Procedures

Dr. Ahmed Thabet, MD is a Board-certified Orthopedic & Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon in El Paso, TX, who specializes in the treatment of acute traumatic injuries, including fractures and broken bones.

Dr. Ahmed Thabet is a pediatric orthopedic surgeon who specializes in a child’s musculoskeletal system; We treat young patients with fractures and broken bones, but also has experience in growth and development issues.

An orthopedic trauma surgeon is a highly specialized doctor who treats injuries sustained through violent events, such as a car accident or sports injury. Such traumatic injuries could lead to broken bones, misalignments and malunions.

Limb lengthening is a surgical procedure that involves straightening out deformed bones, as well as replacing missing bone. The procedure can be minimally invasive or require an overnight stay at the hospital, depending on severity.

Deformities of the lower limbs (legs and feet) can develop before a child is born, during early childhood or from a traumatic injury. They may vary in severity from minor cosmetic issues, all the way down through deformed bones which could lead to disabilities.

Ilizarov techniques (also known as external or circular fixation) is a minimally invasive surgical procedure for lengthening and correcting bone & soft tissue deformities by using a circular external fixation device. 

Fractures are the most common type of sports injury. Lower leg fractures, in particular, are one of the more serious injuries that can occur, and require immediate medical attention. In some Cases, depending on the severity of the fracture, surgery may be required.

A bone defect is when there’s a lack or absence of bone tissue in an area where you would expect it to be. Segmental defects can arise from trauma (injury), tumors and infections for example

When a patient experiences bone trauma, complications can sometimes arise with healing, alignment, and infection.   Dr. Thabet is highly trained to treat the most complex and severe complications.