Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
Orthopaedic Surgery
Overview:
Dr. Jawad Hamood AbdulHussain Twaij is a highly experienced Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon with over 50 years of expertise in diagnosing and treating injuries and diseases affecting the musculoskeletal system, including bones, muscles, joints, and soft tissues. His extensive knowledge includes both surgical and non-surgical therapies, with particular expertise in fractures, joint replacements, knee surgeries, and foot deformities. Throughout his career, Dr. Twaij has worked in a variety of leading hospitals and has contributed to the development of innovative techniques in fracture fixation and limb salvage.
Education & Qualifications:
- Medical School – Al-Mousil Medical College, Al Mousil University, Iraq
- Postgraduate Qualification – Fellowship, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (FRCS), UK
Certifications & Memberships:
- Member, SICOT (International Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology)
- Member, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
- Member, North American Society of Spine (NASS)
- Member, Royal Society of Medicine (RSM), UK
- Founding Guardian and Member, Heritage Society of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, UK
Experience & Career Overview:
With over 50 years of experience, Dr. Twaij has performed thousands of surgeries, primarily focusing on musculoskeletal conditions, fractures, and joint diseases. He has worked at various prestigious hospitals in the UK, Iraq, and the UAE, including:
- Sunderland General Hospital, UK
- Addenbrookes Teaching Hospital, University of Cambridge, UK
- Birkenhead Hospital, Liverpool, UK
- Ponty Brith Hospital, Wales, UK
- Wrightington Hospital, Wigan, UK
- Edinburgh Royal Infirmary Hospital and Western General Hospital, Edinburgh, UK
- Al Yarmouk Teaching Hospital, Baghdad, Iraq
- Basra General Hospital, Basra, Iraq
- Dar AlShifaa Hospital, Abu Dhabi, UAE
- London Consulting Medical Center, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Key Areas of Expertise:
- Musculoskeletal Care: Treatment of adults and children with musculoskeletal conditions
- Surgical Specialties:
- Knee surgery, including sports injuries
- Total joint replacement
- Internal and external fracture treatment of upper and lower limbs
- Foot deformity treatment
- Hand surgery
Major Achievements & Contributions:
- Research: Contributed to research on fracture healing using laser therapy and limb salvage for severely injured limbs.
- Publications: Published several research papers in leading medical journals.
- Lectures & Presentations: Delivered lectures and presentations at numerous medical conferences and hospitals.
- Academic Leadership: Worked as a teacher, Assistant Professor, and Associate Professor in medical colleges, providing training to both undergraduate and postgraduate students. Appointed as a Dean of Medical Colleges and founder of another medical college.
- Medical Innovations: Involved in medical innovations and the development of new techniques in fracture treatment and musculoskeletal care.
Patient Care Philosophy:
Dr. Twaij believes in providing care that respects and responds to individual patient preferences, needs, and values. His approach ensures that patient values guide all medical decisions. He emphasizes:
- Respect and gratitude for patients
- Collaboration with the patient’s family
- Coordination of care with other healthcare providers
- Emotional support and engagement in the treatment plan
- Physical needs and personalized care for each patient
Professional Development & Continuing Education:
Dr. Twaij stays at the forefront of his field by:
- Taking professional development courses
- Accessing online resources
- Attending professional events
- Networking with peers online
- Continuing education through Coursera and other platforms
- Discovering new technologies in orthopaedics
- Reading case studies and learning from others
