Dubai is set to host the 12th International Middle East Joint Replacement Congress (ICJR Middle East), from 25th to 27th April at Jumeirah Emirates Towers Hotel.
The event, organized by InfoPlus Events, will gather over 1,000 international surgeons and specialists in implants and joint replacements, along with trainers, nurses, and medical students from different countries. The congress will serve as a thriving platform to showcase latest advancements and research in the field of orthopedics.
Dr. Samih Tarabichi, Chairman of International Middle East Joint Replacement Congress, and Consultant Joint Replacement Surgeon, highlighted that the congress will include a comprehensive scientific program revolving around specialized topics such as knee replacement surgery, pelvic replacement surgery, shoulder replacement surgery, foot and heel replacement surgery, infection in joint replacement, fracture around the implant, innovation in joint replacement, sports medicine for the knee, musculoskeletal medicine and oncology, and discussion sessions with experts.
The chairman also stressed that the Scientific and Organising Committee features 28 distinguished doctors, along with 85 regional and international speakers representing 20 participating countries. The congress will comprise of 21 scientific sessions, featuring 130 scientific lectures, 39 research presentations, 13 research lectures dedicated to doctors and resident doctors, and 8 workshops and symposiums tailored for the industrial sector.
The 12th edition marks the first-ever collaboration of its kind in the region with AO Recon, a global network of orthopedic surgeons dedicated to delivering advanced education in joint preservation and replacement. This move reflects the congress’s commitment to enhancing medical education while fostering clinical excellence.
Dr. Mohamed Muath Adi, President of the International Middle East Joint Replacement Congress, emphasized that the congress will center on modern technological developments, such as designing custom joints using three-dimensional printing techniques, innovations in robotic surgeries, presenting complex surgical cases to discuss with experts.
Additionally, the congress will provide seminars and workshops, aimed at equipping doctors with the knowledge on the latest joint replacement methods alongside global developments in sports medicine, ankle surgery and joint reimplantation, all aligned with region specific standards.
Dr. Jaber Al Khayeli, Vice President of the International Middle East Joint Replacement Congress, underscored that bone anatomy varies between patients, influenced by geographical and cultural background. The patients in the Middle East need articulated designs that suit the nature of their lives, such as the ability to sit on the floor and perform prayers, which makes innovation in design essential to improve treatment outcomes.
Al Khayeli also added that the congress will feature specialized scientific sessions showcasing the latest medical research, along with live-streamed surgeries performed by international experts to offer practical insights into advance orthopedic techniques.
Furthermore, an “Ask the Experts” session will offer participants the opportunity to engage directly with leading figures in the field.
More than 20 leading companies from the pharmaceutical and medical device industry are set to take part in the congress, highlighting the key role of innovation in the development of orthopedic technologies and enhancing the quality of healthcare.
