(City S, 4th) – Dr. Mohamad Noor Hasanuddin, Medical Director of City S Central Hospital, stated that in 2024 alone, the hospital's orthopedics department has performed around 400 surgeries specifically for fracture fixation, with the most common being wrist and ankle fractures.
As a special guest at the Fourth National Fracture Symposium, he mentioned that nearly 90 elderly patients required surgical intervention due to hip fractures.
He also pointed out that many fractures are treated more conservatively, usually with initial visits to the emergency department or local clinics.
He emphasized that in such cases, the clinical vigilance of frontline medical staff is crucial, as their ability to promptly identify fractures, initiate first-line treatment, and refer cases to specialist care has a profound impact on patient outcomes.
“The diseases and injuries we face today not only affect individual health, but also have broader socioeconomic consequences, including impacts on income, mobility, and national productivity.”
He stated that fracture management is a fundamental pillar of orthopedic surgery, accounting for a large part of trauma care at the Central Hospital's orthopedics department.
This symposium was organized by the Brunei Orthopedic Association and was held at the Sultan's Treasures Museum.
Approximately 250 participants attended the event, including emergency physicians, general practitioners, as well as other related healthcare professionals such as physiotherapists and nurses.
Senior Medical Officer Dr. Faiz Shafaat also addressed the attendees.
The aim of the symposium was to provide participants with an opportunity to update their basic knowledge of fracture management and to focus on common issues and challenges in the field.
As a special guest at the Fourth National Fracture Symposium, he mentioned that nearly 90 elderly patients required surgical intervention due to hip fractures.
He also pointed out that many fractures are treated more conservatively, usually with initial visits to the emergency department or local clinics.
He emphasized that in such cases, the clinical vigilance of frontline medical staff is crucial, as their ability to promptly identify fractures, initiate first-line treatment, and refer cases to specialist care has a profound impact on patient outcomes.
“The diseases and injuries we face today not only affect individual health, but also have broader socioeconomic consequences, including impacts on income, mobility, and national productivity.”
He stated that fracture management is a fundamental pillar of orthopedic surgery, accounting for a large part of trauma care at the Central Hospital's orthopedics department.
This symposium was organized by the Brunei Orthopedic Association and was held at the Sultan's Treasures Museum.
Approximately 250 participants attended the event, including emergency physicians, general practitioners, as well as other related healthcare professionals such as physiotherapists and nurses.
Senior Medical Officer Dr. Faiz Shafaat also addressed the attendees.
The aim of the symposium was to provide participants with an opportunity to update their basic knowledge of fracture management and to focus on common issues and challenges in the field.