TNOA - Prof. M. Natarajan Medal for Trauma
Papers with good materials and with minimum of two years follow-up will be entertained. Single case reports and papers with short follow-up will not be considered. The presenting author should not have completed 35 years as on the last date of submission of full papers.

	TNOA - Prof.C. Vyageswaradu Medal for Orthopaedics
Papers with good materials and with minimum of two years follow-up will be entertained. Single case reports and papers with short follow-up will not be considered. The presenting author should not have completed 35 years as on the last date of submission of full papers.

	TNOA - Prof.T.K. Shanmugasundaram Medal for Rural Centres
Only paper from rural centers without any teaching facility will be considered. No Age limit.

	TNOA –Porf. A. Subramanian Medal for Basic Research in Orthopaedics
Papers must involve studies in Cadaveric, Bio-mechanical, Microbiological. Design fabrication of instruments and implants etc. No age limit.

	TNOA – Prof. P. Dhanarajan Medal
Papers must be on innovative trauma work. The author himself must present the work. There is no age limit.

N.B. The work should not have been published or practiced in any national / International literature or centers other than

	TNOA – Prof. T.S. Xavier Hand Medal
This medal is to highlight the works in the field of hand surgery. No age limit. A Minimum of 2 years follow up is essential.  This criteria may not be applicable in certain studies which may not require a long follow up.  This is to be decided by the Scientific committee of TNOA.

TNOA – Prof.M. Ramanathan Medal for Consultants

No  Age Limit. Author must have a minimum of five years experience in the practice of Orthopaedics after qualification. The presentation should be an original work by the author himself in any sub speciality. The presentation should be made by the author himself. A Minimum of 2 years follow up is essential.  This criteria may not be applicable in certain studies which may not require a long follow up.  This is to be decided by the Scientificcommittee of TNOA.

	Free Papers
Free  Papers for presentation are invited from all the members. There will be a short session for presentation of single case report, any interesting surgical technique etc.

	Poster Presentation TNOA Erode Ortho Club Medal
The Posters will be on display during the two conference days. The presentor should be available at the spot between 4 pm and 5 pm on ………….. for interaction. The size of the poster shall be 175 cms in vertical height and 85 cms across inclusive of the title, subject matter, and photographs. Papers not considered for oral presentation may be considered for posters.

	TNOA – KMC Ortho PG Quiz
Dr. V. Singaravadivelu, Joint Secretary W-312, 20th Street, Anna Nagar West Extension, Chennai 600 101. E-mail: singhortho@yahoo.com, tnoacon2012vellore@gmail.com Open for PG Students including DNB candidates. The time and date will be notified at the conference venue.

	TNOA – RajendranMemoralBadmintion Tournament
Dr. Vivek Dutt, Paediatric Orthopaedics Unit, CMC, Vellore 632 004. Ph. 0416-2282081, E-mail:  paedortho@cmcvellore.ac.in, tnoacon2012vellore@gmail.com There will be shuttle Badminton and Tennis Tournament on ……………….  Regarding this kindly contact the Sports Committee.