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PGIMER Renames Orthopaedics Dept to Surgery
3 Oct
Summary
- PGIMER renamed its orthopaedics department to orthopaedic surgery.
- The change aligns the department's name with its MS degree.
- New name reflects modern surgical scope and global standards.
The department of orthopaedics at PGIMER has been renamed the department of orthopaedic surgery. This rebranding reflects the specialty's contemporary identity, academic training, and broad surgical capabilities. The change resolves a mismatch between the department's previous name and the Master of Surgery (MS) in orthopaedic surgery degree awarded to its specialists.
The revised title acknowledges the significant expansion of modern orthopaedic practice. This now encompasses complex surgical procedures such as joint replacements, trauma management, spine surgery, sports medicine, pediatric orthopaedics, and oncology. It also aligns PGIMER with global standards adopted by prestigious institutions like Johns Hopkins Medicine and Mayo Clinic.
This nomenclature shift embraces technological advancements in the field, including robotic-assisted surgery, navigation systems, and minimally invasive techniques. Dr. Vijay G Goni, head of the department, stated that this is a natural recognition of the specialty's true identity, ensuring proper alignment between the professional title, postgraduate degree, and departmental brand.
