Doha, Qatar: Hamad Medical Corporation has successfully performed a total hip replacement using an advanced surgical technique applied for the first time in Qatar, demonstrating the country's growing capabilities in specialised healthcare.

The procedure was performed on an American woman in her sixties diagnosed with advanced hip osteoarthritis, who chose to undergo surgery in Qatar rather than in the United States. Following the surgery, she was able to walk without crutches immediately, was discharged within two days, and resumed swimming within one month.

The surgery was performed by a medical team led by Dr. Mohamed Mubarak Al Ateeq Al Dosari, Senior Consultant in Orthopedic and Joint Surgery. He explained that the procedure utilised the Direct Superior Approach (DSA), a minimally invasive technique that preserves surrounding muscles and soft tissues, reducing muscle damage and supporting earlier recovery. The approach accesses the joint through a small incision of 6 to 10 centimetres without cutting the primary stabilizing muscles.

"This milestone further supports Qatar's position as a regional leader for advanced healthcare," the hospital said.

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