DOHA: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) announced that their Plastic and Orthopedic Surgery teams recently achieved a groundbreaking milestone by performing two complex surgeries to reconstruct the thigh bone and save limbs from amputation. This innovative procedure marks a first-of-its-kind medical accomplishment in Qatar.
Consultant in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Hamad General Hospital, Dr Mohammad Mounir stated that the highly skilled and experienced surgical team successfully treated two complex cases using this innovative technique. The first case involved a 16-year-old patient who had previously undergone multiple reconstructive surgeries following the removal of a malignant tumor in the thigh bone.
He noted that the second case was a man in his thirties who suffered severe trauma to the thigh due to a vehicular accident. After both cases were referred to the surgical and plastic teams at HGH, the decision was carefully made to utilize the Capa-Masquelet technique to reconstruct the thigh bone and prevent amputation.
Dr Mounir added,"This medical achievement aligns seamlessly with HMC's strategy to achieve excellence in delivering medical services and enhancing the patient experience. It is in line with Qatar's Third National Development Strategy and Qatar National Vision 2030, under which HMC is committed to adopting the latest medical technologies and providing advanced healthcare that significantly improves patients' lives".
For his part, Consultant in Bone Surgery at HMC, Dr Ahmad Mounir explained that this technique is particularly well-suited for advanced cases of long bone loss, especially where reduced blood circulation hinders the success of traditional methods. By replacing lost bone and repairing gaps, the technique promotes bone healing while maintaining the same leg length. This allows patients to recover and regain mobility within a remarkably short period. Typically, patients begin to heal after about six weeks, with a return to normal activities within four to six months of surgery.
He added, "The successful implementation of the Capa-Masquelet technique opens up new avenues for treating critical bone injuries, offering hope to patients facing significant challenges in improving their quality of life."
The Capa-Masquelet technique represents a qualitative leap in long bone reconstruction, as it combines the benefits of the Capa-Masquelet method which uses boosting tissue to regenerate bone and the Capanna technique, which involves bone grafting. This unique approach effectively reconstructs missing bone segments, restoring strength, stability, and functionality to damaged femurs.