Dubai Bone & Joint Center Appoints Harvard Fellow

Dubai, 14th March, 2006: Dubai Bone and Joint Center (DBAJ), the region's premier sub-specialty musculoskeletal center for treatment and research, is delighted to announce the appointment of its newest member, Dr. Marc Sinclair MD, a leading pediatric orthopaedic surgeon who is specialised in treating children with musculoskeletal deficiencies.

During his six-year residency, Dr. Sinclair spent two years at the University Hospital in Basle, Switzerland.  This experience was followed by a one-year clinical fellowship at Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA (Peabody Fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital).  Before joining DBAJ in February 2006, Dr. Sinclair was the Deputy Chief of the orthopaedic department and head of the division for limb deformity at Altona Children's Hospital in Hamburg, Germany, (the largest pediatric orthopaedic specialty group of its kind in Germany), where many of his patients came from the Gulf and Middle East region.

"Children's bodies grow and develop in relatively short periods of time. For most children, the process is effortless and measured simply in how fast they outgrow their clothes or toys," explained Dr. Sinclair.  "Sometimes, however, an acute injury such as a fracture or congenital problem can interrupt the normal developmental process. It is crucial that those injuries or diseases be treated with special consideration as a child's musculoskeletal system is different from an adult's, and requires a specialized type of care," he explained.    

Commenting on the center's commitment to offering the highest quality treatments, Suzanne Al Houby, CEO of Dubai Bone and Joint Center, added, "Pediatric orthopaedics today constitutes a subspecialty in orthopaedic surgery. Historically, it is where orthopaedics in general all began."  "Our goal is to employ world class specialists who combine compassionate care with the latest technological advancements to help each child reach maximum function as quickly and safely as possible," she added.

Dr. Sinclair has a strong interest in the correction of pediatric foot deformities. He regularly presents papers at international meetings concerning the Ponseti treatment for clubfoot deformity, and has organized several meetings and workshops throughout Europe and Asia. In addition, Dr. Sinclair has demonstrated expertise in pediatric spinal deformities, such as congenital and idiopathic scoliosis, hip pathologies in the child, and pediatric trauma.  Dr. Sinclair is also a member of the European Pediatric Orthopaedic Society (EPOS) limb lengthening and reconstruction society of Germany (ASAMI - Germany.

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Dubai Bone & Joint Center
Dubai Bone & Joint Center (DBAJ) is a leading musculoskeletal center based on the 50th floor of the Emirates Towers, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai. It is the first sub-specialty center in the region to focus on musculoskeletal conditions and provides Western trained specialists dedicated to specific areas of orthopaedic surgery, and rheumatology treatment. It is also the first hospital to integrate clinical and hospital care with research and education. DBAJ only recruits highly qualified Western-trained specialists dedicated to focused areas of treatment. International affiliations and accredited staff offer the most comprehensive, specialized musculoskeletal services in the region.

Phase 1 of DBAJ is a specialized outpatient clinic that caters for conditions ranging from, adult and children spinal conditions, pelvic & acetabulum, pelvic & acetabular fracture and reconstructive surgery and rheumatology. It offers total joint arthroplasty; revision total joint arthroplasty and limb lengthening - limb deformity correction and infective non-union surgery, foot deformities, sports medicine, neuromuscular disorders.

Phase 2 of the project is a comprehensive out-patient and in-patient 100-bed hospital with rehabilitation and sports medicine. It will have 8 OR (operating) rooms with computer assisted orthopaedic surgery equipment, 2 minimal invasive/ day procedure OR rooms, units for spine, joint replacement/ reconstructive surgery unit, pediatric orthopaedic, hand and upper extremities, foot and ankle, rehabilitation and physiotherapy, sports medicine, rheumatology. All units will focus on use of innovative therapies. Other components are to cover research labs, educational & training facilities, primary, secondary and tertiary care. The 100-bed hospital will be opened in beginning 2008.

DBAJ is a committed associate of the government's efforts to develop Dubai into a "Center of Medical Excellence" for the region.

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