Michael Uglow - Orthopedic Surgeon

02/12/2025

Proud to be a resident living and working in this great nation as it celebrates 54 years since the United Arab Emirates was created.

Since I moved here eight years ago, every year has seen the city of Abu Dhabi change and the pace of progress continues to astound me.

Today I went to the newly opened Natural History Museum in Saadiyat. The location, architecture and the exhibits are breathtaking.

As an orthopedic surgeon, I was especially fascinated to see ‘Lucy’ the world’s oldest skeleton found in Ethiopia 3.2 million years ago.

Congratulations to everyone involved in creating 🇦🇪

17/11/2025

This weekend our entire medical team attended the Middle East Pediatric Orthopedic Society Annual Conference in Dubai.

Dr Michael Uglow and Dr Ahmed Hammouda were honoured to contribute as speakers and together with Dr Sheik Asif and Dr Loay Basha we were grateful for the opportunity to hear presentations from leading experts in the field.

Investing in shared knowledge means better outcomes for the children and families we serve.

15/11/2025

I have completed my three year term serving on the Board of Middle East Pediatric Orthopedic Society (MEPOS).

It has been an honour working with these highly talented colleagues. All are leaders in Pediatric Orthopaedics and committed to enhancing care for children across the Middle East.

I look forward to watching MEPOS continue to grow from strength to strength.

03/11/2025

Today we proudly raise the flag of the United Arab Emirates — a symbol of unity, strength, and compassion.

In pediatric orthopedics, we see those same values every day — in the courage of our young patients, the dedication of their families, and the teamwork that drives us to help every child move freely and grow strong.

We are honoured to serve this nation and contribute to its vision of excellence in healthcare for all.

16/09/2025

Eight years ago today, I moved from the UK to the UAE. Like many expats, initially I moved alone and if I’m honest I wasn’t sure how long I’d be here. Two years maybe?

What started as a new chapter has truly become home. From the warm welcome I received, to the incredible professional opportunities I’ve been given, the UAE has shaped both my career and my life in ways I couldn’t have imagined.

Over these years, I’ve had the privilege of exploring this remarkable country—its history, culture, and its unique place in the world. Even more inspiring has been witnessing the UAE’s vision for the future, with its bold ambitions for the next 50 years. It’s a vision I’m proud to embrace and be part of.

Thank you to everyone here who has made this journey so special. I am especially grateful to my wife who joined me full time here three years ago having sold her business and packed up our UK life to move across with our four dogs.

Here’s to the years ahead, and to continuing to call the UAE our home. 🇦🇪✨

28/08/2025

21/08/2025

It’s always lovely to receive gratitude for the work I do but in reality it’s the resilience of the children and their smiles that make it all so worthwhile.

19/08/2025

Saif broke his arm a few weeks ago and his mother requested my second opinion after being told by another doctor that he needed to have an operation with insertion of metal nails into the bones of his broken forearm. I did not agree and used well taught principles of fracture care and manipulated the displaced bones, applying a moulded cast with ‘3 point fixation’ to hold the bones in place.

Five weeks later Saif has now had his cast removed and has a straight forearm.

Saif’s smile shows just how happy he is.

The injury may be relatively minor but attention to principles and details makes all the difference. Pediatric Orthopedics covers a range of conditions: some are straightforward and some very complex.

It is so satisfying when the outcome of an intervention makes the patient and his parents happy, however straightforward.

08/07/2025

Happy father + happy son = happy surgeon!

Two year old Salam is as happy with the outcome of the surgery performed by Dr Michael as his father is. After watching his father shake Dr Michael’s hand, Salam immediately copied him. Now that his dislocated hip has been successfully relocated in the socket, Salam can start to walk properly and will be able to stride up to Dr Michael with his hand outstretched next time he comes for follow up.

changes lives

06/06/2025

Changing children’s lives is so rewarding.

Jood had not been able to walk for 2 years due to her osteogenesis imperfecta (brittle bone disease). She suffered from unhealed fractures and deformities in her legs.

Following complex reconstructive surgery to both legs by Dr Michael Uglow, Jood is able to walk and has been able to start her rehabilitation journey.

We are so proud of Jood and her determination to be active again.