Fifth Dubai Course And Exhibition Highlights Innovations In Shoulder Surgery Techniques And Training

The Fifth Dubai Course and Exhibition for Shoulder Surgery, held from 25th to 27th October, continued at the Mohammed Bin Rashid College of Medicine and Health Sciences. Participants explored topics like arthroscopic shoulder surgery, joint implants, fracture management, and technological advancements. Discussions also included modern techniques in shoulder surgery, such as joint design, 3D printing, and robotic innovations.

Dr. Osama Saleh, Secretary of the Arab Society of Shoulder and Attachment and Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, chaired the conference. He mentioned that alongside the course, 120 doctors received training over two days. They focused on optimal methods for shoulder joint replacement using artificial intelligence and robotics in complex cases, as well as laparoscopic surgeries.

A course was also conducted to train physical therapists in rehabilitation techniques related to shoulder diseases and treatments. Dr. Saleh highlighted significant shoulder issues like frequent dislocations affecting young people, tendon tears, and joint replacements common among the elderly.

The event featured three seminars for the industrial sector. Over 15 leading pharmaceutical and medical device companies participated as sponsors to review new principles and technologies. These included artificial intelligence, robotics, and endoscopic devices.

The conference covered 16 scientific sessions with 85 lectures on global advancements in sports medicine and joint reimplantation. It detailed region-specific requirements due to anatomical differences between Asian patients compared to Western or European ones. This necessitates specially designed solutions tailored for Middle Eastern patients.

Dr. Saleh noted that the event showcased difficult cases to equip attending doctors with international skills and expertise. The conference successfully created a platform bringing together doctors worldwide to discuss modern advancements in orthopaedic disease treatment.

Regional Collaboration Platform

He emphasised that the conference remains a leading regional platform fostering communication between prosthetics suppliers and doctors from the region and beyond. This collaboration aims to enhance understanding of modern techniques in orthopaedic treatments.

The event's focus on cutting-edge technology ensures that participants are well-equipped with knowledge about recent developments in shoulder surgery techniques. By addressing both practical training needs and theoretical knowledge sharing, it supports ongoing professional development for medical practitioners.

With inputs from WAM