Advanced surgery to correct femur deformity at King Abdullah Medical City
King Abdullah Medical City, a member of the Makkah Health Cluster, has achieved another medical milestone, adding to its record of successes in specialized surgeries. A medical team in the orthopedic surgery department successfully treated a 27-year-old patient suffering from a complex femur deformity. This successful intervention is a testament to the implementation of the urgent care pathway, a cornerstone of the modern Saudi healthcare model.
Plate-assisted fixing technology: high precision and minimal intervention
The surgical team was led by Dr. Mushir Al-Ziyadi, a consultant in deformities and limb lengthening, and a treatment plan was adopted based on the Fixator-Assisted Plating technique. This technique is characterized by being a minimally invasive surgical method, representing a significant advancement in complex orthopedic surgeries.
The medical city explained that the operation was a complete success, as this advanced technology contributed to achieving several medical benefits for the patient, most notably:
- Correcting the deformity with extreme precision while preserving the mechanical axis of the bone.
- To reduce damage to the soft tissues surrounding the bone.
- Achieving excellent cosmetic results thanks to the small size of the surgical incisions.
- Accelerating the recovery process and return to normal life, while reducing the likelihood of complications.
King Abdullah Medical City: A specialized reference center in the western region
This achievement further strengthens King Abdullah Medical City's position as a leading center for specialized (quaternary) healthcare in the western region of Saudi Arabia. The city plays a pivotal role in managing complex and delicate medical cases requiring highly skilled professionals and advanced technology, thus reducing the need to refer patients abroad or to other regions and providing comprehensive healthcare to the residents of Makkah and its visitors.
Adult orthopedic surgery is a highly specialized field that requires extensive experience, as the success of such operations has a profound impact on the quality of life of patients, not only in terms of mobility and function, but also extends to the psychological and social aspects, especially for young people in their prime.
Keeping pace with the goals of health transformation and Vision 2030
This medical success is inseparable from the overall development witnessed in the Kingdom's healthcare sector, reflecting the commitment of medical facilities to implementing the latest global treatment protocols. This achievement directly contributes to realizing the objectives of the Health Sector Transformation Program, one of the programs under the Kingdom's Vision 2030, which aims to facilitate access to healthcare services, improve the quality and efficiency of services provided, and enhance prevention against health risks.
King Abdullah Medical City continues its relentless pursuit of localizing the latest surgical technologies and developing its national staff, to ensure the provision of healthcare that lives up to the leadership’s aspirations and meets the needs of citizens and residents according to the highest international standards of quality and safety.
