French shoulder and elbow consultant and surgeon Dr Marius Scarlat has concluded his visit to Hamad Medical Corporation’s (HMC) Bone and Joint Center after seeing many patients and performing advanced surgeries.
Dr Scarlat has extensive experience in the specialty of orthopaedic surgery and has completed many training courses both in Europe and in the United States in specialties such as prosthetic hip surgery, shoulder and elbow replacement. During clinics conducted over two days, Dr Scarlat saw more than 60 pre-booked patients. The bulk of the patients were suffering from Type 2 diabetes.
“Due to the high prevalence of diabetes in Qatar and the region, we have many people who have issues with their joints, like shoulder pain and damaged rotator cuffs. If you have diabetes, you are at increased risk of various bone and joint disorders,” he said.
Dr Scarlat noted that people who have Type 2 diabetes also have an increased risk of osteoarthritis, likely due to obesity. Osteoarthritis is a joint disorder characterised by the breakdown of joint cartilage.
It may affect any joint in the body. He explained further that certain factors, such as nerve damage (diabetic neuropathy), arterial disease, rheumatoid arthritis and obesity, may also contribute to these problems.
During his stay, Dr Scarlat also performed 10 advanced shoulder and elbow surgeries, including reverse arthroplasty (total shoulder replacement). Total shoulder replacement arthroplasty is a well-established surgery for restoring comfort and function to the arthritic shoulder.
“In this procedure, the arthritic ball is replaced by a smooth metal ball fixed to the arm (humerus) by a stem that fits within it,” he explained.
Dr Mohamed al-Ateeq, director of the Bone and Joint Center and chairman of HMC’s Orthopaedic Department described Dr Scarlat as an eminent surgeon who stands out due to his involvement in sustained medical activity. “We are so proud to have a surgeon of Dr Scarlat’s caliber visit our facility and attend to patients.
His visit has again complemented our local expertise and boosted the high-quality care we are already offering to our patients.”
Dr al-Ateeq added that his visit is part of the plan aimed at inviting international and reputable experts to the Bone and Joint Center to maintain the highest quality of care for patients and also to boost the skills and expertise of surgeons at HMC.
Dr Scarlat also gave a lecture on advanced shoulder surgeries. During a round hosted by HMC’s Orthopaedic Department and attended by specialists from the department, he shared experiences from France. Dr Scarlat also took part in HMC’s first shoulder arthroscopy workshop aimed at training HMC faculty from the Orthopaedic Department.
Dr Marius Scarlat ...insight.
