Burjeel Opens High-Tech Prosthetic Clinic for Amputees

Burjeel Medical City in Abu Dhabi has opened a new clinic to help amputees regain mobility and comfort. The new facility, called the Al Muderis Osseointegration Clinic, offers a unique solution for people who have lost limbs due to injury or illness. The clinic uses a special system known as the Osseointegrated Prosthetic Limb, or OPL, to improve the way artificial limbs connect to the body.

The OPL system uses a titanium implant that is placed directly into the bone. This implant sticks out through the skin and connects to an external artificial limb. This connection allows the artificial limb to be more stable and easier to use compared to traditional socket-based prosthetics. Traditional prosthetics often cause discomfort, skin irritation, and a poor fit. The OPL avoids these problems by using the body’s natural bone structure to hold the limb in place.

One of the most impressive features of the OPL system is that it can provide users with something called osseoperception. This means that users can feel pressure or movement through the prosthetic, helping them walk and move more naturally. It gives a sense of connection between the artificial limb and the body, which is not possible with older systems.

The clinic is named after Dr. Munjed Al Muderis, a global leader in osseointegration. His techniques have already helped many patients around the world, including accident survivors and former soldiers. The new clinic in Abu Dhabi aims to offer the same high level of care to patients across the UAE and the Middle East.

The opening of the clinic marks a major step forward in advanced healthcare in the region. It brings cutting-edge technology to local patients and shows the UAE’s growing focus on medical innovation. The clinic is expected to serve not only local patients but also those traveling from nearby countries who are seeking better prosthetic care.

Patients who visit the clinic will go through a careful process to see if they are a good fit for the OPL system. Not everyone can use it, but many people with above-knee or below-knee amputations may benefit. If approved, the patient will undergo surgery to place the implant. Recovery takes time as the bone heals around the implant. After that, patients go through training to learn how to use their new limb.

People who receive the OPL system often say their lives improve. They can walk longer distances, do everyday tasks with less effort, and feel more confident. The system also reduces the need for repeated adjustments, which is a common problem with traditional prosthetics. Because the artificial limb is held in place by the bone, it does not shift or rub against the skin.

Burjeel Medical City has long been known for its advanced treatments in many areas including heart disease, cancer, and surgery. With the launch of the Al Muderis Osseointegration Clinic, the hospital adds another top-level service. It hopes to help people regain not only movement but also their quality of life.

This new clinic also brings new training opportunities for doctors and medical students in the region. They will be able to learn from global experts and improve local knowledge in this growing field. It could lead to more research and future advances in prosthetic technology.

The opening of this clinic is a clear sign that the UAE is serious about improving healthcare through modern technology. It offers hope to many people who have struggled with traditional prosthetics and gives them a new way to live more comfortably.