Where does Dr. Firass Adnan Al Amshawee practice?

Dr. Firass Adnan Al Amshawee practices at Thumbay Hospital, Dubai

What is the specialty of Dr. Firass Adnan Al Amshawee?

Dr. Firass Adnan Al Amshawee specialty is Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon

What is the experience of Dr. Firass Adnan Al Amshawee?

Dr. Firass Adnan Al Amshawee is Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon with 15 years of experience.

What does a Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon do?

The Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders of the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons and muscles.

What are the typical symptoms of an joint replacement candidate?

The symptoms include where a person is unable to perform daily routine activities because of pain, experiencing stiffness even when lying down or at rest and there is pain despite having medications.

Which tests/ investigations are generally required by the Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon?

The investigations include Arthrography, Blood Tests, Bone Scan, Computed Tomography (CT Scan), Discography, Doppler Ultrasound, Dual-Photon Absorptiometry, and Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry.

Is there a difference between an orthopedic doctor and an orthopedic surgeon?

Not really, in reality the Orthopedists treat a range of conditions such as fractures and dislocations, osteoporosis, back injuries and more. Because surgery is so integral to the role, the terms "orthopedist" and "orthopedic surgeon" are often used interchangeably.

How long will the new joint last or will I have to do a second replacement?

For 80–90% of people who have total knee replacement, the new joint usually last for about 20 years or more.

Dr. Firass Adnan Al Amshawee, Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates - Appointment

About Dr. Firass Adnan Al Amshawee

Dr. Firass Adnan Al Amshawee is an experienced and skilled Orthopedic & Joint Replacement Surgeon with +15 years of experience.
He earned his MBBCh degree in 2004 from Al Mustansiriya University in Baghdad. After his residency, he did his PG in 2010 at Cairo University. He has also earned an intercollegiate membership from the Royal College of Surgeons, England.
Dr. Amshawee is an expert at ankle fusion surgery, ACL reconstruction, Carpal Tunnel release, Hip resurfacing surgery, knee/shoulder arthroscopy, meniscectomy and meniscus repair and unilateral/bilateral total hip replacement and knee replacement surgery.
He continues to work as a national faculty for an AO trauma - Switzerland.
Dr.Amshawee has a few papers to his credit.

Hospital

Thumbay Hospital, Dubai

Location

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

Special Interest

Ankle Fusion Surgery Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction Carpal Tunnel Release Hip Resurfacing Surgery Knee Arthroscopy Meniscectomy Meniscus Repair Shoulder Arthroscopy Shoulder Tendon Repair-Rotator Cuff Total Hip Replacement B/L Total Hip Replacement U/L Total Knee Replacement B/L Total Knee Replacement Surgery U/L