(MENAFN- Mid-East)
Sheikh Khalifa Medical City announced its success in saving a woman who suffered a burst fracture of the T1 vertebra due to car accident. Despite the complexity of the case, the neurosurgery team, led by Dr. Rajeswaran, was able to perform a series of emergency procedures to relieve pressure on the spine. Their prompt and coordinated actions reflect sheikh Khalifa Medical City's commitment to providing the highest level of care in the shortest possible time.
The patient was discharged from the hospital and able to walk without assistance just one week after arriving at the emergency department at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, a SEHA hospital, part of Pure Health, the largest healthcare group in the Middle East.
“Our team's quick and coordinated response was crucial in turning a potential tragedy into a story of hope and recovery,” said Dr Rajeswaran, Consultant and Division Chief, Neurosurgery, SKMC.
“The most important factor determining the successful outcome in such critical cases is the door-to-decompression time. Despite facing multiple surgeries simultaneously in the operating room, our team was able to prioritise and perform this emergency procedure on the same day. The involvement of the anesthesiology and operating room team in this process was vital. Their expertise and coordination were critical in the smooth execution of the surgery, reflecting the high standards of care we uphold at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City. It's a testament to the collaborative spirit and dedication of our team, ensuring the best outcomes for our patients.”
Burst fractures tend to be much more severe than compression fractures and the bones spread out in all directions, risking damage to the spinal cord. Further MRI scans confirmed the severity of the injury, showing a severe A4 L1 burst fracture, with fragments of the fracture displaced into the spinal canal, as well as a narrowing of the spinal canal, and bruising resulting from the spinal cord being compressed against the spinal column.
Dr Shabal, Specialist in Neurosurgery, added:“This surgery underscores the precision and dedication required in neurosurgery, highlighting the importance of teamwork in achieving successful outcomes.”
Faiza's swift recovery highlights SEHA's capabilities in emergency response, underscoring its ability to deliver a multidisciplinary approach, patient excellence, and the highest standards of medical quality. These capabilities have been built as a result of PureHealth's commitment to investing in cutting-edge technologies and implementing the latest practices in line with global standards.
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 largest healthcare platform in the Middle East with an ecosystem that challenges lifespans and reimagines health spans. With 100+ hospitals, 300+ clinics, multiple diagnostic centres, health insurance solutions, pharmacies, health tech, procurement, investments and more, its groundbreaking innovations are at the forefront of healthcare as the company is on a mission to unlock time for humankind.
Pure Health's network comprises:
SEHA – 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 Center – 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
Ardent Health Services – The fourth largest privately held acute care hospital operator in the US
Circle Health Group – The largest independent operators of hospitals in the UK
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 healthcare platform in the Middle East.
SEHA is committed to the continuous improvement of customer care to recognised international 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.
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