Pediatric Upper
Limb Summit
2026
Defining Precision for Growing Hands
Richmond Rd, BLR
India & Asia-Pacific
Until 30 Sep
The Summit
Two days. One discipline.
The Pediatric Upper Limb Summit brings together paediatric orthopaedic surgeons, hand surgeons, and plastic and reconstructive surgeons around a single shared problem: the growing upper limb. Congenital difference, trauma, brachial plexus birth palsy, cerebral palsy — each demands decisions that an adult-trained reflex gets wrong.
Across ten sessions and four impact talks, faculty from India and the Asia-Pacific present short, focused talks — six minutes of content, two minutes of questions — built for decision-making rather than description. Eight scientific topics structure the two days, and dedicated free paper sessions put original delegate research on the podium.
PULS 2026 is organised under the aegis of the Bangalore Orthopaedic Society, in association with BiPrag Hand Academia, with conference management by Hallmark events.
Organising Committee
Dr Kannan K. Kumar
Organizing Chairman
Dr Bipin Ghanghurde
Organizing Secretary
Dr Parag Lad
Organizing Secretary
Scientific Topics
Eight topics across two days
Presentations span the entire spectrum of paediatric upper limb surgery.
Congenital Hand
Reconstruction, decision-making, and long-term outcomes
Paediatric Trauma
Acute fractures, complications, and delayed presentations
Brachial Plexus
Nerve reconstruction, transfers, and secondary surgery
Microsurgery
Toe-to-hand, replantation, and soft tissue reconstruction
Cerebral Palsy
Spasticity management from botulinum toxin to neurectomy
Technology
3D printing, surgical planning, and the upper limb gait lab
Video Pearls
Eight operative techniques in six minutes each
Free Papers
Original research from delegates across both days
Faculty
An international line-up
28 paediatric upper limb surgeons from India and the Asia-Pacific
International speakers
Dr Scott Oishi MD, FAOA
Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, Dallas
Chief of Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. Internationally recognised for his contributions to congenital hand differences and brachial plexus birth palsy.
Topics: Congenital hand · Paediatric microsurgery
Dr Takehiko Takagi MD, PhD
NCCHD, Tokyo
Specialist in congenital hand differences at Japan's foremost paediatric centre. Brings a Japanese perspective on surgical timing and outcomes in congenital upper limb conditions.
Presenting: Thumb hypoplasia reconstruction
Impact talk speakers
Dr Mukund Thatte MS, MCh
Bombay Hospital, Mumbai
One of India's most respected paediatric reconstructive surgeons, with landmark contributions to brachial plexus birth palsy surgery and paediatric hand reconstruction.
Presenting: Precision in timing — BPBP
Dr Binu P. Thomas MS, MCh
CMC Vellore
Professor and Head of one of India's most celebrated reconstructive surgery units. A leading authority on free functional muscle transfer and complex limb reconstruction.
Presenting: Free functional muscle transfer
Call for Abstracts
Present your original work
Submit your research, interesting cases, or surgical videos. The three best abstracts will be awarded prizes. Submissions close 30 September 2026.
Free Paper & E-Poster
Original clinical or research work. Max 500 words.
Surgical Video
Demonstrate an interesting or innovative surgical technique.
Important Rules
- · Do not mention author names or institutions in the abstract.
- · Only registered delegates are eligible to submit.
- · One presentation per delegate per category.
Venue
Welcomhotel by ITC, Bengaluru
A landmark five-star hotel in central Bangalore offering full conference facilities.
Accommodation & room tariff
Delegate room rates at the venue hotel, available on request at the time of booking.
| Room | Rate |
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Single Occupancy
(Deluxe room)
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INR 9,750.00 + 18% Tax
Per Room / Per Night
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Double Occupancy
(Deluxe room)
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INR 10,750.00 + 18% Tax
Per Room / Per Night
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For accommodation bookings at the venue, please contact:
Secure your place
Early bird registration includes both scientific days, all meals, welcome reception, and printed programme.
Early Bird Pass
Full access for delegates
- Access to all sessions
- Lunch & Coffee (Both days)
- Welcome Reception (Day 1)
- CME Credits (Under app)
Hotel Accommodation:
Single: ₹9,750+Tax / night