Indian orthopaedics: the past, present, and future

Abstract

The editorial summarizes the Indian orthopaedic history in brief and provides an overview of the articles to be published in the Indian traumatology edition.

Rising within the leadership of an orthopaedic society: learning from the presidents

“…As society president, one has the duty to take forward the collective vision and give direction for growth by providing opportunities for collaborations, mentoring, networking and research [ 23 ]. In addition, adaptability and flexibility are virtues vital for being a strong dependable leader who can manage unexpected crisis situations [ 24 ]. Taken together, to become a society president, a surgeon ought to be technically sound, knowledgeable, a visionary, an effective leader, inclusive, adaptable and humane.…”

“…Presidency is a great honour that bestows the leader with experiences, connections, memories and opportunities to make changes. Many of the past presidents of these societies have become legendary names in orthopaedics, introducing novel orthopaedic practices, incorporating advanced technology and contributing to rapid growth of the field [ 24 ]. They have gained experience and knowledge throughout their career while learning from challenges, mentors and peers [ 27 ].…”