HMC introduces total ankle replacement in Qatar

Doha, Qatar: The Orthopedic Surgery Department at Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has successfully introduced total ankle replacement surgery in Qatar...

Doha, Qatar: The Orthopedic Surgery Department at Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has successfully introduced total ankle replacement surgery in Qatar. In December 2024, total ankle replacement was performed on three Qatari patients.

Dr. Mohammad Al Ateeq, Senior Consultant, Head of Orthopedic Surgery, and Director of the Bone and Joint Center at HMC, highlighted that the center is one of the first specialized facilities in the Middle East to perform this advanced procedure. This achievement has been made possible through the adoption of cutting-edge surgical and treatment technologies and the continuous development of medical expertise, to enhance patient outcomes, improve the quality of care, and facilitate faster recovery.

Total ankle replacement surgery involves replacing a damaged joint with a prosthetic one. This procedure is an innovative option for patients with severe joint damage who wish to maintain normal ankle movement.

The surgery preserves ankle mobility, enabling patients to move the joint naturally, while also alleviating pain associated with damage or infections.

Dr. Mohammad Majid Mukhaimar, Senior Consultant in Orthopedic Surgery at HMC, stated that ankle replacement surgery significantly improves patients' quality of life. The flexibility of the prosthetic joint allows patients to resume daily activities with ease. “This surgery is ideal for individuals who wish to maintain flexibility of movement and have low to moderate physical activity requirements,” he explained.