Respected Seniors and Dear Friends,

I am privileged to be the President of KOA for the year 2023-24 and

I am looking forward to meeting all of you at our Annual Conference in
Shivamogga, a unique city of Malenadu. The Shivamogga Orthopaedic
Society has already organised a memorable conference during their maiden
venture of hosting our state event in 2004.

An annual conference is the best opportunity to relax from our busy

schedule, meet our friends, sharpen our academic skills in the field of our
interest and also to enjoy the local hospitality.

The organizing committee from Shivamogga Orthopaedic Society wishes

that you attend the conference with your family and enjoy the scenic beauty
and tasty food of Malenadu.

Hope to see you in large numbers at Shivamogga during our annual

conference in February 2024.

Best Regards
Dr. Edward Nazareth
President, KOA-2023-24
Respected Seniors and Dear Friends,

Greetings from the Karnataka Orthopaedic Association Secretariat.

It gives me immense pleasure to invite you to the 48th Annual Conference of

the Karnataka Orthopaedic Association KOACON 2024 at Shivamogga.

Shivamogga is known as ‘Gateway of Malnad’ as it is the gateway for the

hilly regions of Western Ghats.

Shivamogga is also known for the world-famous Jog Falls.

The passionate and dedicated team of Shivamogga Orthopaedic Society

under the Organising Chairman Dr. Sudheendra P R, Organising Secretary
Dr. Harish Sridhar Pai & Organising Treasurer Dr. Basavesh M G, will ensure
a gala academic event with warm hospitality.

Looking forward to meeting you all at KOACON 2024, Shivamogga.

Best Regards
Dr. Bharath Raju G
Secretary General KOA
Message from the Organising Committee KOACON 2024
It is indeed a great privilege to invite you to the 48th Annual Conference of
Karnataka Orthopaedic Association-2024 to be held in Shivamogga, the
‘Gateway of Malnad’ from 2nd to 4th of February 2024 at Shivamogga.

As Orthopaedic practice is advancing with incorporation of latest

technical gadgets and nuances in its armoury, there is also a genuine
concern of growing tension between Ethics & Conflict of interest. So, there
is a need to go back to basics of ethical practice to make this world a
better place to live in for both the patients and the practitioners alike. These
concerns are aptly reflected in KOA President’s thematic vision for the year
2023-24 ‘ETHICAL ORTHOPAEDICS, SAFE ORTHOPAEDICS’.

Keeping in continuity the great tradition of KOA Conferences, we promise

to bring learned faculty from across India and world to hold absorbing
lectures, great dialogues and discussions on various specialities along with
workshops aimed at sharpening our clinical and surgical skills.

The Shivamogga Orthopaedic Society (SOS) and the Organising committee

of KOACON-2024 earnestly request all our fellow orthopaedic colleagues
and their families to make it to KOACON-2024 at Shivamogga. We also
request the Ortho faculty in various teaching institutions to encourage
the post graduates to actively participate and make the best use of the
academic sessions.

It will be a wonderful time to meet your beloved friends, teachers and

students alike. Shivamogga will have a pleasant weather during February.
Shivamogga, the heart of Sahyadri Ghats, is a great place to be in to
enjoy great nature including the fascinating Jog Falls, visit sacred temples
like Sringeri, venture into mountainous peaks including Kodachadri heights
and numerous other tourist attractions.

All this combined with the famous Malnad Hospitality & Malnad Cuisines,
we will leave no stone unturned to make your stay here in Shivamogga one
of the best you would have ever experienced.

With Regards
TEAM KOACON-2024 SHIVAMOGGA
 ORGANISING COMMITTEE
KOACON 2024

Dr. Sudheendra P R Dr. Harish Pai Dr. Basavesh M G

Organising Chairman Organising Secretary Organising Treasurer

Dr. Ramachandra Dr. Nanda Kishore A Dr. Chaitanya P R

Chairperson, Joint Secretary HOD, Dept. of Orthopaedics
Scientific Committee SIMS, Shivamogga

Dr. Shivayogi U Dr. Suresh B Dr. Sandeep Kubsad

President, SOS Secretary, SOS Treasurer, SOS
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Places to visit while you are here

Nature at its Glory in Shivamogga
Jog Fall list of waterfalls by total height, 128th in the
list of single-drop waterfalls in the World by the waterfall
database

Bhadra Dam (30 km)

The Bhadra Dam project is the irrigation scheme undertaken
by the National Water Management Project (NWMP), with the
aim of increasing agricultural prosperity, particularly for rice
production. It acts as a means of electricity and irrigation for
the local area.

The Bhadra dam is constructed on the river Bhadra, which

is a tributary of the River Tungabhadra. The river has many
small islands which are home to migratory birds like the red
spurfowl, emerald dove, black woodpecker and green imperial
pigeon. There are many popular water activities here like
kayaking, boating and more…

Elephant Camp-Sakrebailu (15 km)

The Sakrebyle Elephant Camp attracts wildlife enthusiasts
and tourists alike. It is one of those ecotourism centres in
Karnataka that offers general people an opportunity to look
at the huge tuskers from close quarters. It is a forest camp
for captive elephants. Visitors have to reach the camp early
in the morning to be able to watch the elephants being
bathed in the water of the Tunga River by the mahouts.
 Lion & Tiger Safari-Thyavarekoppa (12 km)
You can experience the blend of natural beauty and a
rich mix of birds and animals like rare migratory birds,
leopards, lions, tigers, deer and sloth bears. It is an open
zoo where Jeep safaris are conducted

Reminiscing life style of ancestors

Amulya Shodha Museum (10 km)
It is a private museum. Different facets of our past
culture and heritage may be seen and experienced
here. A must visit place which will transport one into
the long forgotten way of life of our ancestors

Architectural wonder
Lakshminarasimha temple Bhadravathi (20 km)
It is a 13th-century Hindu temple dedicated to Vishnu,
built by the Hoysala ruler Vira Someshwara. This temple
has two “exceptional” stellate structures highlighting
the architectural sophistication of the Hoysalas. The
monument is protected by the Karnataka state division
of Archaeological Survey of India

Other Places of Interest

Balligavi (45 km) Amrithapura (48 km) Sringeri (97 km)

Keladi (79 km) Kavaledurga (81 km) Kundadri (93 km)