| SGH Group was the first hospital in the region to introduce many new and revolutionary surgical and other therapeutic procedures. These include: |
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Scoliosis correction (correction of extreme deformities of the back bone). |
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Brachial Plexus correction (correction of a birth nerve injury leading to the paralysis of the child’s arm). |
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Epilepsy Surgery (first time ever surgical cure for epilepsy (fits), which is a socially debilitating condition). |
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Surgical treatment for Parkinsonism (tremors/shivering of the hands totally destroying the quality of life of the patient). |
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Joint replacements, including the shoulder joint – First hospital in the region to do a shoulder joint replacement; and SGH has the highest number of joint replacements in the region. |
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Cochlear Implantation – (implanting Cochlea, in the inner ear, to overcome deafness) |
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Developed improved surgical techniques for spine surgery (anterior approach) that was presented in many international forums (results in better patient outcome with shorter hospital stay). |
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Developed cervical implants that had improved patient outcome. |
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Conducted clinical trials for orthopedics for P.D.N & cervical cages. |
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First Steriotaxi systems in the region- (for precise location of the brain lesions). |
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First Radio-Surgery in the region (for surgical treatment of deep brain lesions with out open surgery). |
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Strong interventional Radiology Department. |
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Performed angioplasty for peripheral artery (Endovascular Surgery) first time in the region). |
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Established the highly successful community education program in the region. |
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Saudi Board and Arab Board accreditation for MD candidates in many specialties like Ortho, Pedia and Derma. |
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Most automated clinical systems (electronic medical records, Lab alerts, Infection control systems, vaccination program etc.). |
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Established the best day surgery facilities in the region. |
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Infection rate below international benchmark. |
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Mortality rate (over all, and infant mortality) below international benchmark. |
