Michael Uglow - Orthopedic Surgeon

01/10/2026

Orthopedics + Plastic Surgery = Orthoplastics

Orthoplastics brings together specialists from two surgical disciplines, combining their expertise to provide the best possible care for patients requiring complex limb reconstruction.

Today’s case involves the reconstruction of an ununited ankle fracture with poor soft-tissue and skin coverage, requiring a free flap to achieve both stability and effective wound coverage.

Complex surgery like this relies on meticulous planning, close collaboration and excellent teamwork throughout.

Today, two specialist teams are working side by side, led by Dr Michael Uglow in orthopedic surgery and Dr Praveen Kumar in plastic and reconstructive surgery — bringing their respective expertise together with one shared goal: the best possible outcome for the patient.

Different specialties. One team. One patient.



Dr Loay Basha and Dr Michael Uglow, Orthopedic surgery with Dr Praveen Kumar and Dr Aravind Bhamidi, Plastic surgery.

20/09/2026

A relaxing Sunday after two days at a conference. Today I played the Faldo course at Emirates Golf Club in Dubai.

Golf is both a challenge and relaxation for me. I’m grateful to Jaco Stander | Golf Coach Dubai for all he’s done to coach me since I started here in the UAE.

Now back to Abu Dhabi and to prepare for another week of clinical work for my patients.

15/09/2026

Hamad came back for follow up today and kindly bought me a generous gift.

It’s so good to see him doing so well since his surgery. He will continue to have annual follow up under my care and I look forward to seeing him again next year.

Thankyou Hamad.

14/09/2026

Another successful MEPOS meeting, this time in Salalah, Oman.

Thanks to all who attended and contributed.

28/08/2026

20/08/2026

Dr Paley’s next visit to Abu Dhabi is approaching — but the work starts long before he arrives.

Today I chaired our planning meeting with around 20 members of our extended multidisciplinary team to review patients, plan surgeries and coordinate the weeks ahead at Burjeel Medical City | BMC

Three visits a year. Months of preparation. One extended team working together to make each one happen.

Complex surgery starts with complex planning.

18/08/2026

“You were a second family.”

At the end of this little girl’s treatment, her family created this beautiful book and gave a gift to each member of the team who had cared for her.

As her surgeon, I am incredibly touched by her words — but what makes this particularly special is that she recognised something I say often: no surgeon does this alone.

Physiotherapy, occupational therapy, hydrotherapy, speech therapy, nursing and the wider hospital team have all been part of her journey here at Burjeel Medical City.

A wonderful reminder of what multidisciplinary care really means. And what a privilege to have been part of her story.

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01/08/2026

What can I say about yesterday? It was a total surprise to see so many patients and colleagues in clinic when I returned from the operating room. I had so many gifts, messages and good wishes I am completely humbled by everyone’s generosity.

I’ll be away next week on my actual birthday but this has really given my birthday week a very special start.

Thank you again…

27/07/2026

One of the greatest privileges of working in pediatric orthopedic surgery is seeing children return years later and witnessing just how far they’ve come.

Several years ago, I treated Zeyad, who was born with a rare condition called pterygium, which caused severe contractures of both knees. His legs could not fully straighten, making it extremely difficult for him to stand and learn to walk.

Following surgery to correct the contractures at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, and dedicated physical therapy, Zeyad gradually achieved what every child deserves—the ability to stand, walk and explore the world with confidence.

Today, almost four years later, I had the pleasure of seeing him again in clinic.
Watching him walk in with such confidence was incredibly rewarding. Seeing children grow, develop and enjoy the opportunities that improved mobility can bring is why we do what we do.

His parents very kindly brought me a thoughtful gift to thank me for the care he received. While the gesture was greatly appreciated, the greatest reward was seeing a happy, thriving young boy who has come so far since we first met.

Moments like these are a reminder that pediatric orthopedic surgery is about much more than correcting bones and joints—it’s about helping children build brighter, more independent futures.



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15/07/2026

When persistent pain remains unexplained, sometimes the key is asking the right question.

I recently saw a 13-year-old boy with a 10-month history of severe, disabling pain in his right foot. The pain consistently woke him at night, and despite being assessed by four physicians, no clear diagnosis had been made.

His history immediately raised an important possibility. Night pain, particularly when relieved by anti-inflammatory medication, is a classic feature of an osteoid osteoma—a small, benign bone tumour that can cause intense pain.

Examination revealed marked muscle wasting in the affected leg, a very specific point of tenderness on the outer side of the foot, and painful muscle spasm. Previous MRI scans had shown bone oedema but had not identified the underlying cause.

A targeted CT scan was then arranged, revealing the characteristic nidus of an osteoid osteoma in the cuboid. The diagnosis finally became clear.

The lesion was treated with surgery to remove the lesion in its entirety. The tumour was adjacent to the cuboid lateral cuneiform joint and was retrieved through the joint.

At his follow-up appointment, he was completely pain free for the first time in almost a year.

This case is a reminder that careful history-taking remains one of the most powerful diagnostic tools we have. The right question, combined with the right investigation, can make all the difference.