Sidra Medicine and HMC launch orthopedic oncology surgery service

Sidra Medicine and HMC launch orthopedic oncology surgery service

Dr. Talal Ibrahim, Division Chief of Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery at Sidra Medicine said: “Most children with bone cancer often end up seeing multiple doctors as they undergo different tests, surgeries and treatment programs including chemotherapy or radiation. This means they require expertise from both orthopedic and oncology surgeons. By joining forces with our counterparts at Hamad Medical Corporation, our patients will benefit from both specialties and treated at either facility to ensure they receive the highest level of care.”Dr. Ahmed Mounir, Senior Consultant Orthopedic Oncology at Hamad Medical Corporation said: “A smooth, simple and uninterrupted pathway of diagnosis and treatment for children with suspected or confirmed bone or soft tissue tumors has been established and agreed upon between both Sidra Medicine and Hamad Medical Corporation. This newly established pathway would provide high quality service to these patients by highly experienced physicians and surgeons from both facilities in one place”.Patient M.A's journey of care:Patient M.A is a 12 year old boy who was referred to Sidra Medicine with an abnormal gait, causing him to limp. Initial scans indicated there was a difference in length of his legs and a restricted range of motion in his right hip, because of a bony