On December 1st and 2nd, the HIP Global Issue Network (HIP G.I.N.) will take place at Estádio da Luz. Miguel Pádua Figueiredo, orthopedist and chairman of the event, unveiled some topics of the long-awaited meeting, which will bring together orthopedists and international health professionals with an interest in hip pathology.
Informality and accessibility is the promise that Miguel Pádua Figueiredo starts by leaving, contributing to the realistic format of the session. “We felt the need for a scientific meeting, but informal! Productive, but relaxed! Of very high quality, but accessible! Where everyone interested in hip pathology can discuss the state of the art, with their personal experience in a realistic way”.
In terms of objectives, the chairman highlights the goal of solidifying the national and international network of professionals in this medical specialty, creating an environment to share information about innovations in hip diagnosis, prevention, surgery and rehabilitation.
The orthopedist also alerts to the problem of misinformation in this area of expertise, a challenge not only for patients, but also for professionals. “There is a lot of misinformation. We still find ourselves with patients and professionals clinging to old and outdated concepts. We therefore often feel that diagnoses and treatments no longer meet the needs of patients today.”
As such, it is more necessary than ever to discuss hip pathologies at events like HIP G.I.N., especially since the state of the art of modern orthopedics demands this care. “The evolution of our knowledge, along with the evolution of technology, has forced us to subspecialize and focus on anatomical areas such as the hip, opening new horizons to better serve patients”, adds the orthopedist.
The event chairman invites everyone interested to check out the program at www.ancaebacia.pt, revealing that all the topics may be on the table, since the audience will have a strong say in the direction the meeting will take.
Therefore, Miguel Pádua Figueiredo expectations for these dates are high and he expresses the wish that the participants learn and share their own experience, contributing, simultaneously, to the expansion of the Orthopedic network and the care provided to patients.