E-mail: shlomop@hadassah.org.il

l942 - Born in Greece

l950 - Immigrated to Israel

l960 - Graduated from High School

l960-l966  Hebrew University - Hadassah Medical School,  Jerusalem

l967 - Rotating Internship - Hadassah University  Hospital, Jerusalem

l968 - Awarded M.D. degree

l968-l970  Captain, Medical Corps, Israeli Defense Forces

l970-l972  Residency in Orthopaedics, Hadassah University Hospital, Jerusalem

l973-l974  Major, Medical Corps, Israeli Defense Forces

l974-l977  Completion of Residency in Orthopaedics, Hebrew  University - Hadassah Medical School

l975 - Instructor in Orthopaedics, Hebrew University- Hadassah Medical School

l978 - Lecturer in Orthopaedics, Hebrew University -  Hadassah Medical School

l978 - Lieutenant Colonel, Medical Corps, Israeli  Defense Forces

l978-l979  Research Fellow - University Department of Orthopaedic and Accident Surgery, University of Liverpool, Royal Liverpool Hospital, England

l979 - Awarded M.Ch. Orth. Degree (Master Degree in Orthopaedics)

l980-l98l  Clinical Fellow and Senior Resident, Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada

l98l - Senior Orthopaedic Surgeon, Orthopaedic  Department, Hadassah University Hospital and Department "D" Alyn Hospital, Jerusalem

l982 - Responsible for Paediatric Orthopaedic Services  in Hadassah University Hospital, Ein Karem Department "D" Alyn Crippled Children Orthopaedic Hospital, Jerusalem

l984 - Senior Lecturer in Orthopaedic Surgery, Hebrew University - Hadassah Medical School, Jerusalem

l985 - Permanent Senior Staff Surgeon in Orthopaedic Department, Hadassah University Hospital, Jerusalem

l988 - In charge of the Ilizarov treatment in children  and adults

l992 - Head, Pediatric Orthopedic Unit, Orthopedic Department,  Hadassah Medical Center, Jerusalem

1995 - Associate Clinical Professor, Faculty of Medicine, Hebrew University, Jerusalem.

Membership in Societies

l970 - Israel Medical Association

l974 - Israeli Surgical Association

l977 - Israeli Orthopaedic Society

l979 - British Orthopaedic Research Society

l984 - European Paediatric Orthopaedic Society  (E.P.O.S.)

l984 - Paediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America  (P.O.S.N.A.)

l988 - International Society for Research into Hydrocephalus and Spina Bifida

1995 - Member, Scientific Committee, European Pediatric  Orthopedic Society

International Pediatric Orthopedic Think Tank (IPOTT).

1999 - Corresponding member of the Australian  Pediatric Orthopaedic Society

Consultant

Consultant to Department of Pediatrics and Neonate Unit and Pediatric Surgery Departments in Hadassah University Hospital, Jerusalem.

Member of Medical Board, National Insurance Institute,  Jerusalem, Israel.

Examiner, Board Qualifying Orthopedic Examinations,  Israeli Scientific Committee.

Member of Medical Application Board, Medical School,  Hebrew University since l994.

Reviewer and member of editorial board, Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics (European Part B), 1998.

Organization of Courses and Societies

August l984 -  Founder of the  Israeli  Pediatric  Orthopedic Society within the Israeli Orthopedic Association (with Professor S. Wientraub, Ichilov Hospital).

Organizer of the  Selective  Posterior  Rhysotomy  Course  and Workshop, Alyn Children's Orthopedic Hospital. September l987.

Organizer of the Seminar Day and visit of Professor  Cattaneo, on Ilizarov Methods. September ll-24, l989 (national visit).

Organizer EPOS Annual Meeting March l992, Jerusalem,  Israel (European Pediatric Orthopedic Society) (with Dr. Victor Bialik)

Teaching

Participation in workshop for teaching improvement.  Hebrew University Medical School and Health Sciences Faculty, University of Beer Sheva, September 4-6, l984.

Current teaching of medical students - Hebrew University  Medical School, pediatric orthopedics and physical examination - l995.

Teaching of orthopedic residents, including preparation  for board qualified examinations - l995.

Teaching of postgraduate students, at Tel-Aviv  University - l995.

Nursing School and Operation Room Course, Hadassah  University Hospital, Jerusalem - l995.

Active participation in Postgraduate Teaching, Orthopedic  Department - l995.

Outstanding Teacher in the Hadassah-Hebrew University, Medical School, 1991.

Outstanding Teacher in the Hadassah-Hebrew University, Medical School, 2002.

M.D. Thesis Instructor

Saad Nizar:  The incidence of avascular necrosis of the  proximal femoral epiphysis and physis in children with congenital dislocation of the hip treated in Pavlik Harness only. June l987.

Eitan Heler:  Osteogenesis imperfecta - classification.  Clinical course and effects of the orthopedic surgery on the rehabilitation process and outcome. December l988.

Thesis (Instructor with Dr. M. Donchin).  Dr. M.  Brooks. Footwear chosen by parents for their children and the clinical state of their feet. l990.

Dr.Yoram Enkshtein:  Force distribution under the feet of school children and children with surgically treated clubfoot. February 1996.

List of Publications

Theses

Porat, S.:  Flat foot in children - examination of the  relationship between the foot and the major joints of the lower limb. M.D. Thesis. Hebrew University, Jerusalem, Israel, l968.

Porat,  S.:  Club foot - Critical assessment of treatment.  M.Ch. Orth. Thesis, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, Great Britain, l979.

Articles

Cohen, T., Yosipovitch, Z.H.,  Porat, S.  and  Brautbar, C.: Are homozygotes for HLA B27 more susceptible to ankylosing spondylitis? N. Engl. J. Med. 295: 342, l976 (Letter).

Brautbar, C., Porat, S., Nelken, D., Gabriel, K.F. and  Cohen, T.: HLA B27 and ankylosing spondylitis in the Israeli population. J. Rheumatol. Supp. No. 4: 24-32, l977).

Porat, S., Brezis, M. and Kopolovic, J.:  Salmonella  typhi osteomyelitis long after a fracture. A case report. J. Bone Joint Surg. (Am) 59A: 687-689, l977.

Porat, S. and Robin, G.C.:  Trends in the treatment of  tuberculosis of the spine. Harefuah 93 (Nos. 5-6): l22- l25, l978 (In Hebrew).

Porat, S. and Joseph, K.N.:  Hydatid disease of the  iliac bone. A case report and review of the literature. Isr. J. Med. Sci. l4: 223-227, l978.

Porat, S., Lowe, M., Rousso, M.:  Solitary bone cyst in  the infant radius - a case report. Clin. Orthop. l35: l32-l36, l978.

Porat, S., Rousso, M. and Shosan, S.:  Improvement of  gliding function of flexor tendons by topically applied enriched collagen solutions. J. Bone Joint Surg. (Br.) 62-B (2): 208-2l3, l980.

Sabato, S. and Porat, S.:  Radial trans-scaphoid  perilunate dislocation. J. Trauma 2l: 330-33l, l98l.

Finsterbush, A., Porat, S., Rousso, M. and Ashur, H.:  Prevention of peripheral nerve entrapment in extensive soft tissue injury using silicon cuff. An experimental study. Clin. Orthop. l62: 276-28l, l982.

Porat, S.:  Foot problems in children.  Harefuah l05/9:  27l-275, l983. (In Hebrew).

Porat, S., Shapiro, M.:  Brucellar arthritis of the  sacroiliac joint. Infection l2/3: 205-207, l984.

Porat, S.:  Deformities secondary to premature closure  of  epiphyseal plates due to infection and trauma. The therapeutic options. Harefuah l06/4: l75-l79, l984. (In Hebrew).

Porat, S., Milgrom, C. and Bentley, G.  The  history of  treatment of congenital club feet at the Royal Liverpool Children's Hospital. The improvement of results by early extensive operations. J. Paediatr. Orthop. 4: 33l-338, l984.

Porat, S., Robin, G.C. and Wertheim, G.:  Hydatid  disease of the spine causing paraplegia. The combined treatment by surgical drainage and Mebendazole. A case report. Spine 9/6: 648-653, l984.

Gur, H.,  Porat, S.,  Haas H.,  Naparstek, Y.  and  Eliakim, M: Disseminated mycobacterial disease caused by mycobacterium Szulgai. Arch. Intern. Med. l44: l86l-l963, l984.

Liebergall, M. and Porat, S.:  Streptococcal  osteomyelitis  associated with varicella virus infection: A case report and review of th literature. J. Paediatr. Orthop. 4: 756-758, l984.

Shalev, R., Shalev, O., Amir, N., Porat, S., Falewski,  G. and de Leon : Erythrocyte (Ca2++Mg2+)-ATPase activity and calcium homeostasis in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. J. Neurol. Sci. 325-330, l984.

Porat, S., Nyska, M., Sofer, B. and Shoshan, S.:  Increased collagenolytic activity in severed and sutured tendons following topical application of exogenous collagen in chickens. J. Orthop. Res. 3/l: 43-48, l985.

Nyska, M., Pomeranz, S. and Porat, S.:  The advantage of  computed tomography in locating a foreign body in the foot. J. Trauma 26/l: 93-95, l986.

Kenan,S., Liebergall, M., Simchen, E. and Porat, S.:  Fever following orthopaedic operations in children. J. Pediatr. Orthop. 6/2: l39-l42, l986.

Porat, S., Milgrom, C., Nyska, M., Shisler, J.H.,  Zoltan, J.D. and Mallin, B.A.: Femoral fracture treatment in head-injured children: Use of external fixation. J. Trauma 26: 8l-84, l986.

Bierens de Haan, B., Wexler, M.R., Porat, S., Nyska, A. and Tetelbaum, A.: The effects of cold upon bone growth: A preliminary study. Ann. Plast. Surg. l6/6: 509-5l5, l986.

Porat, S., Nyska, A. and Fields, S.:  Assessment of bony  ridge by computed tomography. Experimental model in the rabbit and clinical application. J. Pediatr. Orthop. 7: l55-l60, l987.

Nyska, M.,  Porat, S.,  Nyska, A.,  Rousso, M.  and  Shoshan, S.: Decreased adhesion formation in flexor tendons by topical application of enriched collagen solution - a histological study. Arch. Orthop. Trauma Surg. l06: l92-l94, l987.

Milgrom, C. and Porat, S.:  The pediatric counter  rotation system (CRS). An improvement of the Denis Brown splint for post club foot release splinting. Orthop. Rev. l6/l0: 762-764, l987.

Liebergal, M., Gomori, M., Porat, S. and Floman, Y.:  Dural penetration by interspinous process segmental spine instumantation: Case Report. J. Spine Disorders 2: 56-58, l989.

Porat, S. and  Kaplan, L.:  Critical analysis of results  in club feet treated surgically along the Norris Caroll approach. Seven years of experience. J. Pediatr. Orthop. 9: l37-l43, l989.

Bensahel, H.,  Dal Monte, A.,  Hjelmstedt, A.,  Bjerkreim, I., Wientrub, S., Matasovic, T., Porat, S., and Bialik. V.: Congenital dislocation of the knee. J. Paediatr. Orthop. 9: l74-l77, l989.

Porat, S. and Fields, S.: Limb length discrepancy  determined by computerized tomography and radiography. Harefuah ll6: 5l5-5l6, l989. (In Hebrew).

Porat, S., Wald, U., Fine, H., Meyer, S. and Winter, S.:  The combined spina bifida clinic. Harefuah, ll8: 599- 602, l990. (In Hebrew).

Porat, S., Kaplan, L. and Haimski, G.:  Comparison  between three techniques in club-foot surgery. J. Orthop. Surgical Techniques, 5l2: 4l-57, l990.

Wishnie, P.A., London, E. and Porat, S.:  Complete  duplication of an accessory first ray. J. Foot Surg. 29: 47l-473, l990.

Porat, S., Goiten, K., Saperia, B.S., Liebergall, M.,  Abu-Dalu, K. and Katz, S.: Severe complications of suppurative arthritis and osteomyelytis in children secondary to delayed and incorrect diagnosis. Int. Orthop. l5: 205-208, l99l.

Porat, S., Heller, E., Seidman, D.S. and Meyer, S.:  Functional results of operation in osteogenesis imperfecta: Elongating and nonelongating rods. J. Pediatr. Orthop., ll: 200-203, l99l.

Porat, S. and Wexler, M.R.: Congenital dysplasia of the  heel fat pad. A case report of previously undescribed entity. Foot Ankle, l2: l25, l99l.

Porat, S., Peyser, A. and Robin, G.C.:  Equalization of lower limbs by epiphysiodesis: Results of treatment. J. Pediatr. Orthop. ll: 442-448, l99l.

Gleser, J.M., Margulies, J.Y., Nyska, M., Porat, S.,  Mendelberg, H. and Wertman, E.: Physical and psychological benefits of modified judo practice for blind, mentally retarded children. A pilot study. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 74: 9l5-925, l992.

Porat, S., Mosheiff, R. and Okon, E.:  Palm thorn  osteomyelitis of the calcaneus. A case report of triple pathology. J. Pediatr. Orthop. - B, l/l: 85-87, l992.

Porat, S., Peyser, A. and  Robin, G.C.:  Limb length  equalization by epiphysiodesis: The Phemister and the percutaneous techniques: Results of treatment and comparison between these two techniques. Mapfre Medicine 4 (Supp. II): l62-l64, l993.

Porat, S. and Bar-On, E.  Anisomelia: hemiatrophy and  hemihypertrophy. Mapfre Medicine 4 (Supp. II): 258- 262, l993.

Rand, N., Mosheiff, R.,  Matan, Y.,  Porat, S.,  Shapiro, M. and Liebergall, M. Osteomyelytis of the pelvis. J. Bone Joint Surg. (Br.) 75 (5): 73l-734, l993.

Howard, C.B., Einhorn, M., Dagan, R., Yagupski, P.  and  Porat, S. Fine needle bone biopsy to diagnose osteomyelytis. J. Bone Joint Surg. (Br.) 76 (2): 3ll- 3l4, l994.

Porat, S., Robin, G.C., Howard, C.B.  Cure of the limp  in children with congenital dislocation of the hip on ischaemic necrosis. J. Bone Joint Surg. (Br) 76 (3): 463-467, l994.

Porat, S., Abu Sneina, K., Amir, G., Bar-Ziv, J. and  Fields, S. Percutaneous, CT guided, excision of femoral osteoid osteoma. Harefua (In Hebrew) l26: l: l0-l2, l994.

Jaber, S., Mattan, Y. and Porat, S.  Traumatic anterior  dislocation of the gleno-humeral joint in a child - case report. Contemporary Orthopedics 29 (3): 206-208, l994.

Porat, S., Mosheiff, R. and Peyser, A.  Popliteal  pterygium associated with complete amelia of upper limb. Early surgical treatment. J. Ped. Orthop. l5 (2): 254- 259, l995.

Porat, S., Robin, G.C., Howard, C.B.  Distal transfer of  the greater trochanter. Correspondence, Reply to a Letter. J. Bone Joint Surgery (Br) 77 (2), 333, l995.

Bar-On, E., Howard, C.B., Porat, S.  The use of  ultrasound in the diagnosis of atypical pathology in the unossified skeleton. J. Ped. Orthop. 15:817-820, l995.

Porat S, Bar-On E, Nyska M, Howard CB. Transfer of the greater trochanter in AVN of the hip secondary to DDH. J Orthop Surg Tech, 9(4): 53-58, 1995.

Porat S, Abu Sneina K, Howard CB, Bar-On E. Elongation and deformity correction of the forearm and wrist in familial multiple osteochondromatosis by Ilizarov Apparatus. Congress Book, Annual Meeting of European Pediatric Orthopaedic Society (EPOS), Brussels, April 1995. The book is now published by Universal Press, Hoenderstraat 24 B-9230, Wetteren, Belgium.

Porat S, Gaber I, Kaplan L, Howard CB, Bar-On E, Nyska M. The surgical treatment of adolescent pes cavo-varus. Congress Book, Annual Meeting of European Pediatric Orthopaedic Society (EPOS), Brussels, April 1995. The book is now published by Universal Press, Hoenderstraat 24, B-9230, Wetteren, Belgium.

Bar-On E, Howard CB, Sagiv S, Liebergall M, Porat S. Varus derotation osteotomy of the proximal femur. J Orthop Surg Tech 9(4): 59-63, 1995.

Nyska M, Howard CB, Dekel S, Porat S. The operative approach to tarsal coalition of the medial facet. J Orthop Surg Tech, 9(4): 21-25, 1995.

Nyska M, Howard CB, Kollander Y, Peyser A, Porat S. Posterior talocalcaneal coalition. A case report. The Foot, 6: 178-180, 1996.

Howard CB, Nyska M, Porat S, Bessorai R, Anir A, Meller I. Solitary eosinophylic granuloma of the pelvis in children. A report of 3 cases. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg, 115: 216-218, 1996.

Nyska M, Nyska A, Rivlin E, Porat S, Pines M, Shoshan S, Nagler A. Topically applied Halofuginon, an inhibitor of collagen Type I transcription, reduces peritendinous fibrous adhesions following surgery. Connective Tissue Research, 34: 97-103, 1996.

Bar-On E, Sagiv S, Porat S. External fixation vs flexible intramedullary nailing of femoral shaft fractures in children. J Bone Joint Surg 79-B: 975-978, 1997.

Tadmor OP, Kresberg GA, Achiron R, Porat S, Yagel S. Limb amputation in amniotic band syndrome: serial ultrasonographic and Doppler observations. Ultrasound Obstet. Gynecol, 10; 1-4, 1997.

Nyska M, Sofer D, Porat S, Howard CB, Levi A, Meizner I. Plantar foot preassures in pregnant women. Isr J Med Sci 33(2): 139-146, 1997.

Dimant A, Liebergall M, Porat S, Mosheiff R. Treatment of open fractures due to dog bite. Harefuah, 132(7):461-463, 1997.

Howard CB, Porat S, Benson MKD. Planovalgus and cavovarus deformity of the hindfoot. J Bone Joint Surg (Br) 80-B(4): 744, 1998.

Bar-On E, Meyer S, Harari G, Porat S. Ultrasonography of the hip in developmental dysplasia of the hip. J Bone Joint Surg, 80-B: 321-324, 1998.

Howard CB, Porat S, Bar-On E, Nyska M, Segal D. Traumatic myositis ossificans of the quadricepts in infants. J Ped Ortho (B), 7: 80-82, 1998.

Mosheiff R, Suchar A, Porat S, Shmushkevich A, Segal D, Liebergall M. The “Crushed Open Pelvis” in Children. Injury, 30(Suppl. 2): 14-18, 1999.

Howard CB, Tiran Y, Simkin A, Porat S, Segal D, Mattan Y. Do axial dynamic fixators really produce axial dynamization. Injury, 30 (1999): 25-30.

Howard CB, Simkin A, Porat S, Segal D, Mattan Y. Letter to the Editor: Response to “Axial dynamization cannot be a state process by Mr. John Scott. Injury 30 (1999): 719-721.

Peyser A, Porat S, Sasson T, et al. CT guided excision of osteoid osteoma. Harefuah, 136(7):540-542, 1999.

Leibner ED, Simanovsky N, Abu Sneinah K, Nyska M, Porat S. Fractures of the lateral process of the talus in children. JPO Part B 10, 68-72, 2001.

Ofiram E, Liebergall M, Porat S, Peyser A, Mosheiff R. “Tibialization” of the fibula in the treatment of severe tibial bone loss. Foot and Ankle Surg, 8:191-195, 2002.

Ofiram E, Porat S. Progressive subluxation of the hip joint in a child with Hereditary Multiple Exostoses, J Pediatr Orthop B, 13/6:371-373, 2004.

Chapters in Books

Porat, S. and Haimski, G.:  Operative treatment of  neurogenic foot deformities. Chapter l9 in "Foot and Ankle Disorders in Children". Editor, De-Valentine, S., New York, Churchill-Livingstone, l99l.

Porat, S.:  Evaluation of surgical treatment in resistant  club foot. A comparison of the Turco, Carroll and Cincinnati approaches. In: The Clubfoot; Editor: George W. Simons, M.D., New York, Springer-Verlag, l994, 479-488.

Abstracts

Porat, S., Rousso, M. and Shoshan, S.:  Prevention  of  peritendinous adhesions in chickens. In Abstracts, International College of Surgeons (XXI) p. 63, l978.

Porat, S. and Rousso, M.:  A new skin approach in club  foot operations. In Abstracts, International College of Surgeons (XXI)p. l03, l978.

Porat, S. and Rousso, M.:  A new skin approach in club  foot operations: The five flap technique. J. Bone Joint Surg. (Br.) 62-B (l), l20, l980.

Porat, S.:  Deformities secondary to premature arrest of  epiphyseal plates. The therapeutic options. Orthopaedic Transactions (published by the J. Bone Joint Surg. 6/3: 50l, l982.

Porat, S., Milgrom, C. and Haskel, L.:  Disturbed growth  of the proximal femoral epiphysis secondary to treatment in C.D.H. Orthopaedic Transactions 7/3: 556, l983.

Porat, S., Nyska, M. and Shoshan, S.:  Improvement of  gliding function of flexor tendons by topically applied enriched collagen solution. (Part I and II). Orthopaedic Transactions 7/3: 560, l983.

Porat, S., Villarreal, M. and Haas, H.: Disseminated  osteomyelitis caused by a Scotochromogenic mycobacteria. Orthopaedic Transactions 7/3: 556-557, l983.

Sabato, S., Porat, S. and Floman, Y.:  Pyogenic  sacroiliitis. Orthopaedic Transactions 7/3: 552-553, l983.

Porat, S., Liebergall, M., Simchen, E. and Kenan, S.:  Fever following orthopaedic surgery in children. Orthopaedic Transactions 9/3: 504, l985.

Porat, S. and Robin, G.C.:  The treatment of growth  disturbances of proximal femoral physis and epiphysis, secondary to treatment of C.D.H. Orthopaedic Transactions l0/l: lll, l986.

Porat, S., Nyska, M., Nyska, A. and Fields, S.:  Computerised tomography scanning of experiment bony bridge in the rabbit's proximal tibial physis with histological confirmation. Orthopaedic Transactions l0/2: 234, l986.

Porat, S., Liebergall, M., Simchin, A. and  Kenan, S.:  Fever following orthopaedic surgery in children. Orthopaedic Transactions l0/2: 235 l986.

Porat, S.:  Femoral fracture treatment in head injured  children. Use of external fixation. J. Paediatr. Orthop. 6: 5l6, l986.

Porat, S., Nyska, M., Nyska, A. and Fields, S.:  Computed tomography scanning of experimental bony bridge in the rabbit's proximal tibial physis with histological confirmation. Orthop. Transactions ll/l: 40, l987.

Porat, S.:  Femoral  fracture  treatment  in head  injured children: Use of external fixation. Orthopedics/Rheumatology Digest 5: 2-5, l987.

Ziv, I., Zeligowsksi, A., Mosheiff, R., Lowe, J.,  Wexler, M.R., Porat, S. and Segal, D.: The split thickness skin excision: Its immediate application in friction avulsion injuries. Orthopedic Transactions l2/2: 283-284, l988.

Porat, S., Nizar, S., Meyer, S. and Pogrund, H.:  The  incidence of avascular necrosis in the proximal femoral physis and epiphysis, secondary to treatment of CDH in Pavlik Harness. Orthopaedic Transactions l2/2: 28l, l988.

Porat, S., Haimsky, G., Kaplan, L., Sagher, U. and  Peled, I.: Crush, avulsion, degloving injuries in the lower limbs including amputations. Modalities of Treatment. Orthopaedic Transactions l2/3: 584, l988.

Porat, S. et al.:  Growth disturbance of proximal  femoral secondary to ischemic necrosis in congenital dislocation of the hip: The therapeutic options. J. Pediatr. Orthop. 8/l, p. l07, l988.

Porat, S. et al.:  Functional results of long bone  rodding in osteogenesis imperfecta. Comparison between the Bailey Dubow and Rush nails. J. Pediatr. Orthop. ll: l23, l99l.

Porat, S., Fizer, A., Elyashur, D.: Grice operation: A  modified approach; results of treatment. Orthopaedic Transactions l5ll: l43, l99l.

Sucher, E., Porat, S., Abu-Dalu, K., Amir, G.,  Ariel, I., Tadmor, O., Rabinowitz, R.G., Bar-Ziv, J.: Congenital fibrosarcoma. Radiological aspects. Pediatric Radiology 24/6, l994, p. 452.

Presentations in International Meetings

British Orthopaedic Association (B.O.A.), Sheffield  l979.  A new skin approach to the club foot operations: The five flap technique.

British Orthopaedic Research Society (B.O.R.S.)  Sheffield l979. Improvement of gliding function of operated flexor tendons in chicken by topical application of E.C.S.

Tenth International Jewish Doctors Meeting and Israeli  Orthopaedic Society, Jerusalem l982. Deformities secondary to premature arrest of eiphyseal plates. The therapeutic options.

International Seminar on Spinal Deformities. Jerusalem  l983. The spinal deformity in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. A longitudinal study.

European Paediatric Orthopaedic Society (E.P.O.S.)  Basel, March l984. Disturbed growth of the proximal femoral epiphysis secondary to treatment in C.D.H.

European Paediatric Orthopaedic Society (E.P.O.S.).  Bologna, March l985. Short term results of club feet reconstruction after Norris Carroll Method.

Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America.  San  Antonio, Texas, May l985. Fever followinng orthopaedic surgery in children.

European Paediatric Orthopaedic Society (E.P.O.S.),  London, March l986. Computerised tomography of experimental bony bridge in rabbits' tibial physis.

Paediatric Orthopadic Society of North America  (P.O.S.N.A.), Boston, May l986. Computerized tomography scanning of experimental bony bridge in the rabbit's proximal tibial physis with histological confirmation.

39th Annual Meeting of the Virginia Orthopaedic Society  in conjunction with the Tri-State Orthopaedic Society, Hot Springs, Virginia, May l986. C.T. scan of bony bridge.

Joint Congress of Hungarian Orthopaedic and  Traumatologic Societies, Budapest, September l986. The treatment of growth disturbances of proximal femoral physis and epiphysis secondary to treatment of C.D.H.

Joint Congress of Hungarian Orthopaedic and Traumatologic Societies, Budapest, September l986. The use of external fixation in fractured femur in children with head injury.

Pediatric Orthopaedic Symposium, Jerusalem, November  l986.  Pediatric hip disorders other than Perthes, C.D.H. and septic hip.

Pediatric Orthopaedic Symposium, Jerusalem, November  l986.  Spina Bifida: The management of early cases.

Paediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America (POSNA),  Toronto, May l987. Growth disturbances of the proximal femur, secondary to ischemic necrosis in C.D.H. The therapeutic options.

International Society for Prosthetics and Orthosis  (ISPO).  Herzliya, Israel, September l987. Traumatic amputation in children. The primary treatment and rehabilitation process.

International Society for Prosthetics and Orthosis  (ISPO).  Herzliya, Israel, September l987. Multiple trauma in children involving the pelvis and lower limbs.

European Paediatric Orthopaedic Society (EPOS),  Amsterdam, March l988. Results of treatment of club feet, along the Norris Carroll approach. Seven years of experience.