Help is on the means for chronic sufferers of shoulder pain in the UAE who are afraid the prospect of being rushed into surgery when different treatment may bring relief.

Over the last three decades, Dr. Dominique-Franois Gazielly has dealt with 10s of countless people, yet just 7,500 have undergone surgery.

It takes five years to know how to perform surgery on a shoulder, it takes 10 years to know how to perform surgery on a shoulder well, and it takes 20 years to know when not to perform surgery on a shoulder, said Dr. Gazielly.

The French orthopaedic surgeon based at the Nescens Clinique de Genolier in Switzerland has earned the name of Shoulder Man, and his extremely specialized services will be available at Sharjahs Al Qassimi Hospital from 3-13 September.

Dr. Gazielly claimed his go back to the region was urged by the special bond he had developed from dealing with Middle Eastern VIPs and government officials throughout his occupation.

Of the 7,500 that have undertaken surgical treatment, the bulk were treated with arthroscopic microsurgery, a minimally invasive surgery including tiny incisions. Every one of his various other people have been healed or stabilised through physical rehabilitation.

Dr. Gazielly stated the three-step method he takes with all clients establishes what level of care or therapy is required.

First we must establish a precise clinical medical diagnosis," he describes, "This is done via medical examination, specific radiological imaging, and most notably: by listening to the patient. After that, relying on the age and demands of the individual, we will certainly talk about all various healing choices.

" It is necessary to let them recognize that there are more choices than those including surgical treatment.

" Finally, it is essential for the person to understand that rehab is the key to a great result, with or without surgical procedure. Exercise guided by a competent physio therapist is critical."

Dr. Gazielly heads the Shoulder Facility at Nescens Clinique de Genolier, a luxury Swiss clinic specifically devoted to precautionary medication and anti-ageing programmes, employing specialists with over Twenty Years' experience in the field.

For additional information on Dr. Gazielly, please browse through www.drgazielly.com or contact him directly on: +41 22 366 91 91-- dfgazielly@genolier.net.

Caption: Dr. Dominique-Franois Gazielly will attend the Al Qassimi Hospital in Sharjah from 3-13 September