Dr. Abdulkader Hamad Consultant Spinal Surgery
Years of Experience : 18
Nationality : United Kingdom
Languages Known : Arabic, English
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Dr. Abdulkader Hamad is a distinguished orthopedic spinal surgeon specializing in pediatric and adult spinal deformity, revisional spinal surgery, and complex major spinal trauma. He graduated with commendation from the University of Aberdeen, Scotland in 2006 and has trained at the renowned Stoke/ Oswestry Orthopedic training program. In 2017, he achieved the FRCS (orth) from the Royal College of Edinburgh, followed by the Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT). Dr. Hamad’s fellowship training at Salford Royal Infirmary and Manchester Children’s Hospital, supplemented by additional experience from Bordeaux and Dublin, highlights his commitment to excellence in his field. He is an active member of the British Scoliosis Society (BSS) and the British Association of Spinal Surgeons (BASS). Dr Hamad has 18 years of NHS experience and worked as a consultant at the University Hospital North Midlands, a major trauma center for complex spinal emergencies as well as a tertiary center for spinal deformity and complex spine pathology. Dr. Hamad brings a wealth of knowledge and a proven track record in complex and revisional spinal surgeries, including minimally invasive surgery (MIS). His expertise extends to running and setting up multi-disciplinary team meetings and training future specialists, underscoring his capabilities and leadership in orthopedic surgery. Fluent in both Arabic and English, Dr. Hamad is dedicated to providing evidence-based complex spinal surgery and is committed to integrating training and teaching into his professional ethos.
Procedural Experience
- Pediatric Scoliosis and Kyphosis Correction, Including Growing Rods.
- Complex Primary and Revisional Adult Reconstructive Surgery for Flatback Syndrome and Scoliosis.
- Microscopic Lumbar Discectomy and Decompression of the Lumbar Spine.
- Thoracic Decompression and Fusion.
- Interbody Fusions, Including TLIF and Minimally Invasive Anterior Surgery (DLIF, OLLIF, and ALIF).
- Anterior Cervical Decompression and Fusion (ACDF) and Cervical Disc Replacement (ACDR).
- Posterior Cervical Decompression and Fusion for Myelopathy and Trauma.
- Cranio-Cervical Fixations.
- Thoracolumbar and Spinopelvic Fracture Fixation.
- Fragility Fracture Surgery, Including Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty.
- Decompression and Fusion for Metastatic Spinal Cord Compression.
- Stabilization, Decompression, and Biopsy for Infections of the Spine.
- All Spinal Injections and Radiofrequency Ablation for Back Pain.
Awards & Achievements
- Commendation, University of Aberdeen.
- Lloyd-Griffiths Award - For contributions towards the Stoke/ Oswestry orthopaedic training programme. Best Poster Presentation, RJAH. Motocross biking for Competition and for Recreation – A prospective analysis of Four Hundred and Twenty-Three (423) injured riders.
- Best Spinal Surgery Presentation (National award), Cardiff. Minimally invasive spine stabilization for spinal metastatic lesions - case series & review of complications.
- Best Clinical Research Award, Journal of Wound care (International award). RJAH research team for the set up and execution of the PICO Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NWPT) Trial.
- Scattery Prize in Preventative Medicine, University of Aberdeen. Audit of diabetes management in Mafraq hospital, UAE.
Research & Publications
- Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS). A comprehensive approach to aetiology, diagnostic assessment, and treatment. Abdulkader Hamad, El Nasri Ahmed, Athanasios I Tsirikos Orthopedics and Trauma 31(6) DOI:10.1016/j.mporth.2017.09.004 - October 2017.
- Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery for the Management of Symptomatic Spinal Metastasis. Hamad A, Vachtsevanos L, Cattell A, Ockendon M, Balain B. Br J Neurosurg 2017 Oct;31(5):526-530 DOI: 10.1080/02688697.2017.1297374 - March 2017.
- The outcome of decompression alone for lumbar spinal stenosis with degenerative spondylolisthesis S Ahmad, A Hamad, A Bhalla, S Turner, B Balain, B Jaffray European Spine Journal, 2017 Feb;26(2):414-419 DOI: 10.1007/s00586-016-4637-7 - February 2017.
- Incisional Negative Pressure Wound Therapy dressings (iNPWTd) in routine primary hip and knee replacements – Randomized controlled trial S Karlakki, A Hamad, C Whittal, B Banerjee, N Graham, J Kuiper Bone Joint Research. 2016 Aug;5(8):328-37. DOI: 10.1302/2046-3758.58 - August 2016.
- Motocross biking for Competition and for Recreation – A prospective analysis of Four Hundred and Twenty Three (423) injured riders R Singh, P Theobold, A Hamad, S Hay BMJ Open Sport Exerc Med. 2015 Oct 14;1(1).
- Is T1 tilt related to the final outcome of shoulder balance after idiopathic scoliosis correction? K Tsang, A Hamad, V Jasani, E Ahmed Bone & Joint Journal. vol. 96-B no. SUPP 65 – 2014.
- Is stiffer better? Evaluating the effect of rod stiffness on hypokyphosis V Jasani, A Hamad, W Khader, E Ahmed Bone & Joint Journal. vol. 96-B no. SUPP 621 – 2014.
- The Oswestry Risk Index – Internal Validation Study D.C. Jaffray, A. Hamad, A. Bhalla, S. Ahmad, S. Turner, B. Balain, J.H. Kuiper The Spine Journal. Volume 15(3);Supp, Pages S61-62 - March 2015.
Education & Training
- MBChB Aberdeen University, UK.
- Basic Surgical Training Glasgow Royal Infirmary and Bradford Royal infirmary, UK.
- Orthopedic Subspeciality Training, Stoke/ Oswestry programme, West Midlands, UK.
- Adult Spinal Fellowship: Salford Royal Infirmary, Manchester, UK.
- Paediatric Spinal Fellowship: Manchester Children’s hospital, UK.
- Bachelors in Medicine and Surgery, MBChB, Aberdeen University, Scotland, UK.
- Intercollegiate MRCS, RCSEd, Edinburgh, UK
- Fellowship of the Royal college of surgeons (FRCS (orth)), RCSEd, Edinburgh, UK.
- Certificate of Completion of Training in Orthopedic Surgery (CCT); General Medical Council, UK.
Expertise
- Microscopic Decompression for Lumbar Disc Disease.
- Posterior and Anterior Spinal Fusion (ALIF, OLIF, XLIF) for Back and Leg Pain.
- Cervical and Thoracic Decompression (Anterior & Posterior) for Myelopathy (ACDF, ACDR).
- Complex Pediatric and Adult Spinal Deformity Correction.
- All Spinal Emergencies.
Membership
- British scoliosis society (BSS)
- British Association of Spinal Surgeons (BASS)
- Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh (RCSEd)
- General Medical Council, UK
Blogs
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