Advanced Neurosurgical and Intensive Care Interventions Lead to Significant Neurological Improvement
Abu Dhabi-UAE. July 2026 – SEHA, a subsidiary of PureHealth, the largest healthcare group in the Middle East, has reported the successful management and recovery of a teenager at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC) after a serious traumatic brain injury (TBI). The case highlights the expertise of neurosurgeons at SKMC, supported by intensive care providers who are well trained in managing TBI patients, and underscores SKMC’s commitment to patient-centred, compassionate care for patients and their families.
The young patient sustained a serious head injury after he was thrown from his bike. An initial CT brain scan revealed post-traumatic right subarachnoid and subdural haemorrhage. Due to elevated intracranial pressure and the severity of his condition, he was intubated, sedated, and muscle relaxed.
The following day, he underwent a right fronto-temporoparietal decompressive craniectomy to relieve pressure on the brain. Given the severity of his condition and the associated complications, including of a cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak and accompanying infections, his case required close monitoring and comprehensive medical management. He subsequently underwent a tracheostomy to provide breathing support, followed by a lumbar drain for his CSF leak. Later, he underwent cranioplasty for the reconstruction of the skull.
With thanks to the professionalism of the SEHA SKMC multidisciplinary intensive care and neurosurgery teams, the patient had an excellent neurologically recovery. His Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score has improved to 11/15, reflecting a notable level of consciousness. he has now become communicative and is ready to begin rehabilitation.
Dr. Musaab Ali Al Ramsi, Chairman, Department of Critical Care Medicine at SEHA Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, commented: “Treating severe traumatic brain injuries requires a multidisciplinary approach and specialised care. We are pleased with the progress made by our team in managing this complex case, and we remain committed to supporting the patient’s continued recovery and rehabilitation.”
This case highlights SEHA SKMC’s success in providing comprehensive management of critical neurological cases; from an emergency intervention and surgical excellence to a plan for ongoing rehabilitation. SKMC combines the latest medical technologies with caring, patient-centred care to achieve the best possible outcome when caring for patients with life-threatening neurological illnesses.
About PureHealth:
PureHealth is the largest healthcare group in the Middle East with an ecosystem that challenges lifespans and reimagines health spans. With 110+ hospitals, 316+ clinics, multiple diagnostic s, health insurance solutions, pharmacies, health tech, procurement, investments, and more, its groundbreaking innovations are at the forefront of healthcare. The company is on a mission to unlock time for humankind. By advancing the science of longevity, PureHealth is introducing the healthcare of the future from the United Arab Emirates to the rest of the world.
PureHealth’s network comprises:
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- SEHA – One of the largest healthcare networks of hospitals and clinics in the UAE
- SEHA CLINICS – Delivering comprehensive community-based healthcare services
- Daman (The National Insurance Company) – The UAE’s leading health insurer
- The Medical Office – Overseeing Sheikh Khalifa Hospitals and healthcare facilities established under the initiatives of H.H. The President of the UAE
- Rafed – The UAE’s largest healthcare Group Purchasing Organisation
- PureLab – Managing and operating the largest network of laboratories in the region
- One Health – A network that provides end-to-end medical solutions to a base of over 300 healthcare service providers
- The Life Corner – Abu Dhabi’s first holistic pharmacy, serving the health and wellness establishment
- Ardent Health Services – The fourth largest privately held acute care hospital operator in the US
- Circle Health Group – The largest independent operators of hospitals in the UK
- Hellenic Healthcare Group (HHG) – the largest private healthcare provider in Greece and Cyprus
- PureCS – A leading cloud and technology services provider, specialising in IT management and consulting solutions, cybersecurity, cloud services and AI information systems
- Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC) – The UAE’s largest healthcare complex, delivering integrated complex care
About SEHA:
SEHA is an independent, public joint stock company created to develop the curative activities of the public healthcare system in Abu Dhabi. The company operates a big number of the public hospitals and clinics of the emirate of Abu Dhabi. SEHA is a PureHealth asset, the largest healthcare platform in the Middle East.
SEHA is committed to continuously improving of customer care to recognised international standards and providing the community with world-class healthcare. SEHA operates 14 hospitals with over 2600 beds, 70 ambulatory care, family care, urgent care, 6 dialysis s, and 4 blood banks. Its facilities accommodate 132,000 inpatients annually, conduct 52,000 surgeries, and treat more than 6.7 million outpatients.
SEHA is one of the largest integrated healthcare providers in the Middle East, with more than 20,000 doctors, nurses, ancillary care, and administrative personnel.
To find out more about SEHA’s specialised clinic or book an appointment, call 80050 or visit SEHA.ae. You can also book an appointment through the SEHA mobile app or WhatsApp 02 410 2200.
