Visakhapatnam-based orthopaedic specialist Dr. Abdul D. Khan has achieved a significant academic milestone, with seven of his scientific research papers selected for presentation in the Dr. K.P. Srivastava Medal award category at the Indian Orthopaedic Association’s annual conference, IOACON 2026.

Dr. Khan is the Head of the Department of Orthopaedics at Apollo Hospitals, Visakhapatnam. The selected papers will be presented at the conference scheduled to take place in Ahmedabad in December 2026.

Research Focuses on Advanced Orthopaedic Procedures

The research papers examine two-year follow-up outcomes of several advanced arthroscopic procedures involving the knee and shoulder.

The studies include research on:

• Meniscal repair

• Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction

• Rotator cuff repair

The research evaluates patient outcomes following these procedures, contributing to the continuing exchange of clinical knowledge and experience among orthopaedic specialists.

Recognition at a National Conference

IOACON is the annual national conference of the Indian Orthopaedic Association, bringing together orthopaedic surgeons, researchers and medical professionals to discuss advances in the field.

The selection of all seven papers for the award category is a notable recognition of Dr. Khan’s research work and highlights Visakhapatnam’s contribution to orthopaedic scholarship.