UoS hosts workshop on traumatic injuries

The Clinical Training Center, in collaboration with the Sharjah Surgical Institute at the University of Sharjah (UoS), recently hosted a groundbreaking workshop introducing an innovative and advanced technique for managing traumatic injuries. This workshop marked the first application of a newly developed device designed specifically to treat fractures of the wrist and radius bones.

Utilising electronic templates, the device enables precise fixation and repair of such fractures. The workshop was led by Dr Sheikh Mansour Bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, in cooperation with Dr Peter Theobald, Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Cardiff University in the United Kingdom, and Professor Mahmoud Mahfouz, an orthopaedic consultant from the United Kingdom and a Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Sixth of October University in Egypt.

The event also featured participation from numerous experts and orthopedic surgeons from hospitals across the UAE, showcasing their expertise in this pioneering field.

Dr Wafa Al Nakhi, Director of the Clinical Training Center at the University of Sharjah, emphasised that the workshop aimed to introduce orthopaedic specialists to an innovative and advanced surgical technique.

The project was developed as part of the doctoral research of Sheikh Dr Mansour Bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan at Cardiff University. Over a five-year period, practical experiments were conducted on artificial bone models and human bones and tissues to refine the concept and validate its application.

Participants in the workshop implemented patient-specific solutions for the surgical fixation of distal wrist fractures, utiliding advanced techniques designed to simplify and optimide surgical outcomes.

The method employs electronic templates for precise fracture fixation and is distinguished by its simplicity, making it easy for surgeons to adopt and utilise. Moreover, the technique is cost-effective, presenting a practical and accessible solution for treating such fractures.

The project exemplifies a successful partnership in translating innovative ideas into practical solutions, leveraging the academic and scientific expertise of Sheikh Dr Mansour Bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan.

Sheikh Dr Mansour Bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan extended his sincere gratitude to the Clinical Training Center at the University of Sharjah, Professor Mahmoud Al Hafiz, and Dr Peter Theobald for organiding the workshop and harnessing its scientific ideas and clinical applications.

He emphasised that this initiative marks a significant milestone in the field of orthopsedic surgery.

Dr Mansour highlighted the innovative aspect of creating personalised electronic templates tailored to the specific fracture and individual anatomy of each patient.

These templates, designed for use during fracture fixation surgeries, showcase the potential for practical application in specialised hospitals and medical centres.

This approach represents a progressive shift in surgical practices, paving the way for more precise and patient-centric treatment methods.