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June 2014 Regenerative Medicine, Stem Cells, Interventional ultrasound, Office Based Ultrasound Guided BMAC at the upcoming MSK ultrasound course at the Andrews Institute Gulf Breeze FL – Dr Bill invited faculty

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Dr. William Murrell invited to give a lecture in the upcoming Basic Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Course held on June 20-22, 2014 at the Andrews Research and Education Institute Gulf Breeze, Florida.  Dr. Bill will be giving a lecture on Office Based Ultrasound Guided BMAC-Safe and Effective.

Regenerative medicine US Guided BM aspiration

ULTRASOUND GUIDED BONE MARROW ASPIRATION

The 3-day course will be covering the basic techniques and applications of diagnostic and interventional sports/musculoskeletal ultrasound in the major joints of the body related to sports medicine injuries, regenerative medicine.

Other Renowned Faculty invited to give lecture for the Basic Sports MSK Ultrasound Course will be:

Dr. Joshua Hackel who will talk about Shoulder Pathology: Rotator Cuff Tendonitis/Tear/Bursitis/Impingement; Calcified Rotator Cuff Tendonitis; Biceps Tendonitis/AC Joint Injuries/Dynamic Imaging.

Dr. Antonio Bouffard will talk on Basic Principles, Echo Signatures of US Structures, Elbow Therapeutics: Aspiration/Injection Techniques, Alternative Therapeutics, Wrist and Hand Examination and Pathology, Soft Tissue Pathology. And will also be showing live demonstration of Shoulder Ultrasound Exam, Knee Ultrasound Exam, Elbow Ultrasound Exam, and, Foot and Ankle Examination.

Dr. Robert Monaco will talk on Shoulder Therapeutics, Knee Therapeutics, Elbow Pathology (Medial Epincondylitis, UCL injuries vs. Pronator mass strain, Lateral Epicondylitis, Distal Biceps Injuries), Hip Ultrasound, and Muscle Pathology.

Dr. Sean Martin will talk about Knobology, Knee Pathology, Elbow Ultrasound Anatomy, and Foot and Ankle Pathology.

Dr. Tariq Awan will talk about Knee Ultrasound Anatomy.

The course is open for all sports medicine physicians, orthopaedic surgeons, sonographers and certified athletic trainers.  Don’t miss the chance to learn new trends and be updated with recent advancements in identifying musculoskeletal anatomy using ultrasound, using ultrasound to aid in therapeutic injections, and using ultrasound to diagnose common injuries to the knee, shoulder, hand wrist, ankle, elbow and muscles.

Register online via https://www.regonline.com/builder/site/Default.aspx?EventID=1438943

Entire course can be reviewed online at https://www.theandrewsinstitute.com/Events/Default.aspx?ContentID=100716





May 2014 3rd Shoulder Summit in Dubai – PRP in Shoulder, Tendinopathy, Rotator Cuff Tear, Shoulder Arthritis. Murrell Orthopaedics

 

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Dr. William Murrell invited to give lecture at the recent 3rd Shoulder Summit held 16th May, 2014 at the J W Marquis, Dubai UAE. All aspects of shoulder injury and disorders such as PRP in shoulder, tendinopathy, rotator cuff tear, shoulder arthritis, and also shoulder surgery, shoulder dislocation and AC joint problems were discussed at the conference. Dr. Bill spoke about PRP in shoulder during the event. Platelet Rich Plasma or PRP can be used to treat some conditions that previously would require surgery. The Conference is sponsored by Novartis and Chaired by Dr. Issam Mardinni , Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon at Neurospinal Hospital.

3rd Shoulder Summit 2014 divided in 4 sessions. 1st Session focus on the diagnostic and biomechanical considerations, 2nd Session focus on clinical cases and orientation, 3rd session focus on arthroscopy, and for the 4th and final session focus on free papers, management and treatment. There will also be an interactive discussion at the end of each session. Each session closed with interactive discussions.

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Dr. William Murrell during the 3rd Shoulder Summit held at J W Marquis Dubai.

Dr. Bill with Dr Keyvan Nojoomi and Fariba

Dr. Bill with Ms. Fariba Fattahi manager at Advanced OrthoSpine Health Center  and Dr. Kavyan Najoomi Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon during the 3rd Shoulder Summit at J W Marquis – Dubai.

 





May 2014 – PRP in shoulder injury, tendinopathy, rotator cuff tear, and shoulder arthritis at the upcoming Shoulder Summit here in Dubai. Dr. Bill invited to give lecture

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Ultra Sound Guidance

PRP preparation

Harvest Platelet Rich Plasma Preparation

All aspects of shoulder injury and disorders to be discussed at the Shoulder Summit here in Dubai, 16th of May 2014. Dr Bill was invited to speak about PRP in shoulder. PRP can be used to treat some conditions that previously would require surgery. To learn more attend to conference. Conference Chairman is Dr. Issam Mardinni from Neurospinal Hospital and is sponsored by Novartis. Come out to learn about shoulder Surgery, shoulder dislocation, AC joint problems and rotator cuff tears.

The upcoming Shoulder Summit 2014 will be having 4 sessions. 1st Session will focus on the diagnostic and biomechanical considerations, 2nd Session will focus on clinical cases and orientation, 3rd session will focus on arthroscopy, and for the 4th and final session will focus on free papers, management and treatment. There will also be an interactive discussion at the end of each session.

Some of the topics that will be presented in the Summit will highlight on New Advances on MRI, Biomechanics of shoulder movements, Fractures and Osteoporosis, Clinical evaluation and Shoulder examination. Session on Arthroscopy will be discussing topics on Subacromial bursitis, Frozen shoulder, Biceps tendenitis, Shoulder arthritis,  Shoulder dislocation, Rotator cuff tear, Labral tear and SLAP lesion.  Closing session will focus with topics on Mini-Open surgery, Shoulder rehabilitation, and PRP in Shoulder.





Dr. William Murrell talks about new treatment options needed for symptomatic knee cartilage problems -Dubai Press Release

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Dr. William Murrell speaks on New treatment options needed for UAE national men in 20’s and 30’s suffering from symptomatic knee cartilage problems-Dubai Press Release

Orthopaedic surgeons in the UAE have been working tirelessly to bring a cutting edge treatment from abroad to help treat various symptomatic knee cartilage conditions that are commonly found in UAE men who are in their 20’s and 30’s. Although total knee replacements are frequently used to treat patients of 55 or older, experts in the UAE are now looking for alternative treatment methods for those younger patients who wish to remain as productive members of society.

For the past three years, Dr Murrell and his team have been working on bringing in a cutting edge treatment from abroad that could significantly help these younger patients. The treatment utilises a common orthopaedic procedure called ‘marrow stimulation’, combined with adding autologous (cells from the patient) peripheral blood progenitor cells (cells that can differentiate to form one or more kinds of cells, but cannot divide and reproduce indefinitely) and hyaluronic acid that is injected after surgery. Many of the treatments offered abroad are not yet available in the UAE due to regulations surrounding the manipulation of tissue abroad and then reimporting them into the country.





April 2014 Dr. William Murrell speaking at the prestigious ICJR Middle East

ICJR - Middle East

Dr. William Murrell speaking during the prestigious International Congress for Joint Reconstruction  ICJR – Middle East  held 30th of April 2014 at the Sheikh Maktoum Hall at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre. Dr. Murrell gave a talk on the Initial Evaluation and Treatment of the Rotator Cuff and then followed by an interactive case presentation. During the interactive case presentation Dr. Murrell presented a case of a High grade partial rotator cuff tear in senior cabin crew. Highlights of the case presentation were on evaluation, imaging, shoulder surgery, post-operative rehab.

Other distinguished speakers from different countries were invited during the ICJR  Prof. Daniel Saris from the Netherlands, Dr. David Dejour from France, Prof. Fares Haddad from Uk, Prof. Hatem Said from Egypt, Dr. Laurent Laffose from France and Dr. Samih Tarabichi from UAE are some of the few invited faculty during the event. Some of the topics presented by the speakers were Anatomic TSA; how to perform a safe approach and soft tissue management, Current techniques and pitfalls in RSA, Outcomes and complications of reverse total shoulder replacements, Management of massive rotator cuff tear; repair or reverse arthroplasty, Bankart versus Latarjet; how and when to choose the best indication, The difficulties and complications of arthroscopic latarjet and how to manage the transition from open to arthroscopic.

The ICJR Shoulder session closed with an interactive question and answer portion.





Dr. William Murrell will be speaking at the prestigious ICJR Congress tomorrow April 30, 2014

Dr. William Murrell will be speaking at the prestigious ICJR Congress tomorrow April 30, 2014 at the International Congress for Joint Reconstruction – Middle East held in the Sheikh Maktoum Hall at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre.  Dr. Murrell will be speaking in the morning session for the SHOULDER; Dr. Bill’s talk will focus on the Initial Evaluation and Treatment of the Rotator Cuff, and will be joined by other distinguished speakers such as Dr. Laurent Laffose  talking on Arthroscopic rotator cuff management; double layer, double row anatomic repair, Prof. Daniel SarisDr. David DejourProf. Fares HaddadProf. Hatem SaidDr. Laurent Laffose and Dr. Samih TarabichI  just to name a few. This session will end with an interactive case presentation by no other than Dr. William Murrell and Professor Simon Frostick from the UK.  If you are interested in knowing how to take care of Knee Injury, Shoulder Injury this is one conference that you do not want to miss.  Separate sessions on cartilage and meniscal tears will also be presented.

In the afternoon Dr. Murrell will be co-moderating with Hesham Kamal for the session on SHOULDER IV: Biceps/Acromioclavicular Joint Dislocations. This session will focus on Arthroscopic acromioclavicular reconstruction, LHB;the hidden criminal, Arthroscopic treatment of biceps tendon pathologies.  These are the injuries seem by collision athletes like football players, rugby players, and motor cross riders.  Do not miss out on being up to date on the current management of knee, hip, elbow, ankle, and shoulder injuries.  It does not matter, if you are interested in cartilage, meniscus, ACL, PCL, rotator cuff, shoulder dislocation, PRP, Stem Cells……all will be addressed at the conference.

 

Entire Congress can be reviewed via online at: https://www.icjr-me.com/





April 2014 Dr. William Murrell having case study presentations at Physio and Rehab

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Dr. William Murrell having case study presentations on common shoulder problems with colleagues at Physio & Rehab in uptown Mirdif. Physio and Rehab team is headed by Senior Physiotherapist Wasim Labban  a member of the Emirates Medical Association and had served as Secretary General of the Emirates Physiotherapy Society between January 2009 and December 2010. He is registered with the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) together with Naima Saleh director at Mirdif Center for Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, and Alicja Gozdzialska physiotherapist and a member of the Emirates Physiotherapy Society and licensed professional of Dubai Health Authority. During the discussions Dr. Murrell highlighted commonly encountered shoulder problems in the region such as rotator cuff tears, partial rotator cuff tears, labral tears, ligament tears, shoulder impingement, muscle dysfunction, frozen shoulder, and shoulder separations.  Further discussions regarding management and conservative treatments such as ultrasound guided injections, cutting edge biological treatments such as PRP and Stem Cells, exercise regimes, rehabilitation protocols, and shoulder surgery were also highlighted.

Specific cases discussed:

Case 1 Scapular dyskinesis or sick scapula with posterior labral tear in young cabin crew-evaluation, imaging, shoulder surgery, post operative rehabilitation.

Case 2 Massive rotator cuff tear with neurologic involvement in young active semi-professional hockey player-evaluation, imaging, shoulder surgery, post-operative rehabilitation.

Case 3 Adhesive Capsulitis or Frozen shoulder-evaluation, imaging, shoulder surgery, post-operative rehabilitation.

Case 4 High grade partial rotator cuff tear in senior cabin crew-evaluation, imaging, shoulder surgery, post-operative rehab

Looking forward for more interactive case presentations and future collaborations with Physio and Rehab.





April 2014 International Congress for Joint Reconstruction

International Congress for Joint Reconstruction - Middle East

Dr. William Murrell is invited faculty in the upcoming International Congress for Joint Reconstruction-Middle East 30 April – 2 May 2014 being held at the Dubai International Convention & exhibition Center Dubai, UAE. Dr. Bill will discuss Initial Evaluation and Treatment of Rotator Cuff Tears, and will be joined by other distinguished speakers Prof. Daniel Saris, Dr. David Dejour, Prof. Fares Haddad, Prof. Hatem Said, Dr. Laurent Laffose and Dr. Samih Tarabichi just to name a few. Don’t miss out being part of the region’s largest gathering of joint surgery and sports injury specialists. Running alongside the exhibition, this year’s conference will showcase the latest techniques, procedures and updates in joint reconstruction and sports injuries in the hip, knee and shoulder. Leading suppliers in orthopaedic industry will be gathering in one roof showcasing cutting-edge products and medical equipment for used surgery.

Entire congress can be reviewed online at  https://www.icjr-me.com/en/Home/





March 2014 Dr. William Murrell shares experiences on recent advancements in sports shoulder surgery with colleagues at Get On Track Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Centre. Dubai Sports Medicine.

GOT team

Dr. William Murrell shares experiences and knowledge on recent advancements in sports shoulder surgery with colleagues at Get On Track Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Centre. Thanks to the medical-managing director Mr. Semir Bakija and the rest of the team Ned Radomirovic – sport orthopaedic therapist Golf Fitness Specialist, Elena Stefaniu – Manual Lymphedema Therapist, Lucia Siegel – Manual Lymph Drainage Therapist, Jumana H Qaqish – Musculoskeletal  Physiotherapist , Luliana Tunaru – Licensed Massage Therapist and Tanja Dobrijevic – Licensed Massage Therapist for the interactive and informative discussions. Dr. William highlighted in the discussion the commonly encountered sports shoulder surgery problems such as shoulder labral tears, shoulder ligament tears, rotator cuff tears, partial rotator cuff tears, shoulder impingement, muscle dysfunction, calcium deposits, arthritis of the shoulder, frozen shoulder, and shoulder separations. Also, further discussions on conservative treatments such as ultrasound guided injections, cutting edge biological treatments such as PRP and Stem Cells, exercise regimes, rehabilitation protocols, and shoulder surgery. Having interactive and informative discussions as such would greatly benefit healthcare teams and will afford the providers a much better understanding and approach with regards to their practice and application to treatments.  In the end, the patients will greatly benefit as a result of sharing of knowledge.   Furthermore, this inter-collaborative discussion and sharing of ideas between healthcare providers can help improve future programs that focuses on imaging and specific rehab protocols.

Specific cases discussed:

Case 1 Scapular dyskinesis or sick scapula with posterior labral tear in young cabin crew-evaluation, imaging, shoulder surgery, post operative rehabilitation.

Case 2 Massive rotator cuff tear with neurologic involvement in young active semi-professional hockey player-evaluation, imaging, shoulder surgery, post-operative rehabilitation.

Case 3 Adhesive Capsulitis or Frozen shoulder-evaluation, imaging, shoulder surgery, post-operative rehabilitation.

Case 4 High grade partial rotator cuff tear in senior cabin crew-evaluation, imaging, shoulder surgery, post-operative rehab.

Look forward to working with Get on Track to help all patients in Dubai, to “GET ON TRACK”





March 2014 Dr. William Murrell shares experience with colleagues on the recent advancements in sports shoulder surgery at the Osteopathic Health Centre in Al Wasl Rd, Umm Suqueim 2. Dubai Sports Medicine

Osteopathic Health Centre

Thanks to the Osteopathic Health Centre team Peter ZacopkanMoira MacdonaldAnil PrasadDominique Jordan, Saiqa RizwaniVictoria RoperLauren Whalan, and Renata Von Kouh for the warm welcome and the great discussions of experiences.  Dubai Sports Medicine-Sports Shoulder Surgery is committed to engagement of all providers in the region to help elevate and raise the clinical acumen of all those involved.  Case based discussions of commonly encountered sports shoulder surgery problems like shoulder dislocations, cartilage tears, rotator cuff tears, clavicle fractures, calcium deposits, arthritis of the shoulder, frozen shoulder, and shoulder separations are very helpful to review the epidemiology, classifications, diagnostic criteria, pertinent imaging and laboratory needs.   Additionally, conservative treatments that may consist of ultrasound guided injections, use of biologics such as PRP and Stem Cells, exercise regimes, rehabilitation protocols, and in the end surgery.  Discussions highlighted the evidence based literature and the great successes seen with well thought out programs like the MOON program for rotator cuff problems.  It was recognized that much work in the future is needed to better investigate the needs of the region, through the initiation of injury prevention programs, preparticipation exams, injury monitoring and reporting systems.  Focus for future programs will be more on imaging and specific rehab protocols.  In addition discussions of other conservative modalites like radial shockwave, pilates, manual therapy, aqua therapy, Osteopathy, sports therapy, and message therapy are reserved for the future as these are some of the pillars of the Osteopathic Health Centre’s clinical offering.

Case 1 was a case of SICK Scapula Syndrome with Posterior Labral Tear

Case 2 was Massive Rotator Cuff Tear in Semi-Professional Ice Hockey Player with neurologic symptoms

Case 3 was Adhesive Capsulitis or Frozen shoulder in active weekend warrior

Case 4 was Acromioclavicular Joint Dislocation in active male.

Future cases will discuss additional sports shoulder surgery and also the use of biologics like PRP and Stem Cells in the Advancing field of Biologic Orthopaedic Sports Medicine/Surgery