AMS 2026
ASIAN MUSCULOSKELETAL SOCIETY CONFERENCE
7th, 8th & 9th August, 2026
Hyatt Regency, Ahmedabad
Session Topic / Talk Oration Quiz Break / Meal
Day 1: 08th August 2026 (Saturday)  |  Hall: A
07:00AM OnwardsRegistration
08:00AM - 08:40AMPaper Presentation
08:00AM – 08:10AMProf. Virendra Mohan Resident Paper : ACR vs SSR Bone-RADS Across Modalities: The First Comparative Efficacy Study on X-ray, CT, and MRIDr. Isha Gupta
08:10AM – 08:20AMProf. Virendra Mohan Resident Paper : Utility Of Novel ACR- Bone Reporting And Data System (BONE-RADS) In Risk Stratification of Bone Tumours In Indian Population : A Retrospective Observational StudyDr. S Charishma
08:20AM – 08:30AMProf. Virendra Mohan Resident Paper: Spectrum of Periprosthetic Osteolysis After Hip Arthroplasty: Role of Conventional Radiographs with 3D Imaging CorrelationDr. Manisha Menon
08:30AM – 08:40AMAMS BEST PAPER AWARD : Enhancing Radiologist’s Diagnostic Performance in Primary Bone Tumours via Collaborative Reasoning with Multiple Large Language ModelsDr. Joon Yong Jung
08:40AM - 09:00AMSPECIAL SESSION
08:40AM – 08:55AMFinance Management for DoctorsDr. Rajat Jain
08:55AM – 09:00AMQ & A
09:00AM - 11:00AMMSK IMAGING SYMPOSIA
Moderator Dr. Varaprasad Vemuri
09:00AM - 09:20AMMR Arthrography in 2026: Still Relevant or Slowly Fading?Dr. Eva Llopis
09:20AM - 09:40AMOn the Field and Behind the Scenes: Imaging's Role in Success at the Olympic GamesDr. Ali Guermazi
09:40AM - 10:00AMGlobal MSK MRI 2030: Roadmap or Wishful Thinking?Dr. James Linklater
10:00AM - 10:20AMBeyond Diagnosis: The Interventional Revolution in MSK Tumour ImagingDr. Rajesh Botchu
10:20AM - 10:40AMImaging Axial Spondyloarthropathy - A Journey Since 2004- Advances, Hype and Clinical RealityDr. Winston Rennie
10:40AM - 11:00AMImaging Spectrum of Neurogenic Shoulder Instability: From Nerve Injury to Joint DysfunctionDr. Varaprasad Vemuri
Oration
11:00AM - 11:40AM
PROF. KAKARLA SUBBARAO ORATION - Testimony of changing times tribute from Varaprasad Vemuri
Imaging of the Whole Joint and Beyond: New Frontiers in Osteoarthritis Phenotyping
Dr. Christine Chung
Oration
11:40AM - 12:20PM
DR. TUMMALA MADHUSUDANA RAO ORATION
Soft Tissue Tumour Imaging - Simplifying the Complexities
Dr. Harun Gupta
12:20PM - 01:00PMINAUGURATION
01:00PM - 01:10PMTRADE TALK
01:10PM - 02:00PMLunch
02:00PM - 03:00PMBONE TUMOUR PANEL
Moderator Dr. Rajesh Botchu
Panelists
Dr. Sameer Raniga (Radiologist)Dr. Nirmala Jambhekar (Pathologist)Dr. Mandeep Shah (Orthopedic surgeon)
Q & A
03:00PM - 04:00PMSOFT TISSUE TUMOUR PANEL
Moderator Dr. Darshana Sanghvi
Panelists
Dr. Muthukumar T (Radiologist)Dr. Manit Gundavda (Orthopedic surgeon)Dr. Nirmala Jambhekar (Pathologist)Dr. Clinton Pinto (Radiologist)
Q & A
04:00PM - 04:10PMTRADE TALK:Beyond 24 MHz MSK Scan: Breaking the Nyquist Limited Ms. Viraj Solanki
04:10PM - 04:15PMTRADE TALK
04:15PM - 05:15PMSPINE PANEL
Moderator Dr. Pushpa B.T.
Panelists
Dr. S. Rajasekaran (Orthopedic surgeon)Dr. Abhimanyu Kelkar (Radiologist)Dr. Vardhan Joshi (Radiologist)Dr. Chalapathi Rao (Spine Interventional Radiologist)
Q & A
05:15PM - 05:30PMCoffee/Tea Break
05:30PM - 06:30PM
ULTIMATE MSK RADIOLOGY CHALLENGE: QUIZ
Dr. Uma Maheshwar ReddyDr. Ankur Goyal
07:30PM OnwardsGALA DINNER WITH GARBA-DANDIYA NIGHT POWERED BY UNITED IMAGING
Day 1: 08th August 2026 (Saturday)  |  Hall: B
07:00AM OnwardsRegistration
08:00AM - 08:40AMPAPER PRESENTATION IN HALL A
08:40AM - 09:00AMSPECIAL SESSION IN HALL A
09:00AM - 11:00AMMSK IMAGING SYMPOSIA IN HALL A
11:00AM - 11:40AMPROF. KAKARLA SUBBARAO ORATION IN HALL A
11:40AM - 12:20PMDR. TUMMALA MADHUSUDANA RAO ORATION IN HALL A
12:20PM - 01:00PMINAUGURATION in Hall A
01:15PM - 02:00PMLunch
02:00PM - 04:00PMARTHRITIS IMAGING UPDATE
Moderator Dr. Girish Gandikota
02:00PM - 02:20PMImaging Biomarkers for Precision Medicine in Inflammatory OsteoarthritisDr. Ali Guermazi
02:20PM - 02:40PMRheumatoid Arthritis Imaging: Current Updates and Emerging TechniquesDr. James Griffith
02:40PM - 03:00PMPitfalls in the MR Imaging of Axial SpondyloarthritisDr. Muthusamy Chandramohan
03:00PM - 03:20PMCrystal Arthropathies on Imaging: Detection, Patterns, and Extra-Articular ManifestationsDr. Manickam Subramanian
03:20PM - 03:40PMMonoarthritis Imaging Algorithm: Stepwise Approach for DiagnosisDr. Girish Gandikota
03:40PM - 04:00PMImaging of Psoriatic Arthritis: From Classic to Emerging InsightsDr. Takeshi Fukuda
04:00PM - 05:15PMPAEDIATRICS MSK IMAGING
Moderator Dr. Kushaljit Singh Sodhi
04:00PM - 04:15PMImaging Paediatric Metabolic Bone Disorders: Patterns, Pitfalls, and PearlsDr. Thariqah Salamah
04:15PM - 04:30PMPaediatric Painful Hip: Imaging Evaluation and Differential DiagnosisDr. Nirmala Wijesingha
04:30PM - 04:45PMSkeletal Dysplasias: Imaging for Diagnosis and PrognosticationDr. Kushaljit Singh Sodhi
04:45PM - 05:00PMSilent Damage, Lasting Impact: Imaging Physeal Insults and Growth DisturbancesDr. N. Chidambarnathan
05:00PM - 05:15PMPaediatric Musculoskeletal Tumors: Approach , MRI Nuances and Growth Plate ConsiderationsDr. Muthukumar T
05:15PM - 05:30PMCoffee/Tea Break
05:30PM - 06:30PM
ULTIMATE MSK RADIOLOGY CHALLENGE: QUIZ (HALL A)
Dr. Uma Maheshwar ReddyDr. Ankur Goyal
07:30PM OnwardsGALA DINNER WITH GARBA-DANDIYA NIGHT POWERED BY UNITED IMAGING
Day 1: 08th August 2026 (Saturday)  |  Hall: C
07:00AM OnwardsRegistration
08:00AM - 08:40AMPAPER PRESENTATION IN HALL A
08:40AM - 09:00AMSPECIAL SESSION IN HALL A
09:00AM - 11:00AMMSK IMAGING SYMPOSIA IN HALL A
11:00AM - 11:40AMPROF. KAKARLA SUBBARAO ORATION IN HALL A
11:40AM - 12:20PMDR. TUMMALA MADHUSUDANA RAO ORATION IN HALL A
12:20PM - 01:00PMINAUGURATION in Hall A
01:15PM - 02:00PMLunch
02:00PM - 04:00PMSPORTS INJURY IMAGING
Moderator Dr. Nafisa Shakir Batta
02:00PM - 02:10PMAcromio-Clavicular Joint Injuries in Athletes: Imaging Patterns and Clinical RelevanceDr. Shalini Agarwal
02:10PM - 02:20PMSLAP Tears : Complete Simplified Clinico Radiological SpectrumDr. Arjun Narula
02:20PM - 02:30PMA fast bowler’s nightmare: stress injuries of spine and side strain injuryDr. Ankur Shah
02:30PM - 02:40PMSagittal Band Injuries: MRI Diagnosis and Common PitfallsDr. Sanjay Desai
02:40PM - 02:50PMAthletic Pubalgia: A Structured Imaging Approach to Core and Groin PainDr. Nafisa Shakir Batta
02:50PM - 03:00PMQ & A
03:00PM - 03:10PMBAMIC Classification: Standardizing Muscle Injury Reporting in SportsDr. Malini Lawande
03:10PM - 03:20PMRAMP Lesions of the Knee: MRI Detection and Surgical RelevanceDr. Gaurav Vashisht
03:20PM - 03:30PMImaging of the Knee Extensor Mechanism: From Anatomy to Injury PatternsDr. Vijay Papineni
03:30PM - 03:40PMImaging Tennis Leg: Ultrasound and MRI CorrelationDr. Khamis Salim Al Muzahimi
03:40PM - 03:50PMToe Trauma: Plantar Plate and Sesamoid Pathology on MRIDr. Geetanjali Nanda
03:50PM - 04:00PMQ & A
04:00PM - 05:15PMNEUROGRAPHY & NERVE IMAGING
Moderator Dr. Vaishali Upadhyay
04:00PM - 04:15PMPlexus Imaging Simplified: A Practical Approach to Brachial and Lumbosacral PlexusDr. Vaishali Upadhyay
04:15PM - 04:30PMAdvanced Neurography: Diffusion Tensor Imaging and the Future of Nerve ImagingDr. Joon Yong Jung
04:30PM - 04:45PMPeripheral Nerve Tumors and Tumor-like Lesions: MRI–USG ApproachDr. Harmeet Kaur
04:45PM - 05:00PMTraumatic Nerve Injuries: Imaging Spectrum and Prognostic CluesDr. Ankur Goyal
05:00PM - 05:15PMEntrapment Neuropathies: MRI and Ultrasound Patterns That MatterDr. Anuradha Janardhanan
05:15PM - 05:30PMCoffee/Tea Break
05:30PM - 06:30PM
ULTIMATE MSK RADIOLOGY CHALLENGE: QUIZ (HALL A)
Dr. Uma Maheshwar ReddyDr. Ankur Goyal
07:30PM OnwardsGALA DINNER WITH GARBA-DANDIYA NIGHT POWERED BY UNITED IMAGING
Day 2: 09th August 2026 (Sunday)  |  Hall: A
08:00AM - 09:00AMAMS 2026 Resident Refresher Course: Musculoskeletal Imaging with Dr. Christine Chung (First Floor - Mansion 2)From Pattern to Diagnosis: A Case-Based Musculoskeletal Imaging Refresher
07:30AM OnwardsRegistration
08:30AM - 10:45AMMUSCLE IMAGING UPDATE
Moderator Dr. Khushboo Pilania
08:30AM - 08:45AMMuscle Injuries on Imaging: Classification, Grading, and Structured ReportingDr. Ashutosh Prakash
08:45AM - 09:00AMReturn-to-Play After Muscle Injury: What Imaging Can (and Cannot) Tell UsDr. Seema Janardhan
09:00AM - 09:15AMPitfalls and Mimics in Sports Muscle Imaging: Avoiding Diagnostic TrapsDr. Srikanth Narayana Swamy
09:15AM - 09:30AMGroin Pain Mimics in Athletes: Beyond Athletic PubalgiaDr. Shayeri Roy Choudhury
09:30AM - 09:45AMMuscle MRI in Myopathies and Denervation: Pattern Recognition for DiagnosisDr. Khushboo Pilania
09:45AM - 10:00AMOpportunistic Muscle Imaging: Clinical Value Beyond Dedicated MSK ProtocolsDr. Violeta Vasilevska Nikodinovska
10:00AM - 10:15AMOsteosarcopenia: Integrated Imaging of Bone and Muscle HealthDr. Yong Lu
10:15AM - 10:30AMQuantitative Ultrasound in Bone Status AssessmentDr. Giuseppe Guglielmi
10:30AM - 10:45AMQ & A
10:45AM - 11:00AMTea Break
11:00AM - 01:00PMIMAGING ADVANCES SESSION
Moderator Dr. Siddharth Thaker
11:00AM - 11:15AMUltrashort TE (UTE) and Zero TE (ZTE) Imaging: Unlocking Bone and Soft Tissue DetailsDr. Rosy Setiawati
11:15AM - 11:35AMDiffusion Weighted Imaging in MSK: Evolving role in Modern Imaging PracticeDr. Ankit Tandon
11:35AM - 11:55AMIsotropic 3D Imaging & Cartilage Mapping: Precision Evaluation in MSK RadiologyDr. Steven Wong
11:55AM - 12:10PMPost-Instrumentation MRI: Artifact Reduction Techniques for Optimal VisualizationDr. Siddharth Thaker
12:10PM - 12:25PMDual-Energy CT in MSK: Pearls, Pitfalls, and Practical ApplicationsDr. Manickam Subramanian
12:25PM - 12:40PMMolecular Imaging in MSK: From Diagnosis to Therapy MonitoringDr. Sikander Shaikh
12:40PM - 12:55PMAI in MSK Imaging: Automated Segmentation, Detection, and Workflow IntegrationDr. Amit Sahu
12:55PM - 01:00PMQ & A
01:00PM - 02:00PMLunch
02:00PM - 03:15PMTUMOUR SESSION
Moderator Dr. Rajendra Solanki
02:00PM - 02:15PMPeriosteal Lesions Uncovered: Imaging Patterns and PitfallsDr. Hirak Ray Chowdhury
02:15PM - 02:30PMMatrix Matters: Decoding Bone Tumours Through Mineralization PatternsDr. Rajendra Solanki
02:30PM - 02:45PMTumour-like Lesions of the Bone - Emphasis on the Plain X-ray with CT & MRI CorrelationDr. Muthusamy Chandramohan
02:45PM - 03:00PMPushing the Limits: Advanced MRI in MSK Tumor DiagnosisDr. Mahesh Prakash
03:00PM - 03:15PMQ & A
03:15PM - 04:15PM
GRAND MSK RADIOLOGY CHALLENGE: QUIZ
Dr. Harun GuptaDr. Siddharth Thaker
04:15PM - 04:30PMCLOSING STATEMENT & VALEDICTORY FUNCTION
Day 2: 09th August 2026 (Sunday)  |  Hall: B
08:00AM - 09:00AMAMS 2026 Resident Refresher Course: Musculoskeletal Imaging with Dr. Christine Chung (First Floor - Mansion 2)From Pattern to Diagnosis: A Case-Based Musculoskeletal Imaging Refresher
07:30AM OnwardsRegistration
08:30AM - 01:00PMMSK MRI
Moderator Dr. Sonal Saran, Dr. Joshita Singh
08:30AM - 08:45AMSpinal Ligamentous Injury in Trauma: MRI Markers of Instability you Can’t MissDr. Sonal Saran
08:45AM - 09:00AMGleno-Humeral Joint Instability: From Micro- to Macro-InstabilityDr. Joshita Singh
09:00AM - 09:15AMThrower’s Elbow on MRI: Key Findings that Influence Surgical DecisionsDr. Simranjeet Kaur
09:15AM - 09:30AMCarpal Instability Uncovered: Critical Anatomical Insights for ImagingDr. Bhanupriya Singh
09:30AM - 09:45AMAcute Finger Soft Tissue Injuries: A Conceptual Imaging ApproachProf. (Dr.) D. K Singh
09:45AM - 10:00AMBone Marrow Edema Syndromes of the Hip: Patterns, Pitfalls, and PrognosisDr. Sandeep Velicheti
10:00AM - 10:15AMDecoding Posterior Hip Pain : Imaging Algorithms and PitfallsDr. Rakhee Paruchuri
10:15AM - 10:30AMQ & A
10:30AM - 10:45AM · Tea Break
10:45AM - 11:00AMCartilage and Bone Under Stress: MRI of Osteochondral UnitDr. Prakash Sharma
11:00AM - 11:15AMMeniscal Imaging Findings that Change Management with Emphasis on Meniscal Root Tears and ExtrusionDr. Girish Gandikota
11:15AM - 11:30AMACL Reconstruction Follow-Up: Graft Maturation and Postoperative MRI InsightsDr. King Kenneth Cheung
11:30AM - 11:45AMSmall Joints, Big Impact: Anatomy, Biomechanics, Systemic DiseaseDr. Christine Chung
11:45AM - 12:00PMAnkle to Midfoot: Imaging Fibro-Osseous Tunnel Pathologies and Subtle Lisfranc InjuriesDr. Raj Chari
12:00PM - 12:15PMWhole Body Imaging: Changing Gold Standards in Unravelling Systemic MalignanciesDr. Jayaraj Govindraj
12:15PM - 12:30PMEmergencies in MSK RadiologyDr. Nizar Al-Nakshabandi
12:30PM - 12:45PMMusculoskeletal Diseases in People Living with HIVDr. Nuttaya Pattamapaspong
12:45PM - 01:00PMQ & A
01:00PM - 02:00PMLunch
02:00PM - 03:00PMBEYOND IMAGING
02:00PM - 02:20PMMentorship in MSK Radiology: How to Be a Better Mentor? How to Be a Better Mentee?Dr. Clinton Pinto
02:20PM - 02:35PMWhen Imaging Meets Rehabilitation: Sports Physiotherapist PerspectiveDr. Mihirdev Zala
02:35PM - 02:50PMRadiology Practice: Laws, Guidelines, and ComplianceDr. Pankaj Sharma
02:50PM - 03:00PMQ & A
03:15PM - 04:15PM
GRAND MSK RADIOLOGY CHALLENGE: QUIZ IN HALL A
Dr. Harun GuptaDr. Siddharth Thaker
04:15PM - 04:30PMCLOSING STATEMENT & VALEDICTORY FUNCTION
Day 2: 09th August 2026 (Sunday)  |  Hall: C
08:00AM - 09:00AMAMS 2026 Resident Refresher Course: Musculoskeletal Imaging with Dr. Christine Chung (First Floor - Mansion 2)From Pattern to Diagnosis: A Case-Based Musculoskeletal Imaging Refresher
07:30AM OnwardsRegistration
08:30AM - 10:30AMMSK ULTRASONOGRAPHY
Moderator Dr. Jatinder Pal Singh
08:30AM - 08:45AMAcute Muscle Tears on Ultrasound: Grading for Clinical Decision-MakingDr. Gaurav Kant Sharma
08:45AM - 09:00AMImaging of Common Finger Injuries: Pearls, Pitfalls & PatternsDr. King Kenneth Cheung
09:00AM - 09:15AMForefoot Pain on Ultrasound: From Morton's Neuroma to Plantar Plate TearsDr. Rashmeet Kaur
09:15AM - 09:30AMUnusual Masses and Mass-Like Lesions or MSK Ultrasound: Salient Features and Making a DiagnosisDr. Jatinder Pal Singh
09:30AM - 09:45AMDynamic Ultrasound in Snapping Syndromes: Hip, Elbow, and Peroneal Instability in MotionDr. Neeti Gupta
09:45AM - 10:00AMTrapezius Muscle Elastography in Myofascial PainDr. Kunwarpal Singh
10:00AM - 10:15AMNeedles, Thorns and What Not: Tracking Foreign Bodies Across the Body!Dr. Kartikeya Nathiya
10:15AM - 10:30AMQ & A
10:30AM – 10:45AMTea Break
10:45AM - 01:00PMINTERVENTIONS SESSION
Moderator Dr. Anindita Sinha
10:45AM - 11:00AMMSK Radiofrequency Ablation: Indications, Techniques, and OutcomesDr. Navin Rajadurai
11:00AM - 11:15AMImaging-Guided Spine Interventions: Precision Approaches for Pain ManagementDr. Chalapathi Rao
11:15AM - 11:30AMSoft Tissue and Bone Biopsies: Techniques and PitfallsDr. Anindita Sinha
11:30AM - 11:45AMNeedle Mastery in MSK: Ultrasound-Guided Techniques that Really WorkDr. Raghav Aggarwal
11:45AM - 12:00PMComplications and Pitfalls in Ultrasound-Guided MSK Procedures: How to Avoid ThemDr. Rajesh Bhatt
12:00PM - 12:15PMUSG Guided Interventions For Nerve and Tendon Entrapment at Finger and Hand: Rationale and Advantage over SurgeryProf. (Dr.) D. K Singh
12:15PM - 12:30PMUSG Guided Foreign Body Removal: Tips and TricksProf. (Dr.) Nishith Kumar
12:30PM - 12:45PMVascular Interventions for MSK TumorsDr. Pankaj Sharma
12:45PM - 01:00PMQ & A
01:00PM - 02:00PMLunch
02:00PM - 03:15PMMIXED BAG
Moderator Dr. Devendra Goyal
02:00PM - 02:15PMMRI of Soft Tissue Tumours: A Practical Pattern-Based ApproachDr. Nivedita Chakrabarty
02:15PM - 02:30PMTemporomandibular Joint Imaging: A Comprehensive MR Imaging ApproachDr. Drushi Patel
02:30PM - 02:45PMFrom Rockwood to Reality: When only Radiographs fall short in Acromioclavicular Joint InjuriesDr. Devendra Goyal
02:45PM - 03:00PMThe Unstable Shoulder in Erb’s Palsy: Imaging Pearls for the Treating SurgeonDr. Hiten Panchal
03:00PM - 03:15PMQ & A
03:15PM - 04:15PM
GRAND MSK RADIOLOGY CHALLENGE: QUIZ IN HALL A
Dr. Harun GuptaDr. Siddharth Thaker
04:15PM - 04:30PMCLOSING STATEMENT & VALEDICTORY FUNCTION

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