Eleventh Middle East Joint Surgery Congress Kicks Off in Dubai

For the first time in the Middle East, the Eleventh International Conference on Joint Surgery in the Middle East "ICJR" kicked off at Emirates Towers today, in the presence of 1,000 surgeons and doctors from different continents.

The inauguration of the global orthopedic conference saw the presence of Dr. Ali Al Suwaidi and Presidents of the American and Asian Orthopaedic Associations. Dr. Sameeh Tarabichi emphasized the significance of the event in uniting orthopedic professionals worldwide, including surgeons, trainers, nurses, and students. The conference will feature panel discussions, research papers, and reports covering modern surgical techniques in shoulder, hip, knee, ankle, and sports surgeries. The focus will be on technological advancements, including joint design, 3D printing, and robotic surgeries. Special attention will be given to regional needs, with discussions on joint replacements tailored for Middle Eastern patients' anatomy and lifestyle, such as considerations for prayer positions.

Dr. Mohamed Moaz Adi, Chairman of the Conference, said the conference aims to create a platform that brings together a group of doctors and specialists in joint surgery from around the world under one roof to discuss modern developments and techniques in the treatment of orthopaedic diseases. As in previous editions, the conference continues to be at the forefront as an ideal platform in the region for networking and interaction between prosthetic suppliers and doctors from the region and the world.

He stated that 69 regional and international lecturers from 14 participating countries would give 120 lectures during 21 scientific sessions, 35 scientific research, and five practical workshops, including two on human corpses brought specifically for this purpose from the United States of America.

There would also be three seminars for the industrial sector and 13 scientific research sessions for doctors and resident doctors covering all fields, including knee replacement surgery, pelvic and shoulder replacement, foot and heel replacement surgery, infection in joint replacement and fracture around implants, innovation in joint replacement, knee sports medicine, musculoskeletal medicine, and oncology.

This year's conference will present a video surgical presentation by experts who will provide advice related to orthopaedic surgery. The goal is to change the status quo of orthopaedic education and devise new ways to acquire knowledge that contribute to improving patient health outcomes.

News Source: Emirates News Agency