Orthopaedic Clinic - HMC

Orthopaedic Clinic Services:

Conservative Treatment for all acute and chronic Ortho. Diseases(Pain,Musculoskeletal Trauma, Sport trauma, muscles spasm and zerrung, Tendon Cut and Distorsion, Arthritis and Osteoarthritis (Knee-Hip), Back pain, Sciatic pain, Cervical pain, Osteoporosis).
Traumatology and Bone fractures treatment with fixations (AO System).
Artificial Joints Replacement ( Total Hip, Total Knee).
Spinal Surgery ( Spin Fixation - Discectomy)
Conservative and Operative Treatment in Paediatric Congenital Diseases.
Surgical Joints Arthroscopies (Mainly Knee).
Physical Therapy and Ortho.Support (Corset, Splint etc.).

Dr. Mohammad Al Mahamid

What are the most prevalent types of orthopedic conditions? A. Back and spine ailments and injuries are the most common form of musculoskeletal impairment. In the year 2000, approximately 26 million patient visits were related to back problems and complaints.

How can I keep my bones healthy and avoid orthopedic problems?
A. Bone minerals are composed heavily of calcium. During periods of bone growth, between 10 and 20 years of age, calcium should be a critical dietary component or supplement, with at least 1300 mg. per day recommended. In addition, older individuals begin to lose bone minerals past the age of 35. Calcium supplements and exercise can help minimize this loss.

What is the difference between a sprain and a fracture, and how can I tell which one I have suffered?
Fracture: A fracture is a break in a bone, which can result from an accident or other traumatic injury. A fracture rarely includes surgery and is usually treated by immobilizing the bone with a cast or a splint, which allows the broken bones to grow back together.

Sprain: A sprain is an injury of the ligaments, the rubber-band like tissues that connect bones together. When the ligaments are stretched past their normal range of motion, the result can include swelling and severe pain.
A sprain will heal with rest, but a fractured bone must be set to heal.

What causes arthritis?
A. A layer of tissue called cartilage covers the end of the bones at the juncture of each joint and acts as a shock absorber. Over time, cartilage can wear away, and the joints can then become achy, swollen, and sore. This condition is called arthritis. Arthritis is the leading chronic condition of the elderly but can develop at any age.

What are the most common injuries in the workplace?

A. Back injuries account for the largest number of disabling injuries in the workplace. Laborers, truck drivers, stock handlers, and nursing aids are jobs where disabling injuries most often occur. However, another "office job"-related injury is carpal tunnel syndrome, a condition of the nerve from the wrist to the thumb side of the hand. It is caused by repetitive forceful movements, such as working at a keyboard. Other jobs that are especially prone to this condition include dental hygienists, meat-cutters, and machine operators.

What are the symptoms of bone cancer, and how is it treated?
A. Tumors of the bone are caused by abnormal cell growth and can be cancerous or benign. Sometimes cancers originate in other parts of the body and metastasize (or spread) to the bone. Symptoms of bone cancer include bone pain, chronic pain in joints or limbs, and brittle bones that fracture with little or no stress. In some cases, a lump may be noticeable.

Treatments for bone cancer include chemotherapy and radiation. In addition, surgery is sometimes required and involves removal of the tumor and surrounding tissue. If bone is removed, it is replaced with a donor bone or prosthesis.