The International Congress for Joint Surgery in the Middle East will start in Dubai next Friday, marking the first time this event will occur in the region. Organizers are cooperating with the American Society of Pelvic and Knee Surgeons and the Asian Society for Joint Replacement Surgery. ICJR will witness the participation of 1,000 international surgeons.
Prominent Features of the International Congress of Joint Surgery
Dr. Samih Tarabishi, the Supreme President of the conference, emphasized the significance of this global event, which spans three days. It gathers prominent speakers, orthopedic surgeons, trainers, nurses, and medical students from various countries. The International Congress of Joint Surgery features discussion panels, research papers, and reports. These address modern surgical techniques and developments related to shoulder surgeries, hip, knee, ankle, and sports surgeries. Additionally, it includes interactive sessions with experts and specialists.
He highlighted that the current session of the conference will concentrate on technological advancements and introducing modern techniques in the field of joint surgery. The techniques he mentioned are joint design, utilizing a 3D printer, and innovating robotic surgeries. This session will present difficult cases for discussion, in addition to conducting seminars and workshops to train doctors on the best methods for joint replacement.
He stated that the conference will discuss the latest global developments in sports medicine, the ankle, and joint re-implantation. These global developments will be discussed according to the specifications required for each region. Dr Samih further pointed out that the anatomy of the Asian patient differs from that of the Western or European patient. This difference makes it necessary to design special procedures and alternatives for Middle Eastern patients that are compatible with their privacy. The design, measurements and angles of the knee are in line with what serves the Arab patient, such as sitting on the ground and praying.
Fostering Collaboration and Innovation in Joint Surgery: The Conference’s Mission
Dr. Al-Tarabishi added that the conference aims to create a unique platform in the filed of join surgery. This platform brings together an elite group of doctors and specialists in joint surgery from various parts of the world under one roof. They will gather to discuss developments and modern techniques in the treatment of orthopedic diseases. He stressed that this event occupies the forefront in the region. It allows communication and interaction between companies supplying prosthetic limbs and doctors from the region and the world.
Dr. Muhammad Moaz Uday, Chairman of the Conference, stated that 69 regional and international lecturers from 14 countries will participate. These participants will be delivering a total of 120 lectures across 21 scientific sessions. The conference will be divided into various sessions. These include 35 scientific research presentations, 5 practical workshops, 3 seminars for the industrial sector, and 13 scientific research sessions for physicians and residents. These sessions will cover various areas of surgeries. For example, knee replacement surgery, hip and shoulder replacement surgery, foot and heel replacement surgery, infection in joint replacement, peri-implant fracture. Additionally, sessions will also focus on innovation in joint replacement. Additionally, they will address knee sports medicine and musculoskeletal medicine, as well as oncology.
The conference will showcase surgical operations via video, including advice related to orthopedic surgeries. Additionally, we will host an “Ask the Experts” session. Moreover, more than 18 of the most important pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers will participate in the accompanying exhibition as sponsors of the conference.
It is noteworthy that the International Congress of Joint Surgery (ICJR) is an independent, non-profit organization. ICJR is dedicated to reinventing new ways to gain knowledge that contribute to improving health outcomes for patients.