Abstract Submission Guidelines
Dr Sudakar Shetty Memorial Best Paper Presentation Award INR 1, 00, 000 ( Rupees One Lakh)
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Podium & E-Poster
30 Podium + 50 E-Poster Presentations
Accepted abstracts are assigned to podium or e-poster sessions based on scientific merit.
Best Paper Award
Dr. M. Sudhakar Shetty Award Session
Eligibility
Submissions are invited from:
- Orthopaedic Surgeons
- Postgraduate Students & Residents
- Arthroplasty Fellows
- Researchers in Musculoskeletal Sciences
- Conference registration is mandatory for abstract submission.
- Each presenting author may submit only one scientific paper.
Scope of Topics
Abstracts must be related to Knee Arthroplasty, including but not limited to:
- Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA)
- Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty
- Robotics, Navigation & Artificial Intelligence
- Alignment Philosophies
- Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty
- Complex and Infected Knee Arthroplasty
- Implant Innovations & Biomechanics
- Clinical Outcomes, Rehabilitation & ERAS Protocols
- 3D Printing and Emerging Technologies
Abstract Format
All abstracts must be submitted in the following structured format:
- Title
- Authors & Institutional Affiliation
- Background / Introduction
- Aim & Objectives
- Materials & Methods
- Results
- Conclusion
- Keywords (3–5 keywords)
Word Limit
Maximum: 300 words
- Title, author details, and keywords are excluded from the word count.
- Tables, graphs, photographs, and figures should not be included.
Submission Guidelines
- Only original and unpublished work will be accepted.
- Ethical Committee approval must be mentioned wherever applicable.
- Any previous presentation or publication of the work must be disclosed.
- Registration details must be included at the top of the submission email.
- The Scientific Committee reserves the right to accept, reject, or reclassify any submission.
Case reports may be submitted; however, they will be considered only for E-Poster Presentation. They are not eligible for the Dr. M. Sudhakar Shetty Best Paper Award Session or Free Paper Podium Presentation.
Scientific Presentation Categories
Dr. M. Sudhakar Shetty Best Paper Award Session
7 minutes presentation + 2 minutes discussion
- Selected authors must submit the full paper before the conference (date to be notified separately).
Free Paper Podium Presentation
6 minutes presentation + 2 minutes discussion
E-Poster Presentation
Posters must be submitted as a single-slide PDF or JPEG. Detailed specifications will be communicated separately.
Evaluation Criteria
Abstracts will be evaluated based on:
- Relevance to Knee Arthroplasty
- Scientific Merit and Quality
- Originality and Innovation
- Methodology
- Clinical Applicability
- Overall Quality of Presentation
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last Date for Abstract Submission | 31 July 2026 |
| Notification of Acceptance | 31 August 2026 |
| Notification of Best Paper Award Shortlist | 15 September 2026 |
Submission Process
Submit your Abstract through Portal only:
Scientific Paper Submission – Mangalore Joint Conclave 2026submit online via the portal using the button below.
