Leading orthopaedic surgeons at Tawam Hospital perform a bone graft to fully reconstruct the patient’s elbow joint in a remarkable surgical feat.

Abu Dhabi-UAE. 21 May 2024 –The Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA), a subsidiary of PureHealth, the largest healthcare platform in the Middle East, has achieved a medical milestone by successfully performing a pioneering procedure to fully restore theelbow function of a patient who suffered from a complex fracture sustained in a car accident. The surgery took place at Tawam Hospital, where a team of leadingorthopaedicsurgeons conducted a bone graft to fully reconstruct the patient’s elbow joint.

After suffering a severe car accident that resulted in a shattered elbow joint and substantial mobility impairment, the patient was referred to theOrthopaedicSurgery Clinic of Dr. Basel Al Arabid, Consultant OrthopaedicSurgeon HOD, at Tawam Hospital. The medical team, conducting comprehensive clinical assessments, advanced radiological imaging, and leveraging in-depth case studies, meticulously evaluated the patient’s condition.

The surgical team, led by Dr. Al Arabidand comprisingDr. Wael Tilkh, Consultant Orthopaedicand Joint Surgeon, Dr. Nader Skaal, Specialist in Orthopaedicand Joint Surgery, and Dr. Mohammed Al Rousan, Specialist in Orthopaedicand Joint Surgery, was able to successfully reconstruct the elbow joint, grafting a new bone to replace the shattered one and securing it with specialised titanium plates.

The patient was then placed under the care of physiotherapists and occupational therapists at Tawam Hospital, undergoing extensive physical and functional rehabilitation.

Dr. Dalal Al-Mansoori, Chief Medical Officer, Al Ain Region, said:“We are proudly witnessing the remarkable transformation ofour patient’s life, from despair to hope, and eventually, to regaining independence and mobility. This is a testament to the exceptional capabilities of our orthopaedicteam and the advanced medical technologies available at Tawam Hospital.”

“PureHealth is deeply dedicated to transforming lives and making a positive impact on individuals and communities. The healthcare platform continues to contribute to fortifying Abu Dhabi’s and the UAE’s global reputation as a leading healthcare hub and a pioneer in medical achievements. PureHealth remains committed to leveraging cutting-edge technology to improve healthcare excellence, prioritising health and longevity for the UAE and beyond,”she added.

Dr. Hilal Matta, Chair of Surgeryat Tawam Hospital, “This case reflects the expertise, skills and dedication of the orthopedic and trauma team at Tawam Hospital. We are unwavering in our commitment to delivering the highest standard of care to our patients, and we are delighted to witness the significant improvement in the patient’s quality of life following the successful surgery.”

The patientsaid: “I am deeply grateful to the entire team at Tawam Hospital for guiding me on the path to recovery. With their exceptional care, I am regaining my mobility and independence and can soon return to my work and life with new energy and optimism. Tawam Hospital did more than repair my injury; they revived my hope and purpose. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.”

PureHealth and its subsidiaries continue to lead in the adoption of cutting-edge healthcare solutions, advancing the science of longevity, and empowering individuals to lead longer, healthier, happier, and fuller lives. With a

diverse portfolio and a robust network of hospitals, clinics, multiple diagnostic centres, insurance solutions, pharmacies, health tech and procurement, PureHealth is at the forefront of revolutionising healthcare systems.

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About PureHealth

By advancing the science of longevity, PureHealth is introducing the healthcare of the future from the United Arab Emirates to the rest of the world. PureHealth is the UAE’s largest integrated healthcare platform with an ecosystem that challenges lifespans and reimagines health spans. With 25+ hospitals, 100+ clinics, multiple diagnostic centres, insurance solutions, pharmacies, health tech, procurement, investments and more. With groundbreaking innovations at the forefront of healthcare, the company is on a mission to unlock time for humankind.

Pure Health’s network of healthcare facilities across Abu Dhabi and the Northern Emirates comprises: 

• SEHA – Abu Dhabi Health Services Company – one of the largest healthcare networks of hospitals and clinics in the UAE
• Daman – The National Health Insurance Company, the UAE’s leading health insurer
• The Medical Office – Overseeing Sheikh Khalifa Hospitals and healthcare facilities established under the initiatives of H.H. The President of the UAE
• Rafed – The UAE’s largest healthcare Group Purchasing Organisation
• PureLab– Managing and Operating the largest network of laboratories in the region 
• Abu Dhabi Stem Cells Centre – Specialist healthcare centre focused on cell therapy and regenerative medicine
• One Health – Sales, service support, and engineering network that provides end-to-end medical solutions to a base of over 300 healthcare service providers
• The Life Corner – Abu Dhabi’s first holistic pharmacy, serving the health and wellness establishment

To learn more, please visit www.purehealth.ae

About SEHA

The Abu Dhabi Health Services Company PJSC (SEHA) is an independent, public joint stock company created to develop the curative activities of the public healthcare system in Abu Dhabi. The company owns and operates all of the public hospitals and clinics of the emirate of Abu Dhabi. SEHA is a PureHealth asset, the UAE’s largest integrated healthcare platform.

SEHA is committed to the continuous improvement of customer care to recognisedinternational standards, and providing the community with world-class healthcare. SEHA operates 14 hospitals with over 3,000 beds, 70 ambulatory care, family care and urgent care centres, and three blood banks. Its facilities accommodate 117,162 inpatients annually, conducting 43,262 surgeries, and treat more than 5 million outpatients.

SEHA is one of the largest integrated healthcare providers in the Middle East, with more than 14,000 doctors, nurses, ancillary care, and administrative personnel. Learn more at www.seha.ae

To find out more about SEHA’s specialisedclinic, or book an appointment, call 80050 or visit SEHA.ae. You can also book an appointment through the SEHA mobile app, or WhatsApp 02 410 2200.