(MENAFN- Muscat Daily) Muscat- Revolutionary stem cell treatment for bones and joints has been introduced at the Oman Health Exhibition & Conference.
American surgeon Dr William Andrew Hodge is bringing innovative non-surgical solution to knee and hip surgeries closer to people in Oman.
Visitors to the expo are offered free consultations at RAK Hospital booth, with the world renowned knee implant designer and patent holder of 'Arabic Knee'.
Dr Hodge has designed, patented and perfected joint resurfacing. He has conducted over 6,000 knee joint and 3,000 hip joint procedures globally to restore patients to lead active lifestyles without significant limitations or pain. In all, he has treated over 100,000 patients worldwide using the revolutionary therapy.
Dr Hodge explained that the non-surgical solution with a patient's own stem cells can exponentially reduce a person's need for surgery.
Dr Hodge said, 'Instead of having to replace a knee with an artificial implant, stem cell therapy in knee-joints can be used to re-grow new and healthy tissues that have been damaged or are degenerating. The benefits of stem cell treatment are life-changing and the costs involved are reasonable. The procedure is relatively quick compared to surgery, and the outpatient procedure can be done in a few hours. Moreover, the recovery time is quick as you walk in and walk out of the procedure on your own, and your daily routine should stay the same.'
Dr Raza Siddiqui, executive director of RAK Hospital, based in the UAE, said, 'People who have encountered an injury to the knee or have chronic knee pain due to a past injury or arthritis are good candidates for knee stem cell therapy. The treatment is particularly useful for patients suffering from osteoporosis or rheumatoid arthritis, knee injury, torn cartilage or tendons and rotator cuffs. Moreover, we are able to offer the best of the West at nearly half the price. Being closer to Oman certainly puts us in a privileged position, whereas similar culture and language removes the stress that patients may face in a foreign land. Furthermore, it allows patients to carry out their regular activity while choosing to make short trips across the border when there is a need.'
Dr Jean Marc Gauer, head of Surgery and CEO, RAK Hospital, said, 'We are the first institution in the Middle East offering stem cell treatments for bone and joint health.
'Our comprehensive programme and rehabilitation services are of top order, offering patients the ease and access to best in class, closer to home care. Other than post-surgical requirements, rehabilitation is beneficial for a number of conditions including sprains, joint dislocations, fractures, back pain, osteoporosis, arthritis, bone tumours and neurological disorders like stroke, muscular dystrophy, etc.
'The goal of musculoskeletal rehabilitation is to help the patient return to the highest level of function and independence possible, while improving the overall quality of life - physically, emotionally, and socially.'
Stem cell therapy for knees is natural; it uses mesenchymal cells of one's body that act as repairment cells of the body, and cultures them in the lab for treatment.
As we age or get injuries, sometimes the body cannot get enough of these critical repair cells to the injured area. The regenerative cell therapy helps solve this problem by greatly increasing body's own natural cells repairing and promotes healing.
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