The Emirates Orthopedic Society, part of the Emirates Medical Association, will open the 13th Emirates Orthopedic Society Meeting tomorrow, Friday, at the InterContinental Dubai Festival City Hotel.
Running in parallel, the event will also host the First Gulf Knee Course, launched by the Society, which will bring together leading surgeons and consultants specialising in knee replacement surgery, robotic-assisted procedures, fractures, arthroscopy, and sports injuries.
The Gulf Knee Course seeks to enhance collaboration among orthopedic surgeons across the region and establish a scientific platform to promote future medical research. The course will be held twice a year and will rotate among Gulf countries interested in hosting it—reflecting the GCC’s commitment to strengthening healthcare and supporting medical tourism across the region.
Dr. Ali Al Belooshi, President of the Emirates Orthopedic Society and Chairman of the Conference, announced that the event has so far attracted over 800 registered participants, including consultants, physicians, specialists, nurses, and technicians from the UAE, the Middle East, and around the world.
He emphasised that the conference highlights the UAE’s position as a regional and global medical hub while fostering the development of healthcare professionals and creating a collaborative environment for experts and specialists.
Dr. Al Belooshi explained that this year’s conference will focus on key topics such as knee surgeries of all types — including fractures, sports injuries, partial and total knee replacements, revision surgeries and robotic-assisted procedures. Parallel sessions will also address disorders of the shoulder, spine, trauma, foot and ankle as well as advances in sports injury management and knee joint reconstruction.
The conference programme will include six hands-on workshops, with two sessions conducted daily, aimed at enhancing participants’ clinical and practical skills.
Dr. Al Belooshi added that the conference, organised by Info Plus Events, will also feature an accompanying exhibition with participation from 25 leading international companies specialising in orthopedic implants, fixation systems, external stabilisers, medical devices, and pharmaceuticals dedicated to bone health and orthopedics care.
(Inputs from WAM)
