American Hospital Dubai-Nigeria Ltd
Orthopedic Service
Leading Orthopedic Care in Nigeria
Orthopedic treatment is a type of medical care that corrects and prevents injuries,
disorders, and deformities of the bones, tendons, and ligaments.
At the American Hospital Dubai-Nigeria, we uphold a well-known reputation for providing cutting-edge care in every healthcare area we address. One critical area includes delivering top-rated orthopedic services.
We lead this field in Nigeria with international healthcare providers, an ever ready team, and the latest technology.
Why Choose American Hospital Dubai Nigeria for
Orthopedic Care?
Many hospitals exist for you to visit if you need orthopedic care, so why should you choose us as the best option?
Expertise in Treating Complex Orthopedic Conditions
The complexity of orthopedic conditions differs based on conditions and severity, and at AHD we tackle the most complex situations.This is because we have advanced techniques and a multidisciplinary staff to handle whatever circumstances our patients experience.
Complex conditions we handle include:
- Joint replacement
- Trauma management
- Sport injuries
- Spine disorders
Advanced Surgical and Non-Surgical Techniques
At AHD, we carry out surgical and non-surgical procedures using the most advanced technology. Our hospital is well-equipped with state-of-the-art instruments like.
- Robotics Guidance System for surgeries
- 3D Pre-operative planning tools which provide real-time data on the anatomy of bones and tissues of a diagnosed patient.
We also carry out surgical procedures like:
- Joint replacement
- Spine surgery
- Reconstructive surgeries
- Fracture management
- Foot and ankle surgery
- Surgery for dislocations, labral tears, rotator cuff tears and ligament injuries
Our non-surgical techniques involve:
- Physical therapy and rehabilitation
- Medicines and injections
- Pain management
- Chiropractic care
Comprehensive Rehabilitation Programs
AHD provides well-rounded orthopedic care that encompasses not just diagnosis and surgery but also rehabilitation programs. These programs, known as musculoskeletal rehabilitation, aim to reduce patients’ pain and improve their quality of life.
Our programs feature:
- Physical therapy (exercises)
- Functional training and group therapy
- Neuromuscular retraining activities
- Home treatment exercises
- Education and advice on ongoing therapy sessions and exercises
- Occupational therapy
- Sports rehabilitation
- And so much more
We also maintain a team of specialists across various disciplines who stand ready to help patients understand their condition while addressing their respective prescribed procedures
Our Orthopedic Services
Here’s what we provide in the Orthopedic Care Unit of AHD
Joint Replacement Surgery
When a joint experiences disease or damage, we often recommend replacing it with an artificial one (prosthesis) to ease pain and improve joint function.
For this, our orthopedic surgeons assist patients by conducting joint replacement surgery. They perform this surgery on hips, knees, fingers, ankles, and other areas. This approach also treats arthritis. We consider this procedure safe, as it involves minimal risks of infection, bleeding, blood clots, and pain .
Our Joint replacement surgeries include:
- Knee replacement
- Hip replacement
We also offer a custom-made joint replacement program.
Knee Replacement Surgery
Our surgeons treat knee replacement using robotic-assisted procedures, including total and partial knee replacement. This ensures that treatment is precise.
This process involves the replacement of damaged knee bones or cartilage (the joint). As mentioned before, they use a prosthesis for this replacement. This eliminates knee pain and restores function to the damaged areas. We often recommend this surgery to patients with long-term knee injuries or osteoarthritis.
Hip Replacement Surgery
This procedure, also known as hip arthroplasty, entails replacing a diseased hip joint. We frequently suggest this procedure to patients with severe cases of rheumatoid arthritis and hip osteoarthritis.
They can choose between total or partial replacement surgery, and afterward, we encourage patients to engage in rehabilitation for recovery. This procedure helps patients alleviate hip pain and regain a good quality of life. We also perform this surgery using robotic-assisted techniques.
Patients can also undergo revision surgery if they have hip dysplasia and the initial surgery did not succeed.
Spine Surgery and Care
At AHD, we focus on treating spine conditions, and our surgeons apply various procedures based on the specific diagnosis and their assessment of the best approach.
To diagnose the patient, the surgeon performs several tests, such as X-rays and electrocardiograms (ECG), and suggests necessary lifestyle changes.
The different types of spine surgeries we provide include:
- Robotic-assisted surgeries
- Minimally invasive spine surgery
- Endoscopic spine surgery
After surgery, we support and inform our patients about managing pain, caring for wounds, modifying lifestyles, engaging in physical therapy, following diets, preparing for discharge, and arranging follow-up appointments.
Treatment for Herniated Discs
One form of spine surgery we perform addresses the herniated disc. This occurs when the center of a spinal disc ruptures and breaks through the outer layer of the spine, impacting nearby nerves and causing pain, numbness, and weakness.
At AHD, we treat herniated discs using advanced surgical techniques such as:
- Microdiscectomy
- Endoscopic spine surgery
We offer conservative management for treating this condition, with our spine orthopedic surgeon collaborating with neuroradiologists, radiologists, pain
management specialists, chiropractors, and physiotherapists.
The surgery proceeds quickly, and patients should fully resume activities after 12 weeks.
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MISS)
AHD offers minimally invasive spine surgery to help patients recover more quickly. With MISS, we treat lumbar disc herniation, spinal stenosis, and scoliosis.
Sports Medicine and Injuries
Using advanced tools, we have gained a strong reputation in treating sports-related orthopedic conditions. Our experts specialize in helping athletes return to good condition, and we explain some of the procedures we perform below:
ACL Repair and Reconstruction
Using advanced techniques and a minimally invasive procedure, we repair and reconstruct the torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). We also perform revision surgery. Our expert surgeons execute this procedure with special care because patients need to regain stability and functionality in their knees and return to their lifestyle free of pain.
Rotator Cuff Surgery
This surgery treats a damaged rotator cuff, which consists of the muscles and tendons surrounding the shoulder joint. We apply several methods to these tendons to bones, ensuring the patient regains a range of motion in their shoulders.
Our specialists address these conditions using comprehensive care, minimally invasive surgical techniques, cutting-edge scientific technologies, and pre- and postoperative rehabilitation.
Trauma and Fracture Care
This treatment addresses injuries to the bones, cartilage, joints, ligaments, and tendons. These injuries may result from falls or accidents, and we can treat them using casts, splints, or surgical intervention in cases requiring repair or reconstruction
Emergency Fracture Management
This treatment occurs before the specialist addresses the fracture, which is why we call it the emergency procedure. It helps control bleeding, reduces pain by immobilizing the injured area with a splint, and treats the patient for shock.
In cases of swelling, we apply ice packs to relieve pain.
Complex Fracture Treatment
This approach provides more advanced management for complex fractures, employing both surgical and non-surgical methods. Using X-rays, we assess the severity of the fracture and determine the best treatment.
We apply minimally invasive techniques for fracture fixation, bone grafting, and reconstruction of complex fractures. We also offer a comprehensive rehabilitation program to assist patients in returning to their regular activities. Additionally, we provide advanced wound care for improved healing
Pediatric Orthopedics
Anyone, including children, can experience an orthopedic condition, and we maintain a department for diagnosing, treating, and managing musculoskeletal issues in children. These conditions may stem from a disease or injury. These procedures differ from those for adults, and we employ a specialized team that includes pediatricians, physiotherapists, orthotists, and rehabilitation medicine experts.
Scoliosis Treatment
Scoliosis in children involves a sideways curvature of the spine, which can develop in childhood or adolescence, and we offer several comprehensive care options to address it.
We first evaluate the severity of the condition before proceeding, and for children, we prioritize non-surgical techniques. For less severe cases, we supply braces that children wear until they reach skeletal maturity. In severe cases of higher-degree scoliosis, we employ surgical intervention. Additionally, we enhance through physiotherapy (exercises).
Our pediatric orthopedic surgeons work alongside physiotherapy, orthotics, and
rehabilitation teams to help children recover more quickly and lead active lives. We also create a child-friendly environment to help children feel comfortable.
Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip
Our pediatrics department addresses DDH, a condition where a child’s hip joint forms improperly. This can result in unstable hips and may lead to pain and early arthritis. After diagnosing and assessing severity, our specialists treat the condition based on its intensity, using minimally invasive techniques or surgical options. Following treatment, the physiotherapists and rehabilitation team assist the child in resuming normal activity
Advanced Orthopedic Treatments and Technology
At the orthopedic department of the American Hospital Dubai-Nigeria (AHD), we provide more advanced treatments and technology options. With our board-certified surgeons and expert care, we carry out minimally invasive procedures with 3D pre operative planning tools, robotic equipment and real-time tissue and bone anatomy data. We focus on treatment for all bone and muscle disorders using these advanced techniques and tools. Below we explain some of these techniques and how we use them to help patients have better quality of life.
Robotic-Assisted Joint Surgery
We conduct two types of joint surgeries at AHD, focusing on the knee and hip. Using robotassisted methods, we offer an alternative to traditional surgical procedures. We highlight this procedure, which employs our advanced robotic-arm technology, when a patient requires repair, removal, or replacement of a joint. The process utilizes computer measurements of the bone anatomy and a tailored surgical plan to ensure high level of precision. This approach targets reduced pain, faster recovery, improved alignment.
Arthroscopy for Joint Disorders
Another advanced technique our specialists perform is arthroscopy for various joint disorders, including the knee, shoulder, and ankle. This minimally invasive procedure involves using a small camera, special instruments, and tiny incisions to visualize and repair joint issues. We apply this treatment to both pediatric and adult patients. The recovery time for this surgery remains short, scarring stays minimal, and it carries a lower risk of complications.
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy
In the orthopedic department of AHD, Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy is used to treat musculoskeletal conditions by injecting concentrated platelets into injured areas of the body. This encourages faster healing, reduces inflammation, and aids in the recovery of injuries in the tendons and joints.
Rehabilitation and Post-Surgery Support
After orthopedic surgery, healing becomes paramount and is expected; however, this is achieved through comprehensive care, support, and rehabilitation following the procedure. Our multidisciplinary specialists are always on hand to provide post-surgery care
Physical Therapy and Strength Training
After surgery, we work with patients to regain activity and strength in treatment sites, which requires several forms of exercises. If not carried out properly, this could lead to more complications, which is why we have our specialists focused on helping patients find a balanced routine that aids in their recovery from surgery.
For this kind of training, we recommend:
- Ankle rotations
- Walking
- Ankle pumps
- Abduction exercises
- Standing hip extensions
- Resistive hip flexion
- And many more depending on the doctor’s prescription and surgery undergone
These exercises are carried out according to the directives and watchful eyes of the specialists to help maintain a balance that leads to faster and higher-quality healing.
Pain Management Services
A very important service we provide is pain management after surgery. This is a form of comprehensive care where we help patients improve comfort and recover faster. By employing the expertise of several specialists, such as orthopedic surgeons, pain management specialists, physiotherapists, and the team in charge of rehabilitation, we curtail post-surgery pain. After surgery, patients are assessed for pain levels, and pain management is prescribed according to the diagnosed level. The methods applied range from pain relief drugs to anesthesia.
Patient Education for Long-Term Recovery
In the recovery period, the specialists are not the only ones involved; we also involve the patient because they will be discharged and need to have sufficient knowledge on how to manage their condition.
Hence, our specialists educate them on how to better manage their recovery plan, what level of exercise to practice, diet, the limits of their physical activities, and how to cope with their new life. This education is not just for the post-surgery phase; they are also educated from the time the diagnosis starts on how to handle lifestyle changes, what to avoid, and what to incorporate.
When patients cooperate with the doctor and follow instructions, they achieve the best outcomes.
Arthritis and Degenerative Joint Diseases
After surgery for arthritis and degenerative joint diseases, we focus on helping patients go through physical therapy, pain management, and lifestyle adjustments so they can achieve long-term recovery. In some cases, patients require not just strengthening exercises but also assistive devices and complementary therapies. Even after discharge from the hospital, patients can still access home exercise programs.
Sports Injuries and Overuse Syndromes
Sports injuries can evolve into overuse syndrome, and after surgery, there is a need for proper rehabilitation. We have sports medicine specialists at AHD who focus on providing specialized advice to help patients recover faster.
The injuries and syndrome begin when the individual uses improper techniques or has an accident. Hence, after surgery, our specialists provide a structured plan for rehabilitation to restore the affected areas. With physiotherapy, strength, flexibility, and overall functionality are recovered, but we also advise patients to watch for pain, swelling, inability to move, and any other unusual symptoms.
Spinal Disorders, Including Scoliosis and Kyphosis
After treating spinal disorders using minimally invasive techniques and advanced technologies, we provide rehabilitation and follow-up care after surgery. The post surgery phase also includes pain management, physical therapy, and bracing using advanced 3D methods. All of these help the patient regain strength and recover mobility.
Bone Tumors and Other Skeletal Abnormalities
Following surgery for bone tumors and other skeletal abnormalities, we provide a series of post-operative care focusing on pain management, wound care, physical therapies, monitoring for recurrence or complications, and support from our multidisciplinary team of specialists. After surgery, patients may need assistive devices like crutches and braces. Others might need prostheses and rehabilitation to help them adapt to their use. We follow up all procedures with blood tests, imaging scans, wound dressing, and routine checkups.
Frequently Asked Questions About Orthopedic Care
There are a range of symptoms that suggest you need to see an orthopedic surgeon for a diagnosis to rule out the possibility of complications. Hence, if you notice any of these symptoms, you can visit our consultation centers in Nigeria to get a diagnosis:
- Persistent pain for over 12 weeks that interferes with daily activities and keeps you awake at night.
- Stiffness
- Reduced function of joints and muscles.
- Chronic pain that persists even after you use over-the-counter medications and ice packs
- Weal joint and unstable balance while walking or standing
- Numbness and tingling in your hands, legs or feet.
- Swelling, redness and soreness of injured site.
- Change in joint shape
- Difficulty carrying your own weight.
- You fell and the injury and pain does not subside.
When a patient visits us for the first time, we consider non-surgical treatments as the foremost form of intervention and only consider surgical options when our initial approach does not yield results.
Listed below are most of the non-surgical procedures we provide for orthopedic care:
- Drugs: We provide pain relief and over-the-counter medications to our patients to help them deal with discomfort and swelling.
- Physical Therapy: To gain strength, flexibility, and reduce discomfort, we often recommend strengthening exercises for patients.
- Lifestyle Modifications: Due to the nature of some injuries, we advise patients on new routines they should adopt to further enhance recovery and reduce pain.
- Injections: To reduce pain and swelling in the joints and spine, injections are administered to the patient for relief.
- Splinting and Bracing: We provide assistive devices for patients who are injured and need to reduce pressure on affected areas to promote recovery and prevent further damage.
