AMMAN — Orthopedic surgeons are
urging the use of robots for procedures that require precision such as the
implantation of artificial joints, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.
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The recommendation was made during the 13th International Conference of
the Jordan Orthopedic Association, which ran from November 2–5, and covered
topics that are at the forefront of the latest research, technology, and
innovations in the field.
The conference also highlighted a published study conducted on 1,268
patients in public and private hospitals over the course of three years on hip
fracture deaths among the elderly.
It showed that 12.8 percent of elder people with hip fractures die of
complications, while global rates stand at 20 percent.
Firas Al-Dabouby, President of the Conference and the Association, said
agreements were made during the conference with international orthopedic
associations to send orthopedic doctors to train in subspecialties.
The conference’s Scientific Committee Chairman, Anas Altamimi, said a
laparoscopic spine surgery performed by Jordanian and foreign teams was
broadcasted live from Al-Kindi Hospital’s operations room to the
conference’s hall.
Bone fractions constitute 30 percent of cases coming through emergencies
departments, he added, calling for raising awareness on safety measures.
Altamimi indicated that the conference discussed 70 lectures presented by
75 experts, including 25 foreigners, in addition to 12 workshops on new
treatment methods for the spine and foot deformities, recurrent shoulder
dislocation, shoulder joint implantation (reverse shoulder), joint implants,
orthopedic corrections, and shoulder arthroscopy.
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