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Spine
this is the main strength in our
Hospital. It is well equipped
and uses state of the art
technology, equipments and
prosthesis. It works in
coordination with Neurology,
Neurosurgery, Psychiatry and
Pediatric Departments.
The following procedures are
done in our unit:
Spine endoscopic procedures as
minimally invasive management
for lumbar, thoracic and
cervical disc disease as a day
case with local anesthesia.
Spine fixation including
posterior and anterior
approaches for stabilization of
spine fractures.
Correction of spine deformities,
e.g.
Surgical correction of severe
congenital scoliosis in children
and adults
Surgical correction of
ankylosing spondylosis of the
spine
Surgical management of lumbar
and cervical disc disease
Lumbar disc replacement using
artificial disc (PDN)
Cervical fusion with new
cervical disc spacer invented in
our hospital
Electrical rhizotomy for
managing foacet joint
arthropathy
Arthroplasty
It is one of the biggest and
well equipped units in the whole
region. It is supplied by top
quality prosthesis mainly from
Switzerland as the new acrylic
substances for the hip joint.
The following procedures are
routinely done :
Total arthroplasty of the knee
joint
Total arthroplasty of the hip
joint
Total arthroplasty of the elbow
joint
Total arthroplasty of the
shoulder joint
Hemi-arthroplasty of the knee
joint
Hemi-arthroscopy of the hip
joint
Arthroscopy and Sports Injury
It is the first choice for many
of the famous sports clubs and
players in Saudi Arabia and the
whole Gulf region. It offers
the following services:
Shoulder arthroscopy
Wrist arthroscopy
Knee arthroscopy
Arthroscopic ligament
reconstruction (ACL and PCL)
Arthroscopic management of
shoulder dislocation
Surgical repair of tendon
injuries
Screening and diagnosis of
sports injuries for professional
players
Conservative management of
sports injuries through designed
rehabilitation programs
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery
Congenital dislocation of the
hip (CDH) is a common problem in
our region. Ultrasound hip
screening for CDH is a routine
screening procedure for all
neonates born in our hospital.
The unit can offer as well :
Conservative and surgical
management of CDH
Correction of congenital limb
deformities
Soft tissue operations, e.g.
tendon lengthening and tendon
release
Early detection and correction
of pediatric scoliosis and other
spine deformities in children
Management of pediatric skeletal
injuries
Surgical management of Persth’s
disease
Management of cerebral palsy in
coordination with Neurology,
Pediatric and Physiotherapy and
Rehabilitation Departments
Hand Surgery and Reconstruction
Hand surgery is a delicate
specialty that requires high
skills and training. In our
specialized hand surgery unit
the following procedures are
done:
Surgical management of Erb’s
palsy
Surgical management of acute and
chronic brachial plexus injuries
Finger transplantation
Microscopic repair of nerves and
tendons
Correction of upper extremities
deformities
Tendon transfer
Nerve and tendon release
Lengthening osteotomy of the
phalynx
Shoulder, elbow and wrist
arthroscopy
Surgical management of shoulder
dislocation
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