A scientific study was conducted at the Specialty Hospital on the morphology of the hyoid bone using 3D-CT imaging for both sexes and in different age groups. The study was published in one of the most important medical journals and websites on morphology "The International Journal of Morphology".
The study team consisted of a number of physicians in different specialties, Dr. Amjad Al-Tarifi, ENT Consultant, Dr. Anan Al Safarini, Radiology Resident, Dr. Musa Amer, Radiology Resident, Dr. Ahmed Mustafa, Radiology Resident, and Dr. Salama Sarhan, ENT Resident.
The study aimed to clarify whether the hyoid bone differs according to sex or age group, and whether it can be used in determining gender and age group. Noting that the hyoid bone has a vital role in breathing, speaking, and swallowing.
A sample consisted of 637 cases from the Jordanian population, and the analysis parameters focused on the dimensions and parameters of the hyoid bone in four main age groups.
In conclusion: hyoid bone's dimensions and parameters are larger in males except for the angle between greater horns which is wider in females. The maximum growth of these dimensions is before age of 30 years. In addition, fusion between hyoid body and greater horns was not seen in patients younger than 10 years. Otherwise, the hyoid features failed to predict age or sex in the sample studied. Furthermore, 3D-CT scan is an excellent tool that can be used in future studies to assess the functional anatomy of head and neck region.
Noting that the Specialty Hospital is a teaching hospital, and the hospital's healthcare staff participate in many medical researches and scientific studies that are published in international journals.
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Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al-Dhafri - Sultanate of Oman
Diwan of the Royal Court - Sultanate of Oman
I was very pleased with my visit to this hospital and its services to the patients. I was very surprised by the modern medical equipment’s and departments that I see for the first time. The management and the medical staff made me very ashamed of the spaciousness and hospitality that we received.
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
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.
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
Andera Reichlin - Switzerland
Ambassador
I would like to express the gratitude of the Swiss Embassy in Jordan for all what the Specialty Hospital, doctors, health and administrative personnel have done for the two injured patients.
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
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.
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
Artom Neekono - USA
Medical Provider
To the men and women that make up the wonderful staff of Specialty Hospital, thank you for the care and professionalism that you have consistently provided to all that came through you doors. You have provided a piece of mind knowing that our patients will have the best care possible in what would be normally be a very difficult situation. Thank you from the bottom of my heart
Dr. Gabriella Vicuna - USA
Medical Tourism Association
It was our greatest pleasure and honor to visit you during the MTA FAM tour. We are extremely impressed with the great quality, technology and talented physicians we found at Specialty Hospital. From the moment you walk through the doors of Specialty Hospital, one feels warmth and hospitality of this great facility
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
HRH Prince Ghazi Bin Mohammed bin Talal
Jordan
It is my pleasure to register my pride and appreciation to the employees of this outstanding medical facility for the management, doctors, nurses and for what we have seen from the warm hospitality, honor and care of the great profession ... I wish you success and good luck in serving mankind in our beloved Jordan under the Patronage of His Majesty King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein
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
Fatima Khaled Al Bashir - Sudan
The Wife and first cousin of Sudanese president
Thank you very much Specialty Hospital for the warm welcoming and the good treatment we found, and we noticed the good reputation of the hospital's staff from administrative to doctors and we ask God to bless them
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
