Middle East's First Advanced Spine Procedure Performed in Sharjah

Al Qassimi Hospital in Sharjah has performed the Middle East's first spinal stabilisation procedure using the ROCCIA MultiLIF titanium implant, according to Emirates Health Services (EHS).

The operation was carried out on a patient with advanced spinal canal stenosis, a condition that compresses the spinal nerves and limits mobility. According to EHS, the procedure relieved pressure on the spinal nerves, restored spinal stability, improved the patient's condition and was associated with a faster recovery and a shorter hospital stay than conventional surgical techniques.

The procedure involved widening the spinal canal and stabilising the affected vertebrae using the ROCCIA MultiLIF titanium implant for the first time in the region. The implant's engineering enables greater surgical precision, optimises load distribution across the spine and promotes natural bone fusion while reducing the risk of complications or repeat surgery. Its design also minimises trauma to surrounding tissues, helping patients experience less post-operative pain and return to normal daily activities more quickly, according to Dr Fawaz Al Hazzaz, Consultant and Head of the Spine Surgery Department at Al Qassimi Hospital.

According to Emirates Health Services, the procedure reflects its strategy of introducing internationally recognised medical technologies while investing in specialised medical expertise, advanced equipment and modern surgical techniques to improve patient outcomes. The organisation said the operation also supports its broader efforts to expand specialised healthcare services in line with international best practice.