Abstract

All the selected paper presenters should give consent for publication in official journal of TNOA – in the prescribed format (Tamilnadu Orthopaedic Journal & Journal of Orthopaedics and Joint Surgery)

1. TNOA Prof. M. Natarajan Medal for Trauma
   

   • Papers with good materials and with minimum of two years follow-up will be considered for inclusion.
   • Single case reports and papers with short follow-up will not be considered for the medal.
   • Presentations or studies which do not require follow-up can also be considered for inclusion. This will be decided by the Scientific Committee, TNOA.
   • The presenting author should not be over 35 years old on the last day of the full paper submission.

2. TNOA Prof C. Vyageswaradu Medal for Orthopaedics
   • Papers with good materials and with minimum of two years follow-up will be considered for inclusion.
   • Single case reports and papers with short follow-up will not be considered for the medal.
   • Presentations or studies which do not require follow-up can also be considered for inclusion. This will be decided by the Scientific Committee, TNOA.
   • The presenting author should not be over 35 years old on the last day of the full paper submission.
3. TNOA Prof. T. K. Shanmugasundaram Medal for Rural Centers
   • Only papers from rural centres without any teaching facility will be considered.
   • Rural centre is classified as one which does not fall within the area of a corporation or in the area of a Medical College.
   • There is no age limit.
4. TNOA Prof. A. Subramaniam Medal for Basic Research in Orthopaedics
   • Papers should include studies on cadaveric research, biomechanical analysis, microbiology, and the design and fabrication of instruments and implants, etc.
   • There is no age limit.
5.  TNOA Prof. P. Dhanarajan Medal for Innovative or Adaptive Trauma Work
   • Papers must be on Innovative Trauma Work.
   • The author himself must present the paper.
   • There is no age limit.
6. TNOA Prof. M. Ramanathan Memorial Gold Medal for Consultants
   • The presentation must be original work created by by the author himself.
   • A minimum of 2 years follow up is essential before presentation of the scientific work. This criterion may not be applicable in certain studies which may not require a follow up. This is to be decided by the Scientific Committee, TNOA.
   • There is no age limit.
7. TNOA Prof. T. S. Xavier Medal for Hand Surgery
   • Scientific work in hand with at least 2 years follow up may be included in the session.
   • Work not requiring a long follow up can be included for presentation by the Scientific Committee, TNOA.
   • There is no age limit.
8. TNOA Prof. S. Rajasekaran Gold Medal for Spine
   • No age limit.
   • Papers must be clinical & research materials of spine surgery with minimum of two years follow-up should be considered for inclusion.
9. TNOA Prof. K. Sriram Gold Medal for Paediatric Orthopaedics
   • No age limit.
   • Papers must be clinical & research materials of Paediatric orthopaedics with minimum of two years follow-up will be considered for inclusion.
10. TNOA Dr. David V Rajan Gold Medal for Arthroscopy & Sports medicine
    • No age limit.
    • Papers must be clinical & research materials of arthroscopy & sports medicine with minimum of two years follow-up will be considered for inclusion.
11. TNOA Prof. Mayilvahanan Natarajan Gold Medal for Orthopaedic Oncology
    • No age limit.
    • Papers must be clinical & research materials of Orthopaedic oncology with minimum of two years follow-up will be considered for inclusion.
12. TNOA Prof. B. Radhakrishnan Gold Medal for Foot & Ankle
    • No age limit.
    • Papers must be clinical & research materials of foot & ankle problems with minimum of two years follow-up will be considered for inclusion.
13. TNOA Dr. P. Suryanarayan Gold Medal for Arthroplasty
    • No age limit.
    • Papers must be clinical & research materials of arthroplasty with minimum of two years follow-up will be considered for inclusion.
    • Presentations or studies which do not require follow-up can also be considered for inclusion. This has to be decided by the Scientific Committee, TNOA.
    • The presenting author should not be over 35 years old on the last day of the full paper submission.
14. TNOA Dr. Vidyashankar Best Poster Medal (Arthroplasty)
    • The best poster in Arthroplasty displayed in the Annual conference is awarded the TNOA Dr. Vidyashankar Best Poster Medal (Arthroplasty).
15.  TNOA Erode Ortho Club Poster Medal
    • The best poster displayed in the TNOACON 2025 annual conference will be awarded the TNOA Erode Ortho Club Poster Medal.