Through bone reconstruction and repair, HMC successfully saved two patients’ limbs from amputation
Doha, December 22 (QNA) – Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) announced that its plastic and orthopedic team has recently completed two complex surgeries to reconstruct a femur and save a limb from amputation. announced that they had achieved a groundbreaking milestone. This innovative method is the first of its kind in Qatar.
Dr. Mohammad Munir, Consultant Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Hamad General Hospital, said his highly skilled and experienced surgical team successfully treated two complex cases using this innovative technology. said. The first case was a 16-year-old patient who underwent multiple previous reconstructive surgeries after removal of a malignant tumor in the femur.
The second case, a man in his 30s, suffered severe trauma to his thigh in a traffic accident, he said. After both cases were referred to HGH’s surgical and plastic team, it was carefully decided to utilize the Capa-Masquelet technique to reconstruct the femur and prevent amputation.
Dr. Munir further added, “This medical achievement aligns seamlessly with HMC’s strategy to achieve superior healthcare service delivery and improved patient experience, which HMC is committed to implementing under its “This is consistent with Qatar’s Third National Development Strategy and Qatar National Vision 2030,” he added. Utilizing the latest medical technology, we provide advanced medical care that significantly improves patients’ lives. ”
Dr. Ahmad Munir, Consultant Bone Surgery at HMC, explained that this technique is particularly suitable for advanced cases of long-term bone loss, where reduced blood circulation prevents the success of traditional methods. This technique promotes bone healing while maintaining the same leg length by replacing lost bone and repairing gaps. This allows patients to recover and regain mobility in an incredibly short period of time. Patients usually begin to heal after about 6 weeks and return to normal activities within 4 to 6 months after surgery.
He added: “The successful implementation of Capa-Masquelet technology opens new avenues for the treatment of severe bone injuries, providing patients with significant challenges in improving their quality of life. “It brings hope,” he added. The Capa-Masquelet technique combines the advantages of the Capa-Masquelet method, which uses boosting tissue to regenerate bone, and the Capanna technique, which includes bone grafting, and represents a qualitative leap forward in long bone reconstruction. . This unique approach effectively reconstructs the missing bone segment and restores strength, stability, and function to the injured femur. (QNA)
