The Orthopedics Division at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC) Abu Dhabi, in partnership with Mayo Clinic, diagnoses and treats patients with various conditions and disorders affecting the bones, muscles, joints, tendons, and ligaments. We offer highly specialized surgical treatments for both trauma and elective surgery, collaborating with other specialties like general surgery, cardiology, neurosurgery, and plastic surgery. As the largest surgical ICU Unit in the UAE, we perform complex surgeries of the hips, knees, shoulder, elbow, wrist, feet, ankles, and orthopedic oncology.


Why choose SSMC?

Our multidisciplinary team of experts works collaboratively to set tailored treatment plans, providing each patient with optimal outcomes. Our surgeons are highly trained in multiple sub-specialties offering the highest quality of care at all stages of their treatment.

As the biggest and most advanced trauma center for orthopedic surgery in Abu Dhabi, our division utilizes the latest technologies and innovations in the field. In addition, our partnership with Mayo Clinic lends credence to the fact that we do not compromise on the quality of care we deliver to our patients.


Unique cases

  • Total hip replacement
  • Knee meniscus repairs
  • Total knee replacement
  • Total ankle replacement
  • Total shoulder replacement
  • Hip & knee arthroscopic surgeries
  • Knee ligament reconstruction
  • Total hip replacement revision
  • Total knee replacement revision
  • ACL "Anterior Cruciate Ligament" reconstructions
  • PCL "Posterior Cruciate Ligament" reconstructions
  • MCL "Medial Collateral Ligament" reconstructions
  • LCL "Lateral Collateral Ligament" reconstructions
  • Multi ligament reconstructions with allograft
  • Hip deformity correction surgeries in lower limbs and pelvis
  • Surgical & nonsurgical treatment of musculoskeletal trauma, sports injuries, tumors, congenital disorders, infections.
  • Periacetabular osteotomy for young adults with hip dysplasia.
  • Consultants & Specialists