Along with the rest of the nation, the Nagaland Orthopaedics Society (NOS) comprising of orthopaedic specialist doctors of Nagaland will be observing the “National Bone and Joint Day” on August 4.
A press release from Nagaland Orthopaedics Association (NOA) president, Dr. Rokoliebi Khate stated that, every year week long activities starting from August 1 to 7 is jointly organised throughout the country. The theme for bone and joint day every year is assigned by the president of Indian Orthopaedic Association. For 2019, president of Indian Orthopaedic Association, Dr. Rajesh Malhotra of AIIMS Hospital, New Delhi has assigned, “Healthy Aging with Strong Bones” as the theme.
The release also stated that, NOS is a scientific body formed as a state chapter of North-East Orthopaedic Surgeons’ Association (NEROSA), under the umbrella of its parent organization, the Indian Orthopaedic Association (IOA).
The main objective and activity of NOS is in promotion and dissemination of orthopaedic knowledge among its members and fostering good doctor–patient relationship as well as creating public awareness regarding the scientific and correct way of dealing with bone and joint problems prevailing in the society.