Complex Brain Injuries

Complex Brain Injuries

Complex Brain Injuries at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City: Specialised Care and Comprehensive Rehabilitation

A Leading Centre for Brain Injury Care

Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC) is a leading destination for the treatment of complex brain injuries in Abu Dhabi, providing outstanding care and comprehensive rehabilitation for patients with various types of brain injury, including:

• Traumatic brain injuries: Resulting from falls, accidents or blows to the head
• Stroke: Resulting from an interruption of blood flow to part of the brain
• Brain tumours: Abnormal growth of cells in the brain
• Infections: Such as meningitis or encephalitis
• Degenerative diseases: Such as Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease

A Highly Experienced Clinical Team

The brain injury service at SSMC is staffed by physicians with extensive expertise in diagnosing and treating all types of brain injury. Our doctors work closely with rehabilitation specialists, nurses and other professionals to provide comprehensive care for every patient.

Advanced Diagnostic Services

SSMC provides state‑of‑the‑art diagnostic technologies for assessing brain injuries, including:

• Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI): To produce detailed images of the brain
• Computed tomography (CT): To produce cross‑sectional images of the brain
• Electroencephalogram (EEG): To record the brain’s electrical activity
• Speech and language assessments: To evaluate communication skills
• Cognitive function tests: To assess memory, thinking and attention

Individualised Treatments for Every Patient

A treatment plan is tailored for each patient based on individual needs and may include medical treatment, surgery, rehabilitation or medication therapy.

Comprehensive Rehabilitation Programmes

Rehabilitation programmes at SSMC are designed to help patients regain function and improve quality of life. These programmes include:

• Physiotherapy: To improve movement, coordination and balance
• Occupational therapy: To learn skills and return to daily activities
• Speech and language therapy: To improve communication skills
• Psychological therapy: To help patients cope with the emotional challenges of brain injury

Supportive Care for Patients and Families

SSMC recognises that brain injury can have a profound impact on patients and their families. Accordingly, the hospital provides a range of supportive services, including:

• Support groups: Offering opportunities to share experiences and receive peer support
• Psychological counselling services: To help patients and families cope with the emotional challenges of brain injury
• Education services: To provide information about brain injuries and their management

SSMC: A Commitment to Delivering the Best Possible Care

SSMC is committed to delivering the best possible care for patients with brain injuries. Our team’s extensive expertise, advanced technologies and comprehensive rehabilitation programmes come together to provide holistic, supportive care that helps patients recover and enhance their quality of life.

Contact us

To find out more about complex brain injuries, call SSMC on 800 7762 or schedule an appointment here.