Introduction
The unit was officially started in 2002, founded by Dr Abd Halim when he completed his training in the USA. Dr Imran joined the unit later after passing his MMed examination. The unit was further strengthened when Dr Eskandar joined the unit in 2008. Starting initially with simple lumbar discectomy and spinal fractures, the unit is now capable of managing complex spinal deformities, degenerative spine, infection, trauma and recently in 2009, endoscopic spinal decompression surgery was started by the unit. The unit is also active in research publication and so far their works had been published in local and international journal including Spine journal.
Unit Objectives
- To provide the best available treatment for the patient with general orthopedic problems or spine problem specifically
- To do research related to basic sciences and spine
- To provide constructive environment for undergraduate and master students to learn general orthopedics and spine
Specific Objective for Master Students
- To be able to identify and manage spine cases in daily orthopedic clinic
- To be able to identify and acts appropriately to acute and serious spine conditions
- To be able to perform basic spine procedure
Trainee Responsibilities
Ward:
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Clinics:
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Operation theatre:
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Sunday Spine Teaching / Discussion
- To be able to identify and manage spine cases in daily orthopedic clinic
- To be able to identify and acts appropriately to acute and serious spine conditions
- To be able to perform basic spine procedure
Posting Responsibilities Allocation
- On every new posting, the trainees will be allocated with specific responsibilities
- There will be specific person to be in charged on every wards, clinics, teaching sessions, conference and data collection
- The allocated person will be totally responsible for any arrangement needed and solving problem related
End Posting Assessment
- Every trainee is compulsory to submit a case report in formats for publication 2 weeks prior to end of posting
- Every trainee also compulsory to submit specific assignments given and briefed earlier on day one posting
- Trainees will need to pass their viva session to accomplish the posting
- Failing any of mentioned will cause the trainee to fail spine posting
Spine Society
- Our unit has been active in national and regional planning to improve in the related knowledge
- Regional Spine circle meetings are held in every months. 4 main centres will combine for the meeting: USM, UIA, HTAA, HRRZ
- The trainees are compulsory to join the meeting