Mission Statement
Emirates Hand Surgery Society
promotes the pursuit of excellence in hand surgery by conducting scientific meetings, endorses training, liaison with national and international surgical and allied specialties bodies, and undertaking hand surgery teaching. We strive to improve the care of patients with hand injuries and hand disorders in the UAE, through public education and research.
Patients
Hand Surgery
is surgery of the hand, the wrist and the peripheral nerves of the upper limb. It also encompasses reconstructive surgery that improves upper and lower limbs function.
Many disorders and injuries of the hand are treated without surgery, using splints, taping, injections and hand physiotherapy.
A typical hand surgery operation is performed as a day-case under a regional anaesthesia (injected in the armpit, to numb the entire arm) or under local anaesthesia (injected beneath the skin at the site of surgery). The patient is awake or lightly sedated, according to preference.
General anaesthesia and/or overnight stay in hospital are unusual but are required for some operations on the hand. The surgeon uses fine instruments to handle the delicate structures in the hand, and may use magnifying glasses (loupes) or an operating microscope for repair of the small nerves and arteries in the hand.
Post-operative treatment by a hand therapist is essential for optimal recovery after some types of hand surgery.
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Board Members
Dr. Khalid Alawadi
President
Plastic and Hand Surgeon, Hand and Microsurgery Unit, Trauma Department, Rashid Hospital, UAE
Dr. Ehab Aldlyami
Vice President
Consultant Hand & Wrist Orthopaedic Surgeon, Adam Vital Hospital Dubai, UAE
Dr. Nebojsa Jovanovic
General Secretary
Orthopaedic Surgeon and Traumatologist-Hand Surgeon, Rashid Hospital, UAE
Dr. Jose Manuel Rojo Manuete
Scientific Committee
Consultant, Orthopaedic Surgeon, Hand Surgeon, Medcare Orthopaedics & Spine Hospital, UAE
Dr. Basem Saraj
Cultural Committee
Consultant, DHA, Rashid Hospital, UAE
Hand Surgeon
A Hand Surgeon is an experienced clinician with appropriate specialised training, diagnostic capability, surgical dexterity, specific professional qualifications who provides comprehensive care.
Some Hand Surgeons also include in their remit either the elbow or the elbow and shoulder, in which case the term ‘Upper Limb Surgeon’ is more appropriate.
Some surgeons use the descriptor Orthopaedic Hand Surgeon or Plastic and Reconstructive Hand Surgeon to define more closely their subspecialty.
Some Hand Surgeons subspecialise yet further and manage more complex conditions such as microsurgical reconstruction, peripheral nerve surgery, brachial plexus surgery, joint replacement and congenital hand surgery.
Our Activities
The Emirates Hand Surgery Society (EHSS) will hold an annual scientific meeting, webinars and case seminars multiple times every year.
Events
Webinars
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Become a Member
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Our Blog
Unlocking the Potential of Arthroscopy in Hand Surgery
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Arthritis Hand Training: Maximize Independence
As we age, maintaining independence in daily life becomes increasingly important. For many older adults, arthritis can be a significant obstacle to independence, particularly when it affects the hands. Arthritis-related hand pain and stiffness can make even the...
Hand & Wrist Surgery: Upcoming Training Conference
Are you a hand or wrist surgeon or therapist seeking to stay on the cutting edge of advancements in hand and wrist pathologies? If so, mark your calendar for the International Hand & Wrist Congress, along with the Cadaveric Workshop and Hand Therapy Symposium,...
