A prospective cohort study was conducted at the Specialty Hospital on the use of Glycine irrigation fluids in shoulder arthroscopy surgery that was published in one of the prestigious journals worldwide “The Journal of Orthopedic Trauma Surgery And Related Research”.
This study was done by Dr. Ziyad El Qirem, Dr. Mohammad Abu Taleb, Dr. Muntaser Abu Shokor and Dr. Aiman Abu Qub’a.
The study aimed to determine the safety of the usage of glycine fluid during shoulder arthroscopy surgery, the sample size included 106 patients that had undergone this surgery. This study came as a result of the evolution of arthroscopic shoulder surgeries at the Specialty Hospital and had shown the emergence of new tools and techniques to ensure the effectiveness and success of this surgery with the less pain and complications.
Electrolytes and hemoglobin levels were measured pre-operative, 4 hours and 18 hours post-operative respectively and side effects were monitored during this period. Patients under the age of 18 years old as well as, patients with chronic kidney disease were excluded from this study as a different solution other than glycine was used.
A slight change in sodium levels was noted with a decrease of (3.5mEq/L) and (2.7mEq/L) after 4 and 18 hours post-surgery respectively. In regards to potassium levels, an increase of (0.07mEq/L) was noted 4 hours post-surgery and a decrease of (0.1mEq/L) 18 hours post-surgery. In addition to, an increase in hemoglobin levels of a (0.73 g/dl) 4 hours after surgery with a levelling of values back to normal 18 hours post-surgery.
In conclusion, results of this study showed that the usage of Glycine solution in Shoulder Arthroscopy surgery is safe to use regardless of the time of surgery, as the change in electrolytes was insignificant to the patient’s safety.
It is also worth mentioning that the Specialty Hospital is a teaching hospital that is involved in a numerous researches and scientific studies that are published in worldwide journals.
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Noura Al Shaaban - Saudi Arabia
Member of the Saudi Shura Council
Through my tour at the hospital I was very pleased with the professional touch in dealing with patients from all countries, and I was impressed by the presence of the advanced equipment in all medical specialties, excellence in dealing with visitors and the quick procedures. Your most important feature is the presence of the best specialized consultants that made me feel comfort and reassured that the citizens of Saudi are receiving good care here
Anamaria Trotingher - Romania
Patient
I like to thanks Dr. Basheer Abu Halalh and all the crew at Specialty Hospital , I was in the royal suites, the hospital is perfect and super cleanthe crew is helpful and well educated. I want to thank every one who helped me and made my stay there as perfect as possible
Dr. Mustafa Othman Ismail
Former Sudanese Presidential Adviser, Former Minister of Foreign Affairs
We have found great welcoming from the doctors and nurses at the hospital, their treatment was distinguished, thanks to the Specialty Hospital family for their great interest and we witness excellence in everything from medicine to equipment and treatment
Dr. Anna - Netherlands
Medical Provider
Thank you so much for all the support, help and cooperation in the last few months. Thank you for all the care for our patients and for helping me doing my job over here in Jordan
Dr. Tabita Boutros - Sudan
Former Minister of Water and Dams - Sudan
I was very pleased to visit your hospital, and I came to receive medical care and general checkups. This is an opportunity to say thank you so much for everything you have done for me
Mike Williams - Louisiana
Patient
I would like to say a big thank you to all the staff at Specialty Hospital. The care I received here was great and I highly recommend it to everyone.
Her Majesty Rania Al-Abdullah
Jordan
I would like to highly express my admiration for your distinguished efforts that contributes to the development of the medical sector and to our county. I am pleased to express to all the staff at this outstanding medical institute, my great satisfaction and joy of the superior level the hospital achieved. I applaud for these great efforts and I support you to proceed for further achievements
Dr. Cris Mandy - USA
Medical Provider
Your hospital is excellent and state of the art. It is equivalent to our best hospitals in America. Your commitment to medical education is evident and serves as an investment into the future of health care in Jordan.We appreciate the great care you have provide our ill and injured American patients.
HRH Princess Basma Bint Talal
Jordan
This distinguished institute makes us proud of the progress achieved by our dear country Jordan in the field of medicine, which is equivalent to that in the best countries of the world, this excellence and progress is from the wise management of Dr. Fawzi Al-Hammouri, whose efforts and the efforts of his colleagues at the Specialty Hospital which they deserve all the admiration and appreciation
HRH Princess Muna Al-Hussain
Jordan
I am pleased to express my deep appreciation and admiration for the level of achievements you have reached in the medical field for our dear country. wish you success and good luck under the Patronage of His Majesty King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein
Dr. Nabil Al–Sharif
Former Minister of Media & Communication in Jordan
Without exaggeration, I say that this medical institute provides great services around the clock to the citizens of Jordan, Arab patients and Jordan's visitors. The Specialty Hospital name in people's minds is connected to care and trust, which is a pride for our country and our medical institutes.
LT. Chire Reilly - USA
White House Medical Unit
Thank you for your welcoming hospitality and for showing us your beautiful hospital, we look forward to working with you now and in the future
Tukunobu kita - Japan
Kyushu University
We visited this hospital as field research on medical tourism. The doctors kindly introduced the facilities and explained to us everything. We learned that Specialty Hospital has well-trained staff and good equipment as well as sophisticated systems. It has strong appeal for overseas patients
Dr. Mandy - USA
Medical Provider
Your emergency department was fantastic. In 30 years of practicing medicine in the United States I have never been able to get X-rays, an ultrasound and an MRI done on one of my patients in less than 4 hours. Your hospital's efficiency and timeliness and exemplary and set the standard.Our patient went to the operating theater and had his injury successfully repaired. He is doing well thanks to the great care he received at Specialty Hospital.
Dr. Ahmed Al-Asbahi – Yemen
Member of Shura Council of the Republic of Yemen
I didn't find the words to express the state of progress I have seen at the Specialty Hospital, but I would like to say that the secret of this progress is referred to the man expressed by HM King Hussein, may God bless him and grant him peace, he said: "Human is the most precious thing we have”. This statement has been scientifically translated into the existence of qualified competencies in various fields especially what I have seen at the Specialty Hospital, I witnessed the stages of its development. And here I am today witnessing the reality of dealing directly with the excellence in its management, wonderful nursing and advanced medicine.
