Development of tumor treatment at the University Hospital

The unit of spinal surgery and pain treatment of the University of Jordan Hospital has incorporated advanced technology to the treatment of bone proliferation of cancerous tumors.

This technique is used for the first time in Jordan after completion of studies and their effectiveness.

The spinal vertebrae are one of the body regions most affected by cancer of other organs, such as lung cancer and prostate in men and women's bads. Patients in these cases suffer from back pain with the possibility of loss of certain motor functions of the lower limbs if the growth of these tumors causes pressure on the spinal cord and nerves.

Dr. Tarek Kanaan, a consultant in neurology and spine surgery at the Jordan University Hospital, said that the candidates for treatment had been carefully selected in cooperation with the team for blood diseases and diseases. tumors, as well as the oncology team.

Dr. Kanaan explained that this technique depends on the introduction of electrical sensors into the infected section in order to destroy the heat of the target tumor cells, and then fill the void produced with a special paste of the medicinal plant for bone to avoid a future collapse.

Dr. Fadi Al-Hadidi, Consultant in Orthopedics and Spine, said that several paragraphs could be dealt with at the same session. Although this overlap does not lead to complete recovery, it helps reduce symptoms such as back pain badociated with tumor spread and may reduce the need for radiotherapy or chemotherapy later.

The spine surgery and pain treatment unit of the Jordan University Hospital includes a group of consultants specializing in the fields of neurosurgery, orthopedics and spine as well as anesthesia, pain therapy, natural medicine and rehabilitation. Of surgery.