In more ways than one, Dr. Chandrashekhar J. Thakkar could be considered as the ‘renaissance man’ for the Bombay Orthopaedic Society.

As a junior BOS Executive Council member during the Silver Jubilee WIROC, Dr. Thakkar suggested, implemented and executed the herculean task of recording and editing video cassettes of seven different surgeries performed by the then stalwarts of Mumbai orthopaedics which were distributed to delegates of the conference.

As the Hon. BOS Secretary, he computerised the records of the BOS, conducted weekend meetings with sub-specialities related to orthopaedics like radiology and rheumatology, introduced the concept of bone model workshops conducted and conducted multiple external fixator and pelviacetabular courses.

He also introduced new concepts in WIROCs over the years like making PowerPoint presentations, computerised analysis of bone deformities, the concept of 3D models for complex THR’s , bilateral knee replacement using navigation and the concept of evidence-based orthopaedics. His Katrak Oration titled ‘tiny little screws and flimsy little plates take broken hip far far away.

As the BOS President in 2017, he introduced the theme of “perfection through protocols” and prepared a book on the various checklists which is considered a very important document in evidence-based orthopaedics today. He took his WIROC to a global platform and relayed it live various corners of the world for the first time in BOS history.