCure
16:00 - 16:08 Lecture 1: What is EOTTS? What are its Indications? Dr. Atul Bhaskar
16:08 - 16:16 Lecture 2: Surgical Technique of EOTTS Dr. Jayanth Sampath
16:16 - 16:24 Lecture 3: Results of the EOTTS Procedure Dr. Ashok Johari
16:24 - 16:30 Questions & Answers (Interactive)
16:30 - 16:40 Demonstration EOTTS implant & instrumentation All faculty
On Bone Model
16:40 - 17:00 Hands-on, 4 workstations, bone models and EOTTS implants and instruments (All delegates divided into 4 groups)
17:00 COURSE WRAP UP / EVALUATIONS / CERTIFICATES