Revolutionary stem cell treatment for bone and joint to be unveiled at Oman Health Expo

• Visitors to get free consultation with the world renowned American Knee implant designer and patent holder of “Arabic Knee” in the Middle East at the RAK Hospital booth in the exhibition
• The premier hospital is offering free consultations with Neurologist, Orthopedic and Surgeons providing comprehensive care under one roof. Health screenings available at the venue for all. 

Dubai, UAE: This year’s Oman Health Exhibition and Conference being held from 24th -26th September at the New Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre will witness the introduction of a revolutionary stem cell treatment option for the arthritis bone and joint problems of the region. UAE’s RAK Hospital is bringing Dr. William Hodge, the renowned American Knee Regenerative and Reconstruction Specialist to offer this life-changing technique to the people of Oman. Indeed the premier healthcare institution is providing the entire spectrum of Bone & Joint Care integrated with Neurology and the visitors to the expo will be able to get complimentary consultations with the excellent team of the doctors.

Dr Hodge is the patent holder of the ‘Arabic Knee’ in the Middle East, and has designed, patented and perfected joint resurfacing.He has conducted over 6,000 knee joint and 3,000 hip joint procedures globally to restore patients to lead active lifestyles without significant limitations or pain. In all, he has treated over 100,000 joint patients worldwide using the revolutionary therapy.

The non-surgical solution with your own stem cells can exponentially reduce a person’s need for surgery. Instead of having to replace a knee with an artificial implant, stem cell therapy in knee-joints can be used to re-grow new and healthy tissues that have been damaged or are degenerating. The benefits of stem cell treatment are life-changing and the costs involved are reasonable.The procedure is relatively quick compared to surgery, and the outpatient procedure can be done in a single day (a few hours, to be more precise). Moreover, the recovery time is quick as you walk in and walk out of the procedure on your own, and your daily routine should stay the same.

“People who have encountered an injury to the knee or have chronic knee pain due to a past injury or arthritis are good candidates for knee stem cell therapy. The treatment is particularly useful for patients suffering from osteo or rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, knee injury, torn cartilage or tendons and rotator cuffs. Moreover, we are able to offer the best of the west at nearly half the price. Being closer to Oman certainly puts us in a privileged position, whereas similar culture and language removes the stress that patients may face in a foreign land. Furthermore, it allows patients to carry their regular activity while choosing to make short trips across the border when there is a need”, said Dr. Raza Siddiqui, Executive Director of RAK Hospital.

Dr William Hodge said, “Arabs appear to injure knees earlier and more often than people in other parts of the world. Soaring obesity rates and frequent kneeling several times a day can be some of the contributing factors to this situation. With the introduction of this new way of treatment, our aim here is to preserve the natural joint and utilize your body’s ability to heal, getting back to active life quicker and pain-free. Additionally, cartilage damage and arthritis can be delayed and we can even avoid surgery. However, if the joint has advanced destruction, then surgical resurfacing and repair may be needed to provide fast recovery”.

“We are the 1st institution in the Middle East offering stem cell treatments for the bone and joint health. Not only that but our comprehensive program and rehabilitation services are of top order, offering patients the ease and access to best in class, closer to home care. Other than post-surgical requirements, rehabilitation is beneficial for a number of conditions including sprains, joint dislocations, fractures, back pain, osteoporosis, arthritis, bone tumors and neurologic disorders like stroke, muscular dystrophy, etc. The goal of musculoskeletal rehabilitation is to help the patient return to the highest level of function and independence possible, while improving the overall quality of life — physically, emotionally, and socially”, commented Dr Jean Marc Gauer, Head of Surgery and CEO, RAK Hospital

Stem cell therapy for knees is natural; it uses Mesenchymal cells of your body that act as repairmen cells of the body and cultures them in the lab for treatment. As we age or get injuries, sometimes the body cannot get enough of these critical repair cells to the injured area. The Regenerative Cell therapy helps solve this problem by greatly increasing body’s own natural cells repairing and promotes healing. This is accomplished by harvesting cells from areas of the body known to be rich in mesenchymal stem cells and then concentrating those cells in a lab before precisely re-injecting them into the damaged area in need of repair.

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About RAK Hospital 

RAK Hospital offers a full spectrum of non-surgical and surgical care for complex musculoskeletal disorders, including prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation for orthopedic concerns and conditions. Situated just a few hours away from Oman, it has successfully proved itself as a home-away-from-home for the country’s residents. The hospital has accreditation from the Joint Commission International and is a member of Swiss Leading Hospitals, reflecting its commitment to international, top-of-the-line healthcare. It has attracted thousands of patients across the globe, particularly for its orthopaedic and cardiac care and post-surgery recovery. Cutting-edge surgical technologies, high-end infrastructure to deal with several medical issues, a team of internationally renowned doctors and a competent, multi-lingual staff puts RAK Hospital in a position to attract patients, both at regional and global level. 

About Dr W. Andrew Hodge 

A Knee Regenerative and Reconstruction Specialist at RAK Hospital, Dr William Andrew Hodge is a prior Professor at Harvard & MIT Universities in Boston, USA. He has designed, patented and perfected joint resurfacing both partial and complete. As both a surgeon and a medical implant engineer, he is the First Orthopedic Surgeon in the Middle East to design and patent a knee implant designed to treat the disabling arthritis in this region. As a Scientist, he discovered the primary cause of knee osteoarthritis in the Middle East and has published widely (over 60 articles in 'peer-reviewed' journals) on the topic. His expertise includes regenerative medicine for arthritis, minimally invasive knee (and hip) joint resurfacing surgery, complex repairs of failed hip and knee joints, muscle-sparing knee & hip surgery and specialized arthritis treatments. 

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