HMC achieves surgical success in rectifying congenital knee deformity

The Orthopaedic Surgery Department at Aisha Bint Hamad Al-Attiyah Hospital, part of Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has performed Qatar’s first highly specialised procedure to correct a rare congenital knee deformity.The surgery has offered renewed hope to a 28-year-old patient suffering from debilitating pain and severe movement restrictions since her teenage years.She was diagnosed at 18 with Trochlear Dysplasia, a rare condition that progressively limited her ability to walk and carry out normal activities. The condition caused persistent friction within the kneecap joint, resulting in chronic pain that restricted her ability to pursue educational, professional, and personal goals.The complex surgery lasted several hours, involved reshaping the bone cavity of the kneecap and reconstructing it using an innovative biological membrane infused with stem cells extracted from the patient’s own bone marrow. This advanced technique promotes cartilage regeneration and allows for full restoration of joint function.Dr Ibrahim Fawzi, medical director of Aisha Bint Hamad Al-Attiyah Hospital, commented: "This surgical success marks a significant milestone in the development of orthopaedic services at HMC. It reflects strategic commitment to delivering cutting-edge medical interventions, supported by world-class expertise, to ensure the highest standards of specialised care for the people of Qatar. This achievement aligns with Qatar National Vision 2030’s goal of establishing a healthy society with access to the highest standards of medical care.”"This type of surgery is among the most complex in the field of joint reconstruction and is performed only in a very limited number of specialised centres worldwide. Its successful completion at our hospital demonstrates our capability to undertake advanced, highly precise procedures particularly benefiting young patients affected by congenital deformities or long-term sports related injuries,” Dr Sameh Abdalqawi, head of the Orthopaedic Surgery Department and lead surgeon for the case, added.The Orthopaedic Surgery Department receives an average of 1,100–1,200 patients per month in its outpatient clinics and is staffed by a team of experienced specialised surgeons. The department is equipped with advanced technologies for fracture management, sports injury treatment, recurrent dislocation correction, and joint reconstruction, as well as partial and total joint replacement, in line with the latest internationally recognised medical protocols.