Knee Conditions & Surgery

Knee Joint Replacement
in Dubai

Knee replacement is considered when arthritis has caused significant joint damage, persistent pain, and loss of function that has not responded to non-operative treatment. The procedure resurfaces the damaged joint surfaces with metal and plastic components, relieving pain and restoring mobility.

Total & Partial Knee Replacement

Dr. Haidar performs both total knee replacement (TKR) and unicompartmental (partial) knee replacement. The choice depends on the extent and distribution of arthritis, the condition of the ligaments, and the patient's age and activity level.

The first consultation focuses on understanding your symptoms, reviewing your imaging, and — critically — determining whether surgery is genuinely the right step. Many patients with early to moderate arthritis can achieve significant pain relief and improved function through weight management, physiotherapy, injections, and activity modification before surgery becomes necessary.

When surgery is the right choice, patients receive a clear plan with staged milestones for recovery and return to daily life.

Total knee replacement
Resurfaces all three compartments — medial, lateral, and patellofemoral
Partial knee replacement
Resurfaces only the affected compartment, preserving healthy tissue
Duration
60 – 90 minutes; 1 – 3 nights in hospital
Return to daily activities
2 – 4 weeks walking; 3 – 6 months full recovery
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Consultations available in English, French and Arabic at two Emirates Hospital locations in Dubai.

Emirates Hospital Day Surgery
Motor City, Dubai, UAE
Sun – Thu: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Emirates Hospital
Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE
Sun – Thu: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Dr. Ibrahim Haidar
Sports Orthopaedic Surgeon – Lower Limb & Sports Medicine

Fellow of the European Board of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (FEBOT). Practising at Emirates Hospital, Dubai.

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Practice Locations
Emirates Hospital Day Surgery
Motor City, Dubai
Emirates Hospital
Jumeirah, Dubai
Languages
EnglishFrenchArabic

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