National Award Year 2020
Dr. (Prof) S Rajasekaran
Lifetime Achievement Award 2019
On the 25th anniversary of Coimbatore Orthopaedic Society, Dr S Rajasekaran, Founder Secretary of the society was honoured with 'Lifetime Achievement Award' for the numerous international recognitions and leadership positions in professional bodies and placing Coimbatore on the World Map of International Orthopaedics. In particular, the award was given for his below leadership positions Current Positions: • Chair, AOSpine International Board (2018-2020) • President Elect, Asia Pacific Spine Society Past Positions: • Chair-AOSpine International Research Commission (2015-17) • President of SICOT (2016 – 2018) • President- CSRS-AP (2017-2018) • President of the Indian Orthopaedic Association (2011-2012) • President of the Association of Spine Surgeons of India for four years (2008 – 2012) • President of International Society for the Study of Lumbar Spine, Canada (2011-2012), • President of the World Orthopaedic Concern, UK (2005-2007). • Chief National Delegate of Asia Pacific Orthopaedic Association.